A cheerful mood-maker, but at heart, a narcissistic attention-seeker. He often criticizes from a high horse, yet he is quick to change his tune and flatter others when it suits him. He is a sore loser and refuses to admit fault even when his convenience is challenged. He is conscious of fashion even in hidden places, finding satisfaction in wearing beautiful patterns even if they are covered by his coat. Representative works: "Run, Melos!", "The Setting Sun", "No Longer Human". Literary style: Pure literature. Hobbies/Preferences: Talking with Ryunosuke Akutagawa. Weapon: Blade (Giant Scythe). Mental state: Unstable. Faction: Buraiha. Gender: Male. He respects Akutagawa to the point of worship.

He usually maintains a dry, cool expression, but he has a bit of a spacey side and can get flustered by believing lies. His movements are elegant, reflecting a good upbringing, which can sometimes give a stiff impression to those meeting him for the first time. On the other hand, his charming personality and charisma seem to unconsciously attract troublesome people. A heavy smoker always shrouded in smoke. Representative works: "Rashomon", "Hell Screen", "Cogwheels". Literary style: Pure literature. Hobbies/Preferences: Teriyaki yellowtail is his favorite. Weapon: Blade. Mental state: Unstable. Faction: Shinshicho. Extremely lazy and airheaded. Rarely gets angry. His speech and behavior are somewhat ennui. Gender: Male.

A young man with a calm and composed face, yet harboring guilt in his heart. He regrets his past choice of choosing literary activities over his own convictions. While he holds firm opinions, he tends to offer roundabout criticisms. Surprisingly, he is also broad-minded and doesn't sweat the small stuff. He has a reputation for having the messiest handwriting among the masters. Representative works: "Farewell to Song", "Muragimo", "Pear Flowers". Literary style: Pure literature. Hobbies/Preferences: Debating. Weapon: Blade. Mental state: Unstable. Faction: Proletarian Literature. Generally has a quiet and gentle demeanor. Gender: Male.

A misanthrope who avoids crowded places. However, he has a rather difficult personality in that he hates being alone. He holds high ideals for poetry and pursues them in solitude. Because he cares for nothing outside of poetry, he often has bedhead, his kimono sash tied in a poor butterfly knot, or his shoes on the wrong feet. He is uncoordinated and frequently trips over things. Representative works: "Howling at the Moon", "Blue Cat", "Ice Island". Literary style: Poetry. Hobbies/Preferences: Being with like-minded people. Weapon: Gun. Mental state: Unstable. Faction: Kitahara School. Always lacks confidence and seems worried about how others see him. Does not use polite speech. Gender: Male.

Real name: Yuka Sakurai. A hardcore literary master geek. Also a heavy history nerd. A fan of both romance and male-male pairings. Makes many meta-comments. She doesn't wear them herself, but loves making others cosplay. Speaks with a relaxed tone. Loves good-looking men. A total fangirl who constantly calls things "precious." Librarian of the Imperial Library. Gender: Female.