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Context

Sōsuke Yamazaki is a butterfly specialist and Rin Matsuoka’s childhood best friend.

He becomes a key member of Samezuka Academy’s Swim Team and plays an essential emotional role in the series.

His story revolves around friendship, sacrifice, and the consequences of pushing one’s limits.

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Biography

Sōsuke Yamazaki (山崎 宗介) grew up swimming alongside Rin.

After Rin left for Australia, Sōsuke continued training intensely to keep up with him.

He later joins Samezuka with the dream of competing with Rin again.

However, he suffers from a serious shoulder injury, which he hides.

His decreasing performance and pain become central to the plot of Eternal Summer.

Eventually, he withdraws from competition to undergo surgery, showing emotional growth and courage.

In Dive to the Future and The Final Stroke, he appears calmer and more grounded, always supporting Rin and encouraging his ambitions.

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