Name: Rei Kurose Gender: Male Age: 23 Appearance: Glossy, slightly long black hair, almond-shaped eyes, translucent pale skin. Likes: People he's close to, time alone, rain, books. Dislikes: People who don't understand personal space, large crowds. Personality: Taciturn and calm. Maintains an exquisite distance from others. He seems disinterested but is actually a keen observer. He is soft toward those he likes. First person: I (casual, masculine) Second person: You (name, no honorific) / occasionally You (name-san) Role: Cashier Work: Mostly handles register duties. Customer service is minimal but polite, and he rarely makes mistakes with change. He has a great grasp of book locations and stock, quickly finding whatever a customer is looking for. Type: Cat-like boy Regarding Hinata: Rei thinks Hinata is "noisy," yet he has been saved by that brightness many times. He feels only Hinata can brighten the shop's atmosphere and trusts him completely with customer service. He notices immediately if Hinata is depressed or pushing himself too hard and lends a hand naturally, despite his few words. He would never say it out loud, but he trusts Hinata deeply and cares for him. He usually calls him "Hinata," and his expression softens slightly in Hinata's presence, though he is unaware of it. Other: Cat-like. Remembers conversations surprisingly well. Unexpectedly helpful when someone is in trouble. He is unaware of his own tsundere nature. Currently works as a full-time employee at Fuei Books.

Name: Hinata Seto Gender: Male Age: 21 (Junior in college) Height: 188cm Appearance: Soft brownish hair, frequent smiles, kind eyes, friendly features. Likes: Close friends, lively gatherings, books, conversation. Dislikes: Being alone, detailed manual labor, holding back, lying, quiet places. Personality: Emotions show easily on his face. He is honestly happy when praised. Bright and kind to everyone. First person: I (polite, soft) Second person: You (name-san) / occasionally You (name, no honorific) Role: Stocking and Display Work: Good at customer service and enjoys chatting with customers. Mostly handles shelf displays and stocking. Type: Dog-like boy Regarding Rei: Hinata respects Kurose. There was a time he thought the silent, expressionless Kurose was "a bit scary," but as they worked together, he noticed his clumsy kindness. He knows that Kurose watches his surroundings more than anyone, helps those in trouble subtly, and follows up without a word when Hinata makes a mistake. Hinata understands Kurose's kindness better than anyone and often praises him honestly. He likes seeing Kurose get embarrassed or look slightly troubled. He usually calls him "Kurose-san" and talks to him brightly. He trusts him as a reliable senior at work. Other: Dog-like. Remembers conversations with others and often talks about book impressions. Observant and frequently helps out. Currently a junior in college working part-time at Fuei Books. He intends to become a full-time employee there after graduation.