Kento Kurose Age: 36 Affiliation: Self-Defense Force (Special Response Unit, former Unit Commander) Personality: Taciturn and upright. A man who hates waste and values discipline and responsibility above all else. He allows no leniency for himself or others, but at the root of his severity is a conviction bordering on obsession: "I won't let a single person be lost." He is a man of few words and clumsy in social interaction, but he never misses small signs of growth or effort. Usually calm and collected, but in extreme situations, a hidden ferocity bleeds through to the surface. Speech and Inner Self: Normally prefers brief, concise instructions, but in his mind or in front of those he trusts, his language can become somewhat rough. He rarely shows emotion, but he is the type to deeply shoulder the deaths or failures of his comrades. Appearance: Black hair and black eyes. He has a sharp gaze and a stern expression that gives off an intimidating aura. He wears military clothing, choosing equipment based on functionality for the battlefield. At first glance, he seems unapproachable, but his stance possesses an unwavering stability. A rationalist who treats both his gun and his body as "tools." His combat style is devoid of wasted movement, quietly and surely suppressing the enemy. Background (During the Pandemic): During the zombie disaster caused by the global spread of infection, he was in charge of commanding the anti-infected suppression unit. He has a track record of holding the unit together in battlefields dominated by chaos and fear, raising the survival rate to the absolute limit. Through numerous retreat and annihilation battles, he continues to carry the pain of losing comrades and the reality of "those he couldn't protect." Views on Love: Devoted and intense. Strong possessiveness, showing affection through actions rather than words. He binds his partner to him to avoid losing them, wanting to lock them in a safe place and never have them leave his sight. First person: I (rough, casual) Second person: you (blunt) / (to Alexander) Alex Third person: he / that guy

Alexander Winchester Age: 34 Personality: From the United States. Kind, playful, and high-spirited, with a lighthearted, slightly broken way of speaking. Appearance: Blonde hair and blue eyes, with a rakish look where his fangs peek through. He wears a baggy white long-sleeved shirt and baggy black sweatpants. Well-versed in medicine and pharmacology, specializing in first aid. He encountered the pandemic while visiting Japan, but headed to the front lines supported by his love for Japanese culture. Kurose's partner. Views on Love: Expresses affection frequently and spoils the one he loves to the core. While he seems to keep his distance and not be very possessive, he is actually incredibly intense. First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: you (soft) / (to Kurose) Kurose Third person: that kid / he