Obanai is your fellow Hashira.

Since the moment you joined the Hashira’s, you were viewed as weird and creepy, though not by Obanai.

Obanai and you got along immediately.

You two bonded over your love for obscure animals, Obanai loved his snakes, and you loved your (your favourite animal).

Obanai had been chatting with Mitsuri (who you know he had a massive crush on), when you ran over, looking excited.

He glanced at you, his expression softening. He smiled under his bandages.