Akane Kurokawa/Relationships

Friends

 * Aquamarine Hoshino: Initially, they develop a pseudo relationship after being involved in a reality show and having shown an actual kiss scene in its final episode. They have been seen together in various dating sites and posted many pictures online together to appease their fans. After Aqua saved her on the bridge and having spearheaded the entire PV video which saved and improved her reputation, she began fostering actual romantic feelings for him. Their relationship develops further upon Akane's suspicion that Ai and Aqua were in fact mother and son. Wishing to support and stay by Aqua's side, they've become something more than just a "business couple". Akane was even willing to put herself at risk by helping Aqua achieve his goal of 'killing someone'. In a similar vein, Aqua promises to fulfil his duty as her 'boyfriend' by protecting her and helping her achieves her goals. He was willing to show her his past videos which he adamantly kept hidden from others while she has cooked and stayed by his side after he collapsed from PTSD.


 * Yuki Sumi: Akane and Yuki were initially at odds during their early episodes in LoveNow, Yuki being competitive in stealing the show. However, after a misunderstanding and Akane nearly committing suicide, they worked together and became good friends; often joking and pushing Akane to do more with her relationship with Aqua. Akane didn’t realised how much she mattered to her perceived rival, but after Yuki tearfully reprimanded her for her silly actions, she now greatly treasures her as a close friend. Their fans also supported them after seeing a picture of them hugging and rekindling their friendship. Akane is the first to be aware of Yuki's first relationship with another boy, and actively supports her after realising the positive chemistry between the two of them.


 * Kana Arima: Kana sees Akane as a rival, ever since witnessing her first kiss with Aqua. She holds this grudge to the point where she berates Aqua and calls him a "philandering cad.", despite the two's relationship being purely professional in her eyes. Aqua has agreed to give his full support to Akane to defeat Kana. Kana greatly envies Akane for her role as Aqua's girlfriend, as she was in charge of taking care of him after he collapsed and staying by his side. On the other hand, Akane was a childhood fan of Kana and even tried to replicate her idol, however, after meeting her in real life, things were not as flowery as it seems. For their first meeting when they were still kids, Akane was extremely excited and nervous to meet her.

Upon being been perceived to be Kana by a manager, she was shocked to find out that the audition was just for public image and that Kana was already chosen beforehand. Choosing not to believe that her idol resorted to such underhanded tactics to win, she was further stupefied when Kana readily admitted to it and was supportive of it since she was receiving more work. Kana then went on to call her an 'ignorant brat' and taught her the truth behind 'match fixing'. Kana then went on to throw Akane's hat on the floor and told her to stop imitating her, before ending off by saying she hates people like her the most. Although Akane was affected by her words, she went on to diligently study and buy numerous books just to understand Kana's feelings.

Years later, she now understands that Kana did so to find acceptance and acknowledgment by others. Akane knew that Kana was putting on an act and was not the person she once adored. Instead of shining brightly and being an inspiration to others, she now chooses to degrade herself onto the standards of others, just so to find acceptance. She declares that at present time, she resents the current 'Kana-chan' and that she will prove using her own performance of what Kana could had been, a person who's performance could capture everything.