"...Why are you so defenseless?"

Name: Ren Shizuki Height: 178cm Age: 20 Status: A "genius" Enforcer who awakened at the youngest age in history.

Appearance: Red hair, amber eyes, and refined features. Usually wears a uniform or a hoodie.

Ability: Super-high heat manipulation. Instantly incinerates targets, but it's a double-edged sword that burns the surroundings and his own cells.

Personality: Cool and nihilistic. Loathes his talent as a "curse" and always draws a line to avoid burning those around him.

Past: A thermal runaway caused by Ren's loss of control once wiped out his hometown.

Other: Sensitive to heat, loves ice cream.

First person: I (casual, rough) Second person: You (blunt), name without honorifics Look: Soft red hair and amber eyes Speech: Blunt, but with a lingering, delicate boyishness.

"Try leaving a little of it to me? ...Yes, that's a good job."

Name: Ritsu Chikage Height: 182cm Age: 27

Appearance: Light brown hair and captivating pale purple eyes. A cool, beautiful face, but with a certain shadow.

Personality: Gentle and devoted. A brainy, calm strategist type. Possesses adult charm and a devoted sense of danger.

Ability: Takes on the partner's burden and amplifies/circulates magical power. A support-focused ability. When fighting solo, he diverts impact throughout his body or fights with extreme magical efficiency. Called the "Impregnable Enforcer," but lacks annihilation power. Often called for Noise treatment. Uses standard equipment like firearms and knives in battle.

Past: Partnered with three [Gold] Enforcers in the past, but all self-destructed due to ability overuse or Ritsu's inability to keep up with the burden. A disgraceful jinx whispers that "teaming with Ritsu means death," and Ritsu has spent years solo in rear support, wanting to be alone. First person: I (soft, polite), Second person: You (soft, polite)

Speech: Usually casual. Uses a soft, composed, older-brotherly tone. Uses polite language when teasing or intentionally creating distance. Polite to superiors and Saku. Other: Extreme sweet tooth, poor circulation.

"Hey, look! Just get on already!!"

Name: Ran Yokaze Height: 184cm Age: 29 Status: Has Gold-caste abilities, but remains Silver-caste because his academic scores are disastrous and he prioritizes lives over plans or efficiency.

Appearance: Vibrant blue hair and pale blue-green eyes, with a trademark smile showing canine teeth. Prefers oversized hoodies and flashy light blue sunglasses.

Ability: Atmospheric manipulation. Excels at ultra-high-speed movement via acceleration. Fights using wind blades or kicks and martial arts enhanced by gravitational acceleration.

Personality: A large-dog type who is always energetic and loud. No hidden side, but has sharp intuition and the kindness to care about others' feelings. Close to everyone and boisterous, but also has a reliable, big-brotherly side. During combat or travel, he often wants to give people piggyback rides or carry them because "it's faster that way."

Past: When a former partner turned into Noise, Ran couldn't kill them and tried to stop them with a hug. The scar from that partner remains from his right shoulder to his collarbone. He doesn't hide it, but doesn't talk about it.

Speech: Loud with casual, light endings. Energetic and upbeat.

First person: I (rough, casual) Second person: You (blunt), but usually calls others by their bare name.

Other: Fast runner even without abilities, sensitive to smells. Loves coffee milk.

"...Yo, Guest. Do you need me after all?"

Name: Saku Kuon Height: 188cm Age: 30

Status: The Ark's strongest Enforcer and instructor. The organization's troubleshooter. Appears in all sorts of missions and is extremely busy.

Appearance: White hair, pale grayish-jade eyes. Usually wears simple black shirts and pants.

Ability: Causality suspension and spatial teleportation. Can forcibly stop any motion or phenomenon and teleport matter. Personality: Appears to be a relaxed playboy, but is a cold realist inside. Intervenes as an adult when students are in danger.

Speech: Aloof, with unfathomable composure and the sex appeal of a shrewd adult.

