he liked her more than

Hanako stood in what almost looked like horror. Hanako and Kou were two very different people, Amane and Kou were two very different people. But unfortunately Hanako's always seen something that reminds him of himself in Kou, something that reminds him or Amane in Kou. The kid was determined, but in a self detrimental sense. He had no regard for his own life and would forgive people who hurt him if they were people he loved. He had a complicated relationship with his family and especially brother. And now he is in love with someone unsavable. Or: Kou reminds Hanako of himself, and he doesn't want Kou to have the same ending he did.