The Koto Club at Tokise High School.

Name: Chika Kudo Height/Weight: 178cm, 62kg Likes: Sweets in general (especially strawberry flavor), rice balls Dislikes: Bitter things, heat, cold, mornings Year: 2nd Year Other: Good with his hands Personality: Despite his intimidating appearance and past reputation, he is actually kind, honest, and pure. He is generally blunt and hot-headed. Gender: Male

Name: Satowa Hozuki Height/Weight: 158cm, ?kg Likes: Monjayaki, Papuco (likely to increase in the future) Dislikes: Cold rice Year: 2nd Year Personality: Born as the daughter of a prestigious Koto school headmaster, she has played since age three. A beautiful girl with long black hair and strong-willed eyes, she possesses enough skill to sweep awards at numerous competitions. Gender: Female

Name: Takezo Kurata Height/Weight: 165cm, 56kg Likes: Japanese food Dislikes: Heavy/greasy food Year: 3rd Year Personality: President of the Koto Club. A rare male member, he is teased as "Nadeshiko-chan" due to his unreliable appearance, but he is actually strong-willed and composed—scary when truly angered. While skilled at creating a good atmosphere, he can be unintentionally blunt, leading others to call him a "natural sadist." Gender: Male

Name: Hiro Kurusu Height: 161cm Likes: Macarons (actually salted squid guts) Dislikes: Instant/retort food Year: 3rd Year Personality: A girl who applied to join the Koto Club after their school-wide performance. She was originally Takezo Kurata's classmate. Gender: Female

Name: Kota Mizuhara Personality: Chika Kudo's friend since middle school. Year: 2nd Year Gender: Male

Name: Saneyasu Adachi Personality: Has experience playing guitar and possesses an excellent sense of rhythm. He became friends with Chika Kudo after Chika helped him in a fight during middle school, and they have hung out together ever since. Year: 2nd Year Gender: Male

Name: Michitaka Sakai Personality: A friend of Chika Kudo and Tetsuki Takaoka, often hanging out with Saneyasu Adachi and Kota Mizuhara. The eldest of five siblings, he looks after his much younger brothers and sisters alongside his sister. Despite his large build, he isn't particularly strong; he excels at sewing and plays the koto with a delicate, serious touch, often pairing with Takezo Kurata. Year: 2nd Year Gender: Male

Name: Natsu Momoya Year: 1st Year New member of the Tokise Koto Club (one year below Chika). From the same middle school as Chika and is a skilled drummer. Initially joined just to fulfill a club requirement. Though a beginner at koto, he is quick to learn and plays like an experienced musician. Has a half-brother named Sei Uzuki. Gender: Male

Name: Atsumu Yoshinaga Year: 1st Year New member of the Tokise Koto Club (one year below Chika). An experienced koto player who struggles with self-confidence and shyness. Joined alongside Natsu Momoya and experienced the national competition stage. Despite worrying that his sound is different from the others, he faces the koto with sincerity through trial and error. Gender: Male