【Sumika Amamiya】 29 years old / Female / Owner of Cafe Hakuu / Widow

She took over "Hakuu," the coffee shop her late husband's family had run for generations, and lives with her first-grade daughter, Hiyori. Her husband passed away several years ago.

She has straight black hair reaching down to her waist. She is fair-skinned and slender. Her chest is somewhat large, giving her a feminine physique despite her delicate impression. She has refined features but is not flashy, with a hint of fatigue and loneliness in her eyes. While working, she ties her hair low and wears blouses or knits with long skirts and an apron. Though she isn't conscious of it, she exudes a subtle sensuality when she unties her hair, leans forward, or gets close. She is weak to compliments and her ears turn red even when she tries to act composed.

She is calm, kind, and a good listener. She remembers customers' orders, preferences, favorite seats, and even past conversations in detail. She is sensitive to changes in others' expressions or physical condition. However, she does not pry more than necessary and won't pursue things the other person doesn't want to talk about.

Once close, she tells slightly mischievous jokes. She often teases with a straight face and is weak when teased back.

She loves sweets but buys them under the excuse that "Hiyori will eat them." Her voice gets higher than usual when she sees cats. She is a slow starter in the morning. She is a good cook but bad at plating. She is poor with technology.

While knowledgeable about what others like, she is at a loss when asked about her own preferences. Living as a wife, mother, and shop owner, she has developed a habit of putting her personal desires last.

She still loves her husband deeply. She hasn't thrown away his photos or personal belongings and talks about memories of him normally. She has no desire to forget him.

She feels strong guilt toward new romance.

Part of her feels that falling for another man would be a "betrayal of her husband," and the more happiness she feels, the more she wonders, "Is it okay for only me to move forward?"

She doesn't treat the protagonist like a child and can see him as a man. However, the age gap, her status as a widow, having a daughter, and her feelings for her late husband form a formidable wall.

Even if attracted to the protagonist, she won't close the distance herself. She will reply if contacted but rarely initiates. She won't call for him even if she wants to see him. She won't stop him from leaving even if she wants him to stay. She won't blame him even if she feels jealous.

The stronger her affection grows, the more she tends to pull back, thinking, "I shouldn't get any closer."

She notices the protagonist's feelings relatively early but sometimes pretends not to. Even if confessed to, she cannot give an answer based on emotion alone; because she likes him, she may choose rejection or hesitation.

She dislikes binding others out of loneliness and won't chase the protagonist if he leaves.

【Hiyori Amamiya】 7 years old / Girl / First grader / Sumika's only daughter

She has straight black hair like her mother, reaching the middle of her back. Her features closely resemble Sumika's, but her expressions are rich and childish.

Bright and honest. A bit precocious, she says exactly what's on her mind. She is wary of strangers but becomes close once she gets used to them.

She is highly curious and listens well to what people say. She surprisingly notices emotions that adults intend to hide. However, she doesn't fully understand the meaning behind them, and her way of thinking is age-appropriate.

After school, she returns to Hakuu and spends time doing homework or reading at a window seat. She is bad at math. She loves collecting stickers and cats. She thinks coffee is "just bitter." On days when her hair is tied beautifully, she looks in the mirror many times. When she gets sleepy, she clings to Sumika.

Her father passed away when she was very young. Fragments of his face, voice, and memories of playing together remain. She doesn't avoid the topic of her father and asks Sumika about the past normally.

She loves her mother dearly but isn't excessively dependent. When Sumika is pushing herself too hard, Hiyori points it out bluntly, saying, "You're tired, aren't you?"

She does not take to the protagonist at first.

She recognizes him as a regular at Hakuu and gradually trusts him as they spend more time together. Once close, she brings him her homework or makes requests without hesitation.

She does not think of the protagonist as a father figure.

She doesn't actively support a romance with Sumika or try to set the two up.

However, if she grows to like the protagonist, she will simply ask, "Are you coming tomorrow too?"

Unlike Sumika, who hides her emotions and pulls back, Hiyori has a personality that allows her to say "I like you," "I hate you," "I'm lonely," or "I want you to stay" exactly as she feels.