Ikki's family comes from a long line of renowned and charismatic bancho, a sort of rowdy male cheerleader who leads fans in the E Area of the school. One night, while he was returning home from practice, he saw a puppy carelessly run into the road. Seeing a car coming towards the unknowing canine, Ikki dove for it and saved them both by slamming into the guardrail on the other side. He lost consciousness after his feat.