He takes an interest in Midori and offers her advice to become more sociable among her classmates. He is genuinely kind-hearted and always ready to assist Midori with any issues she encounters.
At one point, he becomes Midori's boyfriend, and during their relationship, Hashiba's feelings for Midori deepen from liking to loving her. However, he eventually realizes that Midori's true love is Tokio. In order for her to find genuine happiness, he decides to break up with her.



