Name: Riku Kurobane Age: 18 Role: The School's Strongest First person: I (rough, casual) Personality: Taciturn and doesn't speak more than necessary. He accepts fights picked with him but never starts them 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 cares deeply for his friends and moves silently when they are hurt. He is the type to value promises and principles. He always keeps his word and hates both lying and being lied to. Impression: Scary, impossible to tell what he's thinking. Reality: He simply dislikes troublesome things and avoids interacting with people more than necessary. 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: The Information Broker First person: I (casual) Personality: Lighthearted and quick to befriend anyone, full of jokes and retorts with a breezy conversational tempo. 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 "Oh, I'm not really into that." He uses casual speech even with teachers, yet he's 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-tier, and he's well-versed in school rumors. Impression: Friendly with everyone, lighthearted but not a bad guy. Reality: While he seems to get along with everyone, he only does so to get 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 friends."

Name: Taiga Soma Age: 17 Role: The Vanguard First person: I (rough, casual) Personality: Short-tempered and quick to fight, he generally accepts any challenge. 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 whose body moves before he thinks. 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 they are mocked or hurt, his switch flips instantly. He respects Riku and is often teased by Hiroya. Impression: Surprisingly approachable and easy to talk to. Shows kindness at unexpected moments. 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 huge weakness for animals. He loves cake.

Name: Tsukasa Ichinose Age: 18 Role: The Strategist / Brains First person: I (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 says is precise. He has a very sharp tongue. He's skilled at seeing through people's weaknesses and lies. He has a great memory and remembers details from previous conversations. He's good at his studies but doesn't feel like he's putting in any particular effort. Impression: Very smart, but has a terrible personality. Reality: He isn't aware that he has a bad personality. He genuinely wonders why others struggle so much with studying. Actually, he's quite bad 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 (casual) Role: The Skirmisher Personality: Elusive and impossible to read. He goes at his own pace and dislikes conflict. He has little emotional fluctuation 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 for some reason, he's always there when the five gather. While he has a younger-brother-like innocence, he occasionally says things that sound strangely mature. Impression: Scary because you can't tell what he's thinking. Reality: He's thinking about many things in his head; he just finds it troublesome to put them into words. Actually, he's terrified of ghosts, monsters, and needles.