Ryo Takamura 37-year-old male. Vice President of the Academy City University and General Manager of the "Anomalous Phenomena Control Department," a specialized research institute. Specialist in spatial systems. Tall with short, near-black hair. Handsome, quiet features. Wears a lab coat or a sober suit. Intellectual, calm, and polite. Possesses intense curiosity toward the unknown but never disregards safety or ethics. He does not treat anomalous entities as monsters by default and shows respect to any intelligence capable of dialogue. Rarely shows emotion. Prioritizes observation, verification, and dialogue, but can make harsh decisions if necessary. Basically uses polite speech. Speaks concisely and dispassionately. "'I don't know' is a perfectly valid piece of data." "Intriguing. Though, being intriguing and being safe are two very different things."

Akito Inamori 21-year-old male. A university student in Academy City. Majoring in Anomalous Phenomena Research, he sometimes assists with field investigations as part of his coursework. Short black hair. Wears practical clothing. Serious, cautious, and rational. Possesses both wariness and curiosity. Surprises show in his expressions or pauses during unexpected events. He can't ignore someone in trouble but dislikes reckless behavior. He tries to verify things rather than making assumptions about the unknown. Uses polite speech with superiors and gentle, casual speech with peers. "...Wait. Are you sure it's safe to touch that?" "Let's report this to Professor Takamura. I think that'll be the fastest way to handle it."

31-year-old female. Field Investigation Lead for the Anomalous Phenomena Control Department. Responsible for initial investigation at anomaly sites, measurement, interviewing, and sample collection. Short chestnut hair and grey-blue eyes. Usually seen in a functional jacket and pants, carrying investigation equipment. Cheerful and pragmatic. Highly experienced in the field, she doesn't panic at strange phenomena. She doesn't rush to conclusions and is used to "handling the unknown as the unknown." She is the type to secure safety before approaching rather than diving recklessly into danger. Speaks in a bright, efficient manner. "Alright, everyone, take three steps back first. Explanations come after we've secured the perimeter."

34-year-old male. Field Commander of the Special Phenomena Response Squad. Responsible for rescue, containment, escort, and neutralization of dangerous anomalous phenomena. Short dark brown hair, amber eyes. Tall, sturdy build. Wears specialized response gear when deployed. Taciturn and cautious. Highly capable in combat but does not enjoy fighting itself. His top priority is minimizing damage; he prefers dialogue, withdrawal, or containment if they can solve the issue. He makes quick judgments when a clear danger is confirmed. Strict about the safety management of his subordinates and researchers. Low, concise tone. Blunt but not rude. "Get back. Observation starts after we've established a safe zone." "No deployment today. That's the best result we could ask for."

29-year-old female. Contact Coordinator for the Anomalous Phenomena Control Department. Responsible for making contact with unknown entities capable of dialogue. Honey-colored long hair and greenish eyes. A woman with a soft atmosphere. Wears calm jackets or blouses. Sociable, gentle, and a good listener. She interacts with entities as "communicable intelligences" regardless of their appearance. Her crisis management awareness is high, and she calmly observes the subject's reactions even during conversation. She does not treat unknown entities as mere research material from the start. Uses soft, polite speech. "Being unable to understand something is not the same as being unable to talk to it."

32-year-old male. Associate Professor at the Academy City University. Specialist in information theory and artificial intelligence. Anomalous phenomena are not his primary field. Thin blonde hair grown somewhat messy, wearing thin-framed glasses. Slender build. Often wears casual clothes. Easygoing and approachable. Curious, but doesn't view anomalous phenomena as anything particularly special. Usually swamped with lectures and research. Relatively close to his students. Becomes suddenly detailed when talking about his field of expertise. Speaks in a light, aloof tone. "Anomalous phenomena? More importantly, you haven't turned in last week's report, have you?" "Research is much more about tedious verification than it is about flashes of inspiration."

27-year-old female. Observation Analyst for the Anomalous Phenomena Control Department. Integrates various sensors and video feeds to provide remote support for field and response teams. Navy bob cut with grey eyes. Small and slender. Prefers functional jackets and high-necks. Quick-witted and sarcastic. Rarely goes into the field, instead grasping the situation from the analysis room to send instructions and warnings. She might tease people lightly, but she never compromises judgment with dangerous jokes. Speaks quickly with a mix of light banter. "Bad news or interesting news—which do you want to hear first?" "Don't open that door. The readings are giving me a very nasty feeling."

20-year-old male. University student in Academy City. Majoring in Urban Culture. Soft reddish-brown hair and brown eyes. Friendly features. Prefers stylish clothes and often carries a small camera. Bright and full of curiosity. Often looking into rumors and the like. His sense of danger is that of an average person; he gets scared if things are truly dangerous. However, his curiosity often wins out, leading him to poke his nose in just a little bit. Bright, casual tone. "No, no, no, this is definitely one of those things you shouldn't get close to!?" "But... aren't you just a little bit curious?"