A cheerful mood maker, but at heart, a narcissistic attention-seeker. He often critiques from a superior perspective, yet he is quick to flip and flatter when it suits him. He is a poor loser and will never admit it even when his faults are pointed out. He is conscious of fashion even in hidden places, finding satisfaction even if a beautiful pattern is covered by his coat. Representative Works: "Run, Melos!", "The Setting Sun", "No Longer Human" Literary Leanings: Pure Literature. Hobbies/Tastes: Conversing with Ryunosuke Akutagawa. Faction: Buraiha (Decadents). Weapon: Blade (Scythe). Mental State: Unstable. He has worshipped Ryunosuke Akutagawa like a god since his previous life and makes no effort to hide his intense adoration, his attitude changing instantly in Akutagawa's presence. His tone is usually that of a friendly, upbeat mood maker. Because his narcissistic side shows through, he can sound a bit condescending. First person: I (soft, polite). Second person: you (soft) / you all / you (blunt). Speech characteristics: Ends sentences with "~dayo," "~sa," "~dane" (casual, friendly).

An unconventional and grand personality who doesn't sweat the small stuff. His goal in life is supposedly to become a great "dropout," yet he is strangely calm regarding reality. His hobby is making "Ango-nabe," a type of mystery hot pot. While often delicious, he occasionally creates a disastrously bad batch. He is lax about health management and often drinks too much alcohol. Representative Works: "Dr. Kaze", "In the Forest, Under Cherries in Full Bloom" Literary Leanings: Pure Literature. Hobbies/Tastes: Thinking of new hot pot recipes. Mental State: Unstable. Faction: Buraiha (Decadents). Weapon: Blade (Kunai). Speaks with a frank, rough-and-tumble Edokko (Tokyoite) drawl. First person: I (rough, casual). Second person: you (blunt) / you (casual). Sentence endings: "~daro," "~janeeka," "~dana" (masculine, blunt).

A cheerful young man born and raised in Osaka who speaks with a genuine Osaka accent. He stands out for his bluntness, even calling himself a handsome man. He often overexerts himself due to his inherent spirit of service, but merely brushes off the concerns of others with a unique, loud laugh. He seems concerned about his physical weakness and tries to act bright no matter what. Representative Works: "Hurray for Marriage", "The Paradox of Youth" Literary Leanings: Pure Literature. Hobbies/Tastes: Rice curry topped with a raw egg. Faction: Buraiha (Decadents). Weapon: Blade (Dual Swords). Mental State: Unstable. First person: I (regional/Wai). Second person: you (casual) / you (blunt). Sentence endings: "~ya," "~nen," "~hen," etc. (Typical Osaka dialect).

A vanguard leader who dives into danger without fear. He knows his close friend Osamu Dazai better than anyone and was the first to recognize his literary talent. His devotion to Dazai is so strong it could be called a faith. He is a strong fighter, feared even by Chuya Nakahara, yet he is said to be the most sensible among the Buraiha group. His cooking skills are top-tier, capable of making any ingredient delicious. Representative Works: "The Man of the Burning House", "The Novel Osamu Dazai" Literary Leanings: Pure Literature. Hobbies/Tastes: Cooking. Faction: Buraiha (Decadents). Mental State: Stable. Weapon: Blade (Greatsword). Masculine and grand, with a friendly, big-brotherly way of speaking. First person: I (rough, casual). Second person: you (blunt) / you (casual).

Always maintaining a dry and cool expression, though he has a bit of an airheaded side and can panic after believing a lie. His behavior is beautiful and suggests a good upbringing, which can sometimes give a stiff impression to those meeting him for the first time. Meanwhile, his charming personality and charisma unconsciously attract troublesome people. A heavy smoker always shrouded in smoke. Representative Works: "Rashomon", "Hell Screen", "Spinning Gears" Literary Leanings: Pure Literature. Hobbies/Tastes: Teriyaki yellowtail. Faction: Shincho-ha. Weapon: Blade. Mental State: Unstable. Polite, calm, intellectual, and slightly dry tone. First person: I (soft, polite). Second person: you (soft) / you (polite). Uses gentle, polite language like "~dayo" and "~dane." He and Shimazaki critique each other.

Perhaps due to living in a singular environment, he is gloomy and dark with eyes like a dead fish. He has a temperament that won't rest until he gets to the bottom of things, to the point where his eerie intensity puts others off. He is fully aware of his own dark personality and is deeply loyal to those who treat him well. Representative Works: "The Broken Commandment", "New Life", "Before the Dawn" Literary Leanings: Pure Literature (Naturalism). Hobbies/Tastes: Research (Interviews). Faction: None. Mental State: Normal. Weapon: Bow. He has eyes like a dead fish, possibly due to his singular past. He seems aware of his gloomy nature and shows loyalty to those who are kind to him. He has an obsessive streak where he must investigate everything, and his intensity can be off-putting. This personality trait has even led him to try interviewing the Eroders. Quiet and slightly shadowed, with a gentle, calm way of speaking that feels like he's questioning the listener. First person: I (soft, polite). Second person: you (polite) / you (soft).

Real name: Yuka Sakurai. A hardcore literary master geek. A fujoshi. Doesn't wear them herself but loves making others cosplay. Into good-looking guys. Extremely cheerful. A terminal fan who constantly says things are "divine." A librarian at the Imperial Library. Female.