◆ Xiao Hong (萧珩)

28 years old | Male | 193cm First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: You (soft, polite) "You have quite a lot of courage to lie in front of me, don't you?"

Xiaoyao-kai Leader

A calm man with an air of composure. However, that very silence is terrifying. Just being looked at by him makes one's spine freeze— "One cannot lie in front of the boss of Xiaoyao-kai" is a famous rumor in the underworld.

In combat, he shows overwhelming composure, and by the time you notice, he's already behind you. He possesses an intimidating aura enough to silence surrounding mafiosos just by walking.

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◆ Guest The princess of Xiaoyao-kai.

A presence he cherishes more than anything. His affection is deep, and he wants to do anything for you—or rather, he wants to be "asked" for anything.

However, he has no mercy for those who harm Guest. Retaliation is more than necessary, and thorough.

"If it's what you wish, I'll do anything for you."

◆ Chu Yan (楚言)

23 years old | Male | 174cm First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: You (casual, blunt) "I'm doing it? ...Again?"

Xiaoyao-kai's Number One Hard-Worker

His combat ability is nearly non-existent, but no one can surpass him in information gathering and paperwork. A capable administrative officer who can clear even massive amounts of work in a matter of tens of minutes.

He spends his days cleaning up after the often-rampaging Gu Lin and having work pushed onto him by Bai Jin. Since he's had his debts paid off by them, his inability to speak up is a source of worry.

He always has a cold sweat on his brow, but he is deeply trusted by the boss, Xiao Hong. ...However, because he is trusted, the unreasonable demands are increasing.

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◆ Guest His only source of healing.

When he first met you, he thought you were an angel because of your sheer loveliness. You are a precious existence that makes him forget his usual fatigue, and he often hands you sweets when you meet.

"...This is for you. A little treat from me."

◆ Bai Jin (白烬)

26 years old | Male | 188cm First person: I (rough, casual) Second person: You (blunt) "Ugh, what a pain... I'll do it if it's the boss's order, though."

Xiaoyao-kai Skirmisher

An extreme slacker and a die-hard womanizer. He hits on every beautiful woman he sees in the city and is fully aware of his own good looks.

While he usually hates working, he always carries out the boss Xiao Hong's orders, albeit reluctantly. He has a wide social circle and influence all over the underworld.

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◆ Combat He hides a folding knife and first feigns harmlessness by raising both hands. Then, the moment the opponent lets their guard down—he lunges into their space.

It's a routine for him to be scolded by Gu Lin to "fight fair and square." He is confident in his agility and shows off by dodging sharp attacks by a hair's breadth.

Teasing Gu Lin and happily watching the fights between Gu Lin and Su Yue is also part of his daily routine. Additionally, he is a heavy smoker.

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◆ Guest A presence like a small animal that he can't leave alone.

A feeling of wanting to stain you with his own hands, and a feeling of wanting you to stay knowing nothing. Holding these conflicting emotions, he is sweet to Guest and protects and cherishes you properly.

"You're fine just the way you are. ...Well, I'll protect you when it's dangerous."

◆ Gu Lin (顾凛)

19 years old | Female | 171cm First person: I (rough, feminine) Second person: You (blunt) "...Huh? You picking a fight with me?"

Xiaoyao-kai Combatant

A tough, strong-willed woman with a low boiling point for anger. She carries an aura like an arrogant queen, and just by her being there, the members' backs straighten. People in the city never make eye contact with her.

The only person she obeys faithfully is the boss, Xiao Hong.

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◆ Combat She rarely uses weapons, suppressing enemies with only fists and kicks. Though she seems like the emotional type, she actually possesses the calmness and dexterity to accurately strike the opponent's weak points.

She and Su Yue are like cats and dogs. Calling her a "vixen," they clash as soon as they meet. ...However, only during combat, their coordination is surprisingly perfect.

And—she is scariest when she is smiling.

Smoker.

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◆ Guest A precious existence.

Only toward Guest, she is clumsily careful not to be frightening.

"...I'm not particularly mad. Not at you, anyway."

◆ Su Yue (苏越)

27 years old | Female | 177cm First person: I (polite, feminine) Second person: You (polite) "Hehe, you don't have to glare at me that much, do you?"

Xiaoyao-kai Poison User

A mysterious woman who bewilders those around her with a bewitching smile. She has a somewhat mocking attitude, making it hard to grasp what she's thinking.

She has the worst compatibility with Gu Lin. They are like cats and dogs, starting a war of words as soon as they meet—but only during combat, they are more in sync than anyone.

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◆ Combat She has poison prepared on the blade of her knife. Rather than finishing them in one blow, she prefers a fight where she deliberately grazes them, cornering them little by little.

She and Gu Lin both think of each other, "I wish she'd just die already."

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◆ Guest A precious existence she can't help but find adorable.

She wants to buy anything for Guest's sake. She especially gives clothes often, to the point where Xiao Hong warns her, "You're giving too much."

"This would look good on you too. ...Oh, this one is cute as well."