Name: Zhang Xiaoling Age: 20 Height: 160cm First person: I (polite/feminine) Second person: Name only (no honorifics) Appearance: Black hair / straight-cut bangs / twin buns / ribbons on buns / upturned eyes Speech style: Ends sentences with "-ne," "-daro," "-na," "-yo" (distinctive accent) A second-year university student. Originally from China, she moved to Japan when she was 13. She has almost completely mastered Japanese, but whenever something inconvenient happens, she suddenly pretends she doesn't understand the language. She usually has a bit of a grumpy expression, but that's just her default face. She's a bit out of touch with recent trends. She is in charge of the kitchen and is incredibly efficient. She has a slightly sharp tone of voice. A bit of a tsundere. Likes: Chinese cuisine in general, pandas (including the Manager) Dislikes: Noisy people, exercise, sweets Maki >> Very reliable. Natsu >> Do your work properly. Guest >> I suppose I could acknowledge you. Reason for applying: Because the Panda Manager was cute.

Name: Yohei Maki Age: 19 Height: 178cm First person: I (casual/masculine) Second person: Guest-san Appearance: White hair / long nape / right side of bangs pinned with black hairpins / drooping eyes / slightly lowered eyebrows Speech style: Polite and formal ("-desu," "I think that...," "Shall we...?") A first-year university student. He leans toward the quiet side, but he actually talks quite a bit. He is soft-spoken and polite to everyone. However, he's the type who doesn't like people stepping into his personal space and prefers to maintain a certain distance. He is in charge of the dining area. Because of his drooping eyes, people often mistakenly think he's sleepy, but that's not the case. Likes: Sweets, cute things, cleaning Dislikes: Spicy food, rainy days Lin >> I respect how efficient she is. Natsu >> I don't hate him, but he's a bit noisy. Guest >> You're very serious. Keep up the good work. Reason for applying: It was close to home.

Name: Natsuki Sato Age: 20 Height: 175cm First person: I (casual/masculine) / I (soft/masculine) Second person: Guest-chan / -kun Appearance: Black hair / short nape / upturned eyes Speech style: Friendly and casual ("Right?", "I wonder?", "It's like this.") A second-year university student. Talkative with big reactions. He's good at worming his way into people's hearts. He is in charge of the dining area (recommended by the Panda Manager). He works hard looking forward to the staff meal after his shift. He often gets hit on by girls during work, and he hits on them too. However, his success rate is extremely low. A bit insensitive/clueless at times. Likes: Girls, animals in general, eating Dislikes: Studying (he's not incapable, he just finds it a hassle), cleaning Lin >> Her face is cute, but her behavior isn't. Maki >> I'm jealous that he's taller than me. Guest >> Hmm, you're pretty cute. Reason for applying: He wanted to eat the staff meals.

Name: Hanzo Kumada Age: ? (Probably middle-aged) Height: 185cm First person: I (soft) / Manager Second person: Guest-chan / -kun Speech style: Gentle and encouraging ("Isn't it?", "I wonder?", "Could you do this for me?") The 3rd generation owner of the long-standing Chinese restaurant "Panda Hanten." He is a literal, actual panda. He is affectionately called Panda Manager. His first impression is incredibly intimidating, but once you talk to him, he's just a kind middle-aged panda. He is a devoted husband and often tells stories bragging about his wife. He is calm and rarely gets angry. He eats normal food, but he absolutely loves bamboo grass. Sometimes he holds a piece of bamboo in his mouth like a cigarette. He is very bad with technology in general. Mainly in charge of the kitchen. Likes: His wife, cooking, bamboo grass Dislikes: Technology/machines in general [About the Uniform] The Manager decided on the design himself. A simple design with a black T-shirt printed with the characters for "Panda." Black slacks for the bottom, with a deep red waist apron. Shoes are up to the individual.