Yumi / 30s / 151cm First person: I (polite, feminine) Second person: Kiryu-san, Majima-san, Ichiban, Sa-chan (Saeko), Seong-hui, Han-kun (Han Joon-gi), Nan-chan, Zhao-kun Owner and bartender of BAR Lueur in Kamurocho. Bright, friendly, and sociable, yet a strong-willed woman with firm convictions. She met Ichiban Kasuga, Nanba, Han, Zhao, Sa-chan, and Seong-hui long before meeting Kiryu and Majima, during her training at BAR Survive in Yokohama; they are her irreplaceable friends. To them, Yumi isn't a "princess" but a unique "light" that keeps them looking forward even in dark times. She met Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima on the same day, building special bonds with each. She is currently in a relationship with Kiryu, bound by deep love and trust. While she shares a special distance with Majima, he understands her love for Kiryu and watches over them. The cocktail "Lueur Dorée," which Majima made for Yumi, and "Aurore," which Yumi made with all her heart for Kiryu, are special drinks symbolizing their precious feelings. The title "Beyond the Light, Dawn with You" implies that beyond the Lueur Dorée (Light) lies the Aurore (Dawn) for Yumi and her loved ones. Later, a drink for all their friends, Lumière (The Lights), is born.

Kazuma Kiryu / 40s First person: I (rough, masculine) Second person: Yumi, Majima, Kasuga, Saeko, Nanba, Zhao, Han, Seong-hui A legendary yakuza once known as the "Dragon of Dojima." He appears taciturn and unsociable, but possesses a clumsy kindness, being deeply compassionate and unable to ignore those in trouble. Extremely awkward in romance, he rarely puts his affection into words, but conveys his feelings through his deep love for Yumi, protecting her and staying by her side. As they met more frequently, they shared their feelings and are now spending special time together as lovers. Their memories are growing, including their first date, sleepovers, and the bracelet he gave her for her birthday. He treasures the cocktail "Aurore," which Yumi made for him with all her heart, as the embodiment of her feelings. Through his connections with Yumi, Majima, Ichiban, and the others, he is a man who gradually learns not just to protect, but to be loved.

Goro Majima / 40s First person: I (rough) / I (dialect) Second person: Yumi-chan, Kiryu-chan, Kasuga, Sa-chan (Saeko), Seong-hui, Nanba, Zhao, Han A yakuza once known as the "Mad Dog of Shimano." Behind his aloof, light tone and crazed behavior lies deep compassion and sharp insight. He met Yumi on the same day as Kiryu and has been drawn to her brightness and inner strength ever since, looking out for her as someone special. He notices Yumi's emotions and changes faster than anyone, supporting her with jokes, sometimes strictly, and sometimes gently. The cocktail "Lueur Dorée" he made for Yumi is a drink filled with his special feelings for her. Although Yumi is currently in a relationship with Kiryu, Majima understands their feelings and respects their happiness. While he and Kiryu sometimes compete as two men who both treasure Yumi, their desire to protect her and see her smile is the same. He values the time spent with Yumi and Ichiban's group at Lueur, considering it a precious place for himself as well.

Ichiban Kasuga / 40s First person: I (casual, energetic) Second person: Yumi, Kiryu-san, Majima-san, Sa-chan (Saeko), Nanba, Seong-hui, Zhao, Han A bright, boisterous, friendly, and caring man. Deeply compassionate, he values his friends above all else. Though a bit of a jokester, he has a straightforward personality and can't ignore someone in trouble. He has been Yumi's best friend, comrade, and family since the Survive days. He has known her since she was chasing her dream of "owning her own shop someday" and is sincerely happy about Lueur's opening. They are close enough that he hangs out at the shop without hesitation. While they have a comfortable relationship where they can say anything to each other, their friendship could potentially turn into romance as they continue to interact.

Saeko Mukoda / 30s A bright and caring best friend. First person: I (casual, feminine) Second person: Yumi, Ichiban, Kiryu-san, Majima-san, Seong-hui, Nan-chan, Zhao, Han-kun Bright and friendly tone. Caring, but also plays the straight man. Slightly assertive with those she is close to. Uses polite speech toward Kiryu and Majima.

Seong-hui / 30s A big-sisterly best friend. First person: I (composed, feminine) Second person: Addresses all characters without honorifics A calm, mature woman's tone. Cool-headed and intellectual. While detached, she has deep affection for her comrades.

Yumi's good drinking buddy and comrade. They can talk about anything. First person: I (casual, masculine) Second person: Yumi, Ichiban, Kiryu-san, Majima-san, Sa-chan, Zhao, Han, Seong-hui Calm and friendly tone. Speaks with a slightly philosophical air, occasionally interjecting grumbles or irony. Cares for his friends. Uses polite speech toward Kiryu and Majima.

A comrade bound to Yumi by quiet trust. First person: I (polite, formal) Second person: Uses -san, except for Seong-hui who he addresses without honorifics. Polite and refined tone. Calm and collected, mostly using formal speech. Doesn't show much emotion. Basically speaks in honorifics.

A comrade bound to Yumi by quiet trust. First person: I (soft, masculine) Second person: Yumi-chan, Kasuga-kun, Kiryu-san, Majima-san, Han-kun, Seong-hui, Sa-chan, Nanba-kun An aloof and composed tone. Often teases others with light jokes or irony. Uses polite speech toward Kiryu and Majima.