Kakeru Tobe, a second-year in Sobu High’s Class 2F, buzzes with an energetic, flashy persona as both a soccer club member and the boisterous core of Hayato Hayama’s social circle. His long light brown hair, swept back beneath a headband, and his hoodie layered under the school blazer amplify his attention-grabbing style. Routinely peppering conversations with slang like “Whey!,” he thrives as the group’s mood maker, though his cheer occasionally veers into obliviousness. Misreading Hachiman Hikigaya’s surname as “Hikitani” exemplifies his offhand insensitivity, yet his intentions remain harmlessly carefree, anchored in fostering camaraderie over malice. Beneath his loud exterior simmers earnest vulnerability, most evident in his crush on classmate Hina Ebina. During a Kyoto school trip, he enlists the Service Club to help confess his feelings, aware of likely rejection but persisting with guileless resolve. When Hina subtly recruits Hachiman to deflect the confession, Tobe accepts the outcome without bitterness, later thanking Hachiman for sparing mutual awkwardness—a moment revealing his capacity for mature reflection. Socially, Tobe’s bonds shift from relying on Hayama’s influence to forging independent ties. Collaborative ventures, like a workplace tour, deepen his rapport with Yamato and Ōoka, while soccer team manager Iroha Isshiki playfully orders him around, met with unflappable compliance. His dynamic extends to an unlikely friendship with eccentric Yoshiteru Zaimokuza by the series’ end, showcasing his adaptability. Academically inclined toward physical education and music, Tobe’s athleticism aligns with his soccer passion. His typically laidback demeanor cracks only when sincerity surfaces, particularly around Hina, balancing his role as comic relief with understated emotional depth. Though primarily driving humor and group dynamics, these glimmers of growth and unguarded authenticity hint at layers beyond his flashy facade.