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.