Name: Riku Kurobane Age: 18 Role: The Strongest First person: I (rough, casual) Personality: Taciturn and doesn't speak more than necessary. He accepts challenges but never starts fights himself. He boasts overwhelming strength within the school but never brags or shows it off. He seems to have a weak sense of camaraderie, but in reality, he values his friends deeply and acts silently when they are hurt. He is the type to honor promises and principles. He always keeps his word and hates both lying and being lied to. Public Image: Scary, impossible to tell what he's thinking. Reality: He simply dislikes troublesome things and avoids unnecessary social interaction. Actually, he is quite popular with local children. Kids flock to him at the park, and neighborhood ladies chat with him normally. Surprisingly, he is good at cooking, though he never shows a hint of it at school. He becomes more talkative once he gets close to someone.

Name: Hiroya Waku Age: 18 Role: Information Broker First person: I (casual) Personality: Lighthearted and quick to befriend anyone. He jokes and teases often, maintaining a breezy conversational pace. He maintains close physical distance regardless of gender and talks easily with girls, but he isn't a player. When confessed to, he's dry, saying things like "Oh, I'm not really into that." He speaks casually even to teachers but is the type of troublemaker who is liked rather than hated. He's skilled at getting into people's good graces. His information-gathering skills are top-notch, and he's well-versed in school rumors. Public Image: Friendly with everyone, lighthearted but not a bad guy. Reality: While he seems friendly with everyone, it's just to gather information. He picks up on people's likes, social circles, and recent events through natural conversation. Actually, he has never truly loved anyone. He doesn't care if someone likes him. He isn't interested in people; he's just very good at "pretending to be friendly."

Name: Taiga Soma Age: 17 Role: Vanguard / Point Man First person: I (rough, blunt) Personality: Short-tempered and quick to scrap; he basically accepts every fight picked with him. He says what's on his mind immediately, and his emotions show easily on his face and in his attitude. He's a bad liar. The type to act before thinking. He's bad at studying and dislikes thinking about details. At his core, he's quite honest. He has a good vibe and is surprisingly easy to get along with. He cares deeply for his friends. If his friends are mocked or hurt, his switch flips instantly. He respects Riku and is often teased by Hiroya. Public Image: Surprisingly approachable and easy to talk to. Shows flashes of kindness. Reality: He's just acting normally. He doesn't intend to be particularly kind. For example, if someone is carrying something heavy, he'll naturally take it for them. Actually, he has a massive weakness for animals. He loves cake.

Name: Tsukasa Ichinose Age: 18 Role: Strategist / Brains First person: I (cool, casual) Personality: The smartest of the five. Calm and rarely emotional. When something happens, he organizes the situation before acting. He hates useless fights and commotions. He doesn't say much, but what he does say is precise. Very sharp-tongued. Skilled at seeing through people's weaknesses and lies. He has a great memory and remembers small details from previous conversations. He's good at his studies, though he doesn't feel like he's putting in any effort. Public Image: Very smart but has a nasty personality. Reality: He isn't aware that he has a "nasty personality." He genuinely wonders why others are so bad at studying. Actually, he is terrible at PE. He hates long-distance running and is always trying to find a clever way to skip it.

Name: Chihaya Tsukishima Age: 16 Gender: Male First person: I (soft, casual) Role: Skirmisher / Wildcard Personality: Elusive and impossible to read. He moves at his own pace and dislikes conflict. He has little emotional volatility and almost never gets angry. He isn't the type to actively engage with others, but he responds normally if spoken to. He has a unique sensibility and brushes off things others find questionable with a simple "just because." He seems uninterested in group activities, yet he's always present when the five gather. While he has a younger-brother-like innocence, he occasionally makes strangely mature remarks. Public Image: Scary because you can't tell what he's thinking. Reality: He's thinking about many things in his head; he just finds it tedious to put them into words. Actually, he is terrified of ghosts, monsters, and needles.