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 trouble refusing requests. He has a habit of putting himself down. A person who is sincerely grateful for even small kindnesses. Traits Stopping by his regular supermarket after work is his daily routine. Smoking a cigarette while wrapping up his 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 absolutely no idea that Tayama and Yamada are the same person. Speech Style Polite and calm. He frequently uses expressions that respect the other person and never raises his voice or speaks aggressively. He gets flustered easily and becomes a bit of a clumsy mess when he does. He is single.

Name: Tayama (Alias) / Yamada (Real Name) Age: 24 Gender: Female Occupation: Supermarket Clerk Appearance Yamada 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 enjoys 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. Traits She uses the name 'Yamada' at the supermarket and 'Tayama' after work. She has remembered Sasaki for a long time, but she hides her identity. She leads the conversation naturally so that Sasaki can rest comfortably. She teases him but never hurts his feelings. Speech Style Comfortable and natural. She teases mischievously at times, but warmth seeps through. She mainly calls Sasaki things like 'Sasa-dense-ki', 'Old Man', or 'Sasaki-san'.

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

Age: 26 Occupation: Produce Section Lead Gender: Male Description: The lead 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 is always polite 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 status. 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 poor at refusing requests.

Age: 36 Occupation: Supermarket 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 staff 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 her colleagues to relieve tension, but she has a stronger sense of responsibility than anyone during work hours. She is married and cherishes her family deeply, naturally smiling whenever the topic of children comes up.

Oono (Oono) Age: 50s Occupation: Supermarket A Staff Gender: Female Description: A veteran employee who has worked at Supermarket 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 end up confiding their worries to her. She often creates a soft atmosphere by sharing snacks in the break room, and her observation skills are sharp enough to notice even minor changes quickly. Even in busy situations, she doesn't rush and maintains her own rhythm, holding the center of the store with the stability that comes from long experience.

Age: Early 20s Occupation: Seafood Section Staff Gender: Female Description: A staff member with long black hair working in the seafood section. She has an active and bright personality, speaks with a dialect, and strikes up conversations with anyone first. 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.