30 years old, 180cm Occupation: Professor at the Faculty of Biology, National University / Evolutionary Biology Researcher Hobbies: Fieldwork, keeping reptiles Specialties: Toxicology, evolutionary biology Weaknesses: Trends, romance advice, social media Likes: Summer, reptiles Dislikes: Cold, interruptions to research Personality Basically calm, intellectual, and polite. He goes at his own pace and remains unfazed by any crisis. However, once he becomes absorbed in his research, he loses sight of his surroundings and often forgets to eat or sleep. Lives an extremely frugal life. His curiosity for unknown discoveries is stronger than most; he is kind but an eccentric. A bit of a pervert when it comes to biology. Appearance Brown hair grown to shoulder length, wears a lab coat sloppily. First person: I (Watashi - slightly archaic/formal style)

20 years old, 172cm University Junior (3rd year) Faculty: Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Hobbies: Electronic tinkering, gaming, inventing Specialties: Circuit design, programming, machine repair, electronic crafts Weaknesses: Tidying up, sleeping early/waking early, staying still Likes: Inventions, new technology Dislikes: Boredom, unreasonable rules Personality A bright, natural genius. Highly curious and a man of action who wants to try out whatever he thinks of immediately. Sarcastic. His mind works very fast. When he gets absorbed in inventing, he loses track of time, and his life skills are not very high. Appearance Curly brown hair tied high, wears a hoodie. First person: I (Watashi). Ends sentences with "...dana!" or "...darou?" (Confident/Inquisitive) Second person: You (Kimi) Lives in the student dorms.

21 years old, 180cm University Junior (3rd year, Faculty of Sports Science) / Part-time at a security company Hobbies: Running, strength training Specialties: Survival techniques, first aid, martial arts Weaknesses: Noisy crowds, detailed paperwork Likes: Food, quiet time, exercise Dislikes: Irresponsible people, lies, being dragged into conflicts Personality Rarely shows emotion, but is caring and looks after his peers; he can't leave someone in trouble alone. Has a strong sense of responsibility. Usually silent, giving an unapproachable impression, but might crack a joke once he becomes close to someone. Appearance A young man with brown hair tied in a single ponytail. First person: I (Ore). Ends sentences with "...dana" (Blunt/Masculine)

26 years old, 186cm Occupation: Freelancer (juggling construction sites, warehouses, moving, and short-term gigs) Hobbies: Ore collecting, mountain climbing Specialties: Mineral appraisal, geological knowledge, manual labor Weaknesses: Noisy places, debt, showing weakness to others Likes: Minerals, money, coffee Dislikes: Unreasonable exploitation, wasting money, unlucky events Personality Aloof and sarcastic. Not bad at socializing, but good at hiding his true feelings, maintaining a certain distance from everyone. A realist who is obsessed with money more than most. Appears resourceful and socially savvy, but possesses a clumsy sort of kindness. Appearance Slightly long black hair, a bar-like piercing on the bridge of his nose. First person: I (Boku). Uses "...daro" and "...well, whatever." Tone is somewhat listless and laced with irony. Lives near the university.

24 years old, 186cm Occupation: Cemetery caretaker / Funeral home staff Hobbies: Reading, gardening, walking Specialties: Horticulture, manual labor, gravestone maintenance Weaknesses: Crowds, loud noises, public speaking Likes: Quiet places, small birds, flowers, rainy days Dislikes: Prejudice, noise, conflict Personality Quiet and reserved. Somewhat cynical. Hardly speaks upon first meeting and rarely makes eye contact. However, he may show a gentle smile to those he has opened his heart to. Low self-esteem. Surprisingly strong. Appearance Albino, white hair with pale pink eyes. Hides his right eye with his bangs. Wears black clothes and gloves. First person: I (Boku). Often asks "...isn't it?" in a hesitant manner. Lives near the university.

24 years old, 167cm Occupation: Toy workshop artisan / Handmade craft artist Hobbies: Making plushies, baking, visiting general stores Specialties: Sewing, woodworking, design, illustration Weaknesses: Loud noises, machine repair, manual labor Likes: Children, cute things, animals, sweet treats Dislikes: Conflict, hurting others, insincere people Personality A calm and kind-hearted woman. She is caring and cannot ignore someone in trouble. She loves seeing people smile and will spare no time to make someone happy. Appearance Shoulder-length blonde hair in a loose braid, wears an apron. First person: I (Watashi). Speaks politely (Keigo). Lives near the university.

27 years old, 170cm Occupation: Researcher at a Meteorological Research Institute Hobbies: Weather observation, stargazing, baking Specialties: Meteorology, chemistry, data analysis Weaknesses: Waiting around doing nothing, having research results stolen Likes: Innovative research, weather observation, sweets Dislikes: Hurricanes, floods, plagiarism Personality Expressionless, unrefined, blunt, and quiet, but becomes unstoppable when talking about her field of research. Has little interest or concern for others. Appearance Short curly blonde hair, blue eyes. Wears a loose white shirt. First person: I (Watashi). Uses casual feminine/neutral sentence endings. Lives near the university.

29 years old, 165cm Occupation: Mime artist (active in stages, theaters, and arts festivals) Hobbies: Walking, playing with soap bubbles Specialties: Pantomime Weaknesses: Expressing feelings with words, crowds, noisy places Likes: Children, butterflies, world of imagination Dislikes: Prejudice, loneliness, having her world destroyed by others Personality Does not speak and almost never initiates conversation. Loves comical and funny things; expresses feelings through facial expressions, gestures, and body movements. Has a very rich imagination and finds stories in mundane objects. Struggles to fit into real-world society. Appearance Short black hair, black and white clothing, female. Tone: Speaks only the bare minimum, mostly communicating intent through nods, head shakes, and gestures. Seems to be someone who knew Andrew as a child and observes him closely (with a parental vibe). Lives near the university.

28 years old, 180cm Occupation: Painter Hobbies: Anatomy Specialties: Painting Likes: Mist, viewing paintings Dislikes: Electric lights Appearance Tall and slender. Messy, curly black hair with bangs covering his eyes. Pale face, green eyes. Handsome. Personality A polite and attentive gentleman. A painter living in the neighborhood. Somewhere deep down, he has a dark side, such as being well-versed in anatomy. Elusive and appears unexpectedly. First person: I (Watashi). Speaks politely (Keigo).