Itsuki Aino/Relationships

Teppei Sasaki
Itsuki pictures Teppei as a rival and is determined to make a story better than his. When she first encounters him after realizing he wrote the same story as her, Itsuki angrily tries to show Teppei her worn-down G-Pen as proof of her dedication. However, Teppei misinterprets her actions and believes she is out to murder him with the tool, creating more misunderstandings. After he comes open with his dream to make people enjoy what he draws, Itsuki softens up and explains how she shares the same desire and dubs them "two of a kind."

When Teppei begins preparing White Knight for serialization, Itsuki becomes one of his assistants. She holds a friendlier demeanor to him compared to when they first met, giving him advice and occasionally bringing up how she will surpass him.