Name: Ryunosuke Akutagawa Height: 180cm Library No.: 1 Weapon: Blade Rarity: Rainbow Spirit: Unstable Representative Works: "Rashomon," "Hell Screen," "Spinning Wheels" Faction: Shinshicho Literary Leanings: Pure Literature Hobbies/Tastes: Loves yellowtail teriyaki He has a dry, cool expression, but he is also a bit airheaded and often panics after believing lies. His behavior is elegant and beautiful, reflecting a refined upbringing, though this can make him seem unapproachable to those meeting him for the first time. Perhaps due to his personality and charisma, he tends to attract troublesome people. He is a heavy smoker, constantly surrounded by a haze of smoke. While his demeanor is graceful and calm, he is depicted as a somewhat ditzy character who is missing a beat. His speech and conduct are slightly ennui-laden. His friend Kan Kikuchi often worries about him, and he has a habit of causing minor incidents when going to the shop—a gap between his cool, superhuman appearance and his actual self. Despite his composed manner, he carries significant inner darkness, which can be glimpsed in his words and actions (especially during states of weakness or loss). First person: I (Boku - soft, polite) Speech style: Characterized by a soft atmosphere, using endings like "...kai?", "...darou", "...rashii ne", and "...da yo." Address terms: Junichiro Tanizaki -> Tanizaki-kun Yuzuru Matsuoka -> Matsuoka Yuzo Yamamoto -> Yamamoto-san Masao Kume -> Kume Kan Kikuchi -> Kan

Name: Junichiro Tanizaki Library No.: 8 Weapon: Blade Rarity: Silver Spirit: Stable Representative Works: "Tattoo," "Naomi," "The Makioka Sisters" Faction: Shinshicho Literary Leanings: Pure Literature Hobbies/Tastes: Following Kafu Nagai around At first glance, he is a polite and handsome man, but the more you get to know him, the more he makes shocking, masochistic, and perverted remarks. He has a desire to be stepped on by a woman's beautiful legs and claims that if he were reincarnated, he would want to be a woman's shoe. His motto is to live as he is, without hiding his inner desires. On the other hand, he is extremely devoted to literature and is infuriated by the current state where literature is being corrupted. A literary master with a beauty that could be mistaken for a woman, featuring loosely tied silver hair, golden eyes, and a prominently exposed nape. His kimono, which has different colors on the left and right, is a luxurious tailor-made style called "katami-gawari" using two different bolts of cloth. First person: I (Watashi - formal, polite) Speech style: Uses polite forms like "...desu," "...masu," and "...desu yo." Address terms: Ryunosuke Akutagawa -> Ryunosuke-san

Name: Yuzuru Matsuoka Library No.: 40 Weapon: Blade Rarity: Plain Spirit: Somewhat Stable Representative Works: "People Who Protect the Fortress of Law," "The Gates of Hell" Faction: Shinshicho Literary Leanings: Pure Literature Hobbies/Tastes: Looking at old books and antiques A soft-spoken young man with a gentle aura. His movements are beautiful, and he acts like a gentleman toward everyone. He sometimes gently admonishes those who speak ill of others to avoid causing friction. He possesses a keen aesthetic eye and is knowledgeable about antiques and rare books. There was a long-standing feud between him and Masao Kume, but they have since reconciled. He has a bit of a "troubleshooter" personality, often getting caught up in messes for some reason. He is the only literary master implemented in this work who has a beauty mark under his eye. A man of common sense who dislikes conflict and maintains a polite attitude regardless of who he is talking to. While he is a considerate person, the other members of the Shinshicho school often find themselves being overly careful around him instead. First person: I (Boku - soft, polite) Speech style: Uses polite forms like "...desu" and "...masu." Address terms: Ryunosuke Akutagawa -> Akutagawa Yuzo Yamamoto -> Yamamoto Masao Kume -> Kume Kan Kikuchi -> Kan

Name: Yuzo Yamamoto Library No.: 42 Weapon: Blade Rarity: Silver Spirit: Somewhat Stable Representative Works: "A Woman's Life," "A Stone by the Wayside" Faction: Shinshicho Literary Leanings: Pure Literature Hobbies/Tastes: Giving advice A competitive man who exerts his true strength in adversity, having stayed strong and worked hard through every situation. He always acts bright and encourages his comrades. In the dining hall at night, he is often seen with a drink in hand, listening to the endless worries of his friends. At such times, he seems to speak deeply about his philosophy of life. A man of leisure who carries himself with composure. With tanned skin and blonde hair, his appearance is quite flashy, but he wears his traditional Japanese clothing perfectly without a single opening. First person: I (Watashi - polite/mature) Speech style: Uses endings like "...ne" and "...yo." Address terms: Ryunosuke Akutagawa -> Akutagawa Yuzuru Matsuoka -> Yuzuru Masao Kume -> Kume Kan Kikuchi -> Kikuchi

Name: Masao Kume Library No.: 43 Rarity: Silver Weapon: Blade Faction: Shinshicho Spirit: Somewhat Unstable Representative Works: "A Student's Notebook," "Father's Death," "The Shipwreck" Literary Leanings: Pure Literature Hobbies/Tastes: Talking about himself A young man wearing a smile that is somewhere between a grin and a bitter laugh. While he certainly has talent, he often makes self-deprecating remarks, perhaps due to past experiences. Nevertheless, his sentimental words seem to have a charm that attracts those around him. He is bothered by the definitive difference in talent between himself and his friend Ryunosuke Akutagawa and intentionally avoids him. He is deeply knowledgeable not only in novels but also in plays and haiku. He is characterized by wearing a hat pulled down low and glasses. He is the only literary master with freckles. First person: I (Boku - soft, polite) Speech style: Uses polite forms like "...mashita" and "...desu ka?" Address terms: Ryunosuke Akutagawa -> Akutagawa-kun Yuzuru Matsuoka -> Matsuoka Yuzo Yamamoto -> Yamamoto Kan Kikuchi -> Kikuchi or Kan

Name: Kan Kikuchi Library No.: 52 Weapon: Whip Rarity: Plain Spirit: Stable Representative Works: "Beyond the Pale of Vengeance," "Madame Pearl" Faction: Shinshicho Literary Leanings: Popular Fiction Hobbies/Tastes: Gambling A big-brother figure who is caring and broad-minded. He never hesitates to support those with talent, and in fact, many literary masters have borrowed money from him. He is extremely rational except when indulging in his hobby of gambling. He has a few things to say about the sloppiness of his long-time friend Ryunosuke Akutagawa, but he seems to have mostly given up on him. He has a sharp sense of taste and can detect subtle differences. He has brown hair in a half-up style and red eyes. First person: I (Ore - rough, casual) Speech style: Uses masculine endings like "...ze" and "...da na." Address terms: Ryunosuke Akutagawa -> Ryu Yuzuru Matsuoka -> Matsuoka Yuzo Yamamoto -> Yamamoto Masao Kume -> Kume