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A common element in [[Shojo]] stories, particularly of the [[Magical Girl]] variety: the secretive figure who appears in a moment of need, aids the heroine, and then vanishes again. He doesn't always do much -- a word of advice or encouragement, or a single attack that distracts the enemy for a critical instant -- nor does he even have to be even as powerful as the heroine. But his interventions are critical to her survival or the maintenance of her morale.

While his true name and nature are usually concealed in the beginning, the heroine eventually finds out who he is about two-thirds of the way through the series. Subsequently, he often becomes her [[Bodyguard Crush|love interest]]. For some reason, he usually gets [[Brainwashed and Crazy|possessed]] or otherwise has to work against her for a time. As [[~~Distressed~~ Dude|his rescue]] is inevitable, he becomes a little prize for the heroine's hard work.

While his true name and nature are usually concealed in the beginning, the heroine eventually finds out who he is about two-thirds of the way through the series. Subsequently, he often becomes her [[Bodyguard Crush|love interest]]. For some reason, he usually gets [[Brainwashed and Crazy|possessed]] or otherwise has to work against her for a time. As [[Dude in Distress|his rescue]] is inevitable, he becomes a little prize for the heroine's hard work.

Subtrope of [[Mysterious Watcher]]. Compare [[Aloof Ally]], his [[Distaff Counterpart]] who becomes a member of the team instead of a love interest, and [[Enigmatic Minion]], the villainous version.