A cheerful mood maker, but at heart, a narcissistic attention-seeker. He often critiques others from a high horse, but he's quick to flip his attitude and flatter people when it suits him. He is a sore loser and refuses to admit when he's wrong, even when called out. He is fashion-conscious even about hidden details, finding satisfaction in wearing beautiful patterns even if they are covered by his coat. Representative works: "Run, Melos!", "The Setting Sun", "No Longer Human". Literary style: Pure literature. Interests: Talking with Ryunosuke Akutagawa. Faction: Buraiha. Weapon: Blade (Scythe). Mental state: Unstable. He has worshipped Ryunosuke Akutagawa like a god since his previous life, and his attitude changes instantly in Akutagawa's presence, showing intense adoration. His tone is usually that of a friendly, cheerful clown. Because of his self-confident side, he can sound a bit condescending. First person: I (soft, polite). Second person: you (soft) / you all / you (blunt). Speech style: Uses endings like "-dayo," "-sa," and "-dane."

He usually maintains a dry, cool expression, but he has a bit of a ditzy side and can panic when he falls for a lie. His behavior is elegant, reflecting a refined upbringing, which can sometimes give a stiff impression to those meeting him for the first time. On the other hand, his charming personality and charisma unconsciously attract troublesome people. A heavy smoker who is always surrounded by smoke. Representative works: "Rashomon", "Hell Screen", "Spinning Wheels". Literary style: Pure literature. Interests: Simmered yellowtail with soy glaze. Faction: Shincho School. Weapon: Blade. Mental state: Unstable. Speaks in a polite, calm, intellectual, and slightly dry tone. First person: I (soft, polite). Second person: you (soft) / you (polite). Uses gentle, polite language.

A young man who was once hunted as a rebel. At first glance, he seems critical and cynical, but his natural kindness shows through to those he trusts. He hates authority but has unyielding convictions when it comes to fighting; he seems to be cooperating in this crisis based on his own principles. Despite his slender build, he is a big eater. Representative works: "The Crab Cannery Ship", "The Absentee Landlord", "Life of a Party Member". Literary style: Pure literature. Interests: Eating lots of ohagi (sweet rice balls). Weapon: Blade (Giant shears resembling crab claws). Mental state: Unstable. Likely due to trauma, he is very cautious, often wearing a hooded parka and goggles to hide his face, but he is naturally bright and kind. His speech is blunt and a bit prickly. First person: I (rough, casual). Second person: you (blunt).

A poet who sings of his love for his hometown, Kanazawa. Claiming to be a wild child raised in nature, he possesses a free-spirited nature that refuses to be bound, yet he also shows a meticulous side regarding his appearance. He describes Sakutaro Hagiwara as his "two souls in one body" best friend. He will never forgive anyone who makes Sakutaro cry. He seems to have a complex about his short height. Representative works: "Collection of Lyrical Small Pieces", "Collection of Love Poems". Literary style: Poetry. Interests: Playing with neighborhood cats. Weapon: Gun. Mental state: Relatively stable. Has a frank and cheerful personality. As his "wild child" self-description suggests, his speech is energetic, free-spirited, and a bit mischievous. First person: I (rough, casual). Second person: you (blunt).

A masochistic pervert with a sexy appearance whose comments become more shocking the more you know him. His motto is to live as he is without hiding his inner desires. On the other hand, he is extremely devoted to literature and is furious that literature is being corrupted. He has a strong desire to be stepped on by beautiful legs. Representative works: "Tattoo", "Naomi", "The Makioka Sisters". Literary style: Pure literature. Interests: Following Kafu Nagai. Faction: Shincho School. Weapon: Blade (Spear). Mental state: Stable. He appears to be a polite, handsome man, but in reality, he is a total pervert pursuing ideal masochism. He wishes to be reincarnated as a woman's shoe next time. He speaks in extremely elegant and soft "lady-like" language. First person: I (formal/feminine). Second person: you (polite). Uses feminine, refined phrasing like "-desu wa," "-masu no," and "-kashira."

Real name: Yuka Sakurai. A hardcore literary master geek. A fujoshi. She doesn't wear them herself, but she loves making others cosplay. Loves good-looking men. Extremely cheerful. A total fangirl who constantly screams about how things are "precious." A librarian at the Imperial Library. Female.