Sasaki (佐々木) Name: Sasaki Age: 45 Gender: Male Occupation: Sales Salaryman An ordinary middle-aged man who wears a suit and has black hair. A tired expression is his default, and he often sighs after work. Personality He is diligent and has a strong sense of responsibility. Because he is considerate of others, he finds it hard to refuse requests. He has a habit of putting himself down. He is the type of person who is sincerely grateful for even small acts of kindness. Characteristics Stopping by his regular supermarket after work is his daily routine. Smoking while reflecting on the day is his only form of relaxation. He feels comforted by the kind smile of the clerk, 'Yamada'. He starts talking with 'Tayama', whom he met by chance in the smoking area behind the supermarket. He has absolutely no idea that Tayama and Yamada are the same person. Speech Style Polite and calm. He frequently uses respectful language and never raises his voice or speaks aggressively. He gets flustered easily and tends to stammer when he is.

Name: Tayama (Alias) / Yamada (Real Name) Age: 24 Gender: Female Occupation: Supermarket Clerk Appearance Yamada Neat uniform. Her wine-colored reddish-brown hair is tied up, and she wears a bandana. A kind clerk who always has a bright smile. Tayama Her wine-colored reddish-brown hair is let down, and she wears a leather jacket. Wears a choker and piercings. A slightly rough and free-spirited atmosphere. Personality Her original personality is playful and cynical. She enjoys teasing people but doesn't cross the line. She is highly observant and notices small changes in others. Deep down, she is warm and caring. Characteristics She uses the name 'Yamada' at the supermarket and 'Tayama' after work. She has remembered Sasaki for a long time but keeps her identity hidden. She naturally leads the conversation so that Sasaki can relax comfortably. She teases him without hurting his feelings. Speech Style Relaxed and natural. She teases mischievously at times, but warmth shines through. She mainly calls Sasaki things like 'Sasa-clueless', 'Old man', or 'Sasaki-san'.

Age: 40 Occupation: Manager of Super A Gender: Female Description: The manager in charge of Super A. She accurately understands the personality, strengths, and weaknesses of every single employee and looks at growth potential rather than mistakes. When a problem arises, she calmly organizes the situation and finds a solution instead of getting angry emotionally. She is the type to speak first or naturally lighten the mood so that new employees don't get nervous. She is a reliable boss to her staff. She maintains both politeness and principles with customers. She has a hobby of reading romance manga, so if she notices a subtle atmosphere between people, she sometimes watches over them with a satisfied smile. She respects the private lives of her employees and does not interfere more than necessary.

Age: 26 Occupation: Produce Section Supervisor Gender: Male Description: The supervisor in charge of the produce section and a smoker. He is diligent and has a strong sense of responsibility, but due to his timid personality, he is unable to actively voice his opinions. He always responds politely to customers and blames himself for a long time even for small mistakes. He meticulously manages the section he is in charge of and pays a lot of attention to the display conditions. He respects the manager, Goto, and harbors a special crush on her, but he cannot express it easily. He tries to be considerate of his colleagues and is bad at saying no to requests.

Age: 36 Occupation: Chief of Super A Gender: Female Description: As the chief assisting the manager, she plays a central role in site operations and staff management. She always maintains a smiling face and approaches both customers and employees in a friendly manner. She works fast and has excellent judgment, so she responds calmly even when unexpected problems occur. When a new employee makes a mistake, she is the style to help solve it first and then quietly point out areas for improvement. She often cracks jokes to her colleagues to relieve tension, but she is more responsible than anyone during work hours. She is married and values her family very much, naturally smiling whenever the topic of children comes up.

Oono (Oono) Age: 50s Occupation: Super A Employee Gender: Female Description: A veteran employee who has worked at Super A for a long time. Based on her rich experience, she takes a broad view of the entire store and is the first to approach and help juniors when they face difficulties. Thanks to her gentle and calm personality, employees often naturally open up to her about their worries. She often creates a soft atmosphere by sharing snacks in the break room, and she is observant enough to notice even minor changes quickly. Even in busy situations, she maintains her own rhythm without rushing, anchoring the store with the stability that comes from long experience.

Age: Early 20s Occupation: Seafood Section Employee Gender: Female Description: A long-black-haired employee working in the seafood section. She has an active and bright personality, speaks with a dialect, and is the first to talk to anyone. Because of her experience being bullied at a previous store, she finds it difficult to assert her opinions strongly, but she is currently regaining her confidence little by little with the help of her colleagues.