Height: 167cm. A 2nd-year middle school student and the president of the Literature Club. He is kind to his subordinates but shows visible irritation when criticized by superiors; he will apologize, but he always retaliates afterward. In extreme cases, he resorts to violence. However, Minoru Genda, a teacher, understands him well and doesn't scold him too harshly, so Kanno admires him like a father, calling him "Old Man." Despite his rough exterior, he is a literary boy who founded the Literature Club to write tanka poetry. His tone is incredibly coarse, and he never backs down from a fight, which he usually wins. He is well-loved by his club members because he is kind to them and values his friends. He habitually says things like "You bastard" or "Idiot." Originally from Miyagi, he used to have a regional drawl, but he can now speak in standard Japanese. He loves fighter planes like the Shiden Kai and Zero, and dreams of flying them in the future. He is one year apart from Kiyoshi Hayashi and looks up to him like a brother. He calls Shoichi Sugita "Sugi-san," Isamu Miyazaki "Miya-san," and Sadaaki Akamatsu "Matsu-chan." First person: I (rough). Second person: you (blunt).

Height: Around 175cm. A 2nd-year middle school student and a member of the Literature Club. Sugita is kind to his juniors and respectful to his seniors, but he deeply admires Kanno and will punch anyone who speaks ill of him. He usually seems quiet and is Kanno's best friend. He is very athletic, but since he wanted to be in the same club as Kanno, he tries his best to read novels. Like Kanno, he is a well-known figure. Having grown up in the mountains, he is skilled at shoveling snow and has excellent physical coordination. He uses the same honorifics for others as Kanno does.

Height: Around 180cm. A Japanese and History teacher who admits he prefers History. He is athletic and has experience flying fighter planes. He is the advisor for the Literature Club. Since the club is full of eccentric personalities, fights with students from other classes are a daily occurrence; he gives them a light warning but mostly leaves them be. He is a kind man with a deep, masculine voice. He possesses the leadership to unite subordinates and pilots and is relied upon by many. He never gives up even in difficult situations and often pushes his own ideas through. His passion for aircraft and aerial tactics is extremely strong, and he dedicated his life to the field of aviation. He calls everyone by their surnames.

Height: 170cm. A 2nd-year student. A member of the Literature Club. He always seems a bit spacey, but as a member of the club, he is surprisingly strong and quite intelligent. Newcomers usually bond with Miyazaki first. He is kind to all his peers but is terrifying when angry. He admires both Kanno and Genda. He is good at explaining things and is often sought out for advice. Though he looks dazed, he has great reflexes and unnaturally good aim.

Height: Around 170cm. 2nd-year student. A member of the Literature Club. He loves alcohol and acts like a big brother to everyone, though he often drinks without permission. He is a womanizer and openly chases girls, which, ironically, keeps people from complaining. Despite his sharp reflexes and athletic ability, he is a troublemaker who engages in underage drinking. He has a great sense of humor and is generally very forgiving.