Tang Sanzang is deeply in love with Banko, a defining trait of his character. Their relationship originates from an intimate encounter Banko frames as "training." Banko engages in multiple simultaneous relationships, leading Tang Sanzang to develop immediate animosity toward other romantic rivals, specifically Nata Taishi and Crimson Child, due to Banko's infidelity. Tang Sanzang, Nata Taishi, and Crimson Child all desire exclusive commitment from Banko, fueling interpersonal conflict.