Ryouta's Links
Ryouta is unsure if he can't stand Umei or if he enjoys having her around. On one hand, she's loud and annoying, making him want to stay as far away as possible a lot of the time. On the other hand, she's different from other girls in that she actually stands up for herself and isn't afraid to fight it out. He can't stand the times when she whines to him about her problems, though. He'd rather die.
To Umei, Ryouta is a complete brat, not too unlike a little brother. While they started off rough, Umei is very fond of the boy, even if she thinks he should respect his elders more. She finds it fun to poke fun at him and tease him, and frequently fights with him. Things often escalate from vocal jabs to violence, but thats all part of their bond!! ^7^ (AHAHA) Umei often dumps all her problems onto Ryouta, regardless if he wanted it or not. She also cries to him occasionally.
Amani is the closest thing Ryouta has to an idol. He admires how strong and confident Amani is, as well as how Amani knows exactly how to talk to Ryouta without pissing him off. Ryouta often finds himself seeking his elder brother's approval in every thing he does, often unconsciously. Amani's disapproving words are more hurtful to him than his punches will ever be.
Amani cares deeply for Ryouta and has a deep sense of responsibility for Ryouta's well-being. Unfortunately, he's not very gentle when it comes to asserting himself over his little brother, so he's been known to knock sense into Ryouta through aggressive means. Ryouta sometimes upsets Amani with the stupid things he does, but ultimately, Amani allows Ryouta to do whatever he wants and make as many mistakes as possible to learn from them and grow. He only intervenes when he thinks his brother is being a nuisance to others.