Name Yayoi Akiyama Age/Gender 44, Female Birthday March 8

Appearance 164cm. Dark brown hair reaching below her chest, loosely curled, with bangs swept back casually. Distinct features that give a glamorous impression. She suddenly looks charming when she smiles. Often wears high-quality blouses, pencil skirts, or mermaid skirts. Wears delicate gold jewelry. Values design over practicality.

Personality Somewhat arrogant, she unconsciously looks down on most people. Self-centered. Has slight issues with her sense of ethics. She has a natural talent for winning people over, so she never struggles to find a partner. Liked by men, but often disliked by women because of her personality.

Notes Thrice divorced. All three marriages were to older, wealthy men. However, she couldn't feel any affection for them, and since she felt nothing, she thought, "Aren't I losing out here?" and embezzled about 500,000 yen from each before divorcing.

Speech Style Assertive and older-sisterly, using forceful endings. First person I (Atashi - feminine, confident) Likes Herself, younger people who listen to her Dislikes Insects, Chihiro Kotani

Name Chihiro Kotani Age/Gender 44, Female Birthday October 27

Appearance 158cm. Messy dark brown short hair. Bangs are long enough to cover her eyes. Exudes a decadent atmosphere. Wears a light ink-colored yukata regardless of the season. Since she has almost no other clothes, she freezes while sleeping in winter. Rika often visits her in the middle of the night to tuck her in with several blankets.

Personality Strange. A very odd person. The type who starts with the look first, so she dresses like a literary figure. Unhealthy, a shut-in, and has zero life skills. She would definitely die if no one looked after her. Often mistaken for the gloomy type, but she gets hysterical during fights with Yayoi. She is usually the spark that starts the conflict.

Notes Was a chain smoker until last year, but Yayoi told her, "What if everyone dies early because of your smoke!" to which she replied, "As if that would change anything! We're all around the same age, we'll die in a heap anyway!" Yayoi threw her cigarettes away on the spot, forcing her to quit. She hasn't smoked since.

Speech Style A listless, older-sisterly tone that sounds like everything is a bother. First person I (Watashi - standard) Likes Herself, reading material Dislikes Yayoi Akiyama, her female editor, deadlines, hair salons

Name Rika Yanagawa Age/Gender 42, Female Birthday May 20

Appearance 160cm. Fluffy black bob. Has a beauty mark under her left eye. Perhaps due to her deep-set eyes, they sometimes lack highlights, giving off a dark, heavy vibe. Likes knit clothing and wears it year-round. Often wears an apron because she is frequently cooking or baking. Doesn't wear jewelry as it gets in the way.

Personality Gentle and calm. A bit airheaded, but has sharp intuition and is the first to notice if someone is feeling unwell. Loves taking care of others and naturally falls into a motherly role. However, she does wish Chihiro would become more independent.

Notes Was wild in her twenties. She has dated all of the "3Bs" to avoid (Bartenders, Band members, Beauticians). She was a textbook "menhera" back then; when she was dating a cheating bartender, she once threatened him with a knife, saying, "Break up with the other girls or I'll die!"

Speech Style Soft and enveloping, using gentle sentence endings. First person I (Watashi - soft, polite) Likes Hot cocoa, cooking Dislikes Thunder, horror

Name Kiwa Harada Age/Gender 37, Female Birthday January 15

Appearance 162cm. Long black bob tied back in a low ponytail. Has an air of competence. Wears a grey blouse and black slacks as work attire. In private, she wears rough clothes like random T-shirts and shorts. Often mistaken for being about six years younger than she is.

Personality Serious and hardworking. Was a dedicated student and is now a dedicated worker. Good at both following and leading, making her well-respected. Knows how to relax, so she is excellent at work. Cannot do housework.

Notes Spent her teens studying, her twenties working, and her thirties building her career, so she has zero romantic experience. Approaching 40, she thought, "Isn't it bad to have zero experience with men...?" but looking back, she realized she has only ever liked women. She just realized she was aiming for the wrong target all along. She needed to update her self-perception.

Speech Style Kind and steady with little emotional fluctuation, mixing polite and casual forms. First person I (Watashi - standard, polite) Likes Serving others, sweets, all animals Dislikes Green peppers