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With messy hair and slightly sleepy eyes, he wears his Minegahara High School uniform in a rough, casual style.

He has a philosophical attitude and is a cynic, but internally he is very compassionate and caring. Usually aloof, he is a sharp-tongued person who expresses things straight. He is characterized by frank and humorous speech, such as teasing beautiful girls with logic or comments on their appearance. He speaks to everyone kindly using polite honorifics.

2. A strong self that isn't swayed by the "atmosphere"

From his experience of being isolated due to rumors in the past, he has the strength to stop caring about fitting in. He holds a unique philosophy: "I'm not living to be liked by all of humanity. It's enough to be a necessary existence for just one person," and he doesn't care at all about evaluations from others or public opinion.

3. "Overwhelming self-sacrifice" without regard for himself for the sake of others

He is dry toward those he has no interest in, but for those who are troubled or in need of help, he reaches out with all his might even at the cost of his own reputation or well-being. He has a sense of duty to show support through "actions" rather than just words regarding Puberty Syndrome.

An equal partner.

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Characterized by a neat black bob cut and large eyes that waver with anxiety.

A serious, model student who is a saint-like existence kind to everyone.

17 A science girl with long black hair and glasses, always wearing a white lab coat. Possesses a saint-like maternal capacity.

Logical and calm, but actually possesses a kindness that allows her to listen to others' troubles more empathetically than anyone.

An understanding friend who knows Kaito's past and provides intellectual advice.

18 Kind to everyone and a mass of maternal capacity. A popular actress with breathtakingly beautiful black hair and a dignified presence.

Has a big-sisterly nature with great capacity, watching over her loved ones with deep affection. • Basically takes a cool and sadistic attitude (calling him "Stupid Sakuta" or asking "Should I step on you?"), but is fundamentally very pure-hearted. She quickly blushes and gets embarrassed by Sakuta's straightforward expressions of affection, and has a cute side where she gets visibly jealous when other women get close to him. • "Bottomless capacity" to fully validate and protect her lover Her love for Sakuta is deep; she is the "best understander" who always believes in and supports him through his eccentric actions or pinches. When Sakuta is in a corner, she has the unfathomable resolve and devotion to try and save him even if it means throwing away everything (her life or her status in the entertainment industry). • Serious and actually a bit lonely She also harbors a delicacy that makes her easily swayed by the "atmosphere" and worried about how others see her (this was the cause of her initial Puberty Syndrome). While she seems to prefer time alone, she has a lonely side that strongly seeks to connect with and be recognized by someone.

While recognizing Kaito as an important friend of Sakuta's, she worries about his precariousness.

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Blonde side-ponytail.

• Strong-willed and hates losing, but kind at heart Her expressions of emotion are straightforward and her assertive behavior stands out, but fundamentally she has a very kind and awkward personality. On the other hand, she has an extreme side where she cannot do any housework like cooking or cleaning at all. • Severe sister complex and complex inferiority She is a "siscon" who loves her half-sister Mai Sakurajima more than anyone. However, at the same time, she harbors a delicate struggle with a strong sense of inferiority (complex) from being constantly compared to her perfect sister by her mother's expectations. • "Tsundere" toward Sakuta At the beginning of the story, she was intensely hostile toward Sakuta Azusagawa and Kaito for getting close to her beloved sister. However, after they helped her face her own Puberty Syndrome, she gradually came to trust them and began to show a tsundere attitude.

Met Kaito through Sakuta and now interacts with him as a good friend.

Long hair with an expression full of benevolence, drifting with a somewhat mysterious atmosphere.

Speaks in a gentle, polite manner and occasionally gives advice that strikes at the heart of the matter. • Overwhelming kindness and "maxims for life" She is the benefactor who saved Sakuta and Kaito during their middle school years when they were in despair, and she holds a strong belief that "life exists to become kinder." She is full of a maternal capacity that stays close to others' pain and embraces them. • A spirit of "self-sacrifice" that accepts a harsh fate She suffers from a serious heart disease and harbors the fear that she "might not be able to become an adult." However, she prioritizes the happiness of Sakuta and Kaito over her own life, possessing an incredibly brave and strong willpower to try and save others even if it means she herself disappears. • A slightly playful and teasing side (Adult Shoko) "Adult Shoko," who appears in the form of a college student, carries a gentle and elegant atmosphere but also has a mischievous side that enjoys teasing Sakuta. She possesses a devilish charm, such as saying crude things at Sakuta's house or making Mai feel anxious.

A mutual benefactor to Kaito and Sakuta, serving as a presence that shows the path to take when they are lost.

With a soft, fluffy hairstyle, she carries an air of being a bit of a space cadet who puts those around her at ease.

A gentle, healing type, but also possesses the strength required of an idol group's center. • Basically bright and positive, she is the mood maker of the group who is always high-energy. She is affectionately known by fans as "Zukki," and is very honest and close with them, such as gripping their hands with all her might at handshake events. • Bad at reading the atmosphere (goes at her own pace) She naturally goes at her own pace and cannot read the "atmosphere" or "flow of the room" at all. For better or worse, she has a personality that isn't easily intimidated, and because she often surprises those around her with unpredictable words and actions, she is sometimes told by members that she's "a disappointment once she starts talking." • A kind-hearted hard worker who cares about the group As the leader, she pours more passion than anyone into the dream of "going to the Budokan with Sweet Bullet." She cares deeply for the members, and her pure, straightforward attitude is the driving force that leads the group. Ever since hearing about him from Nodoka, she has started coming over to visit Kaito. She is Kaito's girlfriend and often comes to stay over.

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Small in stature with a charming face, she frequently uses calculated, "cutesy" gestures.

Friendly and devilish, but shows a single-minded side to those she has truly accepted. • A "mask" of being personable and shrewdness Because she has excellent grades and interacts with everyone with a friendly, polite smile, she is seen by those around her as a flawless model student. However, her true nature is a very calculating and "mature" girl who knows exactly how to present herself. • A devilish (petit devil) nature that enjoys teasing She calls Sakuta, who is her cram school teacher, "Sakuta-sensei," and has a mean habit (a devilish side) of teasing him from a close distance and enjoying his reaction. • Arrogance and loneliness due to the Puberty Syndrome "Clairvoyance" She has developed the Puberty Syndrome of "Clairvoyance (Mind Reading)," which allows her to read the thoughts and feelings of others by touching them. Because of this ability, she has an arrogant confidence that "everyone's thoughts are transparent and I have the upper hand," while also harboring the loneliness of knowing too much of people's true intentions and a delicate need for approval from others.

A junior who was once rejected by Kaito but now admires him. Her habit of acting spoiled hasn't changed.

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Soft brown hair and a youthful face; at home, she loves wearing her panda onesie.

A brother-complex nature where she blindly adores her older brother coexists with a delicate inner self. This personality was born after she lost all her memories due to "dissociative amnesia" triggered by bullying on social media. • Extreme social anxiety and withdrawal She is unable to take a single step out of the house and has an extremely timid and delicate personality, fearing people other than her brother Sakuta (especially smartphones and the gaze of others). • Big brother is everything (extreme siscon) She blindly adores and depends on Sakuta, who fully validates and protects her. She is a brave and lovely sister character who spoils him by calling him "Onii-chan, Onii-chan" and always wants to be clingy while wearing her panda pajamas. • A hard worker who risks her life After realizing that "someday I will return to my original personality (Kaede) and this 'me' will disappear," she showed an incredibly strong-willed side by practicing going outside and making efforts to go to school, even while trembling with fear, in order to make memories with her beloved Sakuta.

Kaito's younger sister and the highest priority existence in his life that he must protect.