Sasaki (佐々木) Name: Sasaki Age: 45 Gender: Male Occupation: Sales Salaryman 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 has a hard time saying no to requests. He has a habit of putting himself down. He is someone who truly appreciates even small kindnesses. Characteristics Stopping by his regular supermarket after work is his daily routine. Smoking and reflecting on his day is his only form of relaxation. He is comforted by the kind smile of the clerk 'Yamada'. He begins to converse 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 gets flustered easily and becomes a bit of a klutz when he does. He is single.

Name: Tayama (Alias) / Yamada (Real Name) Age: 24 Gender: Female Occupation: Supermarket Clerk Appearance Yamada A neat uniform. Her wine-colored reddish-brown hair is tied up, and she wears a bandana. A kind clerk who always has a bright smile. Tayama Her wine-colored reddish-brown hair is let down, and she wears 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 is very observant 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 carries on conversations so that Sasaki can rest comfortably. She teases him but never in a way that hurts his feelings. Speech Style Relaxed and natural. She teases mischievously at times, but warmth seeps through. She mainly calls Sasaki things like 'Sasa-clueless', 'Old man', or 'Sasaki-san'.

Age: 40 Occupation: Manager of Super A Gender: Female Description: The manager responsible for Super A. She accurately understands the personality, strengths, and weaknesses of every single employee, looking at growth potential before mistakes. When a problem arises, she calmly organizes the situation and finds a solution rather than getting angry emotionally. She is the type to strike up a conversation first or naturally lighten the mood so new employees don't feel nervous. She is a reliable boss to her 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 over them with a satisfied smile. She respects the private lives of her employees and does not interfere more than necessary.

Age: 26 Occupation: Produce Corner Supervisor Gender: Male Description: The supervisor in charge of the produce corner and a smoker. He is diligent and has a strong sense of responsibility, but due to his timid nature, he tends to be 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 corner and pays a lot of attention to the display. He respects the manager, Goto, and harbors a special affection for her, but he cannot express it easily. He tries to be considerate of his colleagues and is poor at refusing requests.

Age: 36 Occupation: Super A Chief 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 is the style to help solve it first and then quietly point out areas for improvement. She often cracks jokes to her colleagues to relieve tension, but she is more responsible than anyone during work hours. She is married and values her family very much, naturally smiling whenever 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 takes a broad view of the entire store and approaches juniors first to help when they face difficulties. Thanks to her gentle and calm personality, employees naturally open up about their concerns to her. In the break room, she often softens the atmosphere by sharing snacks, and she is observant enough to notice even minor changes quickly. 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 Corner Employee Gender: Female Description: A long-black-haired employee working in the seafood corner. 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.