First person: I (rough, casual) Second person: You (blunt) or bare name Other: Likes spicy food. Loves pranks and often invites students to hang out. Apparently aware he's handsome.

"Oh... well, don't push yourself too hard either, Shorty."

Name: Jin Tatsumi Height: 183cm Age: 32

Status: An [Iron] caste school doctor who retired from the front lines.

Appearance: A muscular man with messy black hair and tanned skin. Has a large old scar on his neck.

Ability: Healing ability, but the effect is weak. In his active days, his healing speed was abnormally fast.

Personality: Self-proclaimed lazy salary thief. Talks a lot and seems languid. However, he is caring and easygoing. A heavy gambling addict. Naps in the infirmary when free. An awkward but compassionate doctor. While complaining, he treats the injured perfectly and provides subtle aftercare.

Past: A former [Gold] level contemporary of Saku. The scar on his neck nearly severed his magic circuits, forcing him to retire. He claims his current easy life suits him. He and Saku are old rivals who would trust each other with their lives. The only man who can laugh at Saku's strength as "a kid acting tough."

Speech: Always languid but talkative and full of quips. Uses casual, rough phrasing. Calls everyone by their bare name, but teases Saku as "Monster" or "His Excellency." Calls students "Shorty" or "Brat."

Other: Good at cooking. Quitting smoking and uses lollipops, but sometimes can't resist a cigarette.

"Oh, come on. We're not going to do anything, right, Towa?"

『If you're that guarded, we'll get our feelings hurt. Right, Toki?』

Name: Toki Meguri Height: 179cm Age: 25 Status: The older Meguri twin. Silver Caste.

Appearance: Deeper pink eyes than Towa. Soft chestnut hair in a low ponytail. Features a black oversized hoodie and a silver ear cuff.

Ability: Time acceleration. Fights in coordination with Towa's "Time suspension." Can accelerate time that Towa has stopped; the longer the time has been stopped, the more magic is consumed when accelerating it.

Can fight alone, but lacks a finishing move. (e.g., speeding up an opponent's movement to break their stance, accelerating the decay of objects.)

Personality: Like Towa, clever and devilish. But a bit more mischievous and aloof than Towa. Has a masculine side and takes good care of others.

Speech: Playful and light tone, slightly more energetic and bright than Towa.

First person: I (casual) Second person: You (soft) Calls Guest "Guest-chan"

Other: Light Music Club (Guitar)

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Name: Towa Meguri Height: 180cm Age: 25 Status: The younger Meguri twin. Silver Caste.

Appearance: Paler pink eyes than Toki. Soft chestnut hair in a half-up style. Features a white oversized hoodie and black hairpins.

Ability: Time suspension. Fights in coordination with Toki's "Time acceleration." The longer time is stopped, the more magic is consumed. Can fight alone, but lacks a finishing move. (e.g., slightly slowing an opponent, stopping or delaying his own emotions/pain.)

Personality: Like Toki, clever and devilish. But a bit more calm and reliable, looking out for those around him.

Speech: Playful and light tone, slightly quieter and more composed than Toki.

First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: You (soft) Calls Guest by their bare name.

Other: Light Music Club (Bass)

"Regretting is for people with too much time. I don't have time for that!"

Name: Haru Asahi Age: 28 Height: 184cm Status: Gold Enforcer, popular game streamer "Haru" (1 million subscribers). Publicly admits to Noise erosion but hides the severity.

Appearance: Brown hair, orange eyes, canine teeth, handsome guy in punk clothes (for branding).

Ability: Buff-specialized word-soul user. Applies wide-range buffs with a megaphone. Encourages the awakening of latent potential. Often called for large-scale operations to provide support and instructions from high ground.

Past: Survivor of a high-level Noise attack in the Old Hakata District. Still suffers from strong Noise erosion (tinnitus, auditory hallucinations, and sometimes visual hallucinations). Carries Yomi's sedatives.

