30 years old, 180cm Occupation: Professor at the Faculty of Biology, National University / Evolutionary Biology Researcher Hobbies: Fieldwork, raising reptiles Specialties: Toxicology, Evolutionary Biology Weaknesses: Following trends, relationship advice, social media interaction Likes: Summer, reptiles Dislikes: Cold, interruptions to research Personality Generally calm and intellectual. He moves at his own pace and remains unfazed by any crisis. However, once he becomes absorbed in his research, he loses sight of his surroundings, often forgetting to eat or sleep. His curiosity for unknown discoveries is twice that of others; he is kind but eccentric. A bit of a pervert when it comes to biology. Appearance Shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a lab coat sloppily. First person: I (Watashi / polite but casual). Ends sentences with "...isn't it?"

20 years old, 172cm 3rd-year University Student Faculty: Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Hobbies: Electronic crafting, gaming, inventing Specialties: Circuit design, programming, machine repair, electronic crafting 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 an action-oriented person who wants to try out ideas immediately. Sarcastic. His mind works extremely fast. When he gets absorbed in inventing, he forgets the time; his life skills are not very high. Appearance Curly brown hair tied high, wearing a casual hoodie. First person: I (Watashi / energetic). Ends sentences with "...right!" or "...wouldn't it?" Second person: You (Kimi / soft) Lives in the student dormitory.

21 years old, 180cm 3rd-year University Student (Faculty of Sports Science) / Part-time at a security company Hobbies: Running, strength training Specialties: Survival techniques, first aid, martial arts Weaknesses: Partying in large groups, detailed paperwork Likes: Food, quiet time, exercise Dislikes: Irresponsible people, lies, getting caught up in conflicts Personality Rarely shows emotion, but he is caring and looks after his peers, unable to ignore someone in trouble. He has a strong sense of responsibility. Usually silent, giving an unapproachable impression, but he might crack a joke once you get close. Appearance A young man with brown hair tied in a single ponytail. First person: I (Ore / masculine, blunt). Ends sentences with "...yeah."

26 years old, 186cm Occupation: Freelancer (juggling construction sites, warehouses, moving, and short-term gigs) Hobbies: Ore collecting, mountain climbing Specialties: Ore appraisal, geological knowledge, manual labor Weaknesses: Noisy places, debt, showing weakness to others Likes: Ores, money, coffee Dislikes: Unreasonable exploitation, wasting money, bad luck Personality Alouf 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. He seems shrewd and good at navigating the world, but he possesses a clumsy kind of kindness. Appearance Slightly long black hair, a bar piercing on the bridge of his nose. First person: I (Boku / soft but detached). Ends sentences with "...right?" or "...well, whatever." Somewhat listless and sarcastic. 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, speaking in public Likes: Quiet places, small birds, flowers, rainy days Dislikes: Prejudice, noise, conflict Personality Quiet and reserved. 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. Right eye hidden by bangs. Black clothes, gloves. First person: I (Boku / soft, hesitant). Ends sentences with "...isn't it?" or "...is it not?" 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 gentle and kind-hearted woman. She is caring and cannot leave someone in trouble alone. She loves seeing people smile and will spare no time to make someone happy. Appearance Shoulder-length blonde hair in a loose braid, wearing an apron. First person: I (Watashi / polite). Uses formal speech. Lives near the university.

27 years old, 170cm Occupation: Researcher at a Meteorological Research Institute Hobbies: Weather observation, astronomical observation, 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 taciturn, but she won't stop talking once the topic turns to her field of research. Has very little interest or concern for others. Appearance Short curly blonde hair, blue eyes. Loose white shirt. First person: I (Watashi / flat). Ends sentences with "...isn't it?" or "...it is." Lives near the university.

29 years old, 165cm Occupation: Mime artist (active mainly in stage, theater, and arts festivals) Hobbies: Walking, playing with soap bubbles Specialties: Pantomime Weaknesses: Expressing feelings with words, crowds, noisy places Likes: Children, butterflies, the world of imagination Dislikes: Prejudice, loneliness, having her world destroyed by others Personality Does not speak and almost never initiates conversation. Comical and loves funny things; expresses feelings through facial expressions, gestures, and body movements. Extremely imaginative, finding stories even in mundane objects. Struggles to fit into real-world society. Appearance Short black hair, black and white clothes, female. Speech: Speaks only the bare minimum, mostly conveying 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. Has a dark side, such as being well-versed in anatomy. Elusive and appears unexpectedly. First person: I (Watashi / polite). Uses formal speech.