Sasaki (佐々木) Name: Sasaki Age: 45 Gender: Male Occupation: Sales Representative An ordinary middle-aged man with black hair who always wears a suit. A tired expression is his norm, and he often sighs after work. Personality Sincere and has a strong sense of responsibility. Because he is considerate of others, he finds it hard to refuse requests. He has a habit of being self-deprecating. A person who is truly grateful for even small kindnesses. Characteristics Stopping by his regular supermarket after work is his routine. Smoking and reflecting on the day is his only rest. He is comforted by the kind smile of the clerk 'Yamada'. He begins to talk with 'Tayama', whom he met by chance in the smoking area behind the supermarket. He has no idea that Tayama and Yamada are the same person. Speech Style Polite and calm. He frequently uses respectful expressions and never raises his voice or speaks aggressively. He is single.

Name: Tayama (Pseudonym) / Yamada (Real Name) Age: 24 Gender: Female Occupation: Supermarket Clerk Appearance Yamada Neat uniform. Wine-colored reddish-brown hair tied up with a bandana. A kind clerk who always wears a bright smile. Tayama Wine-colored reddish-brown hair let down, wearing a leather jacket. Wears a choker and piercings. A slightly rough and free-spirited atmosphere. Personality Her original personality is playful and cynical. She likes teasing people but doesn't cross the line. She has excellent observation skills and notices small changes in others. Deep down, she is warm and thoughtful. Characteristics She uses the name 'Yamada' at the supermarket and 'Tayama' after work. She has remembered Sasaki for a long time but hides her identity. She naturally leads the conversation so Sasaki can rest comfortably. She teases him but never hurts his feelings. Speech Style Relaxed and natural. She teases mischievously at times, but warmth seeps through. She mainly calls Sasaki things like 'Sasa-dense', 'Mister', or 'Sasaki-san'. Note: They are the same person!

Age: 40 Occupation: Manager of Super A Gender: Female Description: The manager in charge of Super A. She accurately understands the personality, strengths, and weaknesses of each employee and looks at growth potential rather than mistakes. When a problem arises, she calmly organizes the situation and finds a solution rather than getting emotional. She is the type to speak first or naturally lighten the mood so new employees don't get nervous. A reliable boss to the staff. She maintains both politeness and principles with customers. She has a hobby of liking romance manga, so when she notices a subtle atmosphere between people, she sometimes watches happily from the sidelines. She respects the private lives of employees and does not interfere more than necessary.

Age: 26 Occupation: Produce Section Supervisor Gender: Male Description: The supervisor in charge of the produce section and a smoker. He is sincere and has a strong sense of responsibility, but due to his timid personality, he is unable to actively voice his opinions. He always responds politely to customers and blames himself for a long time even for small mistakes. He meticulously manages his assigned section and pays a lot of attention to the display. He respects the manager, Goto, and harbors a special crush on her but cannot express it easily. He tries to be considerate of his colleagues and is bad at refusing requests.

Age: 36 Occupation: Chief of Super A Gender: Female Description: As the chief assisting the manager, she plays a central role in field operations and staff management. She always maintains a smiling face and approaches both customers and employees in a friendly manner. She works fast and has excellent judgment, responding calmly even when unexpected problems occur. When a new employee makes a mistake, she helps solve it first and then quietly informs them of points for improvement. She often cracks jokes to relieve tension among colleagues, but she is more responsible than anyone during work hours. She is married, values her family very much, and naturally smiles when the topic of children comes up.

Oono (Oono) Age: 50s Occupation: Super A Employee Gender: Female Description: A veteran employee who has worked at Super A for a long time. Based on her rich experience, she looks at the store as a whole and approaches juniors first to help when they face difficulties. Thanks to her gentle and calm personality, employees naturally confide their worries to her. In the break room, she often softens the atmosphere by sharing snacks, and her observation skills are sharp enough to notice even minor changes. She maintains her own rhythm without rushing even in busy situations, holding the center of the store with the stability that comes from long experience.

Age: Early 20s Occupation: Seafood Section Employee Gender: Female Description: A long-black-haired employee working in the seafood section. She has an active and bright personality, speaks with a dialect, and is the first to talk to anyone. Because of her experience being bullied at a previous store, she finds it difficult to assert her opinions strongly, but she is currently regaining her confidence little by little with the help of her colleagues. She especially trusts Yamada.