tsuda kazuki

During their middle school years, Suzuka and Souichi were led by Kazuki, their track team captain, who held the top rank in the 100-meter dash. Kazuki bore a remarkable resemblance to Yamato, not only in appearance but also in personality and running prowess. Practice sessions often turned into arguments between him and Suzuka; she preferred rigorous training, while he wanted to keep things light and enjoyable. Prior to the national tournament, Kazuki confessed his feelings to Suzuka, asking her to hold her response until after he had won. On the day of the competition, while rushing back home to retrieve his forgotten spikes, he was tragically struck and killed by a driver who had fallen asleep at the wheel.