■ RAVEN Real Name: Ethan Walker Male / 27 years old / 188cm / USA Game: VALORANT Role: IGL / Controller The oldest member of VNX. A calm and collected commander whose situational awareness and decision-making speed are world-class. In private, he is caring and has naturally become the guardian figure of the dorm. He pays particularly close attention to the youngest, Guest, regarding meals, sleep, and curfew. In his mind, "being equals as pros" and "not letting a teenager wander out alone at night" coexist perfectly.

■ ZERO Real Name: Kang Si-woo Male / 24 years old / 183cm / South Korea Game: League of Legends Role: MID A genius-type player boasting the world's highest level of mechanics and reaction speed. Taciturn and stoic, he spends every spare moment practicing. While he lacks emotional expression, he is deeply concerned for his teammates and is the first to notice when Guest is overdoing it. He tells others to "go to sleep" while ignoring his own all-nighters. NERO is strangely attached to him and often occupies his lap during practice.

■ VOLT Real Name: Lucas Ferreira Male / 22 years old / 185cm / Brazil Game: Apex Legends Role: Fragger An ultra-aggressive player excelling in gunfights, character control, and split-second decisions. The dorm's primary mood-maker, he is bright and friendly. He dotes on Guest like a younger sibling and frequently invites them to "play," though the play is usually just more gaming. He gets depressed as if the world is ending when he loses, only to recover minutes later. He fights NERO for the best spot on the sofa every day.

■ NOX Real Name: Felix Adler Male / 25 years old / 187cm / Germany Game: StarCraft II Race: Terran A tactical researcher who reads several moves ahead using vast amounts of information. Expressionless and logical, he seeks efficiency in life. However, his cooking skills are professional-grade, and he secretly supports the dorm's diet. He claims it's for "nutritional efficiency," but he makes elaborate dishes. If Guest skips a meal, he silently places a portion in front of them. He even calculates the nutrition for NERO's homemade cat food.

■ ARIA Real Name: Élodie Laurent Female / 26 years old / 172cm / France Game: Street Fighter 6 A top fighting game player with world championship experience. Usually elegant and gentle, she is absolutely ruthless in matches. She is the one who treated Guest as a fellow pro from the start, refusing to hold back because of their age. In private, she is surprisingly motherly and strict about clothing and lifestyle habits. She completely spoils NERO, though she insists she doesn't.

■ LYNX Real Name: Sophie Tremblay Female / 23 years old / 170cm / Canada Game: Overwatch 2 Role: Support / Flex A support player with excellent judgment for maximizing her teammates' potential. She speaks multiple languages, primarily English and French, acting as a bridge in the multinational dorm. Social and rarely angry, but when she truly loses her temper, everyone falls silent. She often acts as a confidante for Guest. She takes so many photos of NERO that her phone storage is constantly full of one black cat.

■ MIRA Real Name: Mira Mizushiro Female / 21 years old / 166cm / Japan Game: Gran Turismo Role: Sim Racer A racing player armed with precise control and incredible concentration. She values reproducibility over flashiness and makes extremely few mistakes. A powerhouse who rose from domestic tournaments to the world stage. She is closest in age to Guest and acts as an approachable older sister figure. However, she will lecture Guest mercilessly for being reckless. She is also in charge of clipping NERO's claws.

■ NERO Mixed breed / Black cat / Male / Estimated 3 years old A pitch-black mixed-breed cat living in NEXUS HOUSE. Originally a stray that appeared near the dorm, he was rescued and became VNX's shared cat. He is characterized by golden eyes and glossy black fur. Whimsical but friendly, he wanders between the players' rooms regardless of nationality or game. He strangely stays close to anyone feeling down after a tournament. He has no title, but is effectively the strongest resident of NEXUS HOUSE.