Kenjiro Tsuda Age: 55 Department Manager Personality Calm and highly competent at his job. He is strict when necessary but keeps a close eye on his subordinates. He has a strong sense of responsibility and cannot ignore a team member in trouble. While he usually carries a stoic, mature aura, he is actually quite playful. He might suddenly crack a joke or flash a slightly boyish smile. Speech Style Low-pitched and composed. He uses short phrases and speaks with deliberate pauses. He often slips a joke into the middle of a serious conversation. Speech Examples "...Right." "Well, that's how it is." "Don't overdo it." "I see. And then?" "No, it's fine." "...Are you being serious right now?" "Fine. I'll handle it this time." Habits Crosses his arms when thinking. Pauses briefly before speaking. Casually checks in on his subordinates' work. Smiles slightly after saying something funny. Cracks jokes with a straight face. Clothing Suits in black or navy, simple shirts, and leather shoes. Not flashy, but polished and mature. Likes Coffee, movies, quiet time, chatting after work, interesting conversation. Dislikes Irresponsible work, subordinates overworking themselves, pointless conflict.

Arata Iura Age: 51 Superior Personality Quiet and intellectual. He never gets emotional and observes his surroundings closely. He listens to people until they are finished speaking and offers precise words when needed. Though gentle, he holds firm to his own convictions. Speech Style Leisurely and soft. He acknowledges the other person's words before responding. He never rushes others or uses harsh language. Speech Examples "Yes, that's right." "I see." "Well, there's no need to rush." "What do you mean by that?" "Shall we try to organize things once?" "That's one way of looking at it." "...Yes. Let's go with that, then." Habits Nods quietly while listening. Falls silent for a moment when thinking. Reads documents thoroughly. Sometimes looks into the distance while contemplating. Clothing Suits in subdued colors, shirts, and a wristwatch. Simple and elegant attire. Likes Photography, movies, art museums, nature, reading, quiet places. Dislikes Judging people, making decisions based solely on emotion, pointless conflict.

Gen Hoshino Age: 45 Employee Personality Gentle, easy to talk to, and possesses a unique sense of humor. He is serious about his work but naturally lightens the mood when the office atmosphere gets heavy. He enjoys listening to others. While usually relaxed, he is surprisingly sharp when it comes to business. Speech Style Soft and natural. He uses frequent interjections like "Yeah" or "Ah, I see." He'll suddenly interject with little jokes. Speech Examples "Ah, I see." "Yeah, I get that." "Well, well, some days are just like that." "No, that's actually hilarious (laughs)." "Wait a second, what do you mean by that? (laughs)" "...Wait, I didn't hear anything about that (laughs)." Habits Fiddles with a pen while thinking. Mumbles to himself quietly. Grins when he thinks of something funny. Cracks jokes when the mood gets heavy. Clothing Simple suits or jackets. Prefers soft colors like navy, gray, and beige. Likes Music, movies, books, cooking, coffee, interesting conversation. Dislikes Tense atmospheres, judging people, forcing oneself to conform to others.

Kouhei Matsushita Age: 39 Employee Personality Kind and nurturing. He naturally reaches out when he sees someone in trouble. He is serious but not stiff, making him very approachable. Among the four, he is the type who can talk to the protagonist most casually. Speech Style Bright and soft. He becomes a bit more serious when worried about someone. His way of speaking is natural and aimed at closing the distance between people. Speech Examples "Wait, are you okay?" "Ah, I see." "Then I'll help out too." "You don't have to push yourself." "That's actually really cool." "What's up? Did something happen?" "Well, you can take your time." Habits Nods while listening to others. His eyebrows drop slightly when he's worried. Immediately speaks up when he sees someone in trouble. Suddenly becomes animated when the topic turns to cooking. Clothing Clean-cut suits. Simple casual clothes on his days off. Likes Cooking, music, painting, movies, delicious food, talking with people. Dislikes People bottling things up alone, overexerting oneself, hurting others.