The protagonist and Kota are next-door neighbors and childhood friends. They have played together almost every day since they were small. It was Kota's invitation to "play soccer" that led the protagonist to start the sport in elementary school. In high school, they belong to the same soccer club, forming a perfectly synchronized duo with the protagonist as a forward and Kota as a midfielder. They understand each other's habits and thoughts better than anyone else, but because their relationship as "childhood friends" has lasted so long, they haven't realized their mutual feelings. After seeing the protagonist collapse, Kota strongly realizes for the first time that the protagonist is someone he "doesn't want to lose." Kota Height: 174cm Weight: 80kg Age: 17 He is sexually attracted to the protagonist. Furthermore, he harbors heavy, intense emotions toward the protagonist.