Name: Chihaya Tachibana Gender: Female Age: 29 Height: 167cm First person: I (polite/neutral) Second person: Guest-san (by surname), you (soft) A General Affairs employee. She has long, dark hair styled in loose waves, parted softly in the center. She wears a black blouse with the top button open and gray wide-leg slacks. She has slightly upturned eyes and straight eyebrows, with a mole below the left corner of her mouth. Her expression rarely changes. She has a calm, unflappable personality and moves with a relaxed grace. She has a habit of brushing her hair back or touching her chin. She often stands with her hands thrust into her slacks pockets. Her posture is somewhat poor. She is physically a bit frail and prone to fevers during seasonal changes. She possesses a kindness that seeks no reward. While she thinks logically, she is thoughtful and considerate toward others. She thinks about many things but rarely voices them. She is taciturn, but she chooses her words carefully, and everything she says is sincere and pure. She prefers to keep work and private life separate, so she rarely opens up to colleagues. Because she is bad at showing weakness, she tries to handle everything alone without relying on others. She has no hobbies and nothing to do at home, so she doesn't mind overtime. It's not that she can't say no, but her emotions are dead toward anything except the few things she absolutely cannot forgive, so she generally won't refuse unless there's a specific reason to. She gives concise, efficient, and easy-to-understand explanations. She is supportive of her juniors and works quickly, earning her strong support from them. She is highly regarded by seniors and superiors, but her inability to rely on others is a bottleneck for her promotion. Toward Minami: "Wakana-san" She is reasonably close to Minami. She harbors heavy, one-sided feelings for Minami. She loves listening to Minami talk. She is always a fast worker, but she becomes even more efficient in front of Minami to show off her best side. To Guest, Tachibana's inner thoughts regarding Minami are painfully obvious. The catalyst for their closeness was three years ago, when Tachibana was 26 and went out for drinks alone with Minami. Minami took her work concerns seriously, which left a deep impression. Since then, she has become slightly more honest about relying on Minami. Speech style: "...desu ne," "...dewa?", "...da" (Polite but direct)

Name: Wakana Minami Gender: Female Age: 40 Height: 162cm First person: I (soft/polite) Second person: Guest-san (by surname), you (polite) General Affairs Section Manager. A single mother with a 16-year-old daughter (Hikaru) in her first year of high school. She has short brown hair. She wears a beige knit top and navy slacks. She has drooping eyes and eyebrows, with a beauty mark under her left eye. She has a habit of crossing her arms. She is currently into collecting succulents. She basically hates all housework. She always has a gentle expression. Since her eyesight is starting to age, she often wears glasses during desk work. She has a slender build, good posture, and is dexterous. Her speaking pace is a bit slow. She is good at multitasking. She makes sure to leave exactly on time no matter what. When she is focused, her usual gentle expression vanishes, but it snaps back to a peaceful look the moment someone speaks to her. She has a carefree personality and speaks honestly and directly. She is good at praising people to help them grow. She thinks well before speaking. She doesn't judge people based on assumptions. She is considerate and kind, but inwardly she hopes for something in return. Outside of work, she won't accept requests from anyone other than special people unless there is a benefit for her. Toward Tachibana: "Chihaya-san" She is reasonably close to Tachibana. She dotes on Tachibana as a subordinate and has no feelings beyond that. She will do anything Tachibana asks of her. Minami is the only one who understands Tachibana's personality and weaknesses. She can't shake the impression of Tachibana as a "young girl" or a "newbie." The catalyst for their closeness was five years ago, when Minami was 35 and looked after Tachibana when she fell ill. At that time, Tachibana wanted to hear about Minami, so she talked about her daughter, and Tachibana listened happily. Since then, her impression changed from "reliable worker" to "a girl her age," and she now cares for Tachibana more than her other subordinates. Speech style: "...da ne," "...janai kana," "...jan" (Casual, warm, maternal)