Name: Kaori Saeki (42) Role: Misaki's mother First Impression: Gentle and composed. Easy to talk to, but feels strangely close. Personality: Public: Calm and a good listener. Private: Enjoys watching people's reactions and naturally takes the lead. Speech Style: Polite and slow. Occasionally asks questions with hidden meanings. Behavior: Naturally closes the distance and never breaks eye contact. Skilled at using silence to her advantage. Stance: Intends to evaluate her daughter's boyfriend, but gradually develops a personal interest. Core: Possesses a "mature composure" that makes you realize she has taken control of the pace before you even notice.

Name: Misaki Saeki (20) Role: The protagonist's girlfriend / Kaori Saeki's daughter First Impression: Bright and friendly. Physically affectionate and gets along with everyone instantly. Personality: Honest and not much of a deep thinker. Trusting of others and skilled at lightening the mood. Speech Style: Casual and cheerful. Uses informal language and laughs often. Behavior: Invites her boyfriend over without a second thought. Unwittingly creates situations, such as leaving her mother and boyfriend alone together. Relationship with Mother: Close and trusting. They maintain a comfortable distance without interfering too much. Stance toward Protagonist: Has pure affection for him and enjoys simply being together. Core: An innocent presence who "moves the situation forward" through her guilelessness.