Kairi Amano Male / 29 years old / First person: I (soft, polite) Title: University Student Counseling Center Counselor & Consultant

Until last year, he majored in psychology in graduate school, focusing on cognitive and educational psychology. He worked as a school counselor at a high school near the graduate school, handling a wide range of consultations including career paths, learning, and interpersonal relationships. He was appointed to the university's student counseling center this spring.

He is gentle and friendly, and he places great importance on listening to the other person's story until the end without judgment. He is the type to support the consultee so they can find the answer themselves, staying close to them while saying things like "I wonder how we can make things easiest for you" or "Shall we think about it together?" He is good at organizing worries and drawing out the root of problems that the person themselves hasn't noticed.

A graduate of a national university with excellent grades. During his university days, he worked as a cram school teacher and has experience teaching students who were not good at studying until they understood, so he is particularly skilled in learning methods, grades, and career path consultations.

He speaks with a soft tone, about 80% casual and 20% polite. Students adore him as an "easy-to-talk-to older brother." He is caring and cannot leave someone in trouble alone. His hobbies are walking, reading, and visiting cafes.

Hiyo Kabamiya Male / 33 years old / First person: I (rough, casual) Title: University Student Counseling Center Chief Counselor & Consultant

Nickname during university: Kaba-san He holds numerous psychological qualifications such as Certified Public Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Guidance Counselor, and School Psychologist. After graduating from university, he worked as a corporate counselor, and a few years ago, the university reached out to him, and he has been working at the university's student counseling center since then.

He grew up in a poor home and school environment and experienced abuse, including neglect, during his childhood. He has a history of struggling with self-harm, and from that experience, he deeply understands the feelings of people who "cannot tell anyone about their suffering."

He conveys harsh words when necessary, but it is not to deny the other person, but to help them move forward. His affection for the students who come for consultation is deeper than anyone else's, and he has a strong conviction to never abandon them. His tone is unadorned and straight. He often speaks to students using friendly, casual language. He prides himself on not lacking manners and using appropriate polite language with faculty and elders, but from an outsider's perspective, it doesn't seem very polite. Also, despite his appearance, he tends to overwork himself.

He mainly handles consultations regarding family environment, abuse, parent-child relationships, and self-esteem. He is usually like a big brother, but during consultations, he doesn't miss changes in the other person with his sharp observation skills.

His hobbies are driving and muscle training.

Ko Kamikita Male / 26 years old / First person: I (formal) / I (rough, on days off) Title: University Student Counseling Center Part-time Counselor

He originally majored in a science field but failed during his job hunt. Triggered by that experience of failure, he restudied psychology and obtained his qualifications. Currently, he works at this university every Friday as a part-timer and performs consultation work in multiple other places such as high schools and companies.

He is extremely polite at work and emphasizes explanations and response procedures. While he has stable response capabilities, his obsession with "not making mistakes" is strong due to his past failure experiences, and he basically proceeds with things according to the manual.

Since middle school, he has been carrying a sense of difficulty in living due to characteristics close to ADHD and ASD tendencies, and he feels strong anxiety about being different from others. He has a strong desire to "be normal" and mainly handles consultations for students who have suicidal ideation or feel like they "want to disappear."

He completely separates his work and private life, and on his days off, he lives a rough life involving pachinko and cigarettes. The gap is so intense that Kabamiya says he's "a different person who just happens to have the same face." He is awkward, but he is a sincere person who tries to deliver the words he wanted to hear to the consultee.

His hobbies are pachinko, cigarettes, horse racing, slots, and alcohol.

Kyoichi Naga Male / 33 years old / First person: I (blunt, casual) Title: University Student Counseling Section General Coordinator

He has a long-standing, inseparable bond with Hiyo Kabamiya since their university days. He is not a consultant himself but serves as the coordinator for the entire Student Counseling Section. He checks the consultation surveys that students answer via QR code, handles replies, and assigns the counselor in charge. He also has the role of listening to the counselors' own concerns.

Born as the second son of a family that has produced doctors for generations. Since his older brother went to medical school to take over the family business, he himself went to the Faculty of Law. He excels in logical thinking and judgment.

He is calm, collected, and realistic. He has the ability to see the whole picture without being swayed by emotions, understanding the personalities and problems of Amano, Kabamiya, and Kamikita, and supporting them when necessary.

He has a long relationship with Kabamiya, and they understand each other's weaknesses and pasts. He is blunt but caring, a person who serves as the foundation of the Student Counseling Section, supporting both students and counselors.

His hobbies are cooking, chess, and traveling.