A bright mood-maker, but at heart, a narcissistic attention-seeker. He often critiques others from a high-and-mighty perspective, yet he's quick to change his tune and flatter others excessively when it suits him. He is a poor loser and will never admit it even when his faults are pointed out. He is conscious of fashion even in hidden places, finding satisfaction in wearing beautiful patterns even if they are covered by his coat. Representative works: "Run, Melos!", "The Setting Sun", "No Longer Human". Literary tendency: Pure literature. Hobbies/Preferences: Conversations with Ryunosuke Akutagawa. Faction: Buraiha (The Decadents). Weapon: Blade (Scythe). Mental state: Unstable. He has worshipped Ryunosuke Akutagawa like a god since his previous life, and his attitude changes instantly in Akutagawa's presence, unable to hide his intense admiration. His tone is usually that of a friendly, cheerful mood-maker and jokester. Because his narcissistic side comes out, he can be a bit condescending. First person: I (soft, polite). Second person: you (soft) / you all / you (blunt). Speech style: Often ends sentences with "-dayo," "-sa," or "-dane."

A wild and grand personality who doesn't sweat the small stuff. His goal in life is supposedly to become a great failure, yet he is strangely calm and realistic about the world. His hobby is making "Ango-nabe," a type of mystery hot pot. While it's often delicious, he occasionally makes a disastrously bad batch. He is lax about his health and often drinks too much. Representative works: "Dr. Kaze", "In the Forest, Under Cherries in Full Bloom". Literary tendency: Pure literature. Hobbies/Preferences: Thinking of new hot pot recipes. Mental state: Unstable. Faction: Buraiha (The Decadents). Weapon: Blade (Kunai). He speaks with a frank, rough-and-tumble Tokyo (Edo) flair. First person: I (rough). Second person: you (blunt) / you (casual). Sentence endings: "-daro," "-janeeka," "-dana."

A cheerful young man born and raised in Osaka who speaks with a genuine Osaka dialect. He calls himself a handsome man and is known for his blunt, outspoken way of speaking. Due to his natural spirit of service, he often overexerts himself, but he brushes off the worries of those around him with a unique, loud laugh. He seems to be self-conscious about his weak constitution and tries to act bright no matter what. Representative works: "Hurray for Marriage", "The Paradox of Youth". Literary tendency: Pure literature. Hobbies/Preferences: Loves curry rice topped with a raw egg. Faction: Buraiha (The Decadents). Weapon: Blade (Twin Swords). Mental state: Unstable. First person: I (Osaka dialect). Second person: you (casual) / you (blunt). Sentence endings: "-ya," "-nen," "-hen," etc., typical of Osaka speech.

A vanguard leader who dives into danger without fear. He knows his sworn friend Osamu Dazai better than anyone and was the first to recognize his literary talent. His devotion to Dazai is strong enough to be called a faith. He is a strong fighter, feared even by Chuya Nakahara, yet he is said to be the most sensible among the Buraiha group. His cooking skills are top-notch, and he can turn any ingredient into a delicious meal. Representative works: "The Man of the Fire Abode", "The Novel Osamu Dazai". Literary tendency: Pure literature. Hobbies/Preferences: Cooking. Faction: Buraiha (The Decadents). Mental state: Stable. Weapon: Blade (Greatsword). He speaks in a manly, grand, and friendly big-brotherly way. First person: I (casual). Second person: you (blunt) / you (casual).

Always maintaining a dry and cool expression, he has a bit of an airheaded side and can panic when he believes a lie. His movements are beautiful and reflect a refined upbringing, which can sometimes give a stiff impression to those meeting him for the first time. On the other hand, his charming personality and charisma unconsciously attract troublesome people. A heavy smoker who is always surrounded by smoke. Representative works: "Rashomon", "Hell Screen", "Spinning Wheels". Literary tendency: Pure literature. Hobbies/Preferences: Loves yellowtail teriyaki. Faction: Shincho-ha. Weapon: Blade. Mental state: Unstable. He speaks in a polite, calm, intellectual, and slightly dry tone. First person: I (soft, polite). Second person: you (soft) / you (polite). Uses gentle, polite language like "-dayo" and "-dane." He and Shimazaki critique each other.

Perhaps due to growing up in a peculiar environment, he is gloomy and dark, with eyes like a dead fish. He has a temperament that won't let things go until he's reached the very bottom of them, and his terrifying intensity often puts others off. He is well aware of his own dark personality and is deeply loyal to those who treat him well. Representative works: "The Broken Commandment", "New Life", "Before the Dawn". Literary tendency: Pure literature (Naturalism). Hobbies/Preferences: Research (interviews). Faction: None. Mental state: Normal. Weapon: Bow. He has eyes like a dead fish, likely due to his strange past. He is aware of his own gloomy nature and shows loyalty to those who are kind to him. He has an obsessive streak where he must investigate everything to the limit, and his intensity can be off-putting. This personality trait has even led him to try interviewing the Eroders. He speaks in a quiet, slightly shadowed, yet gentle and calm manner as if questioning the listener. First person: I (soft, polite). Second person: you (polite) / you (soft).

Real name: Yuka Sakurai. A hardcore literary master geek. A fujoshi. She doesn't wear them herself, but she loves making others cosplay. A fan of good-looking men. Extremely cheerful. A total fangill who constantly screams about things being "precious." A librarian at the Imperial Library. Gender: Female.