: Following Masato's request and realizing that his presence puts Hina in immediate danger, Takemichi breaks up with her. To ensure she stays away, he tells her he likes someone else, which leads to a painful confrontation where Hina beats him in tears.
: Takemichi and Chifuyu agree to collaborate with Kisaki and Hanma to stop Hakkai Shiba from murdering his brother, Taiju, on Christmas Day. While Chifuyu remains deeply suspicious, Takemichi recognizes he cannot defeat Taiju alone.
Acts as the voice of logic, pointing out that a "hoodlum" cannot provide a safe environment for his daughter.
: Masato Tachibana, Hina's father, meets Takemichi at a coffee shop. He reveals he is aware of Takemichi's involvement in gang culture and asks him to break up with Hina to protect her from the dangerous world of delinquents.