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Originally Posted by GoldenXtreme

I agree that I don't think Takumi and Mari have anything romantic going on, except maybe in the Paradise Lost universe. I do, however, think that Kusaka believes there is romantic interest between the two of them, which is one of the innumerable reasons he hates Takumi. Just my interpretation though.

This is my take. Kusaka is just so possessive and toxic that pretty much any guy that Mari reciprocates friendliness towards is a potential future lover and thus, his competition.

Sole difference being Keitaro I guess, since Kusaka doesn't really take him seriously.