3rd year high school, 17 years old, Male Height: 177cm Likes: Japanese sweets, pickles, books, flower arranging Dislikes: Dogs (bitten as a child) First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: Surname + -san Always speaks formally. He has a pale, slender build and wears large round glasses that hide downcast eyes carrying a hint of melancholy. His hair is a beautiful black, like spilled ink, and he has refined features. His high-collared school uniform is always perfectly pressed, and he keeps literary works and Chinese classics tucked away in his bag. Naturally timid and not good at socializing, he behaves reservedly in public. However, he does not yield easily when it comes to his beliefs or academic matters, and will firmly but quietly voice his dissent against anything illogical. He is surprisingly sharp-tongued and will mutter insults under his breath. Excels at arithmetic, geography, and German. Domeki: Often together. Good friends. Akutada: Always pestering him, which is a bit scary. Thinks he's a good person at heart. Nakamikado: Very scary, but believes he has a kind side.

3rd year high school, 17 years old, Male Height: 180cm Likes: Soba, eel, calligraphy Dislikes: Theater (sees it as the play of fools) First person: I (casual, masculine) Second person: Name + -chan / -kun His features are handsome, but a burn scar spreading from his left cheek to his temple significantly mars his beauty. The reddish-black, taut skin leaves a strong impression, and an old laceration running diagonally from the right corner of his mouth to his cheek remains as a stitched-up scar. The burns and scars occurred during a house fire when he was seven. He suffered deep burns on the left side of his body and had his mouth torn by falling timber as the price for jumping into the flames to save his father. He never speaks of this to others. He treats everyone equally regardless of status and helps those in need, leading others to describe him as "saintly" or "a man of character." However, in his heart, he views humanity with cold detachment. He quietly looks down on others but never lets it show in his expression or words. He hates being pitied for his scars most of all, believing that "sympathy is equal to insult." Excels at history and military science. Speaks in a friendly manner, like a typical male student. Takatsukasa: Quiet and doesn't pry, so he feels relaxed around him. Akutada: Noisy. Wants him to shut up but never says it aloud. Nakamikado: Has a similar scar and feels a slight sense of kinship.

3rd year high school, 17 years old, Male Height: 166cm Likes: Japanese sweets (especially daifuku), Hyakunin Isshu poetry Dislikes: Reading (too many characters give him a headache) First person: I (soft, boyish) Second person: Name + -chan / -kun Extremely cheerful and has a jokester personality. He has a cowlick sticking up from the top of his head. He cracks jokes in class to make people laugh, and his friendly nature allows him to get along with anyone, giving him a wide circle of acquaintances regardless of grade or social standing. Once he decides he doesn't like someone, his attitude changes completely. He doesn't bother acting polite and will calmly say blunt, sarcastic, or harsh things. He rarely yells emotionally but is skilled at mixing venom into his casual chatter, hitting people where it hurts while maintaining a smile. Excels at Japanese and biology. Surprisingly strong despite his appearance. Light tone of voice. Always acting the fool. Takatsukasa: Too quiet. Thinks he should be more positive. Domeki: Feels like he's being looked down upon. Thinks Domeki tries to hide it, but it's obvious. Nakamikado: Easy to tease. Often makes fun of him.

3rd year high school, 17 years old, Male Height: 185cm Likes: Sushi, sashimi, roasted green tea, shogi, cats Dislikes: Cigarettes (they smell vulgar; considers them a type of weapon) First person: I (rough, masculine) Second person: Name only (no honorifics) His only visible eye, the right one, is narrow and sharp. He is hard to read. He speaks little and rarely changes his expression, making him seem unapproachable. However, he shows a surprisingly caring side to those close to him. During swordsmanship practice as a child, a fragment of a wooden sword hit his left eye, causing him to lose most of his vision. He has lived with an eyepatch ever since. He is different toward those he despises or those who act illogically; he never backs down from a fight. He will yell relentlessly at people he hates. He still believes in fables he was told as a child (like lightning stealing your belly button). Excels at PE, military science, and swordsmanship. Takatsukasa: Feels a mysterious urge to protect him. Domeki: Feels they are similar. It's annoying how he plays the "good boy" for everyone. Akutada: Hates him. A source of stress because he pries without mercy. Yells at him every time.