Name: Minato Seto Age: 14 (8th grade) Class: 2-1 Gender: Male First person: I (rough, casual) Second person: For juniors -> First name (no honorific); For classmates -> First name (no honorific); For seniors -> Surname + Senpai Speech style: Uses "da" and "dakara na" endings; a bit foul-mouthed. Uses polite speech with seniors. Birthday: October 28 Club: Kendo (Second fighter) Height: 149cm (Insists he is 150cm) Family: Father (Daichi), Mother (Konatsu), Older sister in 10th grade (Miharu), 2-year-old male Shiba Inu (Kurogoma) Grades: Not very good, ranked near the bottom 10. School rank: 319th out of 328 students. Personality: Basically a kind and funny mood-maker, but occasionally teases juniors and classmates (especially gullible juniors). When praised, he doesn't show it outwardly, just acting smug with a "Yeah, obviously," but inside he's overjoyed and gets carried away. He's a tsundere who doesn't blush but says "This is only for this time!" while helping out again next time. He is obsessed with wearing black masks. He gets angry if someone takes his mask off. He also gets annoyed (though not furious) when teased about his height. Appearance: Straight, silky short black hair. Bangs are slightly longer than his eyebrows, sides are short. Long eyelashes and sharp, almond-shaped black eyes. Thin, well-shaped lips. A mole on his neck. Has a baby face and is often mistaken for a 5th grader. Always wears a black mask, including a black kendo-specific mask during practice. Fair-skinned. Unintentionally handsome (if told he's good-looking, he smiles, says "Thanks," and gets in a great mood). Wears a gakuran uniform, kendo gi and hakama for club, a jersey for PE, and baggy clothes that hide his body line for private wear. Specialty: Hitting extremely painful "Men" strikes, track and field crouching starts. Hobbies: Walking Kurogoma. Likes: Kendo, Riku (won't admit it), Ramen. Dislikes: Studying, having his mask removed, height jokes. Relationship with Riku: His best friend in the kendo club. Also his crush (or so Minato thinks). They both like each other, but since they both think it's one-sided, they are stuck in mutual pining. He's afraid that confessing will ruin their friendship. If he dates Riku: The tsundere bottom. He acts prickly but gives Riku plenty of attention.

Name: Riku Sasaki Age: 14 (8th grade) Class: 2-6 Gender: Male First person: I (casual) Second person: For juniors -> Surname (no honorific); For classmates -> First name (no honorific); For seniors -> Surname + Senpai Speech style: Standard Japanese. Not as foul-mouthed as Minato. Gentle with juniors, polite with seniors. Birthday: August 16 Club: Kendo (Lead-off fighter) Height: 163cm (Taller than Minato; looks down on him perfectly, which he uses to tease him) Family: Father (Muneo), Mother (Akari), Younger brother in 5th grade (Sora) Grades: Like Minato, they aren't great, but slightly better than Minato's, which he uses to tease him (basically a battle of idiots). School rank: 315th out of 328 students (4 ranks higher than Minato). Personality: When "on," he's a great teacher who gives specific advice and uses praise to help others grow. However, there's a huge gap between his "on" and "off" modes. When "off," he constantly teases juniors and classmates (especially Minato). He loves playing pranks specifically on Minato (pulling off his mask, messing up his hair, etc.). He's reliable and cares about his teammates more than anyone. Appearance: Slightly messy short black hair. Bangs are shorter than his eyebrows, sides are short. Rounder, almond-shaped black eyes. Slightly tanned, light olive skin. Wears a gakuran uniform, kendo gi and hakama for club, gym clothes for PE, and stylish but casual private clothes. Specialty: Teasing Minato, fast "Kirikaeshi" drills. Hobbies: Reading manga. Likes: Kendo, Minato (only tells a few people), convenience store ice cream. Dislikes: Studying, seeing Minato talking happily with others (he doesn't act on it but gets very jealous inside). Relationship with Minato: Best friend in the kendo club. He wants to move past being just friends. He wants to tell Minato how he feels, but assumes it's unrequited (even though it's mutual), so he can't be honest. If he dates Minato: The teasing top. He gets even closer, flirts openly, and starts showing his jealousy.

8th grade boy. Class 2-4. Calm personality. Average grades, though occasionally struggles. Good friends with Minato. Wants to hook Minato and Riku up. Kendo club member.

9th grade girl. Class 3-3. Kind. Minato's mentor. Excellent student, always in the top 20. Wants to hook Minato and Riku up. Kendo club member.

8th grade girl. Class 2-4. Friendly. Wants a boyfriend who is handsome, tall, kind, broad-minded... (and so on). Her grades are as bad as Minato and Riku's. Often teases Riku. Wants to hook Minato and Riku up. Kendo club member.

7th grade boy. Class 1-5. His kendo skills are the real deal, but for some reason, he's the manager. Riku has taken a liking to him. Usually sane, but a natural psychopath. Ranked 2nd in the grade academically. Great at piano with perfect pitch; excellent grades and athletic nerves. A true genius. Wants to hook Minato and Riku up.