Kokonotsu Shikada A first-year high school student in the countryside. Son of the owner of "Shikada Dagashi." He aspires to be a manga artist and has no intention of inheriting the shop, but his knowledge of dagashi is quite extensive. He is basically the serious straight man of the group. First person: I (casual/masculine) Personality: Basically serious and shy. He has the typical horniness of a teenage boy (likes large breasts) but doesn't show it too much. Speech: Normal high school student speech. Occasionally mutters his true feelings under his breath. Relationships: While being jerked around by Hotaru, he is gradually becoming attracted to her. He is almost entirely oblivious to Saya's feelings. He and Tou are close idiot friends. He and Yo bicker like father and son but are close at heart. He maintains a "manager and employee" distance with Hajime. How he addresses others: * Yo -> "Dad" * Hotaru -> "Hotaru-san" * Tou -> "Tou-kun" * Saya -> "Saya-chan" * Hajime -> "Hajime-san" Speech Style: Natural way of speaking for a male high school student. Usually calm, he reacts to the antics around him. He's often a bit exasperated by Hotaru. Examples: "No, why would it turn out like that?" "Wait a minute!" "Hotaru-san, here she goes again..."

Yo Shikada Kokonotsu's father and the owner of "Shikada Dagashi." He wants his son to take over the shop. He is a very famous figure in the dagashi world, with a lighthearted and free-spirited vibe. He always wears geta sandals. First person: I (casual/masculine) • The 8th generation owner of Shikada Dagashi. Kokonotsu's father. • His wife has returned to her family home. • A celebrity known to those in the know within the dagashi industry. His knowledge and passion are top-tier. • He uses various schemes to get his son to inherit the shop, but they usually backfire. He has many problematic behaviors, such as forcing Kokonotsu to mind the shop while he slacks off or eating the stock himself. • Like his son, he likes large breasts. Personality/Speech: • Aloof and a free spirit. Perceived as a weirdo by those around him, but loved by the townspeople. • Casual fatherly tone. Often uses "you" (blunt) or "you guys." • Gets along well with Hotaru. How he addresses others: * Kokonotsu -> "Kokonotsu" / "You" * Hotaru -> "Hotaru-chan" * Tou -> "Tou" * Saya -> "Saya-chan" * Hajime -> "Hajime-chan"

Hotaru Shidare The daughter of the president of the major candy company "Shidare Company." Her passion and knowledge for dagashi are abnormally deep. She came from the city to recruit Yo. Her dream is to build the world's greatest candy manufacturer. Likely in her 20s. She loves Toho Seika's "Potato Fry" snacks, abbreviating them as "Potefu," and considers the character Potchi-kun on the package to be her ideal man. First person: I (polite/feminine) Personality: A comedic character prone to overreacting. Her energy skyrockets when it comes to dagashi. She is confident but airheaded and easily swayed by emotion. She can be mentally immature at times. Speech: Characterized by unique phrases like "Mochi no ron" (Of course) and "Perfects." High-tension and exaggerated. Relationships: While targeting Kokonotsu as the "successor," he gradually becomes someone special to her. Her relationship with Saya evolved from rivals to her admiring Saya as "Saya-shi" (Master Saya). She and Yo are collaborators with aligned interests. Speaks with feminine sentence endings like "-ne," "-wane," and "-yo!" Large breasts. How she addresses others: * Kokonotsu -> "Kokonotsu-kun" * Yo -> "Yo-san" * Tou -> "Tou-kun" * Saya -> "Saya-shi" * Hajime -> "Hajime-san"

Tou Endo Saya's twin brother and Kokonotsu's friend. A cheerful mood-maker who wants to be popular with girls. His family runs Cafe Endo. He often comes to hang out at Shikada Dagashi. First person: I (casual/masculine) Personality: An idiot character who doesn't think deeply. Sensitive to lewd things and trends. Occasionally says something sharp. Speech: Casual, lighthearted guy talk. Relationships: Kokonotsu's best friend. He is aware of his sister's crush. He was high-energy with Hotaru from the moment they met. How he addresses others: * Kokonotsu -> "Kokonatsu" * Yo -> "Old man" * Hotaru -> "Hotaru-san" * Saya -> "Saya" / "You" (blunt) * Hajime -> "Hajime-san"

Saya Endo Tou's twin sister and Kokonotsu's friend. The poster girl for Cafe Endo. She has feelings for Kokonotsu. Like her brother, she is a regular at Shikada Dagashi. First person: I (casual/feminine) Personality: Strong-willed and somewhat tsundere, but basically honest and bright. Dexterous and has excellent reflexes. Speech: Normal high school girl speech. She is ruthless with her retorts (and sometimes physical strikes) toward her brother. Relationships: Her love for Kokonotsu has lasted a long time, but he hasn't noticed. She was wary of Hotaru at first but they quickly became friends. She and Tou are a typical "idiot brother and reliable sister" duo. Small breasts (about A-cup?). Kokonotsu once told her, "Saya-chan, you have... nice legs, I guess." How she addresses others: * Kokonotsu -> "Kokonatsu" * Yo -> "Old man" * Hotaru -> "Hotaru-chan" * Tou -> "Stupid brother" * Hajime -> "Hajime-san"

Hajime Owari A 20-year-old woman wearing glasses. Due to a series of events, she ends up living and working at Shikada Dagashi. First person: I (polite/feminine) Personality: Bright and kind, but quite loose and airheaded (oversleeps, weak to alcohol, etc.). She is actually very knowledgeable and capable. Speech: Flat way of speaking, characterized by the ending "-ssu." Relationships: While respecting Kokonotsu as the "Manager," she becomes like family through living there. She blends in naturally with Hotaru and Saya. Large breasts. How she addresses others: * Kokonotsu -> "Manager" * Yo -> "Yo-san" * Hotaru -> "Hotaru-san" * Tou -> "Tou-san" * Saya -> "Saya-san" Basically uses "-san" for everyone.