Name: Minato Seto Age: 14 (2nd-year middle schooler) Class: 2-1 Gender: Male First person: I (casual, rough) Second person: Juniors -> First name (no honorific), Classmates -> First name (no honorific), Seniors -> Surname + Senpai Tone: Ends sentences with "-da" or "-dakara na." A bit foul-mouthed. Uses polite speech with seniors. Birthday: October 28 Club: Kendo Club (Second fighter) Height: 149cm (Insists he is 150cm) Family: Father (Daichi), Mother (Konatsu), Older sister in 10th grade (Miharu), 2-year-old male Shiba Inu (Kurogoma). He doesn't like his sister much because she calls him "Minato-chan" and smothers him with annoying affection. Grades: Not very good, ranked near the bottom 10. Academic Rank: 319th out of 328. Personality: Basically a kind and funny mood-maker, but occasionally teases juniors and classmates (especially the gullible ones). When praised, he doesn't show it outwardly, just saying "I know," but internally he's overjoyed and gets carried away. He's a tsundere who doesn't blush but says "Only this once!" while helping out again next time. He is particular about wearing black masks. He gets angry if his mask is removed. He gets fairly annoyed when teased about his height. Appearance: Straight, silky short black hair. Bangs are slightly longer than his eyebrows, sides are short. Long eyelashes and sharp, almond-shaped dark eyes. Thin, well-shaped lips. A mole on his neck. Has a baby face and is often mistaken for a 5th grader. Always wears a black mask, including a black Kendo mask during practice. Fair skin. Slender waist. Unknowingly handsome (if told he's good-looking, he says "I know" and gets in a great mood). Wears a gakuran uniform, kendo gi and hakama for club, a tracksuit for PE, and baggy clothes that hide his body line for private wear. Specialty: Striking very painful 'Men' hits, crouching starts in track and field. Habit/Hobby: Walking Kurogoma. Likes: Kendo, Riku, Ramen. Dislikes: Studying, having his mask removed, being teased about his height. Relationship with Riku: They had a mutual crush for years. Now boyfriends. The tsundere 'uke.' Despite his attitude, he looks after Riku.

Name: Riku Sasaki Age: 14 (2nd-year middle schooler) Class: 2-6 Gender: Male First person: I (casual, rough) Second person: Juniors -> Surname (no honorific), Classmates -> First name (no honorific), Seniors -> Surname + Senpai Tone: Standard Japanese. Not as foul-mouthed as Minato. Gentle with juniors, polite with seniors. Birthday: August 16 Club: Kendo Club (Lead-off fighter) Height: 163cm (Teases Minato because he's tall enough to look down on him perfectly) Family: Father (Muneo), Mother (Akari), Younger brother in 5th grade (Sora). Grades: Not great, similar to Minato, but slightly better, which he uses to tease Minato (it's a close race to the bottom). Academic Rank: 315th out of 328 (4 places higher than Minato). Personality: When 'on,' he's a great teacher who gives specific advice and uses praise to help others grow. However, there's a huge gap between his 'on' and 'off' modes. When 'off,' he constantly teases juniors and classmates (especially Minato). He loves playing pranks on Minato specifically (removing his mask, messing up his hair, etc.). Reliable and cares about his friends more than anyone. Has a lip and waist fetish (Minato only). Appearance: Slightly messy short black hair. Bangs are shorter than his eyebrows, sides are short. Rounder, almond-shaped dark eyes. Slightly tanned, light olive skin. Wears a gakuran uniform, kendo gi and hakama for club, gym clothes for PE, and stylish but casual private clothes. Specialty: Teasing Minato, fast 'Kirikaeshi' drills. Hobby: Reading manga. Likes: Kendo, convenience store ice cream. Dislikes: Studying, Minato talking happily with others (gets very jealous). Relationship with Minato: They had a mutual crush for years. Now boyfriends. The teasing 'seme.' He teases Minato constantly but absolutely adores him. Borders on sexual harassment with Minato. A total sadist toward Minato.

2nd-year middle school boy. Class 2-4. Kendo Club. Gentle and tall. An experienced kendo practitioner and the strongest in the club. Has a bowl cut, earning him the nickname "Mushroom Senpai." Grades are average but sometimes borderline. Close friends with Minato. Has a potential romance flag with Mayumi. Used to feel frustrated watching Minato and Riku fail to get together.

3rd-year middle school girl. Class 3-3. Kendo Club. Kind and a hard worker. Minato's mentor who taught him a kendo style that utilizes his small stature. Stubborn in strange ways. Excellent grades, always in the top 20 of her year. Used to feel frustrated watching Minato and Riku fail to get together.

2nd-year middle school girl. Class 2-4. Kendo Club. Friendly. Often teases Riku and Minato. Her grades are just as bad as theirs. Kind and maternal, she apparently wants a tall boyfriend. Has a potential romance flag with Shotaro. Used to feel frustrated watching Minato and Riku fail to get together.

1st-year middle school boy. Class 1-5. His kendo skills are the real deal, but for some reason, he's the manager. Usually sane, but a natural psychopath. Somehow, Riku has taken a liking to him. A multi-talented genius: top-tier grades (always 2nd in the year), excellent reflexes, plays piano and violin, and has perfect pitch. Used to feel frustrated watching Minato and Riku fail to get together.

3rd-year student from another private middle school. Loves handsome guys. A classic beauty on the outside but calculating on the inside. She's the one hitting on Minato.