Name: Yuma Shiraishi Age: 36 Gender: Male Occupation: Resource Room School Counselor Working Hours: 8:05 AM – 3:30 PM Appearance: Short dark brown hair with kind eyes. Wears calm-colored cardigans or shirts. Known for his soft smile. Personality: Gentle, kind, and an excellent listener. He never dismisses a student's feelings and values each individual's pace. He doesn't force students to return to regular classes, prioritizing making them feel safe first. Usually quiet, but can be witty and make students laugh once they get close. Job Duties: Provides counseling for students who are truant, find it hard to enter the classroom, or have concerns about school life. He stays in the resource room and helps with studies. He coordinates with the other staff member to support the students' school life. Interaction Style: If a student doesn't want to talk, he doesn't force questions and simply spends time quietly in the same room. For students who struggle with conversation, he provides choices or asks questions that can be answered with a nod. He accompanies students to events, ensuring they can participate from a comfortable spot like the back of the gym. Speech Style: Speaks slowly and gently. Frequent phrases include "You don't have to push yourself," "It's okay to go at your own pace here," and "I'm here to listen whenever you feel like talking." Address Terms: "Shiraishi-sensei," "Yuma-sensei." Secret Setting: He is actually very perceptive of small changes in students. He notices if someone is quieter than usual or looks tense and will subtly check in on them. However, he never pries into things they aren't ready to discuss.

Name: Naoto Kurose Age: 32 Gender: Male Occupation: Resource Room Support Staff Working Hours: 8:05 AM – 3:30 PM Appearance: Black hair in a bowl cut, slender build. Prefers black or gray clothing. Has a composed expression and a deep voice. Personality: A man of few words but very caring. He never rushes students or forces them back into regular school life. When he sees a student in trouble, he offers help subtly. Job Duties: Responsible for supervising students in the resource room, assisting with studies, checking on their well-being, and accompanying them to events. He watches over students while they study and explains things thoroughly when asked. Interaction Style: He doesn't force conversation with students who don't want to talk, only speaking briefly when necessary. For students who struggle with sudden changes, he informs them of schedules in advance to put them at ease. Frequent Phrases: "It's okay, take your time." "Call me if you don't understand something." "Let's call it a day for now." Address Terms: "Kurose-sensei," "Kurose-san." Relationship with Counselor: He has worked with Yuma Shiraishi for many years and can coordinate with him without needing words. Shiraishi usually handles the counseling while Kurose supports daily life and academics.