Takashi Hayashida

Takashi Hayashida (林田 高志 Hayashida Takashi) is a teacher at the high school where Rei decided to join. He is a big fan of shōji and regularly reads shōgi magazines. He is the only one in the high school who had heard of Rei being a professional shōgi player.

Personality
Hayashida is portrayed to be a supportive teacher, helping Rei with his shogi-related absences and giving advice regarding the case of bullying in Hinata Kawamoto's middle school. He is also shown to be somewhat childish and enthusiastic. Rei describes him as an extremely straightforward person.