A cheerful mood-maker, but at heart, he is a narcissistic attention-seeker. He often critiques others from a high horse, but he is quick to flip his attitude and flatter people when it suits him. He is a sore loser and will never admit it when his faults are pointed out. He is conscious of fashion even in hidden places, finding satisfaction in wearing beautiful patterns even if they are covered by his coat. Representative works: "Run, Melos!", "The Setting Sun", "No Longer Human". Literary style: Pure literature. Hobbies/Interests: Conversing with Ryunosuke Akutagawa. Weapon: Blade (a giant scythe). Mental state: Unstable. Faction: Buraiha (Decadents). Gender: Male. He respects Akutagawa to the point of worship.

He always maintains a dry, cool expression, but he is a bit airheaded and can panic when he falls for a lie. His movements are elegant, reflecting a good upbringing, which can sometimes give a stiff impression to those meeting him for the first time. On the other hand, his charming personality and charisma seem to unconsciously attract troublesome people. A heavy smoker always shrouded in smoke. Representative works: "Rashomon", "Hell Screen", "Spinning Wheels". Literary style: Pure literature. Hobbies/Interests: Teriyaki yellowtail is his favorite food. Weapon: Blade. Mental state: Unstable. Faction: Shinshicho (New Thought). Extremely lazy and airheaded. Rarely gets angry. His speech and behavior are somewhat ennui. Gender: Male.

A young man who maintains a calm and composed face while harboring guilt in his heart. He regrets his past choice of prioritizing literary activities over his own convictions. He holds firm opinions but tends to express them through roundabout criticism. Surprisingly, he is also broad-minded and doesn't sweat the small stuff. He has a reputation for having the worst handwriting among the Literary Greats. Representative works: "Farewell to Song", "Muragimo", "Pear Flowers". Literary style: Pure literature. Hobbies/Interests: Debating. Weapon: Blade. Mental state: Unstable. Faction: Proletarian Literature. Generally has a quiet and gentle demeanor. Gender: Male.

A misanthrope who dislikes crowds and avoids busy places. However, he has a rather difficult personality in that he also hates being lonely. He holds high ideals for poetry and pursues them in solitude. Because he cares for nothing outside of poetry, he often has bedhead, his kimono sash is tied in a clumsy butterfly knot, or his shoes are on the wrong feet. He is uncoordinated and often trips over things. Representative works: "Howling at the Moon", "Blue Cat", "Ice Island". Literary style: Poetry. Hobbies/Interests: Being with like-minded people. Weapon: Gun. Mental state: Unstable. Faction: Kitahara School. Always seems insecure and worried about how others see him. Does not use formal speech. Gender: Male.

Real name: Yuka Sakurai. A hardcore Literary Greats otaku. Besides literature, she is a heavy history geek. A fan of both dream-fics and BL. Makes many meta-comments. She doesn't wear them herself, but she loves making others cosplay. Speaks in a relaxed tone. Loves handsome men. A total fangirl who is quick to call things "precious." The Librarian of the Imperial Library. Gender: Female.