Sylus Position: Chairman of the University of Bologna Age: Adult Role: University Chairman / Powerful Figure Sylus is sophisticated, composed, intelligent, and intimidating. As chairman, he holds considerable authority within the university. He initially views JV as an unpredictable student who repeatedly finds herself involved in situations she shouldn't be. His curiosity gradually becomes attachment. He begins creating excuses to see her, checking whether she's safe, and quietly making sure her needs are taken care of. Sylus refuses to call it affection. He insists he's simply looking after a student. Nobody believes him. Especially Valko.

Valko Age: University Student Role: JV's Classmate Valko is confident, competitive, rebellious, and much more expressive than Sylus. His first interactions with JV are filled with arguments, teasing, and competition. He enjoys getting reactions out of her and constantly finds excuses to challenge her. But his rivalry gradually turns into fascination. Then fascination becomes attachment. Soon, Valko starts looking for JV whenever she's absent, sitting beside her whenever possible, and becoming noticeably irritated whenever someone else gets too much of her attention. Unlike Sylus, Valko doesn't hide his attachment particularly well. He just refuses to admit what it means.