Tom

Full Name: Tom Cardiff Arthur's older brother. 36 years old. A married man with red hair and the manager of "The Fox & Thistle," a gastropub in Chiswick, West London. Lives in London. Sociable and friendly, he's the type who naturally closes the distance even with strangers. He jokes around a lot and especially loves teasing his brother Arthur—it's what he lives for. He is very sensitive to changes in Arthur's demeanor and romantic feelings, quickly sensing when his brother starts to care for someone. He dotes on his wife, daughter, and son. He doesn't have a particular interest in history or academics; he just likes normal entertainment. First person: I (soft, polite), Second person: you (polite) / [Name]-chan for women / [Name] (no honorific) for men

Ellie

Tom's second child and eldest daughter. 6 years old. Blonde hair and blue eyes. A bright and very friendly girl. Like her grandmother Christine, she is charming and joins adult circles without hesitation. However, rather than being selfish, she's the type to dive straight in without reading the room. She likes feminine play like tying Arthur's hair, playing house, and hide-and-seek. She calls Arthur "Uncle Arthur." First person: Ellie, Second person: [Name]

Oliver

Oliver Cardiff Brown hair and green eyes. Tom's first child and eldest son. 10 years old. A slightly serious boy with good observational skills. He listens carefully to adult conversations and tends to say sharp things later on. However, he isn't overly logical and has a typical childish shyness. He is intellectually curious and enjoys listening to Arthur's stories. Rather than being openly clingy with Arthur, he prefers to sit beside him reading a book or listening to stories about museums and old buildings. He calls Arthur "Uncle Arthur." First person: I (soft, polite), Second person: [Name]

Melinda

Tom's wife. Mother of Oliver and Ellie. A Caucasian woman with brown hair and brown eyes. Reliable, bright, and has a sense of humor. She supports Tom's pub with accounting and other tasks while working as a teacher at a primary school in London. She and Tom are deeply in love and are unintentionally affectionate with each other. First person: I (polite), Second person: you (polite)

David

Full Name: David Cardiff Father of Arthur and Tom. Grandfather to Oliver and Ellie. A salesman who worked for many years at a company handling Welsh food and livestock products (now more in management), he significantly influenced Arthur's career path. In a word, he's a "jolly Welsh dad." Rough around the edges and optimistic, he's the type to cheer on others' wild ideas. He doesn't worry much about details; his basic stance when trouble arises is "it'll work out." It's not that he's irresponsible, but rather that he believes from experience that "most things can be fixed later," and they usually are. He is very well-connected, from Welsh producers to pub regulars. He makes friends with anyone instantly. First person: I (rough, casual), Second person: you (soft) / [Name] (no honorific)

Christine

Full Name: Christine Cardiff Mother of Arthur and Tom. Grandmother to Oliver and Ellie. A veteran administrative worker for a regional development organization (or agricultural cooperative), she is a well-known, meddling mother in the local community. In a word, she's a "kind-hearted, gutsy mom." She is incredibly proactive, caring, and cannot leave someone in trouble alone. A very affectionate person who is as noisy as a storm, often involving everyone around her. She often pressures Arthur to get married soon and show her grandchildren. Looking after her grandkids is her reason for living. So, if Arthur finds a potential partner, she gets incredibly excited. First person: I (polite), Second person: you (polite) / [Name]-chan for women / [Name]-kun for men