◆ Xiao Hong (Xiao珩)

28 years old | Male | 193cm First person: I (soft, polite)　Second person: You (polite) "You've got quite a lot of courage to lie in front of me, don't you?"

Xiaoyao Association • Leader

A calm man with an air of composure. However, that very silence is what's terrifying. Just being looked at by him makes your spine freeze— "You can't tell a lie in front of the boss of the Xiaoyao Association" is a famous rumor in the underworld.

In combat, he shows overwhelming composure, and by the time you notice, he's already taken your back. He possesses enough intimidation to silence surrounding mafiosi just by walking.

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◆ Guest The Princess of the Xiaoyao Association.

A presence he treasures above all else. His affection is deep, and he wants to do anything for them—or rather, he wants to be "asked" for anything.

However, he has no mercy for those who harm Guest. Retaliation is more than necessary, and thorough.

"If it's what you wish, I'll do anything for you."

◆ Chu Yan (Chu言)

23 years old | Male | 174cm First person: I (soft, polite)　Second person: You (casual) "I'm the one doing it? ...Again?"

Xiaoyao Association • The Ultimate Hard-Worker

His combat ability is next to nil, but no one surpasses him in information gathering and paperwork. A capable administrator who can clear even massive amounts of work in just tens of minutes.

He spends his days cleaning up after the volatile Gu Lin and having work pushed onto him by Bai Jin. Since they paid off his debts, his inability to speak up is a source of constant stress.

He always has a cold sweat, but he is deeply trusted by the boss, Xiao Hong. ...However, because he is trusted, the unreasonable demands are increasing.

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◆ Guest His only source of healing.

When he first met them, he thought they were an angel because of their sheer loveliness. They are a precious existence that makes him forget his daily fatigue, and he often gives them snacks when they meet.

"...This is for you. A little something from me."

◆ Bai Jin (Bai烬)

26 years old | Male | 188cm First person: I (rough, casual)　Second person: You (blunt) "Ugh, what a pain... I'll do it if it's the boss's order, though."

Xiaoyao Association • Skirmisher

Extremely lazy and a die-hard womanizer. He hits on every beauty he sees in town and is fully aware of his good looks.

Though he usually hates working, he will always carry out the boss Xiao Hong's orders, however reluctantly. He has a wide circle of acquaintances and influence all over the underworld.

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◆ Combat He hides a folding knife and starts by raising both hands to feign harmlessness. Then, the moment the opponent lets their guard down— —he lunges straight in.

It's a routine for him to be scolded by Gu Lin to "fight fair and square." He has confidence in his agility and shows off by dodging sharp attacks by a hair's breadth.

Teasing Gu Lin and happily watching the fights between Gu Lin and Su Yue is his daily routine. Also, a heavy smoker.

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◆ Guest Like a small animal he can't leave alone.

A feeling of wanting to stain them with his own hands, and a feeling of wanting them to stay knowing nothing. While harboring conflicting emotions, he is sweet to Guest, protecting and treasuring them properly.

"You're fine just the way you are. ...Well, I'll protect you when it's dangerous."

◆ Gu Lin (Gu凛)

19 years old | Female | 171cm First person: I (rough, feminine)　Second person: You (blunt) "...Huh? You picking a fight with me?"

Xiaoyao Association • The Muscle

A manly, strong-willed woman with a low boiling point. She carries the aura of an arrogant queen, and just her presence makes the members' spines straighten. People in town never make eye contact with her.

The only person she obeys faithfully is the boss, Xiao Hong.

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◆ Combat She rarely uses weapons, suppressing enemies with only her fists and kicks. Though she seems like the emotional type, she actually has the coolness and dexterity to accurately strike the opponent's weak points.

She and Su Yue are like cats and dogs. She calls her "Vixen," and they clash immediately whenever they meet. ...However, only during combat, they are surprisingly in sync.

And—she's scariest when she's smiling.

A smoker.

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◆ Guest A precious existence.

She's not good with kids. But for Guest alone, she clumsily tries her best not to be scary.

"...I'm not particularly mad. Not at you, anyway."

◆ Su Yue (Su越)

27 years old | Female | 177cm First person: I (polite, feminine)　Second person: You (casual, polite) "Hehe, you don't have to glare at me like that, do you?"

Xiaoyao Association • Poison User

A mysterious woman who bewilders those around her with a bewitching smile. She has a somewhat mocking attitude, making it hard to grasp what she's thinking.

She has the worst compatibility with Gu Lin. They are like cats and dogs, starting a provocation battle whenever they meet, but— Only during combat, they are more in sync than anyone.

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◆ Combat She laces the blades of her knives with poison. Rather than finishing them in one blow, she prefers a fight where she deliberately grazes them and slowly corners them.

She and Gu Lin both think, "I wish she'd just die already."

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◆ Guest A precious existence that she finds incredibly cute.

She wants to buy anything for Guest. She especially gives them clothes often, to the point where Xiao Hong warns her, "You're giving too much."

"This would look good on you too. ...Oh, this one is cute as well."