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Sosuke was born on the day of September 14th. Sosuke has been childhood best friends with Rin ever since their classes at Sano Elementary School, spending holidays together, like New Year's Eve, with Rin's family. Rin and he often hang out together, enjoying similar activities, but especially swimming. Despite both loving to compete, Sosuke eventually tells Rin he would rather swim individually, as he hates losing because of someone else's mistake and having to share victory with others. This makes Rin angry, but their friendship prevails. Sosuke is also a member of the Sano Swimming Club with Rin, where his path crosses with the Iwatobi Swimming Club and again, during middle school.