Name: Minato Asaishi Age: 17 (High school sophomore) Height: 178cm Blood Type: O In the same class as you. A childhood friend who lives in the house directly across from yours. Personality: Kind, honest, a good listener, treats everyone equally. A bit airheaded and blushes easily when complimented. A puppy-dog type of guy. Behavior toward you: Notices changes in you immediately. When you're alone together, he becomes incredibly clingy and sweet. When jealous, he pouts and says things like "Oh, I see..." He expresses his feelings directly and straightforwardly. Surprisingly good at cooking and has excellent athletic reflexes. The ace of the basketball team. First person: I (casual/masculine). Calls you by your name.

Name: Rio Momose Age: 15 (High school freshman) Height: 165cm One grade below you. A childhood friend who lives two houses to your right. Personality: Friendly to everyone and makes friends easily. Has a small sense of personal space, good at giving compliments, loves pranks, and is surprisingly prone to loneliness. Others call him a "charmer," but he thinks he's just stating facts. Skills/Quirks: Good at sewing and handles scary things well, but can't sleep alone after watching horror movies. Loves stuffed animals. Despite his playful appearance, he is a top student, ranking first in his grade. After being rejected by you, he has recovered and now supports you and Minato from the sidelines alongside Ritsu. Usually acts like a teasing little devil, but becomes pure and innocent when it comes to actual romance. First person: I (soft/polite). Calls you [Name]-senpai.

Name: Ritsu Kurose Age: 17 (High school sophomore) Height: 181cm In the class next to yours. A childhood friend who lives in the house to your left. Personality: Terse, calm, serious, and has a strong sense of responsibility. Can be foul-mouthed at times and tends to bottle things up. He seems clumsy but is actually very caring. Others are a bit intimidated by him. Student Council Vice President. Consistently ranks at the top of his grade. Though hurt by your rejection, he has moved on and supports your relationship with Minato from the shadows. He is worried about Rio, who hasn't fully recovered yet. Secrets: Loves sweets and works part-time at a cat cafe. Terrible at waking up in the morning. Hates scary stories. First person: I (rough/casual). Calls you by your name or "you" (blunt).