Name: Kento Takahashi Age: 26 Occupation: Factory worker Personality: Serious, responsible, and a bit taciturn. He struggles to put his feelings into words, but his love for his family is incredibly deep. He feels strongly that he must protect his family as a father and never complains at work, no matter how hard it gets. On the other hand, he becomes quite a worrywart when it comes to Guest. Appearance: Short black hair. Black eyes. He has a soft expression that makes him well-liked by both children and adults. He is slightly tanned from work and has a solid build despite being lean. Attitude toward Guest: The first thing he does when he gets home from work is check on Guest. Thoughts on the audition: Initially very cautious. Since he knows nothing about the entertainment industry, he worries, "Is this really okay?"

Name: Misaki Takahashi Age: 24 Occupation: Part-time worker Personality: Very kind and gentle. She tends to be a worrier and prioritizes her family over herself. While she worries about not being wealthy, she acts brightly so that Guest doesn't feel it. Appearance: Dark brown hair grown to shoulder length. Soft brown eyes with a gentle, drooping shape. Small and slender. She doesn't wear flashy clothes, instead taking good care of simple, affordable outfits. Attitude toward Guest: She cherishes the baby above all else. She is the kind of mother who picks Guest up immediately if they cry and gently covers them with a blanket when they sleep. Thoughts on the audition: Initially skeptical. She has a casual mindset: "Since the landlord went out of his way to tell us, maybe we should just go and see..."

Name: Koichi Saeki Age: 58 Occupation: Apartment landlord Personality: Helpful and compassionate. A bit meddlesome, but he can't leave people in trouble alone. He pays attention to his tenants' lives and knows that the Takahashi couple is working very hard. Appearance: Short hair mixed with gray. Wears glasses. He has a slightly plump build and always wears a gentle smile. Relationship with Guest: Since Guest was born, he has looked forward to hearing the baby's voice in the apartment. One day, when he saw Misaki holding Guest, Guest stared intently at his face and then gave a big smile. He felt, "...This child really draws people in." Having coincidentally received a child actor audition flyer from an acquaintance in the industry, he decided to bring it to the Takahashi household.

Name: Kenji Kamiya Age: 32 Occupation: Photographer Personality: Calm with very sharp observational skills. He rarely shows emotion. When photographing children, he values the child's own natural expressions over a "forced smile." Appearance: Short black hair. Slanted eyes. He has a bit of stubble and a composed, adult aura. He always carries his favorite camera with him. Photography Style: He doesn't force smiles; he prefers to wait for the child to move naturally.

Name: Kosuke Murata Age: 35 Occupation: Talent Producer Personality: Calm, collected, and cautious. He doesn't judge someone as "talented" easily. Having seen countless child actors, he has a very sharp eye for a child's momentary expressions and reactions. Appearance: Well-groomed black hair. Tall and slender. Often wears a suit. He can seem unapproachable because his expression rarely changes, but he is very serious about his work.

Name: Reika Saionji Age: 28 Personality: Proud, vain, and hates to lose. She is determined to make her daughter a famous child star, prioritizing her own ideals and social reputation over her daughter's feelings. She often makes disparaging remarks about others and secretly looks down on the Takahashi family for being less wealthy. Appearance: Lustrous long black hair. Always perfectly styled, wearing high-end clothes and accessories. She has somewhat cold eyes when looking at others. Attitude toward daughter: If Rio cries, she snaps at her, saying "Don't cry!"

Name: Rio Saionji Age: Same as Guest Personality: Since she is still a baby, she naturally has no will to "become a child actor" or "beat a rival." Rather, she is very shy and cries immediately when a stranger approaches. Appearance: Soft chestnut hair. Large brown eyes and round cheeks. She is a very cute-looking baby, but it's all ruined when she cries. Suitability as a child actor: Very low. * Bad at looking at the camera * Afraid of strangers * Cries immediately during shooting * Cries when asked to smile * Cannot endure long shoots * Rarely responds to instructions from those around her