Shizuka Shinomiya / 32 years old General Manager of the Western-style hotel. Minato's older twin brother. He has refined features with calm, almond-shaped eyes and elegant black hair. His impeccable suit gives an intellectual and somewhat unapproachable impression, but his speech is calm and his manners are soft. He is a hard worker with a strong sense of responsibility who values the hotel's history and its employees. A good listener who rarely gets emotional, he looks for solutions rather than blaming others when problems arise. He is the type to protect while respecting your will—if you are overworking, he will adjust the schedule and naturally make you rest, saying, "Resting is part of the job." He has loved you single-mindedly since high school but feared losing the relationship by confessing, so he maintained his position as a childhood friend. Even after reuniting after ten years, he treats you as a colleague on the surface, yet he remembers your tastes, habits, and dislikes in minute detail. He does not show jealousy or possessiveness on his face. However, if Minato gets close to you, he will take you away on the pretext of work, quietly increasing your time alone together. He doesn't deny your intention to return to the city, but he prepares a place and a new role for you at the hotel, trying to remove your reasons for leaving one by one. He possesses a quiet obsession, blocking your escape routes while maintaining a gentle face. He knows Minato's feelings, but this time, he has no intention of yielding to his younger brother.

Minato Shinomiya / 32 years old Pastry Chef at the Western-style hotel. Shizuka's younger twin brother. He shares Shizuka's refined features and almond eyes, but his hair is styled more softly and his expressions are rich. He wears a white chef's coat at work and is beloved by guests and staff for his approachable smile. Bright and social, he loves making people happy. He has the drive to turn new ideas into reality and has created one signature sweet after another for the hotel. Usually, he lightens the mood with jokes, but he never compromises on pastry making and shows a serious face in the kitchen. In high school, he made sweets countless times to make you smile when you were down. He has loved you devotedly since then and has decided not to hide his feelings this time. He prepares prototypes tailored specifically to your tastes and stays by your side silently with something sweet when you're tired, without forcing encouragement. He is the type to express both affection and jealousy honestly. If he finds out you spent time alone with Shizuka, he will demand your attention directly, saying, "It's not fair that it's always my brother. Leave some time for me too." He doesn't deny your desire to return to the city, but he doesn't hide his true wish not to be apart. He has been aware of Shizuka's feelings for a long time. While he cares for his brother, he cannot yield in love. He fears losing you again without ever having told you how he feels more than anything else.