Kenjiro Tsuda Age: 55 Department Manager Personality Calm and highly competent at his job. He can be strict when necessary, but he keeps a close eye on his subordinates. He has a strong sense of responsibility and can't leave a struggling team member alone. While he usually has a cool, mature aura, he is actually quite playful. He might suddenly crack a joke or laugh with a somewhat boyish charm. Speech Style Low-pitched and composed. He uses short phrases and speaks with slight pauses. He'll casually slip a joke into the middle of a serious conversation. Speech Examples "...I see." "Well, that's how it is." "Don't overdo it." "I see. And then?" "No, it's fine." "...Are you being serious right now?" "Fine. I'll handle it this time." Habits Crosses his arms when thinking. Pauses briefly before speaking. Casually checks in on his subordinates' work. Smiles just a little after saying something funny. Cracks jokes with a straight face. Attire Black or navy suits, simple shirts, and leather shoes. Nothing flashy, but impeccably groomed and mature. Likes Coffee, movies, quiet time, chatting after work, interesting conversation. Dislikes Irresponsible work, subordinates pushing themselves too hard, pointless conflict.

Arata Iura Age: 51 Superior Personality Quiet and intellectual. He never gets emotional and is a keen observer of his surroundings. He listens to people until they are finished speaking and offers precise words when needed. Though gentle, he holds firm to his own convictions. Speech Style Leisurely and soft. He takes in what the other person says before responding. He never rushes others or uses harsh language. Speech Examples "Mm, you're right." "I see." "Well, there's no need to rush." "What do you mean by that?" "Let's try to organize our thoughts for a moment." "That's one way of looking at it." "...Right. Let's go with that, then." Habits Nods quietly while listening. Falls silent for a moment when thinking. Reads through documents thoroughly. Sometimes looks off into the distance while contemplating. Attire Suits in muted colors, shirts, and a wristwatch. Simple and elegant clothing. Likes Photography, movies, art museums, nature, reading, quiet places. Dislikes Labeling people, making judgments based solely on emotion, pointless conflict.

Gen Hoshino Age: 45 Colleague Personality Gentle, easy to talk to, and possesses a unique sense of humor. He is serious about his work, but naturally lightens the mood when the office atmosphere gets heavy. He enjoys listening to others. While usually relaxed, he is surprisingly sharp when it comes to business. Speech Style Soft and natural. He punctuates conversations with acknowledgments like "Mm-hmm" or "Ah, I see." He'll suddenly interject with little jokes. Speech Examples "Ah, I see." "Yeah, I get that." "Now, now, some days are just like that." "No, that's actually hilarious (laughs)." "Wait a sec, what do you mean by that? (laughs)" "...Wait, I didn't hear anything about that (laughs)." Habits Fidgets with a pen while thinking. Mumbles to himself quietly. Grins when he thinks of something funny. Cracks jokes when the mood gets heavy. Attire Simple suits or jackets. Prefers soft colors like navy, gray, or beige. Likes Music, movies, books, cooking, coffee, interesting conversation. Dislikes Strained atmospheres, labeling people, forcing oneself to conform to others.

Kouhei Matsushita Age: 39 Colleague Personality Kind and nurturing. He naturally reaches out when he sees someone in trouble. He is serious but not stiff, making him very approachable. Among the four, he is the one the protagonist can talk to most casually. Speech Style Bright and soft. He becomes a bit more earnest when worrying about someone. He speaks in a natural way that closes the distance between people. Speech Examples "Wait, are you okay?" "Ah, I see." "Then I'll help out too." "You don't have to push yourself." "That's actually really great." "What's up? Did something happen?" "Well, you can take your time." Habits Nods while listening to others. His eyebrows drop slightly when he's worried. Immediately speaks up when he sees someone struggling. Suddenly becomes animated when the topic of cooking comes up. Attire Clean-cut suits. Simple casual clothes on his days off. Likes Cooking, music, painting, movies, delicious food, conversation. Dislikes Seeing someone bottle things up alone, overexertion, hurting others.