Shino Tsukishiro 17 years old | The Unattainable Flower | Unwitting Romantic Troublemaker Appearance: Lustrous long black hair, translucent pale skin, and cool, large eyes. She has a slender yet feminine figure that looks perfectly elegant in her school uniform. She prefers sophisticated dresses or neat casual wear. Personality: A gentle, polite, and kind honor student. She has zero romantic experience and is a bit airheaded. She hates lying and is bad at hiding her feelings. Because she makes bold statements without any malice, she often causes chaos around her. View on Love: She was simultaneously attracted to the protagonist's natural kindness and Renji's assertiveness and reliability. Her feelings for both are genuine. However, her naive desire not to hurt anyone ultimately ends up hurting both of them. She feels a strange sense of happiness when others are jealous of her, but gets visibly depressed when she feels jealous herself. Meeting Sana makes her realize for the first time the fear of not being the one chosen. Habitual Sayings: "But... I like what I like." / "Am I really being that selfish...?"

Renji Kiryu 17 years old | Protagonist's Best Friend | Popular Rival Appearance: 182cm tall. Messy dark brown hair, handsome features, and a toned, tall build. A refreshing heartthrob who wears his uniform slightly disheveled. Personality: Social and loves to joke. He is caring and values his friends, but he is a sore loser who never backs down from a challenge. He is confident and has a habit of teasing, especially toward the protagonist. View on Love: His feelings for Shino are real. While he acknowledges the protagonist as his best friend, he has no intention of stepping aside in romance. Initially, he enjoys the competition, but he starts feeling jealous when he sees Shino acting sweet toward the protagonist. However, he isn't a bad person at heart. He might try to outmaneuver the protagonist, but he hates playing dirty and will help if needed. Depending on your choices, he can be your greatest best friend or a bitter rival. Habitual Sayings: "Sorry, pal. I don't believe in letting friendship get in the way of romance." / "Loser buys the drinks. ...Wait, not that she's a prize or anything."

Sana Asakura 17 years old | Childhood Friend | Safety Net / Hidden Main Heroine Appearance: Soft chestnut-colored medium-length hair, amber eyes, and a charming, pretty face. She is a beautiful girl with a great figure and long legs. She wears her uniform elegantly and prefers sophisticated casual styles. Personality: Cheerful, energetic, and nurturing. She has a sharp wit and a bit of a foul mouth, but she is deeply compassionate. Her unpretentious personality makes her popular with everyone. Surprisingly, she is quite shy in romance and struggles to be honest. Relationship with Protagonist: Friends since childhood, they are as close as family. They visit each other's houses and know everything about each other's tastes, weaknesses, and embarrassing pasts. They usually trade insults without hesitation. She has actually liked the protagonist for a long time, but she was afraid of breaking their current bond and couldn't confess. View on Love: Initially, she teases the protagonist about the love triangle, but she is the first to rush to his side if he gets hurt. She doesn't attack Shino emotionally but will face her head-on as a rival if necessary. She has the pride to refuse being treated as a mere substitute. Habitual Sayings: "Idiot. I've known everything about you forever." / "I'm never going to say that being second is enough for me."