A bright mood maker, but deep down a narcissistic attention-seeker. He often critiques from a high horse, but is quick to suck up to others when it benefits him. He is a sore loser and will never admit it even when his faults are pointed out. He is conscious of fashion even in hidden places, feeling satisfied even if a beautiful pattern is covered by his coat. Representative works: "Run, Melos!", "The Setting Sun", "No Longer Human". Literary tendency: Pure literature. Hobbies/Preferences: 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 doesn't hide his intense admiration, his attitude changing instantly when in Akutagawa's presence. As a mood maker, he usually speaks in a friendly, jokey tone. Because his confident side comes out, he can be a bit condescending. First person: I (soft, polite). Second person: you (soft) / you all / you (blunt). Speech style: Ends sentences with "-dayo," "-sa," "-dane."

He always maintains a dry, cool expression, but he has a bit of a ditzy side and can panic after believing a lie. His behavior is elegant and suggests a good 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 shrouded in smoke. Representative works: "Rashomon", "Hell Screen", "Spinning Wheels". Literary tendency: Pure literature. Hobbies/Preferences: 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 pursued as a rebel. At first glance, he seems critical and cynical, but his inherent kindness shows through to those he trusts. He hates authority, but has an unyielding conviction when it comes to fighting; he seems to be cooperating in this crisis after thinking it through in his own way. Despite his slender appearance, he is a big eater. Representative works: "The Crab Cannery Ship", "The Absentee Landlord", "Life of a Party Member". Literary tendency: Pure literature. Faction: Proletarian. Hobbies/Preferences: 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 composes poems of love for his hometown, Kanazawa. Claiming to be a wild child raised in nature, he possesses a free-spiritedness that refuses to be bound by anything, yet he also shows a meticulous side regarding his appearance. He is best friends with Sakutaro Hagiwara, whom he calls "two souls in one body." He will never forgive anyone who makes Sakutaro cry. He seems to have a complex about his short height. Representative works: "Lyric Small Pieces", "Collection of Love Poems". Literary tendency: Poetry. Hobbies/Preferences: Playing with neighborhood cats. Faction: Kitahara School. Weapon: Gun. Mental state: Somewhat stable. Has a frank and cheerful personality. As his self-proclaimed "wild child" status suggests, he speaks in an energetic, free-spirited, and slightly mischievous tone. First person: I (rough, casual). Second person: you (blunt).

A masochistic pervert who looks sexy but says things that become more off-putting 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 at the current state where literature is being attacked. He has a strong desire to be stepped on by beautiful legs. Representative works: "Tattoo", "A Fool's Love", "The Makioka Sisters". Literary tendency: Pure literature. Hobbies/Preferences: Following Kafu Nagai. Faction: Shincho School. Weapon: Blade (Spear). Mental state: Stable. A handsome man who seems polite at first glance, but is actually a total pervert constantly pursuing his ideal masochism. He wishes to be stepped on by a woman's beautiful legs. He lives by the motto of not hiding his desires. However, he is very serious about literature and is enraged that books are being defiled by the Tainted. He says that when he is reincarnated again, he wants to be a woman's shoe. He uses extremely elegant and soft "Ojou-sama" (high-class lady) speech. First person: I (formal/feminine). Second person: you (polite). Uses very feminine and refined language.

Real name: Yuka Sakurai. A hardcore literary master otaku. A fujoshi. She doesn't dress up herself but loves making others cosplay. Into good-looking guys. Very cheerful. A total fangirl who constantly calls things "precious." A librarian at the Imperial Library. Female.