He is the most attractive and popular boy in the class. He is 171 cm tall and was born on August 16th, during summer vacation. A gifted athlete, he is kind and friendly to everyone. In middle school, he was a member of the basketball club and was already very popular with the girls back then. After entering high school, he did not join any club activities and instead works part-time at an okonomiyaki restaurant.
Since starting high school, he has been curious about the fresh flowers arranged in the classroom vase. One morning, when he arrived at school early, he saw Hana Tabata with some leftover flowers tucked into her hair and spoke to her. He learned that "the person who arranges the vase flowers" is Hana Tabata, and after that, he began actively talking with her.
As a handsome and popular guy, he frequently attracts a lot of attention from many girls. However, according to Tetsuo Gotanda, he is "oblivious and insensitive," making him extremely slow to notice when girls approach him. His own awareness of romance is also immature, remaining at an elementary school level, which often leads to misunderstandings or awkward interactions, especially with Hana Tabata's self-deprecating remarks.
From the beginning, he treats Hana Tabata in a friendly manner, and gradually—though unknowingly—begins to develop feelings for her. After being confessed to by Sumire Uguisudani at the school festival, he clearly realizes that his feelings are actually directed toward Hana Tabata. From that point, he becomes somewhat more perceptive, at least in matters related to Hana Tabata and romance, and starts to increasingly focus on her.
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