He tells Kuroko that Midorima actually does take interest in them. When Kuroko also talks to Midorima, Takao swings his arm around him formally. Takao joins in and tells Kagami Seirin's scores in the final leagues last year, devastating results. Before the match, Kagami approaches Midorima. Takao is seen at the 4th round with Shūtoku High, playing against Kinka High. He questions Midorima's explanation that he only wanted to see Shinkyō's foreign exchange student and thinks that it's to see Kuroko, though Midorima denies this. Midorima then leaves Takao in a traffic jam and they meet back up when Seirin's match is already over.Īt the Interhigh preliminaries first round, Takao, and Midorima went to watch Seirin's game vs Shinkyō Academy. Takao doubts the worth in seeing the match, but Midorima hurries him up.
They traveled with their usual rickshaw, driven by Takao. Midorima tells Takao not to call him Shin-chan, but Takao ignores this.ĭuring Seirin's match against Kaijō, Takao and Midorima went to watch. He declares that he will train more and harder than Midorima and that he will send "a roaring pass" towards Shin-chan one day. He explains this to Midorima when they stay late for extra practice. He decided that he would not try to compete with him, but rather make him acknowledge him. Takao declares his resolve to Midorima IntroductionĪt the first training, Takao sees Midorima as his enemy and is surprised, for Midorima is the one he wanted to defeat to get revenge for Junior High school. It is hinted at that Takao enjoys singing. He has also displayed admiration towards Yukio Kasamatsu, looking up to him as a fellow point guard. He can get along with anyone, even with Seirin High, their rivals. He also has a habit of laughing at someone because of their likes, habits etc., such as Midorima's shooting because of it being too high and their captain, Taisuke Ōtsubo's admiration to an idol. He is very positive and always tries to persuade Shintarō Midorima into doing fun stuff. He enjoys playing basketball and isn't focused on winning or crushing the opponent that much. Takao is very easy going and seeks fun everywhere. Sometimes, he is seen with a wide smirk on his face.
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His eyes are also very narrow, and are a slate blue in color, though in some colored pages of the manga and in the PSP game, his eyes are deep amber in color. As seen during the training camp, he sometimes keeps his hair out of his eyes by using a hair band. In front, his hair is kept stroked backward, with occasionally a few strands of hair falling down to his eyes.