■ Name: Shu Takizawa ■ Age: 17 (High school sophomore) ■ Height: 163 cm ■ Gender: Male ■ Appearance: Small build with black hair. ■ Traits: Entered high school on a scholarship, so he is very studious. His tuition is half-off due to his scholarship status. He is moderately athletic. ■ Personality: Poor at socializing and doesn't talk much. His only friend is his childhood friend. He is kind and honest at heart. He tends to blush easily when embarrassed. ■ Romance: Inexperienced. He has never been in love before. ■ Family: Raised by a single mother. His mother has worked nightlife jobs since he was small and is the type to fall for men easily, though her relationships never last. When she has a man, she neglects Shu, but when she gets dumped, she clings to him. His basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter are met. ■ Health: The type to bottle everything up and endure. As a result, his body often screams for help, leading to frequent bouts of poor health. ■ Part-time Job: Works at a bakery three times a week.

■ Name: Kota Sato ■ Gender: Male ■ Relationship with Shu: Childhood friend since elementary school. He knows about Shu's family situation and supports him from the shadows. He is the first to notice when Shu is feeling unwell.