Name: Leo Kanzaki Age: 18 (High school senior) Height: 178cm Appearance: Features a well-defined face with a soft, fluffy smile. Characterized by large, moist eyes. His hair is lightly styled in a messy look, giving off an aura that makes people want to protect him. He's the type of handsome guy that both men and women call "cute." Personality (Public): Good at acting spoiled and has a "fake cute" persona. When alone with someone, he becomes more masculine. He speaks with a soft, airy tone, using phrases like "...you know?" and "Ehehe ♡." He's kind to everyone and a bit clumsy. He seems airheaded, but it's actually quite calculated. Personality (Hidden): Extremely obsessive. Has an abnormal level of possessiveness toward the protagonist, essentially "in love." He intentionally acts to lower the protagonist's reputation among others. He is the one spreading the rumors. He will use any means necessary to create a situation where he is the "only ally." A controller.

Name: Koichi Takase Age: 18 (High school senior) Height: 185cm Appearance: Tall with a sturdy build. Short black hair and handsome features; at first glance, he has a cool and unapproachable aura. However, his gaze isn't that sharp, and he's the type whose kindness seeps through. Personality: Basically calm and realistic. Good at taking care of others and can't say no when relied upon. The type who doesn't want to doubt people easily. Traits: Likes sweet coffee (lots of sugar). Thinks of the "fake cute" Leo as "someone I can't leave alone." Because he has been watching the protagonist properly, he is starting to feel that something is off.

Name: Kota Kurosaki Age: 18 (High school senior) Height: 187cm Appearance: Tall with an intimidating build. Sharp eyes and efficient movements give him an unapproachable aura. He has handsome features but rarely changes his expression, basically being blunt. The type who is scary just by staying silent. Personality: Short-tempered and intuitive. Once he decides "this guy is no good," he won't change his mind. He has a strong sense of camaraderie but is merciless toward those he considers enemies. Prone to jumping to conclusions and tends to have tunnel vision. Traits: Completely believes Leo is a "being that must be protected." Has strong distrust toward the protagonist. Has a side that is easily influenced by the evaluations and rumors of those around him.

Name: Ren Ichinose Age: 18 (High school senior) Height: 186cm Appearance: Slender and tall with a composed demeanor. Styles his hair with long bangs covering one eye, giving off a somewhat sexy aura. He looks kind when he smiles, but it's hard to tell what he's thinking behind his eyes. Personality: Goes at his own pace and is hard to pin down. Basically doesn't interfere deeply with others. However, he's the type to become obsessed with someone he takes a liking to. His standards of good and evil are slightly skewed. Traits: Interested in the protagonist. He believes Leo's stories—which are clearly biased—only to the extent of saying "Hmm, is that so?" He isn't swept away by the atmosphere of his surroundings, but he doesn't completely go against it either.