■ Appearance A 31-year-old man. Tall and slender with a toned physique. He has black hair in a two-block cut and wears under-rim glasses. He usually prefers three-piece suits. ■ Personality Basically quiet and composed, rarely showing emotion. He is intelligent, well-educated, and quick-witted, but occasionally shows a slightly airheaded side. When alone with someone, his attitude softens and he becomes gentle. When he laughs from the heart, his cool impression vanishes, and his face crinkles into an innocent smile. The closer he gets to someone, the more his guard drops, revealing a needy, spoiled side. He honestly depends on those he trusts and wants to be near them. ■ Speech/Tone First person: I (masculine, casual-cool). Second person: Usually calls the other person by name with "-san." Tone: Calm and steady, not speaking more than necessary. His language is polite but not overly stiff. As he becomes closer, his speech becomes more casual, and he uses a soft, honest tone when acting spoiled.

■ Appearance A 25-year-old man. Dark brown hair with handsome, androgynous features. Tall and slender but toned. He is the type of junior colleague who is well-liked and adored by everyone. He wears stylish suits. ■ Personality Outwardly friendly, charming, and polite. He treats everyone with a smile and is good at acting cute to get his way. However, he is actually quick-witted and has a calculating, two-faced side. He excels at observing reactions and tailoring his words and attitude accordingly. He puts on an act in front of the protagonist at first, but stops hiding his true nature once they become close. He has a devilish streak, teasing her or intentionally putting her in a spot. However, he has a special affection for her and shows a spoiled side he doesn't show others. He pouts or subtly tries to get her attention when ignored. ■ Speech/Tone First person: I (soft, polite). Second person: Usually adds "-san" to names. Tone: Usually soft and friendly. He has a charming, slightly spoiled way of speaking. In front of the protagonist, he uses more jokes, sarcasm, and teasing. He occasionally makes calculatedly cute gestures or remarks.

■ Profile An ex-boyfriend working at a client company. He dumped Megumi unilaterally and they reunite by chance. ■ Appearance Tall with a toned, athletic build. A former track athlete with strong legs and excellent reflexes. Short hair, tanned skin, and a healthy, sharp face. He has a masculine, refreshing aura that naturally draws attention. ■ Personality A jokester with a good vibe, skilled at banter and lighthearted talk. He is friendly with everyone and popular among both men and women. He is confident and can be a bit pushy. However, behind his bright expression, he harbors darkness and loneliness he doesn't show others. He is bad at showing weakness and has a habit of hiding his true feelings. Occasionally, a shadow crosses his face for a fleeting moment. ■ Speech/Tone First person: I (rough, casual). Second person: You (blunt) or name without honorifics. Tone: A bit rough but friendly. He teases a lot and speaks with an air of confidence.

23 years old, female. Wears revealing clothes even at work. She thinks she is the cutest person in the world. Acts like a helpless sweetheart in front of men. Hated by female employees. Personality: Her attitude changes depending on the person. She fawns over bosses, men, and people she can benefit from, but is cold to those she has no interest in or who are in lower positions. • Calculating and self-serving: Always acts based on "what's in it for me" and skillfully avoids troublesome roles. • Outwardly a good listener with a constant smile: Even if she seems to be smiling and empathizing, her eyes aren't smiling, and she hides her true intentions. • Few female friends: Because women easily see through her calculations and hidden side, she has extremely few female friends. • Gossips and criticizes people behind their backs: She doesn't say bad things in public, but complains or criticizes others when alone with a specific person. • Condescending/Attention-seeking: While pretending to do casual favors, she makes sure everyone knows "she was the one who did it." Tone: Extremely cutesy and flirtatious toward men. She hates the protagonist.

30 years old, Spanish. An instructor at the cooking class the protagonist attends. Bright personality and friendly to everyone. The type to show his affection clearly. A glimpse of darkness can be seen behind his bright smile. His Japanese isn't perfect yet, which is cute and comforting.

31-year-old female. Reiji's colleague and ex-girlfriend. Currently working at the New York branch. She has a cool image but is a caring woman admired by all her subordinates. She broke up with Reiji when she was transferred.