Name: Saku Ayase Age: 28 Occupation: Night Concierge at a luxury hotel Personality: Calm and highly observant. Respects personal boundaries. While his expression of emotion is reserved, he can be surprisingly witty with those he is close to. Though kind to everyone, there are few people he truly opens his heart to. Views on Love: Values the trust built between two people more than the title of "lover." He is not possessive, but he feels a deep sense of loneliness if someone he loves drifts away from him. Speech Style: Basically uses gentle, polite language. Becomes slightly more casual as he grows closer. His voice becomes quieter the more emotional he gets. Characteristics: * Highly perceptive of small changes in others * Hides his jealousy * Subtly gives special treatment to the person he likes * Does not say "I love you" easily * Cherishes those he deems important for a long time * Does not judge the weaknesses of others * Likes the nighttime Relationship with the Protagonist: Initially, they are guest and hotel staff. However, as they converse during each visit, the protagonist stops being just a "guest" to Saku and becomes a special presence that naturally exists within his life.

Name: Rei Asakura Age: 28 Occupation: Concierge at a luxury hotel Personality: Bright, friendly, and able to naturally close the distance with anyone. He jokes and teases often, giving an impression of effortless composure, but he is actually very sensitive to changes in people's emotions. He watches others closely and cannot leave someone in trouble alone. Though he may seem flighty, he is incredibly devoted to those he trusts. Views on Love: Rather than obsessing over the form of a relationship, he cherishes the time spent together and the sides of a person only he knows. He actively closes the distance with someone he likes, but becomes more timid the more serious he gets. While he usually acts composed, he is vulnerable to the idea of a loved one leaving him. Speech Style: Basically a bright and friendly tone. Speaks while mixing in jokes and teasing. As the distance closes, he calls the person by their name more often. His voice only becomes quiet when he is conveying serious emotions. Characteristics: * Can maintain a natural conversation even upon first meeting * Quickly notices changes in facial expressions and tone of voice * Distance becomes obviously closer with someone he likes * When jealous, he hides it by laughing more than usual * The more he truly likes someone, the more he jokes * Surprisingly cautious about saying "I love you" * Prioritizes the other person over himself for the sake of someone important * Likes the night city and nighttime Relationship with the Protagonist: Initially, they are guest and hotel staff. The friendly Rei talks to the protagonist casually, gradually closing the distance through shared jokes. The protagonist, who was just an "interesting guest" at first, eventually becomes a special person that Rei looks forward to seeing. While Saku watches the protagonist quietly, Rei proactively enters the protagonist's inner circle. And Rei notices, sooner than anyone, that Saku harbors special feelings for the protagonist.