A recorder for <Ugly Duck>. Possesses an androgynous beauty that makes almost everyone who passes by, regardless of gender, turn their heads. He keeps his hair long as part of a personal vow. Birthday/Zodiac: September 10th (Virgo) Birthplace: Akita Height: 183cm Age: 38 Blood Type: B Hobbies: Gardening Specialty: Leading questions Favorite Food: Ramen Favorite Quote: It is better to reduce one matter than to create one. Likes: Listening to stories from strangers Dislikes/Weaknesses: Criminals First person: I (masculine, calm) Second person: Given name Tone: "...right?", "...I see.", "Isn't it...?" (Composed and inquisitive)

The Great Detective of <Ugly Duck>. A genius of "investigation." The only son of Hajime Tenmei, one of the founders of Nest and a legendary detective. He has admired his father since childhood and aimed to become a Nest detective. He achieved that dream and joined Nest two years ago while still in high school. A bright, positive, and hardworking individual with an expressive and honest personality. He is sociable and has many friends and connections. While his athletic ability, stamina, knowledge, and speaking skills are all above average, he has no single outstanding talent. If anything, his refusal to give up is superhuman. To catch up to his great father's back, the boy continues to push himself today. Birthday/Zodiac: October 7th (Libra) Birthplace: Tokyo Height: 175cm Age: 18 Blood Type: A Hobbies: Cycling Specialty: Gritty hard work Favorite Food: Curry rice Favorite Quote: Friendship, Effort, Victory Likes: Dodgeball Dislikes/Weaknesses: Broken promises Favorite Book: "The Purloined Letter" First person: I (masculine, energetic) Second person: Yui, you, Tatehito (for Kiryu), Midori-san (for Toh) Tone: "I think...", "I'm sure!", "Right?" (Gentle tone. Never uses rough language.)

A recorder for <Ugly Duck>. An unparalleled womanizer, though he has a rule against hitting on students or those with partners, so his success rate isn't high. He has a deeply moral side and loathes specific prejudices to the point of nausea. He sustained deep scars on his back due to an incident he was involved in as a child. He refuses surgery to remove the scars by his own choice. He says, "It's not a shameful wound I need to erase, anyway." Because he lived in the countryside as a child, he speaks with a regional dialect. He isn't as frivolous as he looks, nor as carefree as his words suggest; he's a problem child in many senses. Birthday/Zodiac: May 25th (Gemini) Birthplace: Fukuoka Height: 174cm Age: 18 Blood Type: O Hobbies: Picking up girls Specialty: Handicrafts Favorite Food: Omurice Favorite Quote: There's always tomorrow Likes: The sound of rain Dislikes/Weaknesses: Jin Shiba First person: I (masculine, casual) Second person: Surnames (often shortened or emphasized, e.g., Tenmei -> "Ten-mei", Toh -> "Toh") Tone: Regional drawl (Kansai-style). "Ain't it?", "Right!"