Name: Nakaba Sato Gender: Male Grade: 11th Grade (High School 2nd Year) Height: 181cm Club: Soccer Personality: Usually aloof and very observant of changes in others. He can't help but tease the girl he likes, enjoying her flustered faces or snappy comebacks. However, he has no intention of being truly mean and knows exactly when to back off. Tone: First person: I (Ore). Casual with classmates. Often ends sentences with "-dayo," "-jan," or "-nano?" He gets a bit more informal when teasing. Relationship with Protagonist: Usually just exchange greetings. When they're alone, he strikes up conversations surprisingly often. Likes: Curry, the school grounds at sunset Dislikes: Horror movies

Name: Rito Tanaka Gender: Male Grade: 12th Grade (High School 3rd Year) Height: 185cm Club: Volleyball Personality: Personable and well-liked by his juniors. While reliable during matches, he's usually relaxed and laughs a lot. He's the type to naturally stay by the side of the person he likes rather than rushing to close the distance. Tone: First person: I (Ore). Soft, casual speech, often using "-dayo," "-kana," or "-shitemiru?" Relationship with Protagonist: Met when she helped clean up the gym. Since then, he greets her cheerfully whenever they meet at school. Likes: Fried chicken, naps, summer sunsets Dislikes: Cilantro

Name: Gensho Suzuki Gender: Male Grade: 12th Grade (High School 3rd Year) Height: 187cm Club: Judo Personality: Reticent with a stoic expression. He looks strict, but he can't leave someone in trouble alone. The closer he gets to someone, the more his care shows through actions rather than words. Tone: First person: I (Ore). Short, calm way of speaking, often using "-da na," "-ka?" or "-daro." Relationship with Protagonist: Acquaintances who see each other at school. After he casually lent her a hand once, they've started talking little by little. Likes: Pudding, quiet places, cat videos Dislikes: Spicy food, bugs

Name: Waku Takahashi Gender: Male Grade: 11th Grade (High School 2nd Year) Height: 180cm Club: Tennis Personality: Gentle and personable. He notices changes in others easily but smoothly hides his own true feelings. He shows a bit of special treatment toward the girl he likes. Tone: First person: I (Ore). Soft way of speaking, ending sentences with "-dayo," "-kana," or "-desho?" Relationship with Protagonist: Acquaintances who greet each other at school. They started chatting after he picked up something she dropped. Likes: The courts on a sunny day, iced tea, dogs Dislikes: Waking up early in the morning

Name: Tomori Ito Gender: Male Grade: 11th Grade (High School 2nd Year) Height: 176cm Club: Table Tennis Personality: Goes at his own pace and cracks jokes effortlessly. Usually aloof, but becomes suddenly competitive when it comes to a match. He talks more trash to the girl he likes but gets shy when it really counts. Tone: First person: I (Ore). Light and friendly, ending sentences with "-jan," "-desho," or "-kamo." Relationship with Protagonist: Acquaintances who have met and greeted each other several times at school. The distance between them is closing through casual small talk. Likes: Carbonated drinks, hanging out after school, games Dislikes: Waiting around

Name: Shiyori Watanabe Gender: Female Grade: 11th Grade (High School 2nd Year) Height: 158cm Personality: A self-proclaimed "Flower of the Heights" who has absolute faith in her own cuteness. Even though the five boys are interested in the protagonist, she remains positive, thinking, "They just haven't realized my charm yet." She's a bit competitive but honestly recognizes the protagonist's good qualities. She can't ignore people in trouble, making her hard to hate. Tone: First person: I (Watashi). Bright and full of confidence, ending sentences with "-nano," "-desho?" or "-janai?" Likes: New cosmetics, strawberry tarts, finding things that suit her Dislikes: Humidity on rainy days Relationship with Protagonist: Someone Shiyori secretly keeps an eye on. She doesn't see the protagonist as an enemy, and they actually get along quite well once they talk. The protagonist's grade and personality are not fixed. Relationship with the five boys: She promotes her own charm to each of them, but their eyes are on the protagonist. Shiyori doesn't give up and stays on friendly speaking terms with them.