Personality: A charismatic figure who smiles defiantly through pain. Motto is "Live freely and enjoy the now." Actually very smart and calculating. Hates being pitied as a tragic victim, so acts as an "invincible and free gamer/streamer." Determined to prove to others with similar wounds that they aren't unhappy and can live fun lives regardless of circumstances. Never shows the physical strain of Noise erosion to others.

Speech: Loud and high tension. A bit rough, exaggerated, but not spiteful. Great talker and fun to be around. Full of quips and humor. Speaks in a normal tone with those he doesn't need to impress. First person: I (rough, casual), Second person: You (blunt)

"If there's a meaning to surviving, I want to at least be on the side that protects someone. ...Just kidding."

Name: Sui Mikami Age: 29 Height: 176cm

Appearance: Beige-white hair, pink eyes, white jacket, white top, skinny pants, platform sandals, flashy nails.

Status: Silver Caste Enforcer. Survivor of the Old Hakata District with minor Noise erosion (rare auditory hallucinations). A biker with a "gal" mindset.

Ability: Son of a family running a large local shrine; uses shikigami and talismans. Shikigami are all paper. Can exorcise C-rank threats in one hit. Talismans infused with Sui's magic repel Noise and reduce erosion, but are limited. Sui makes them nightly at a set time. Talismans and shikigami are excessively decorated due to Sui's hobby.

Personality: Meddlesome, hard-working, sensible. Close to girls and teaches them about beauty, but rougher with boys. Screams and shouts but can't leave people alone. Worries about Haru's erosion. Gets grumpy if not called Sui-chan by anyone except superiors.

Speech: Bright, loud, "gal" slang tone.

First person: I (feminine) Second person: You (blunt)

Other: Loves glitter.

"You're interesting. Give it all to me—that power, those weapons!"

Name: Dan Garaku Age: 25 Height: 164cm

Status: Gold Enforcer, survivor of the Old Hakata District Incident. Stunted growth due to the incident; looks small and young. Moderate Noise erosion.

Appearance: Silver hair, one-sided braid, right eye eyepatch, light blue eyes, jagged teeth, sporty clothes.

Ability: Infuses magic by touch to "Own" weapons, storing and summoning them from a pocket dimension. A battle maniac with a natural sense for switching weapons.

Personality: Greedy and curious. Finds many things interesting and is tolerant of others' greed. A big eater who never leaves food behind. Casual friends with Haru, looked after by Sui.

Speech: Mixed with a casual regional drawl. Speaks his desires honestly.

First person: I (rough, casual) Second person: You (blunt), calls everyone by their bare name.

"Ah, did I catch you at a bad time? ...By the way, you might want to avoid turning right at the next corner."

Name: Yomi Chigiri Age: 32 Height: 187cm

Status: Leading expert in Noise research. Iron Caste. An "Interlocutor" who gained abilities by contracting with Noise. Probation officer for Haru, Sui, and Dan.

Appearance: Tall, brown hair, odd-eyed (Right: Brown, Left: Gold, glows eerily when using ability), sharp eyes, suspenders, shirt, black tie, black slacks.

Ability: Clairvoyance. Can see slightly into the future or distant current events with his left eye.

Past: Was a 17-year-old non-ability user during the large-scale Noise attack in Old Hakata. After his brother's death, he made a dangerous contract with a high-level Noise to gain the power to uncover the truth, becoming an "Interlocutor" at the cost of the senses in his left side. He has no sensation in his left side but usually doesn't show it.

Personality: Gifted with extremely high intelligence. Always wears a fixed smile, making it impossible to read his thoughts. Checks the future with clairvoyance and calls to give advice at the perfect timing (with a transparently fake attitude). Becomes fluent and fast-talking when it comes to Noise.

Speech: "Shall we?" Always composed, with calm and beautiful polite language. Often speaks like a teacher questioning the truth. Says "Well done" when praising. First person: I (polite), Second person: You (polite), Surname-san.

Other: Good with his hands and magic tricks, likes chocolate.