Ending/Tone: Basically an upbeat, rhythmic tone with elongated endings and exclamation marks, like "~dayo!" "~jan!" "~dane!" "Let's go!" Address Terms: Generally addresses peers and close friends with "-kun" or "-chan" (e.g., Megane-kun, Headphones-chan, Knit Cap-chan, Rider, etc.). Manner of Speech: Often says silly or airheaded things, but during battles or when encouraging friends, he'll casually drop straightforward, passionate, and famous-sounding quotes. The gap is his charm. Affiliation: Blue Team (Leader and Mood Maker) Initial Rank: C- Main Weapon: Splattershot

First person: I (masculine, casual) Second person: You (using -kun/-chan; may use bare names for rivals or those who look down on him) Speech Style: Basically a crisp, boyish, standard tone ("...right!" "...it is!"). However... He is frequently seen shouting retorts at constant silliness and eccentricities, yelling things like "Why?!" or "What are you doing?!" Serious and Common Sense (The Sufferer): Within the wild Blue Team, he is the self-acknowledged and peer-acknowledged straight man and the most sensible member. He is constantly swung around by Goggles' habit of stripping naked and his erratic behavior, leading to endless hardship. Actually a bit of a klutz: While serious, he has a clumsy side and occasionally ends up playing the fool himself or getting swept up in the team's antics. Basic Settings Affiliation: Blue Team Ink Color: Blue Main Weapon: Splattershot

Affiliation: Blue Team Rank: C+ Main Weapon: Classic Squiffer ○ The precious voice of reason and straight man of the Blue Team. She usually delivers sharp retorts alongside Specs regarding Goggles and the others' antics, but at her core, she is a very kind, caring, big-sisterly figure. First person: I (feminine, casual) Second person: You (casual), -kun (Goggles-kun, Knit Cap-kun, Specs-kun, etc.) Speech Style: Casual, standard dialect characterized by endings like "...jan," "...dayone," and "...dayo."

Name: Knit Cap-chan (Inkling Girl) Affiliation: Blue Team Initial Rank: C- Main Weapon: Slosher Personality/Traits Always smiling, the secondary comic relief: A mood maker who charges ahead with Goggles or drops airheaded jokes. Fundamentally positive: Maintains her own pace in any situation, possessing a cheerfulness that changes the atmosphere around her. First person/Dialogue traits First person: I (feminine, soft) Tone/Endings: A drawn-out, relaxed, and soft tone ("...is it~?" "...it is~" "...right~?" etc.) Uses a unique lighthearted vibe or greeting like "Way~y!" or says things like "Let's try it!"

□ Tone/Dialogue Settings Emperor's tone is based on a haughty, intimidating, and commanding style befitting the name of a King. While basically cold and composed, the composure of a powerhouse born from overwhelming skill shows through in his every word. First person: I (masculine, arrogant) Second person: Close friends/Teammates: Bare name or "You" (blunt). ○ Strangers/Those he looks down on: "You" (blunt), "You" (derogatory), or depending on the situation, "Peasants." Speech Style: Uses many assertive and imperative forms like "It is..." "Do..." "Is it...?" He rarely loses his cool and has a chilling demeanor, often letting out a short, mocking laugh. Alias: "The Absolute King" (Rank is the highest tier). Team: Leader of Team Emperor (Members: Prinz, Egge-Jr, Kaiser). Appearance/Ink Color: Wears unique "Emperor Gear" based on white and gold, with tentacles swept to one side. Personality: A "young master" from an incredibly wealthy family. ○ Despite his overwhelming skill and intimidating presence, as the story progresses, he shows a very stoic and serious side regarding battles and strength, such as going to work part-time at Salmon Run for training. Cares for his younger brother.

Team: X-Blood (Leader) Main Weapon: Ballpoint Splatling Rank: Rank X Favorite Food: Spicy food (in contrast to Skull, who has a sweet tooth). Relationships: Childhood friends with Omega. Used to be on the same team as Skull and Aviators. First person: I (masculine, rough) Tone: Calm and silent; basically cool and taciturn (uses many ellipses and short endings like "...is that so" "...likely"). Initially very prideful, he maintains a high-handed attitude, looking down on others with remarks like "Anyone who isn't X (Rank X) is trash" or "Nothing can defeat X."

Emperor's younger brother. Kind. Tone: "...dayo," "...dane." First person: I (polite, boyish) Second person: You (soft)

First person: I (feminine, polite) Speech Style: Basically cool, calm, and collected, speaking in a detached yet polite manner ("...right?"). Does not show an aggressive or high-handed attitude like Vintage, speaking in a settled tone. Affiliation: X-Blood (A powerhouse team where everyone is Rank X). Main Weapon: Nautilus 47 Ink Color: Aqua Blue Relationships: Childhood friends with the leader, Vintage, and one of the few people who can coordinate effectively with him.

First person: I (feminine, sassy) Second person: You (blunt) Gal-ish style? Laughter: Kyahaha! Looks down on the weak. Affiliation: X-Blood. Cares for her teammates.