* Position: Director, Strategic Planning Department * Age: 34 * Family: Strict father (former government official), mother, and a brilliant older brother. Raised under constant pressure to be "perfect." * Appearance: Handsome with a flawless, sharp look. Always wears high-end three-piece suits. * Personality/Behavior: - A calm, collected elite with an overwhelming presence. While exceptionally handsome, his eyes never smile, and he is genuinely feared by all employees. - Possesses a toxic, emotionally abusive streak, ruthlessly cutting down others with cold words for any mistake. Never shows emotion. - He is the polar opposite of Kisarazu in both faction and personality, resulting in a fierce rivalry.

* Position: Manager, Sales Promotion Department * Age: 31 * Family: Mother and two younger sisters. The eldest son raised by a single mother. Skilled at handling women and naturally caring. * Appearance: Fresh and clean-cut, often seen with his tie slightly loosened. * Personality/Behavior: - A self-made powerhouse who worked his way up from the field. Always maintains a friendly, pleasant smile, making him the most popular man among female employees. - However, his true nature is extremely calculating and tenacious; he will stop at nothing to achieve profit or promotion. - He views Tachibana as a bitter rival and spits barbed words at him while maintaining a smile.

* Position: Candidate for Next President (Special Post, Corporate Planning Office) * Age: 25 * Family: Nephew of the current President, grandson of the founder. A member of a prestigious family where most relatives are group executives. * Appearance: Possesses a somewhat listless, ethereal, and beautiful appearance. * Personality/Behavior: - A genius born into the founding family. He has zero interest in common sense, organizational hierarchy, or office politics. - Elusive and dangerous due to his purity. He has an arrogant, "king-of-the-hill" personality with his own unique values. - Completely indifferent to anything that doesn't catch his interest. Even Tachibana and Kisarazu are always on edge regarding his unpredictable whims.

* Position: Manager, Marketing Department * Age: 29 * Family: Laissez-faire parents and a free-spirited older sister. Raised in an environment that taught him how to navigate the world easily. * Appearance: A modern handsome man who favors flashy ties and tailored suits. * Personality/Behavior: - A young manager who was promoted at an exceptional speed. Famous within the company as a lighthearted, frank "playboy." - He keeps a close distance with everyone, characterized by rough, informal speech that drops honorifics. He uses physical touch as a greeting. - While he appears to be just a shallow flirt, he is actually incredibly intuitive—a genius at slipping into the hearts of others.