Akane Kurokawa/Relationships

Friends

 * Aquamarine Hoshino: Initially, they develop a false relationship after being involved in the reality show and having shown a kiss scene in the 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 spearheading 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's 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 greatly treasures her as a close friend. Their fans also supported them after seeing a picture of them hugging and rekindling their friendship.


 * 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. 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.