So, for a very brief period, the novel and Kiyone's inclusion in it was considered canon to the original story. The main canon Tenchi creator, Masaki Kajishima, coordinated in the production of this first novel (writing notes and providing the cover illustration) and endorsed it. Kiyone made her debut in the first of Naoko Hasegawa's novels (of 13), One Visitor After Another: Hexagram Of Love ( SenKyaku BanRai: Ai no Hexagram), released in May 1993 (within two months of the release of the sixth and final episode of the first OVA season). If she does have feelings for him, her career and watching over Mihoshi makes her unable to act upon them. Kiyone is not as frequently depicted being infatuated with Tenchi as the other girls are, but expresses concern and care for him nonetheless. She also maintains a fondness towards karaoke. Kiyone is an exceptional detective with great sharpshooting skills with a GP Blaster, and is capable of using any of the GP-issue equipment properly. But despite the trouble Mihoshi has brought her, Kiyone holds some hidden fondness for her partner, to such a degree that, when she is finally promoted, she continues to stand by her.
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Saddled with the bumbling Mihoshi as a partner, Kiyone's career suffered she has become somewhat bitter and depressed with her misfortune, hoping that she can earn a promotion and transfer away from Mihoshi, which would ensure much better prospects for the future.
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Kiyone Makibi is a first class Galaxy Police detective who graduated with the second highest marks in her year, and because of her athletic and analytical skill, commitment to police work, and responsible nature was deemed the cream of the GP crop and among the best of the younger generation of Galaxy Police.