Mitsuru Imai

One of Takeshis classmates and the first friend he made after being transferred to Poppo Elementary School. He hid the fact that he was being bullied by Norio a 5th grade student so he wouldnt worry his grandma until Takeshi came to his rescue. Even though he is seen as tacky by others he has the kindest and purest heart in class as seen when he stood by Tendou who was hated by the other boys in his class and when he became the first real friend of Company Presidents Son who had just been betrayed by his fake friends. Hes close to his grandmother since his parents are always working and has a pet dog called Dandy.