Takemichi Hanagaki/Relationships

Manjiro Sano
Takemichi and Mikey never meet in the original timeline. They only meet by chance when during one of the trips to the past, Takemichi challenges Kiyomasa to a 1v1. Noting Takemichi's bravery, Mikey takes an interest in him by saying that Takemichi will be his friend from now on. From then on, they become very close friends. Takemichi initially fears Mikey for his fearsome prowess, but comes to respect him after he learns his true nature. Saving Mikey from corruption is one of Takemichi's priorities, as Mikey plays a significant role in the happenings of the present timeline. He gradually gains Mikey's complete trust and support and even becomes guiding light for him.

Ken Ryuguji
Takemichi and Draken meet at the same time Takemichi and Mikey meet: during the underground battle club against Kiyomasa. Takemichi is similarly fearful of Draken as he is with Mikey, but also comes to harbor the same respect for him after understanding his real personality and character. After finding out that one of the causes for the present tragedy is Draken's death, Takemichi makes it one of his goals to protect Draken, which he manages to accomplish. Takemichi's bravery earns Draken's utmost respect and appreciation, as he is willing to set his immense pride aside to bow towards Takemichi.

Tetta Kisaki
The relationship between Takemichi and Kisaki were largely one-sided. As a child, Takemichi saved a young Hinata Tachibana from bullies. This caused Hinata to have a long-lasting crush on him and incurred the jealousy of Kisaki, who liked Hinata. Takemichi only realizes who Kisaki is in the present when Naoto Tachibana informs him that he has become the head of the Tokyo Manji Gang. Since this revelation, the two have been effectively mortal enemies, with Kisaki attempting to force Mikey down a path of Darkness and Takemichi a path of light. Their views of each other only worsen with time, as Kisaki continuously tries to overthrow Toman while Takemichi stands in his way each time. However, despite their deep-seated hatred for each other, Kisaki still holds Takemichi in the highest respect, referring to him by the moniker of "Hero" and considers him on equal standing to himself. Takemichi likewise respects Kisaki enough that he broke down into tears at being unable to finally settle things with him after the battle against Tenjiku.

Chifuyu Matsuno
Chifuyu is the first person who Takemichi reveals his time leaping powers to. Without a semblance of doubt, Chifuyu believes him and vows to help him. From then on, the two become close friends, as Chifuyu always has Takemichi's back. In the end the two end up becoming best friends as they always care about each other and they both respect and support each other.

Hakkai Shiba
Takemichi saved Hakkai from his abusive brother Taiju, after Mitsuya trades Hakkai for Yuzuha's freedom. Takemichi stands up for both of the siblings, amazing them and giving them hope. Hakkai also follows Takemichi straight into battle when Tokyo Manji Gang fights Tanjiku, trusting him.

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 for Takemichi's determination to change the future for the better.Hinata has broken up with Takemichi in the original timeline, in another timeline he broke up with her.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 his. He recalls that he also took her for granted, which were factors that led to their breakup in the past. Hina is one of the few people Takemichi relies on for support. It the first timeline she’s the one too dump him, but in the second timeline Takemichi breaks up with her, although she never moved on and kept the necklace he gave her. Takemichi and Hinata are engaged in one timeline, but Takemichi tries to find Mikey, resulting in him getting shot three days prior to their wedding, ending the relationship in that timeline. After traveling back in time, he profusely apologizes for his mistake in a dogeza position. All in all, Takemichi would literally do anything to ensure her happiness and safety.

Yuzuha Shiba
After the Christmas Conflict, Yuzuha grows to admire Takemichi. Earlier she thought he didn't deserve his place in Toman, but by the end of the black dragon arc she grows a crush on him and is seen to be blushing around him. She's happy that Takemichi wanted to save her and Hakkai, and drove their older brother Taiju away. When they first meet Yuzuha is shown complimenting Takemichi on his bowling skills, when they walk back with Hakkai and Hina she doesn't see that much in him. But she is happy that her brother has a friend his age. She is seen stopping Takemichi's girlfriend from charging into a fight with Black Dragon. Later on during the Christmas fight, Takemichi takes care of her after Taiju punches her during her attempt to kill him. Takemichi is also the one to call Hakkai out on being a liar, after hearing that Yuzuha was the one to protect him. In the end he's the one who shows the most fight against Taiju, eventually Mikey shows up and is the one to defeat him. At the New Years festival Yuzuha admits to having a one-sided crush on Takemichi.

Senju Kawaragi
Senju and Takemichi never met in the past or future timeline. Takemichi was only Senju's target to be recruited as Tokyo Manji Gang's former 1st Division Captain and the last successor to the Black Dragon to defeat Mikey and Kanto Manji Gang. After Takemichi joined Brahman and being Senju's gopher, he was shocked that she was a girl and had a different personality than being the head of Brahman. They end up becoming friends quickly, as she has sworn to protect him. There are indications that Senju is developing feelings for Takemichi.

Emma Sano
Takemichi first met Emma when she tried to seduce him.

Naoto Tachibana
Naoto is the sole person in the future who knows of Takemichi's time leaping abilities, and thus tries to help him by supplying him information about Toman. The two become friends because of their shared desire to save Hinata from her untimely death. Naoto even goes as far as to kill Mikey in one of the timelines because he views Mikey as a threat to Takemichi's life.

Taiju Shiba
Takemichi fights Taiju for Yuzuha and Hakkai's freedom. He earns Taiju's respect after the conflict, seen when he helps Takemichi escape in an alternate timeline.