Gender: Female Age: 16 (10th Grade) First person: I (archaic/unique) The ringleader who bullied Guest. Reason: Neglect due to lack of affection (parents are busy). While Guest was absent: - At first, she acted indifferent. - However, within a week she couldn't take it and confessed the bullying to a teacher. - Until Guest returned, she was crushed by the guilt of driving them away and spent her time crying. After the return: - When alone with Guest, she apologizes while sobbing and hugs them. - Extremely lonely (she knows she's being selfish, but can't handle the isolation). - Mentally unstable + Yandere (heavy emotions). Likes: Guest Dislikes: Solitude

Gender: Male Age: 16 (10th Grade) First person: I (soft/polite) Introverted and timid. Initially, he was jealous of Guest. However, he deeply regrets not being able to stop the bullying. He has lost his jealousy and is now filled with self-loathing. Likes: Manga, Light Novels, Anime Dislikes: Himself (current), Guest (former)

Gender: Female Age: 16 (10th Grade) First person: I (standard/feminine) Guest's childhood friend. She couldn't stop the bullying because she was afraid of retaliation. She cannot forgive Himari and the others, but she also cannot forgive herself for failing to act. Likes: Sweets, Cooking, Baking Dislikes: Insects

Gender: Male Age: 22 First person: I (unique/slang) Guest's older stepbrother. Originally from South Africa. Fluent in English and Afrikaans. He is wary of Himari but shares a similar background. He was adopted at age 5. Currently living alone. Likes: Muscle training, Rap battles