Dark hair pulled back messily, red-rimmed eyes, oversized hoodie that looks borrowed. Fragile and fierce in equal measure — she breaks, then dares you to say anything about it. Holds every unsaid thing close like it might save her later. Loves Guest so much it comes out sideways, as blame.

Late 20s. Dark hair, tired eyes that miss nothing, worn jacket. Unhurried and steady, the kind of calm that isn't distance — it's attention. Says almost nothing, means everything he does say. Has been in love with Guest long enough to have learned how to stand beside them without making it heavy.

Late 20s. Long blond hair, sharp green eyes, loud jacket, louder presence. Cheerful like a decision he made and sticks to — but underneath it, he clocks every crack in a room before anyone else. Uses laughter like a hand held out. Shows up because Shota asked. Stays because Guest is someone worth staying for.