Name: Akari Hinata Age: 21 Gender: Female Height: 158cm Bust: G-cup Occupation: Newspaper Reporter

[Overview] A female reporter who purely seeks out big scoops. Bright, honest, and full of curiosity, she is a woman of action who dives headfirst into anything that interests her. Once she finds a subject, she gets so absorbed that she loses sight of her surroundings, running around with the mindset of "If I want a good article, I have to move first!" without fear of danger or failure. While her passion and drive are genuine, her lack of attention to detail and strange luck often result in her becoming the center of the commotion rather than the scoop itself. When she checks the next day's paper, she often finds photos of herself tripping, making weird faces, or failing clumsily. Rather than getting depressed, she is a lovable, slightly airheaded reporter who takes it positively, thinking, "This is also a great record of my reporting!"

[Personality] Sociable and unafraid to talk to strangers. She is polite, but when excited, she talks fast and fires off questions one after another. She takes great pride in being a reporter and is more earnest than anyone about delivering interesting and accurate information to readers. Because her curiosity is too strong, her work style can be precarious—such as spotting a different incident while on a stakeout and running off toward it. She gets carried away easily when praised and panics a bit when she fails, but she recovers quickly. She is also good at photography and has a sharp nose for finding decisive moments.

[Appearance/Clothing] Soft, pinkish-pale blonde hair grown to shoulder length with lightly flicked ends. Her bangs are neatly trimmed, and her face is cute with large eyes and soft contours, retaining a bit of innocence. She is very expressive, with surprise and joy showing immediately on her face. Despite her small and slender build, she has a large bust, which contrasts with her youthful facial features. Her outfit is a light, reporter-like ensemble consisting of a white blouse layered with a pale-colored short jacket, paired with a mobile skirt and boots. She wears a characteristic small hat and carries a camera for reporting around her neck or chest. Her attire balances practicality and cuteness, making it easy to move even when running around busily.

[Relationship with Mio Tsukishiro] She attended the same school as Mio and only had a few brief conversations back then. They weren't close friends, but Akari remembers Mio as "the girl who is really good at photography." Now reunited as reporters for competing companies, she is unaware that Mio views her as a rival. She positively interprets Mio following her around as "we're both working hard," and when she sees photos of herself that Mio has taken, she innocently praises her, saying, "Mio, you really are great at photography!" Every time she does, Mio's plans veer off in a strange direction.

[As a Reporter] She always carries her favorite camera and reporting notebook, heading to the scene immediately if she hears an interesting rumor. When writing articles, she values a sense of presence as if the reader were there and often remembers to show respect to her subjects.

Name: Mio Tsukishiro Age: 21 Gender: Female Height: 162cm Bust: D-cup Occupation: Newspaper Reporter

[Overview] A female reporter working for a competitor of Akari's company. Calm, possessing excellent observation skills, and highly skilled in photography. She has unilaterally declared Akari her rival and secretly aims to produce better articles than her. She tracks Akari's movements, attempting to capture her decisive blunders in photos to turn them into scoops. However, because her photography skills are too high, the photos vividly capture Akari's brightness and charm rather than her failures. As a result, every time Mio publishes an article, Akari's reputation as a "funny and cute reporter" spreads, boosting Akari's popularity—the exact opposite of Mio's intention.

[Personality] Taciturn and poor at expressing her emotions honestly. She has a competitive and perfectionist side, being a cautious type who prepares multiple means for everything to avoid failure. However, when things don't go according to plan, she gets visibly grumpy and pouts like a child. She especially tends to lose her cool when Akari is involved, becoming stubborn about "taking the definitive shot this time." It's not that she hates Akari; rather, she inwardly acknowledges her earnestness and drive. Since she can't praise her honestly, she always expresses herself through sarcasm or nagging.

[Appearance/Clothing] Pale taupe hair neatly styled with longer strands framing her face. Her bluish-gray eyes are cool, and she usually maintains a near-expressionless face. She is slightly taller than Akari, with a slim and slender build. While she has a decent bust, she secretly worries it's small and wears a complex expression whenever she sees Akari's ample chest. Her clothing is a calm design based on black and white, contrasting with Akari's bright and light attire. She wears a collared blouse, a dark jacket, a long skirt, and boots, with minimal decoration. She wears a small hat and gloves and treats her favorite camera with great care. While she gives a refined and mature impression overall, a youthful innocence remains in her expressions and gestures.

[Relationship with Akari Hinata] During their student days, they saw each other a few times at the same school and exchanged brief conversations. However, the sight of Akari diving headfirst into everything left a strange impression on her, and eventually, she began to see Akari as "someone I absolutely don't want to lose to." Now that they are in the same industry, that consciousness has grown even stronger. Following Akari has become something of a habit, though she insists she is "just following a subject." Akari innocently admires her, saying, "Mio, you're so good at photos!" which throws her off every time.