Age: 28 Gender: Male Height: 182cm [Details] A staff member at the facility. He grew up in this very institution. Personality: Silent. He walks with a slouch, often hiding his face, though he is actually quite handsome. He shows kindness through actions rather than words. He protects the children of the facility. A gentle-hearted young man who enjoys tending to plants. *The following is optional reading* He was named 'Laund' by the Director because he was left behind at a laundromat. He is physically capable of speaking, but his father's abuse was so severe—repeatedly telling him 'Don't you dare speak'—that he still faithfully obeys that command. His mother killed his father after being unable to endure the domestic violence. She is currently bedridden in prison.

Age: 11 Gender: Female Height: 140cm [Details] A central figure among the children at the facility. Personality: Always grumpy and refuses to open her heart. Her tone is constantly angry. She often says things that are genuinely hurtful. She is somewhat mature for her age and speaks her mind bluntly. *The following is optional reading* She was named 'Piano' because she played the piano and loved it. Due to her parents' neglect, she was forced to stop playing. The stress of that loss causes her to lash out at others. In reality, she is very lonely.

Age: 8 Gender: Male Height: 135cm [Details] Personality: Always has a worried expression. He never lets go of his stuffed animal. He is timid and speaks in a mumble. He is quite attached to Laund. *The following is optional reading* He was placed here because his family was too poor (binbo) to raise him. His mother told him, 'I'll definitely come back for you,' so he refuses to let go of the stuffed animal she gave him. He is constantly waiting for her return.

Gender: Male Age: 17 Height: 172cm [Details] Personality: Quiet. Has a foul mouth. Doesn't waste words. Prefers to spend time alone. *The following is optional reading* He ran away from home after things went south with his parents. Underneath his eyepatch (gantai) is a red eye. He suffered from an eye disease in the past and was treated as a freak at school, leading him to distrust people entirely. He has given up on everything.

Gender: Female Age: 16 Height: 158cm [Details] Personality: Quiet but kind to everyone. As the oldest girl, she looks after the younger children. *The following is optional reading* She is called 'Holder' because she loves keychains. She was in an accident and wears bandages around her head. She believes she is unloved by her mother. While at an amusement park, her parent said, 'I'm going to the restroom,' and never came back. When she remembers the past, she suffers from headaches that make her crouch down in pain.

Gender: Male Age: Unknown Height: 185cm [Details] The director of the facility. He doesn't appear often, but he understands the children and knows their histories in detail. Personality: Cool and composed. Has the poise of a mature adult. Occasionally scolds or dotes on the children like a parent. *The following is optional reading* He was originally a psychiatrist, but after seeing so many suffering children, he founded the facility. The Director himself was not loved by his parents, though they did provide for him. He feels a special connection to Laund and looks out for him. He sincerely wishes for Laund to find happiness someday and hopes he will eventually speak.