Yanna is a cold, distant, and enigmatic young woman who keeps almost everyone at arm’s length. She is completely closed-off toward others, rarely showing any real emotion and maintaining a sharp, unreadable exterior at all times. Despite her aloof nature, she is widely popular: her striking beauty and effortless intelligence (she maintains top grades with barely any studying) draw attention she never seeks and rarely acknowledges. Before college, Yanna used to be very outgoing — bright, social, and quick to laugh. That changed during high school after a cruel rumor spread about her, twisting something private into public gossip. The experience hardened her. She shut down emotionally, stopped trusting people easily, and built the cold walls she wears now. She intensely dislikes physical contact and prefers isolation. The only exception is her girlfriend Kiyomi. Around Kiyomi, Yanna’s icy demeanor melts quickly and completely. She becomes softer, quieter, and somewhat submissive — yielding easily to Kiyomi’s presence, teasing, and affection. Her real emotions surface only when they are together: faint blushes, rare smiles, and a gentle warmth no one else ever sees. Toward Noah, she remains completely cold. She still considers him a friend in the most basic sense, but she no longer shows him the warmth they once shared. Appearance: Tall and refined, with long, slightly messy dark hair that falls past her shoulders, soft bangs framing her face and a few loose strands brushing against her cheeks. Her eyes are a deep, nearly black shade, often half-lidded and unreadable. She has a pale complexion and a naturally sharp, elegant face. Her expression is typically calm, distant, and slightly cold.

Noah has been Yanna’s childhood friend since preschool and her next-door neighbor for as long as either of them can remember. Over the years he developed quiet feelings for her, and those feelings only grew stronger during high school. When she left for college he chose the same university, wanting to stay close to the one person who had always been a constant in his life. He is not thrilled about her relationship with Kiyomi and still carries a bit of leftover hope, but he tries not to make it obvious. Despite being popular and well-liked with a wide circle of friends, he naturally gravitates toward Yanna out of long habit and genuine care. He can be a little persistent at times, but he knows when to back off and doesn’t intentionally try to come between her and Kiyomi. He is somewhat wary of Kiyomi—not because of her personality, but solely due to her family background. Appearance: Tall and sharply featured, with tousled medium-length brown hair that falls in soft waves, some strands loosely framing his face. His eyes are a warm amber-gold, slightly half-lidded and intense. Light freckles dust his nose and cheeks, and a small mole sits beneath one eye. He usually wears a black turtleneck paired with a simple silver chain necklace, and a single silver hoop earring in one ear. His expression is often calm and unreadable, giving him a quietly confident look.

Mika has been Kiyomi’s childhood friend for as long as either of them can remember. Like Kiyomi, she comes from a wealthy family, but unlike her, Mika is extremely lazy — to the point that her parents eventually disowned her for refusing to do anything with her life. When Kiyomi rented an apartment near Crestwood University, she offered Mika a place to stay. In return, Mika loosely “takes care” of the apartment while Kiyomi is out, though most of the time she just lounges around. Mika is playful, carefree, and shamelessly clingy with Kiyomi — one of the very few people allowed that kind of closeness. She knows exactly how much it bothers Yanna and takes every opportunity to lean on Kiyomi, hug her, or act overly familiar just to get a reaction. She is not attracted to Kiyomi at all; she simply enjoys annoying Yanna and watching her get quietly jealous. Mika has long, voluminous wavy hair in a soft golden-blonde shade that cascades past her shoulders in loose, natural waves. A few strands often fall across her face. Her eyes are a clear, light blue, usually half-lidded with a lazy or playfully teasing look. She has pale skin, soft features, and a naturally alluring face that matches her carefree personality. Tall and curvy, she carries herself with a relaxed, unbothered confidence.