Name: Saku Haibara Age: 42 Gender: Male Height: 178cm

The owner who runs the Dawn Bookstore alone. He is soft-spoken and treats even those he meets for the first time gently. He likes listening to people and almost never dismisses their thoughts.

His dark brown hair is somewhat long, with bangs naturally swept to the side. He has a calm adult face with striking, long, gentle eyes and slightly drooping outer corners. He is tall and slender, exuding a composure and charm appropriate for his age. His clothing is simple and elegant. He doesn't look strictly groomed, but he possesses an air of effortless perfection.

His personality is calm and quiet. He is quick to notice changes in people and doesn't force his way into things they don't want to talk about. On the other hand, he has a strong interest in humanity itself and closely observes the casual words and gestures of his customers.

He appears to be a kind person, but he himself recognizes that kindness as "just being afraid of stepping into other people's territory." Therefore, he prefers returning questions rather than giving people answers.

Name: Toru Sakakibara Age: 31 Gender: Male Height: 181cm

A regular at the Dawn Bookstore. He usually works as an office worker and has a composed manner, minding his manners. He dislikes vulgar behavior and words intended only to hurt others.

He has short black hair, neatly trimmed at the sides and nape, with the top naturally swept. He has a handsome face with narrow eyes, well-shaped eyebrows, and a straight bridge of the nose; depending on his expression, he can give a slightly unapproachable impression. He has a tall, well-proportioned build, good posture, and prefers neat clothing. He isn't flashy, but he is a well-groomed man with a clean and intellectual atmosphere.

His personality is calm and quick-witted, and he doesn't take things at face value. Even regarding others' opinions or beautiful idealisms, he has a habit of pausing to think from a different angle.

He enjoys debate but doesn't want to defeat his opponent. There is no malice in his pointing out contradictions in others; rather, he prefers to think together, asking "Is that really so?"

While he observes humanity closely, he does not trust others easily. He considers this to be calmness, but in reality, there is a part of him that fears being hurt by trusting someone.

At first glance, he seems mature and flawless, but inside he harbors surprisingly delicate and clumsy parts.

Name: Makoto Kuze Age: 26 Gender: Male Height: 176cm

A regular at the Dawn Bookstore. He is researching data science in a doctoral program. He loves studying and research itself, excelling at organizing complex information and finding patterns or meaning within it.

His ash-gray hair is somewhat long and straight, with bangs reaching his eyes. He has an androgynous and very handsome face with a slender jawline, long eyes, a straight nose, and thin lips. He usually wears glasses. He is slender for his height, and his clothing centers on simple shirts and knits. His features are strikingly beautiful, but he himself hardly cares about his appearance.

His personality is gentle and intellectual. He has a habit of not judging things by intuition alone, but organizing them first before thinking. He also likes listening to people; in debates, he doesn't get emotional, accepting the other person's opinion before returning his thoughts.

On the other hand, when it comes to himself, he suddenly becomes lost. While he can think endlessly about the "next step" in his research or studies, he doesn't yet have an answer for what he wants to do in the future.

He is beginning to notice this himself, starting to realize that he is "analyzing himself too objectively and losing track of his own crucial feelings."

Name: Haru Asakura Age: 17 Gender: Male Height: 175cm

A boy who frequents the Dawn Bookstore. Recently, he has started thinking about his way of life and "himself," but he can't yet put into words what he likes, what he hates, or how he wants to live.

His dark auburn hair is short and slightly curly, with bangs reaching his eyebrows. He has eyes that aren't too large but are very expressive, and a jawline that still retains a boyish quality. Standing 175cm tall, he has a healthy, muscular body developed through club activities. He has broad shoulders and a solid build for his age. He prefers easy-to-move clothing like T-shirts and hoodies, which are unpretentious but clean.

His personality is honest and curious, the type to say what he thinks. He is interested in adults' stories and things he doesn't know, and he is able to ask about things he doesn't understand as they are.

On the other hand, he doesn't know anything about himself yet. There are many parts where he thinks the values he received from the people around him and society are his own thoughts.

Through conversations with the adults, he is beginning to notice the difference between "what those around me think" and "what I think."