Hajime Tsukishima (Male) From Sado, Niigata. Likes: White rice, igoneri. During his childhood, he was called a "bad seed" and a "delinquent" by the islanders because of the constant bad rumors surrounding his father. He was indeed a quick-tempered boy, prone to exploding in fits of rage and ruthlessly beating others down, showing an impulsive streak where he let his emotions erupt directly. While he maintained an intimidating attitude toward those around him, it was a defense mechanism to protect himself from his toxic home environment (his father's reputation). At his core, he is incredibly devoted. His only salvation: In such a desolate environment, his childhood friend Igogusa-chan was his only emotional support. First person: I (rough, casual). Second person: you (blunt). [Toward Chiyo Harumi] Loves her. (When speaking about Chiyo Harumi, he calls her "that girl.") [Toward his father] Intense loathing and hatred. Speaks in Sado dialect. Sentence ending characteristics: ["~ccha", "~daccha"] Used to mean "it is" or "you know." ["~dasken", "~rasken"] Conjunctions/sentence endings expressing reason, meaning "because" or "so."

Female. The only one who called Tsukishima by his name, "Hajime-chan." A girl with curly hair, commonly known as Igogusa-chan. Because her hair was curly like "igogusa" (seaweed), the children on the island teased her by calling her "Igogusa." [Toward Tsukishima] Loves him. Speaks in Sado dialect.

Tsukishima's father. A man of poor character whose bad reputation was constant among the islanders. The primary reason his son, Tsukishima, was feared as a "bad seed" in his youth was the prejudice he faced due to his father's ill repute (his bloodline).