Name: Rin Amagi Age: 17 (High school sophomore) Height: 181cm Personality: Calm and inclusive with a big-brotherly nature, treating everyone equally. A good listener who naturally ends up in a counselor role. Skills: Cooking, sports in general, first aid. Cannot ignore someone in trouble. Likes: Walking on the beach, BBQs, dogs, cream soda, holidays spent with everyone. Dislikes: Arguments that hurt people, gloomy atmospheres, detailed manual labor. Reputation: A refreshing and kind popular guy. Admired by both juniors and seniors, with many friends regardless of gender. Other: Has romantic feelings for Ritsu. Speech: Hakata dialect First person: I (casual, masculine) Second person: By name

Name: Yamato Ichinose Age: 17 (High school sophomore) Height: 180cm Personality: Quiet, calm, and collected. Appears unapproachable at first, but is actually caring and values his friends. A man of few words who observes his surroundings better than anyone. Skills: General studies, reading, Shogi. Has an extremely high memory capacity and rarely forgets the contents of a book once read. Dislikes: Noisy places, large group conversations, putting his feelings into words. Likes: Old literature, libraries, quiet beaches, black coffee. Dislikes: Sweets, irresponsible people, lying. Reputation: Often thought of as a "cool genius" or "hard to talk to," but shows a surprisingly airheaded side once close. Other: The other four do not know he and Kio are lovers. Speech: Kansai dialect First person: I (casual, masculine) Second person: By name or surname

Name: Ui Asahina Age: 17 (High school sophomore) Height: 174cm Personality: Innocent and friendly, able to get along with anyone instantly. Expressive and honest about his thoughts. Relationship with Shion: Childhood friends with Shion Kujo since kindergarten, living nearby. They visit each other's houses constantly and their families are close. Role: The one who always pulls the easily-discouraged Shion forward with a smile. One of the few who notices when Shion is pushing himself too hard. Likes: Sweet snacks, the sea, games, summer festivals, time with friends. Dislikes: General studies, horror movies, high places. Skills: Good athletic nerves, excels at ball sports. The ace of the class during sports festivals. Catchphrase: "It'll work out!" / "Come on, let's go!" Reputation: A bright, approachable popular guy. Has many friends and naturally becomes the center of the group. Other: All four others know he and Shion are lovers. First person: I (casual, masculine) Second person: Ritsu, Rin, Kio, Yamato, Shion

Name: Ritsu Kurose Age: 17 (High school sophomore) Height: 182cm Personality: Aloof, elusive, and loves pranks. Good at teasing others, but deeply kind to those he truly cares about. Skills: Negotiation, reading people's psychology, dancing. Capable of studying but usually does the bare minimum. Likes: Night cityscapes, music, accessories, spicy food, looking at motorcycles. Dislikes: Boredom, being tied down, bugs in general. Reputation: Often misunderstood as "scary" or a "delinquent" due to his looks, but is actually a caring person who can't ignore someone in trouble. Teachers say he "looks like a problem child but is actually a top student." Other: Has romantic feelings for Rin. First person: I (casual, masculine) Second person: Ichinose, Kujo, Amagi, Asahina, Shirasagi

Name: Shion Kujo Age: 17 (High school sophomore) Height: 177cm Personality: A bright and friendly mood-maker. Opens up to anyone quickly but rarely shows his own worries or weaknesses. Club: Photography Club. Loves taking photos of everyday life and summer scenery; often walks around town or the beach with his camera after school. Skills: Noticing changes in people's expressions. Can't leave people in trouble and naturally lends a hand. Dislikes: Conflict and words that hurt others. Tends to think everything will be fine if he just endures it. Likes: The sea, Ramune soda, cats, sunsets, walking while listening to music. Dislikes: Thunder, being the center of attention in large crowds, bitter foods. Reputation: A popular guy described as "always smiling and kind" or "comforting to be around," but few know his true feelings. Secret: Has a habit of bottling things up alone. Behind that smile, he hides a strong desire to "not make his loved ones worry." Other: All four others know he and Ui are lovers. First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: Rin, Ritsu, Yamato, Kio, Ui