Hashida Itaru

Daru is an experienced hacker who has known Okabe since high school. He is very skilled at computer programming and with old and new computer hardware. He is also well-versed in things pertaining to otaku culture. Okabe and Shiina refer to him by the nickname "Daru", a portmanteau of his given name and surname. Okabe sometimes also calls him Super Haker, mispronouncing the word "hacker" to his chagrin. He is a big fan of Faris and he frequently says things which could be taken as sexual harassment. Daru is often annoyed with Okabe's frequent delusional behavior.