Takemichi Hanagaki/Relationships

Manjiro Sano
Takemichi and Mikey never met in the original timeline. They only meet by chance when when during one of the trips to the past, Takemichi challenges Kiyomasa to a 1v1. Noting Takemichi's bravery, he takes an interest in him by saying that Takemichi will be his "bitch" from now on. From then on, they became very close friends. Mikey has remarked that Takemichi is reminiscent of his deceased brother, who, even though his fighting prowess was mediocre, was valiant in battle and was an excellent leader.

Over time, Mikey comes to rely on Takemichi emotionally. He is the light that ensures Mikey will not fall to the darkness. Indeed, in one of the altered present timelines, Takemichi, for reasons unknown, had left Touman, which devastates Mikey, resulting in his fall from good. He kills all his friends and becomes one of the present's most wanted criminals.

Hinata Tachibana
Hinata is Takemichi's only girlfriend in his 26 years of life. When he finds out she dies, he is devastated by it even though they hadn't met in years. She is the driving force to Takemichi's determination to change the future for the better.

After going back in time, Takemichi comes to greatly love and appreciate Hinata, which is slightly different from when he was a true 14 year old. When he really was a 14 year old, he constantly worried her and cared little for her. He recalls that he also took her for granted, which were factors that led to their breakup in the past.

Whenever Takemichi loses his determination and purpose, it is Hinata who shows him the way and inspires him, whether directly or indirectly. It is revealed that even after their breakup, Hinata never went into another relationship in hopes of meeting Takemichi one day again. She also kept the cheap four leaf clover that he gifted her all those years ago as well.