Kakeru Kogure

A childhood companion of Uta, this character shares a long, complicated history with her marked by early childhood bullying and deep-seated regret. Driven by a long-standing crush, he eventually confessed his romantic feelings during the Kurukuru Shuffle era. After a series of accidental first kisses involving Hiiragi, Jun, and Baku, his relationship with Uta officially transitioned into a committed romance when he became her boyfriend during the Sukkiri series.