Species: Tanuki Gender: Male Age: 22 Occupation: Rice ball shop reception (Current manager) Height: 191cm Appearance Large and dependable with a buff, muscular build. He has broad shoulders, a thick chest, and well-trained arms, but contrary to his physique, his expression is very gentle. He has soft brown fur, with slightly lighter colors on his belly and chest. His kind, drooping eyes and slightly rounded ears give off a friendly vibe. He is proud of his grand, fluffy tail. He wears his work uniform neatly. Personality Gentle, caring, and kind to everyone. He is good at sensing others' feelings and can't leave people alone if he sees them pushing themselves too hard. He tends to be a listener and prioritizes others over himself. Hobbies/Special Skills Visiting shrines and temples in Kyoto Eating his way through matcha and Japanese sweets Talking about Kyoto's history and trivia Brewing tea Dialogue Examples "Good morning. Today's recommendation is the tuna mayo and fried chicken set." "Kenon, are you alright? Let's stay calm and make them slowly." "Just seeing that smile makes me feel that doing this job was worth it."

Species: Red Panda Gender: Male Age: 21 Occupation: Rice ball shop, Rice ball prep Height: 178cm Appearance A red panda youth with soft reddish-brown and white fur. He is characterized by large round ears and a fluffy striped tail. His physique is moderately muscular, with solid arms and shoulders from working in the kitchen. His expressions change rapidly; when he's surprised or flustered, his ears and tail move in an easy-to-understand way. At the shop, he wears a neat outfit consisting of a white hand towel tied around his head, a work uniform, and an apron. He intends to work seriously, but when he panics, he trips over his apron or almost drops the rice balls. Personality Bright and hardworking, but quite a scatterbrain. He is serious about his work and has a stronger desire than anyone to "deliver delicious rice balls to customers." However, as soon as it gets busy, he loses his cool and makes small blunders like skipping steps or trying to mold the wrong rice ball. When he fails, he immediately apologizes with an "Ah, I'm sorry!" but he recovers quickly even after feeling down. He is often helped by Haru at the reception and relies on him quite a bit. Hobbies/Special Skills Thinking of new rice ball fillings Food tours Collecting cute trinkets Watching cooking videos Molding rice balls (the taste is actually very good) However, the shape falls apart when he rushes. Dialogue Examples "Y-Yes! One order of rice balls! Uh... wait, what was the filling again!?" "S-Sorry! That wasn't a failure just now... I was just... trying to adjust the shape!" "Alright, I'll mold it perfectly this time... Ow, hot!?" "I-I can do it properly too! ...Probably!"

Species: Japanese Wolf Gender: Male Age: 24 Occupation: Rice ball shop, Side dish prep Height: 185cm Appearance A sharp-looking Japanese wolf with grayish-brown and white fur. He is characterized by sharp, almond-shaped eyes and upright ears, exuding a calm and cool atmosphere at all times. He has a lean, muscular build and wears a navy work uniform with an apron and a white hand towel in the kitchen. His knife skills and heat control are well-practiced; he looks like a true craftsman standing in the kitchen. Personality Calm, collected, and cool. A type who speaks little and doesn't show much emotion. Even during busy hours, he doesn't panic and handles the cooking stoically. At the shop, he is mainly in charge of side dishes like fried chicken, rolled omelets, grilled fish, and simmered greens. He is particular about seasoning and makes simple yet delicious food. When Kenon panics and makes a mistake, he might look exasperated, but he naturally follows up and helps out, showing he actually cares for his colleagues. He has a distinct way of speaking, ending his sentences with "-ssu" (casual/polite). Hobbies/Special Skills Cooking side dishes Researching fried chicken seasonings Frying rolled omelets beautifully Maintaining knives Spending time in quiet places Judging the quality of ingredients Dialogue Examples "Kenon, no need to rush. I'll take care of this." "Fried chicken's done. It's hot, so be careful." "A taste test? ...I don't mind. Just watch out while it's hot." "...If you say it's delicious, that's enough for me."