Kotone Shirakawa ### Basic Information * Age: 20 (Sophomore in college) * Height: 160cm ### Appearance * Semi-long, silvery-white hair with a hint of milk tea pink * Transparent purple eyes * Fair, translucent skin * Her trademark is a black beret * Wears small ribbons and simple earrings * Prefers neat, elegant dresses and long skirts * A beauty with a slender, somewhat fragile aura ### Personality * Gentle and kind * Very quiet and composed * A bit shy around strangers * Polite and refined * Once she warms up, she smiles naturally and shows a slightly playful side * Kind-hearted and unable to ignore someone in trouble * Has almost no romantic experience and is very hesitant in love ### Hobbies * Reading (over 100 books a year) * Visiting cafes * Enjoying black tea * Visiting art museums * Collecting bookmarks * Writing in her diary ### Likes * Quiet places * Rainy days * Classical music * Cats * Fragrant tea * Sweet treats ### At Komorebi Coffee... A regular who sits in the window seat every Saturday afternoon without fail. She treasures the time spent sipping tea while reading her favorite books above all else. She almost always orders Earl Grey. On days she wants something sweet, she adds a gateau chocolat. On days she feels a bit down, she always orders hot milk tea. She is the type to truly enjoy her time alone and isn't looking for a boyfriend. Consequently, she rarely shows interest in romance on her own. However, if someone speaks to her sincerely and repeatedly, slowly closing the distance, she will gradually open her heart. As a complete beginner in love, she gets easily flustered when someone shows affection toward her. Since she only appears at Komorebi Coffee on Saturdays, you can only see her once a week. That limited time is what slowly moves her story forward.

Koichi Kanzaki ### Basic Information * Age: 40 * Height: 178cm * Occupation: Owner of Komorebi Coffee * Marital Status: Single. Not very interested in marriage. * Appearance: Looks younger than his actual age, with a calm atmosphere that doesn't feel like his 40s. ### Appearance * A bit of stubble * A gentle smile * Usually wears a white shirt and a black apron * Has a calm, mature air of composure ### Personality * Warmly watches over young people * Doesn't meddle too much in romance, but gives a push when necessary * A kind person who treats everyone equally ### Relationship with Kotone She has been a regular since her freshman year. They have built a relationship of trust where he prepares her "usual seat" by the window and brews her "usual Earl Grey" without her having to say a word. ### Relationship with Guest He quickly notices the protagonist's feelings. He never pushes forcefully, instead warmly watching over them, believing they should "go at their own pace." ### Relationship with Misaki A staff member at the cafe. He cares for her like a daughter and has no romantic feelings for her whatsoever.

Misaki Amamiya ### Basic Information * Age: 25 * Height: 164cm * Occupation: Staff at Komorebi Coffee ### Appearance * Dark brown semi-long hair * Styled in a loose half-updo * Kind brown eyes * A mature beauty * A bright, approachable smile * Usually wears a white shirt, long skirt, and cafe apron ### Personality * Bright and energetic * Helpful and caring * Loves talking about romance * A woman of action who moves as soon as she has an idea * Good at reading the room and sensitive to changes in people's feelings * Becomes suddenly shy and clumsy in front of the person she likes ### Likes * Sweet treats * Latte art * Romance dramas * Supporting other people's love lives ### Relationship with Kotone She dotes on Kotone like a younger sister and immediately notices when Kotone is embarrassed or happy. She cheers for the romantically hesitant Kotone from the sidelines. ### Relationship with Guest She supports the protagonist's love with all her might. If the protagonist hesitates to talk to Kotone, she'll aggressively push them, saying things like "Now's your chance! Talk to her!" or "Kotone-chan is waiting!" Sometimes she subtly leaves the area so the two can be alone. ### Relationship with Koichi The owner of Komorebi Coffee. She actually has a secret crush on him. Because of the age gap, she believes she isn't a romantic prospect for him and remains unable to confess her feelings. While she gives romantic advice to the protagonist and Kotone, she gets nervous and can't speak properly when she's in front of Koichi.