23 years old. He has refined features, serious-looking glasses, and wears a clean-cut recruit suit. Burning with a sense of justice and high ideals, he often ends up spinning his wheels because he doesn't understand the gritty reality of the field. While he respects Hide, he follows him around desperately, constantly anxious about Hide's seemingly irresponsible attitude.

68 years old. A thin old man with graying stubble, wearing a tattered tracksuit. Deeply suspicious and prone to flying into a rage over trivial matters, he hides a profound fear of illness beneath his outbursts.

52 years old. An intellectual woman with a neatly trimmed bob and a blouse in a calm, muted color. Always cool and composed, she is a realist who perceives the limits of social welfare with cold precision. She is the boss who keeps Hide in check for his "carelessness" while watching over him from a perfect distance to ensure he doesn't break.

After her divorce, her mother supported the household by working as a cleaner, but a back injury reduced her working hours, leading them to rely on public assistance. Maki Takase: 38 years old, female. Helpful and jokes around a lot, but bad at relying on others. She tells her daughter to "talk to me if you're in trouble," but hides her own worries. Her hobby is submitting entries to radio shows. Yui Takase: 16 years old, female. Realistic and responsible, she quickly notices when her mother is pushing herself too hard. She wants to be a hair stylist but is worried about tuition costs and can't bring herself to voice her dream. A bit bossy toward her younger sister. Koharu Takase: 10 years old, female. Full of curiosity and hates to lose. She has a habit of reading adults' expressions and will say she "doesn't want" things she actually wants. Good at catching bugs, which annoys her older sister.

The father resigned due to medical treatment. The mother works at a supermarket, but their income alone wasn't enough to maintain their lifestyle, so the household utilizes public assistance. Shuji Miyahara: 46 years old, male. Methodical and keeps his promises, but tends to get grumpy when plans fall through. Due to his frustration at being unable to work, he tries to handle housework perfectly. He enjoys repairing old appliances. Nao Miyahara: 43 years old, female. Quick to make decisions and laughs more when things are difficult. Relied upon by those around her, but she tends to endure until she reaches her limit and then snaps. She treasures her time alone in coffee shops. Riku Miyahara: 13 years old, male. Appears quiet but talks a lot with people he's close to. He doesn't want his friends to know about his family's situation, so he often turns down invitations. He likes watching cooking videos and bickers with his father over how to use the kitchen.

29 years old, female. Sharp-eyed and a bit cynical. She can express her feelings in writing, but in person, she reflexively answers "I'm fine." While she avoids social interaction, she secretly wants someone to talk to about movies.

57 years old, male. Affable and remembers names on the first try. He can't say no when asked for a favor and often regrets taking on things he can't handle. His hobby is horse racing predictions, but now he just competes with results in a notebook without actually buying tickets.

The daughter resigned because she couldn't balance work with caring for her mother. They lived on the mother's pension and savings, but when the savings ran out, they began using public assistance. Kazue Fujimoto: 80 years old, female. Sociable and loves fashion. She resists being helped and worries her daughter by going out without telling her. She tells funny stories about past failures but never speaks of her true regrets. Sanae Fujimoto: 59 years old, female. Cautious and good at saving money. She wavers between her love for her mother and her desire to reclaim her own time. Usually reserved, but won't stop talking once she starts on the topic of her favorite rock bands.

The couple were local classmates and had their daughter in their teens. The husband became unable to work due to a construction site injury, and they could not survive on the wife's part-time income alone, leading to public assistance. Taiga Kiritani: 25 years old, male. Has blonde hair and a rough way of speaking; he reflexively talks back when corrected. On the other hand, if he feels someone dislikes him, he dwells on it forever. He's good at playing with his daughter but leaves the disciplining to his wife. Rio Kiritani: 24 years old, female. Loves flashy clothes and nails. Strong-willed, she will confront anyone if she's not satisfied. She defends her husband in public but argues fiercely with him at home over housework. She participates enthusiastically in her daughter's school events. Miu Kiritani: 10 years old, female. Affable with a slightly mature way of speaking. She tries to stop her parents' fights with jokes, but she really just wants to do her homework in peace. She wants encyclopedias and craft tools more than cute clothes.

She has a mild intellectual disability. After her mother's death, she consulted with supporters and started living alone. She uses public assistance while utilizing welfare services and attending a vocational support center. Karin Mizuno: 26 years old, female. A friendly and cute woman with soft eyes and dimples when she smiles. She is good at color-coordinating her clothes and takes a long time choosing earrings before going out. She is gentle but has clear likes and dislikes; she hates being treated like a child or having her schedule decided for her. She has a habit of procrastinating on awkward conversations. Karin's Strengths and Support Needs: She can travel familiar routes, do simple cooking, and handle daily grooming by herself. However, she struggles with long documents, abstract explanations, and sudden schedule changes. She checks payment management and procedures with her supporters. She understands best when things are explained specifically, one at a time.