I find really interesting that Kazuki hates Haruka specially because what he was saying at the very beggining of the first episode about "wanting to keep his important connection". He never specified it was his connection with Haruka, the viewers just took it for granted because of what we saw during the sarazanmai. So i have two theories : 1. Maybe he wishes not to hate Haruka but he can't avoid the feeling? or 2. All this and the connection he is seeking is actually with somebody else!
Hmm I need to go back and rewatch the first episode with this in mind. Kazuki doesn’t mention any name, but there’s still the shot of Haruka running and him calling Kazuki’s name, plus he mentions his connection to Harukappa at the end of the episode. It would be a clever way to throw us off though!
1. Yeah he probably doesn’t want to hate him, but can’t help it. At least A GOOD BOY wouldn’t - I’m not sure if I can include Kazuki on that list lol.
2. This is really interesting! The friendship bracelet (that’s in focus during the first scene) could be Kazuki’s connection to this person. Apparently he had it before he met Enta. There are lots of theories going around that they knew Tooi when he was younger since he was also into soccer (and it’s a trope Ikuhara loves). Maybe it was Tooi who gave it to Kazuki? It’s supposed to be the same one some famous soccer player has and both Enta and Tooi are seen having the same magazine, featuring the same famous player. This would tie them all together nicely! Not only do they have a connection from before, it’s symbolized by this item!