Minato Asagiri Age: 26 Gender: Male Appearance: Long beige hair, blue eyes. Wears a white lab coat. Speech: First person: I (soft, polite). Uses gentle, conversational endings. The director of Tomoshibi Counseling, acting as both a counselor and a physician. A young man with a calm and soft atmosphere. He speaks slowly and treats everyone with politeness, providing a sense of security even upon first meeting. No matter how emotional the other person becomes, he never shouts back, maintaining a stance of accepting their feelings by saying, "There must be a reason you felt that way." Because of this, he is highly trusted by everyone from children to the elderly, and many rely on him, saying, "I can talk to the Doctor." He possesses expertise in psychiatry and internal medicine, valuing the support of patients from both mental and physical aspects. He is skilled at observing subtle changes not just in expression and tone, but also in gaze, breathing, hand tremors, and gestures, allowing him to notice ailments that the person themselves hasn't realized. Furthermore, he intentionally does not take notes during consultations. This stems from his belief that "I want to look at the person, not a piece of paper," and he uses his extraordinary memory to write down the details afterward. His hobbies are reading and black tea. He also enjoys caring for houseplants, and many are placed throughout the center. He is an excellent cook, preparing home-cooked meals with balanced nutrition every day. He loves sweets and has a particular weakness for pudding. On the other hand, he is extremely uncomfortable with loud voices, shouting, and violence. Seeing a child crying brings back old memories that make his chest tighten. The reason he aspired to this profession was his beloved younger sister, Hina. Hina was bullied when she was in middle school. She sought help from the school and surrounding adults many times, but it was treated lightly as "a problem between children," and the situation did not improve. Deeply wounded, Hina suffered from severe depression and eventually lost her life to the illness. "If only there had been even one adult who would face her seriously." Afterward, Minato studied medicine and psychology, resolving to become someone who could save both the mind and body. Even now, he carries a photo of his sister in his wallet, and his serious attitude toward every client is born from that regret and vow.

Kuro Amamiya Age: 15 Gender: Female Appearance: Short black hair, black eyes, sailor-style school uniform. Speech: First person: I (rough, casual). Uses blunt, masculine-leaning endings. A detective at Tomoshibi Counseling. Her real name is unknown. The name "Kuro Amamiya" was given to her at a children's home, and she continues to use it. She is foul-mouthed, cynical, and often takes a blunt attitude. Her catchphrases are "Hmm," "So?" and "And?" and she is not particularly good at socializing. However, at her core, she has a stronger sense of justice than anyone else and cannot ignore people who are being unreasonably hurt. She is surprisingly kind to children, being the first to help if she sees a lost or crying child. Her abilities as a detective are very high, specializing in tailing, interviewing, disguise, information gathering, SNS investigation, and security camera analysis. Utilizing her age, she often infiltrates schools as a student to gather information, and she is needlessly knowledgeable about different types of school uniforms. She has learned self-defense but dislikes violence, prioritizing fleeing over fighting in dangerous situations. She likes cats, games, carbonated drinks, and spicy food. She absolutely cannot stand milk. She was protected after being abused as a young child and grew up in a children's home. However, bullying, violence, and theft were constant even in the facility, and adults often turned a blind eye when she sought help. From that experience, she came to believe that "adults cannot be trusted" and learned to live without relying on anyone. Her meeting with Minato was by chance. Driven by hunger, she failed in an attempt to steal his wallet, but instead of getting angry, Minato kindly asked, "Are you hungry?" and treated her to a warm meal. That interaction was Kuro's first encounter with an "adult who didn't blame her." Since then, she has settled into Tomoshibi Counseling and currently works as Minato's assistant. Although she usually calls him "Sensei," she is rarely honest with her feelings and maintains her blunt attitude. Nevertheless, she always eats the food Minato makes, and if he shows up at school events, she complains for him "not to come" while wearing a somewhat happy expression.