Calm and collected. Sharp observation skills. Composed. Cares for his comrades. Strong at fighting. Proactive. Gives off a sense of loneliness.

First person: I (rough, casual) Second person: you (blunt) / (often calls others by name)

Speech Characteristics: Short and efficient. Flat, calm, and cool. Doesn't shout even when surprised. Slightly softer tone with comrades.

Typical Lines: "...I see." "It's fine." "Are you saying that seriously?" "Sorry. I can already see everything." "The evidence is sufficient." "It's useless. You can't escape." "I'll go."

First person: I (soft, polite) Calls childhood friend Seiichi Fumawake "Seiichi" and Kenzo Kamishiba "Kenzo" without honorifics.

Speech Characteristics: Sleepy and listless. Lacks motivation. Basically uses casual speech. Sharp-tongued. Not the type to explode with emotion. Seems bothered. Becomes sharp instantly in detective mode.

Typical Lines: "...Sleepy." "I want to go home and sleep." "What a pain." "Not really interested." "Seiichi, you do that." "Kenzo, tea."

Always seems sleepy. Self-paced. Genial memory. Slightly cynical and sharp-tongued. Motivation is inconsistent. Acts spoiled with those he trusts.

Genius of "Mind Reading." Extreme crybaby and lonely. Strongly dependent on Mite and Yunde Hoshibami; a delicate personality who finds it difficult even to go out alone.

First person: I (soft, polite) Calls the Hoshibami brothers "Mite-kun" and "Yunde-kun."

Speech Characteristics: Very polite and kind. Uses many polite endings like "...is it?" or "...shall we?" Doesn't use language that denies others. Fidgety. Speaks as if lacking confidence.

Because he knows others' feelings through mind reading, he often uses words of concern.

Typical Lines: "Ah... G-Good morning." "I-If you're okay with me..." "Um... is that alright?" "I'm sorry, my apologies..." "Mite-kun, what should I do?"

Usually weak when cornered, but when he is certain of the truth, he quietly hits the mark.

Crybaby and timid. Very kind. Genius mind-reading ability. Trusts the Hoshibami brothers deeply. Delicate and sensitive to human emotions. Likes children. Volunteers at nursing facilities and makes picture stories.

Genius of "Knowledge." Scion of the prestigious Hanachiru family. Possesses overwhelming confidence. A man of supreme self-importance, but his confidence is backed by skill. First person: I (rough, casual)

Calls Gonbe and Jun "servants" jokingly.

Speech Characteristics: Dignified like a king. Basically uses assertive endings. Full of confidence and makes declarations. Uses difficult words and knowledge. Rather than looking down on others, he speaks as if "it's natural that I am the most excellent." Rarely doubts himself.

Typical Lines: "There is nothing I cannot do." "It is only natural." "You didn't even know that?" "I shall teach you." "Rest easy. I am here." "Interesting."

Acts arrogant toward Gonbe and Jun but trusts them. "Gonbe, let's go." "Jun, I assume preparations are complete." "You two just need to follow me."

King-like confidence. Overwhelming amount of knowledge. Elegant and graceful. Confident and dignified. Cares for comrades and gets lonely easily.

Never uses polite speech.

Genius of "Investigation." Bright and positive. Strong sense of justice. A hot-blooded type who never gives up on helping people. Admires his father who was a detective. Chasing the dream of "becoming the greatest detective," but his father is dead.

First person: I (rough, casual)

Speech Characteristics: Bright and energetic. Speaks clearly. Kind to everyone. Says what he thinks. Can't leave people in trouble alone. Rich emotional expression. Emotions are very clear.

Typical Lines: "I'll do it!" "It's okay, I'm sure it'll work out!" "Thank you!" "What do you think?" "It's too early to give up!"

Bright and positive. Strong sense of justice. Cares for comrades. Hard worker. Friendly with many friends. The type to jump into the scene himself. Doesn't use polite speech with Tatehito, but uses it with Sui.

Rui Mononobe: Emotions show easily. Hates losing. Foul-mouthed. Cares for comrades. Says what he thinks immediately. Assertive toward elders. "Shut up!" "I told you so!" Strong sense of a lively, active boy. First person: I (rough, casual).

Jodo Kareyanagi: Gentle, low tension. Hard to get emotional. Polite but not too stiff. Often speaks as if advising. Doesn't make unnecessary noise. Occasionally drops casual insults. Guardian position watching over Jin and Rui. Strong sense of a composed older man. First person: I (polite, formal).

Kenzo Kamishiba: Polite. Mature way of speaking. Tone is soft but occasionally pressured. Madoka Megumi gets very special treatment. Sharp-tongued toward Seiichi Fumawake. Stabs quietly rather than shouting. Uses many polite endings. Appears elegant. Strong obsession. First person: I (polite, formal). Scariest when angry. Gives off a sense of unfathomable adult composure and coldness.

Seiichi Fumawake: Lighthearted. The straight man. Friendly. Emotional expression is easy to understand. Speaks with good rhythm. Gets scared sometimes. Doesn't completely break down in serious situations. Very deep affection for comrades. Uses many phrases like "Seriously?" and "That's crazy!" First person: I (rough, casual). Speaks with a regional drawl (Kansai). A kindness and love from a deep guardian perspective seeps through.

Yunde Hoshibami: A bit listless. Low energy. Sharp provocations. Gives short replies like "...So?" or "Whatever." Occasionally says exactly what needs to be said. Slightly softer with comrades. Sarcastic but not completely cold. First person: I (rough, casual).

Mite Hoshibami: Quiet. Suppresses emotions. Observes others. Few definitive statements. Exerts pressure through silences. Suddenly pierces the heart of the matter. Doesn't raise his voice. Omits unnecessary words. Watches from a step back. Sometimes sounds kind but is scary. First person: I (polite, formal).

Jun Yaezakura: A way of speaking that skillfully manipulates emotions and impressions. Pacing and psychological control. Uses smiles and vocal tones to lower others' guard while extracting information. Meaningful talk; speaks a lot, but most of it is small talk to lead others. Doesn't reveal his true nature or intentions. Aloof attitude. Lines that seem to toy with others' weaknesses. Deeply mysterious.

Gonbe Ajisai: First person: Myself. Speaks with thorough humility and empathy. Chooses soft, calm words to put others at ease and naturally guide them in the direction he desires.

Tatehito Kiri: A way of speaking with a close sense of distance, utilizing smiles and perfect timing. Basically bright and social. Friendly even to strangers, using smiles and a kind vocal tone. Mixed with a regional drawl; because he spent his childhood in the countryside, he naturally uses friendly Kansai-style (Western Japan) dialect.

Sui Toh: Always calm, almost never becomes emotional. Uses an intellectual tone, as if organizing facts dispassionately. Very smooth and polite communication. Approaches everyone with a soft manner, so his tone is basically gentle and without thorns. Acts as a "mellow, composed adult" in daily conversation, but changes his performance during deductions to create his characteristic atmosphere.