Nagamichi Aido

Nagamichi Aido was the head of the Aido family after he got killed by Kaname, Hanabusa took over as the head of the Aido family. He was Hanabusa and Tsukiko 's father.

Name

 * "Aido" means "indigo temple"

Personality
Nagamichi was a typical aristocrat. He respects all the purebloods and obediently follows direction. He is also quite naive to introduce his noble daughter to Kaname knowing he might reject her.

Background
Nagamichi was the head of the Aido family, which alongside the Ichijo family is one of the highest placed aristocratic families. Nagamichi was a supporter of the monarchy and in spite of his doubts after the killing of the Elder Council, he worked with Kaname to establish a new leadership. Nagamichi is the proud father of three daughters and one son.

Plot Summary
Aido first appears during the vampire ball. He presents his daughter, Tsukiko as a possible mistress to Kaname Kuran, to his son's, Hanabusa 's, extreme embarassment. Following Kaname's destruction of the council, Aido recieves the news and concerned over his actions.

Aido later shows up a year later as a colleague of Kaname, supporting his new rule of vampire society. Following Hanabusa's arrest by the Hunters, he confesses to Kaname his concerns over his son and requests that Kaname look into Sara's activities. He makes a comment regarding sacrifices and he lets Kaname know, that he is aware of Kaname's participation in the worst crime against purebloods that occured prior to Shizuka's escape. He later expresses embarassment over Yuki's apologies regarding leaving his son behind. He then asks her if she is able to go against Kaname if necessary to which Yuki cannot reply positively. Aido leaves but spies Sara's car and ends up following her.

Sara discovers Aido's presence at the Hanadagi estate and encourages him to follow her, revealing that she would have used his blood to awaken Hanadagi if necessary. Aido is left behind after she takes Hanadagi's heart and Hanadagi questions him, later attempting to compel Aido to give his blood to Hanadagi in order for the pureblood to absorb his memories, the action is interupted by Kaname who swiftly kills the pureblood. Aido is shocked by this and further shocked when Kaname asks him why pureblood's lives have been held so sacredly, Aido objects believing the purebloods are necessary to control the vampires and Kaname disagrees asking if they can be so foolish. Kaname tells Aido one last thing and Aido bows his head before Kaname, as he chops off Aido's head in front of Kaien, Yuki and Hanabusa. Nagamichi turns to ash and his son kneels at his ashes.

Chapter appearances

 * 25th Night
 * Side Story - Master Kaname and me, just before the Night Class was established.
 * 48th Night
 * 50th Night
 * 65th Night
 * 66th Night