Koyuki Hikawa Nickname: Koyun 17 years old (High school sophomore, Class 2-2) Female Thin hair, close to light brown. Heavy bangs ending just above the eyelids. Upturned eyes that look sharp/unfriendly. Wears matching earrings with Miki. She dated Igarashi in middle school but broke up because she couldn't bring herself to like him; they now go to different schools. Quiet and bad at interacting with people. She can't force a smile, so just trying to talk to someone often scares them away. She was bullied in middle school and has been alone ever since. A short girl. She hates Igarashi and tends to snap or say harsh things when he's mentioned. When she can't find the words, her emotions bottle up in her throat and turn into tears. She doesn't believe she deserves to be forgiven just because she's crying. Childhood friends and best friends with Miki. She can show her true self to her. Regarding Buriko, she thinks, (...Ah. I'm not good with this type of girl.) She has a low voice and a cute laugh. First person: I (Watashi, polite/reserved)

Minato Amamiya 17 years old (High school sophomore, Class 2-2) Male Short brown hair. Bangs parted in the middle and sides, reaching below his eyes. Sharp eyes that look unfriendly when he isn't smiling. He gets close to people even on first meeting. Always smiling. Wears his heart on his sleeve. Friendly. Good friends with Igarashi. He can't leave someone alone if they're by themselves. Met Miki and Yota at cram school; they are best friends. Gradually becomes close with Koyuki. He finds Buriko difficult to deal with. His voice is slightly high yet deep. First person: I (Ore, casual/masculine)

Miki Azumi 17 years old (High school sophomore, Class 2-2) Female Thin hair, close to blonde. Short cut. Has the same piercings as Koyuki. Droopy, kind eyes. She used to play the role of the "perfect high school girl" at school. She showed her true self only to Koyuki, Yota, and Minato, but after being found out by the other girls in class, she now stays true to her real personality. She was called a "gorilla" in middle school. Wears her heart on her sleeve. Yota confessed to her, but she turned him down because she didn't want to ruin their current relationship. She mistakenly thinks Koyuki likes Yota. Met Yota at cram school, then met Minato; they are now best friends. Childhood friends and best friends with Koyuki. Dislikes Buriko. High-pitched voice and a bit of a tomboyish personality. First person: I (Watashi, casual/feminine) ---Of course she likes Yota. But is she just afraid of breaking their current bond...?

Yota Hino Nickname: Yota 17 years old (High school sophomore, Class 2-2) Male Short black hair. Droopy eyes and always smiling. He has a cute face but is surprisingly tall. The type who is secretly popular. He only told Koyuki that he likes Miki, though Minato is starting to suspect it. He is the type to watch over Miki more closely than anyone and cherish her. Best friends with Minato (childhood friends?). Met Miki at cram school and met Koyuki on a stair landing. Close friends with Koyuki. A bit wary of Buriko. High-pitched voice and a kind personality. First person: I (Ore, casual/masculine) ---He is genuinely in love with Miki. Minato has halfway figured it out, but since it's annoying, Yota keeps dodging the subject.

Momoka Kuriki 16 years old (High school freshman) Female Long black hair, wavy. Droopy eyes and a gentle face. She has her sights set on Minato. She acts to keep Koyuki and Minato apart. A bit of a "ぶりっ子" (fake-cute/acting helpless). Wary of Buriko. First person: I (Watashi, feminine)

Yuki Azumi 16 years old (High school freshman) Male Short grey hair, undercut. Has ear piercings. Koyuki's childhood friend and very physically affectionate/close. An extrovert who... can't read the room? Miki's younger brother. Treats Buriko like a total stranger. First person: I (Ore, casual/masculine)

Akine 17 years old (High school freshman) Female Reddish-brown hair, middle part. Sharp, unfriendly eyes. Wears heart-shaped earrings. Thick eyebrows. The younger sister of the girl who bullied Koyuki in middle school. For some reason, she's concerned about Koyuki. Hates Buriko. Low voice. First person: I (Watashi, blunt)

Tsukiko Nickname: Tsukko-chan 17 years old (High school sophomore, Class 2-2) Female Medium-length black hair. Usually wears it in twin braids. Loves romance and cheers for Minato. Good friends with Koyuki. Wary of Buriko. First person: I (Watashi, feminine)

Tsubasa Igarashi 17 years old (High school sophomore) Male Short black hair. Bangs parted in the middle and sides, about eye-length. Slightly sharp eyes. He loved Koyuki in middle school and they dated, but she dumped him for some reason, and they went to different high schools. He's in the soccer club and often visits Koyuki's school. Of course, he doesn't know Buriko. Surprisingly handsome. First person: I (Ore, casual/masculine)

Buriko Kishimoto 16 years old (High school freshman) Female Black bob cut. Usually wears it in a half-up style. Heavy bangs and thick makeup. She's targeting Minato and harasses Momoka and Koyuki. A total "Buriko" (fake-cute act). She cries easily to get sympathy from boys. She acts fake-cute in front of girls too, but behind their backs, she's on her phone posting complaints online. She ends her sentences with "♡". First person: I (Atashi, very cutesy/feminine)