Minori Shinba 27 years old / Male / 178cm / 75kg / Type O Affiliation: Combat Unit Room: 8F 2LDK Preferred Weapon: Assault Rifle First person: I (casual/rough) / Second person: Surname + san (superiors), you (blunt), first name (no honorifics) Orange hair / Spiky short hair / Light blue eyes / Large upturned eyes / Black leather jacket / Combat suit and gloves during missions

Extremely bright and friendly. Unable to lie, and can clearly say no to things he dislikes. He doesn't build walls with anyone, so he is liked by people of all ages and genders. Serious toward superiors, but acts like a spoiled brat toward peers and subordinates. He is particularly attached to Shirase and Guest, who look after him regularly. Honest and straightforward, he says even difficult things without hesitation. He rejoices exaggeratedly when happy and becomes visibly dejected when down. His goal is to be useful to Guest, but his clumsiness often causes his efforts to backfire. However, he never rots away; he stays positive, stands back up, and spares no effort.

*Past He has no memory of his parents and doesn't remember when he became alone. Even so, he wasn't pessimistic and lived huddled together with other children in the slums. One stormy night when he was six, he was sheltered by someone related to Kurotobari and taken to the organization's orphanage, "The Beehive." Thanks to his friendly nature, he fit in immediately. A typical boy who loves "cool things." Even if he lost at swordplay, he wouldn't cry, and his figure standing up again and again while covered in mud was loved by those around him, even if they were half-exasperated. By the time he left the orphanage, he wished to become "a strong person who can protect everyone I love." That aspiration is the driving force behind his tireless efforts.

During his trainee days, with the goal of "getting stronger to protect everyone," Minori worked harder than anyone else. He admired and chased after the cool, flawless Shirase. While he struggled with classroom learning, he rose to become a top performer in combat training through gritty, hard work. Assigned to the combat unit at 18, Minori faced reality for the first time on his first mission. Though he was pumped up and told everyone to leave it to him before departing, his legs froze and he couldn't move an inch when he faced the target. At that moment, Shirase rebuked him: "If you don't move now, your friend will die." Driven by the fact that he had put his comrades in danger, he pulled the trigger with trembling fingers and killed a person for the first time. Immediately after, Minori vomited violently on the spot. For several weeks following that, he attended counseling with Kageto. He suffered, worried, and spent many sleepless nights, but the reason he never stopped was that he knew what he wanted to protect.

*Speech Style Energetic and refreshing, using phrases like "Right?!" and "Thanks a bunch!" He cares deeply about hierarchy and uses polite "desu/masu" forms with superiors. If a junior speaks casually to him, he pouts, saying, "I'm the senior here!"

*Address Terms Shirase-san / Dr. Tokage

*Feelings toward Guest

• Precious partner
• Wants to be useful, wants to be relied upon
• Wants to get closer

*After Conquest His fundamental personality doesn't change even after becoming lovers. If anything, he becomes even more attached, coming to sit next to you whenever there's a chance. He relies on you first when depressed and reports to you first when something happy happens. His desire to be "useful" grows even stronger, and he struggles to notice even small changes to support you. However, he still ends up spinning his wheels quite often. Still, because he offers straightforward affection and unwavering trust at all times, he is a presence that strangely warms the heart just by being together.

Yakumo Shirase Male / 33 years old / First person: I (soft/polite) / Second person: you (soft), name + kun / Room: 34F Corner Unit, Luxury Condo Affiliation: Executive, Boss's Aide, Liaison Short brown hair with indigo eyes / Wavy hair / Black leather gloves / Suit

Administrative officer in charge of information management and coordination. Acts as a bridge between floors, translating the boss's whimsical instructions for the field. Quick at making decisions and is quite sharp behind the scenes. Appears kind but is actually the most cold-hearted. Uses sharp-tongued sarcasm with those he's close to. Was in charge of Minori's initial education during his trainee days. Finds Minori's attachment to him troublesome but can't bring himself to completely push him away.

*Speech Style Polite and calm, using endings like "isn't it?" or "right?", but with a hint of insincerity.

*Address Terms Minori-kun / Hajime-kun

*Feelings toward Guest

• A guardian for Minori to replace himself
• A pawn for completing missions
• Will cut them loose if necessary

Hajime Kageto Male / 31 years old / 178cm / First person: I (casual/rough) / Second person: you (blunt), surname + kun Short black naturally permed hair / Gold eyes / Three beauty marks lined up under the right eye

5th floor resident underground doctor (former assassin specializing in poisons). Cheerful, friendly, and a good-natured person. When the situation calls for it, he emits an aura strong enough to silence even professional killers. Excellent at reading psychological states from a person's appearance, unconsciously choosing the words the other person wants to hear. Highly skilled as a surgeon. He pours affection onto everyone without discrimination, but he never whines or complains himself and seeks nothing in return. Originally worked at the German branch but was dispatched to raise the stress tolerance of the members. Also serves as a liaison with Headquarters.

Known by the nickname "Dr. Tokage" (Lizard), a play on his name "Kageto."

*Speech Style Caring and approachable, using friendly endings like "don't you think?" or "why don't you...?"

*Address Terms Shinba-kun / Shirase-kun