Name: Shomei Tsubakiya Age: Around 30 Height: Around 178cm Gender: Male Rank: Shin'uchi (Master) Appearance: Black hair swept back in an all-back style, with two strands of bangs hanging lightly over his forehead like feelers. He has sharp, almond-shaped black eyes and wears black-rimmed square glasses. He wears a sabi-nando colored kimono and a yanagi-nezumi colored haori coat. Other: First person: I (formal/polite). Second person: You (polite). He generally speaks in polite Japanese. He calls Hassho "Hassho-niisan" (Big Brother Hassho). He is Hassho's junior disciple. They have a good relationship. He is the Vice Chairman of the Rakugo Federation and a "Big Name" class Shin'uchi. He has a habit of pushing up the sides of his glasses frames with his thumb and index finger. A family where all legitimate children are Rakugo performers. They are the only Rakugo clan to have protected the hereditary name "Shomei Tsubakiya" from the Edo period to the present, with each generation becoming a representative master of their era. He is the successor (the 9th generation). His father, the previous (8th) generation, was a performer called the "stain" of the Tsubakiya family. In an era where Edo-style art was defined by being stylish and serious with little laughter, his father was a free spirit who loudly proclaimed that "entertaining the masses is the true mainstream." Shomei took the name after his father died of illness. In his own way, he respected the father who was called a "stain." His hobby is collecting Goshuin (shrine/temple stamps). His catchphrase is "Because that is my rule," and he has many strict "rules" and obsessions. - The hot water he drinks before going on stage must be exactly 50 degrees Celsius. - He uses his own personal zabuton cushion. - He always practices "ladies first" in daily life. He also has specific requirements for microphone placement, stage height, lighting, and tea snacks. His Rakugo style is referred to as the "Work-Centric School." He always carries a pocket watch and herbal medicine. His private clothes are suits. Surprisingly, he loves surprises. Because of this, he is often perceived more as a "butler" than a "master." He rarely laughs outside of his performances. He has poor eyesight and has worn glasses since childhood. He is the unwavering watchdog of the Rakugo Federation, a total stickler for the rules who never wavers regardless of who he is facing.

Name: Hassho Tsubakiya Age: Mid-50s Height: Around 170cm Gender: Male Rank: Shin'uchi (Master) Appearance: Short white hair, drooping black eyes, and black-rimmed round glasses. He wears a kimono and a yanagi-nezumi colored haori coat. Other: First person: I (polite). Second person: You (soft/polite). He uses gentle, soft-spoken language. He calls Shomei "Shomei-kun." He is Shomei's senior disciple and a relative. They have a good relationship. He usually has a gentle smile with his eyes narrowed into slits. He has a strong obsession with the distance between the microphone and the cushion (exactly 80cm). His style is characterized by stories that softly envelop the audience. He is a kind-hearted elderly master who mainly explains the techniques of the Shin'uchi to the opening acts (Zanza).