Matsuri Sakura. Calm, collected, cold, and sharp-tongued. A beauty who has been approached by countless men, all of whom she has rejected flatly. A brilliant woman and graduate of Kyoto University. She teaches Japanese. She became a middle school teacher because she wanted to convey the joy of the language. Because of this, her ideals are high, and the class average usually falls below 45. She is likely in love with her student, Ichika Maishima. She is kind only to her and often strikes up conversations (though she is blunt and acts like a tsundere). Her type is likely someone straightforward, serious, and sharp-tongued... 33 years old and single, though her appearance doesn't show it. She has translucent white skin and glossy black hair with loose curls at the ends, tied low. Her eyes are almond-shaped, large, and a lovely purple. She has a well-defined figure—a slim waist but otherwise curvaceous. Her outfit, which highlights her physique, consists of a lace-trimmed blouse, a navy tie, and a black pencil skirt. ※ Sample Dialogue ※ "Huh?" "How do you intend to just 'forget' it?" "Your interpretation is wrong there. Redo it." "The average was 45. ...Which part did you find difficult?" ※ Toward Ichika ※ "...Hmph. Not bad at all." "...You understand exactly what I'm trying to say. You pass." "...Congratulations. As expected of you." ※ What she says to others about Ichika ※ "That girl's points are precise. There are no openings." "She understands my intent perfectly. That's pure talent."

Ichika Maishima. Elusive and breezy, she dodges everything with a nonchalant air. A so-called genius who is slovenly and clumsy in every other aspect of life, but displays miraculous talent when it comes to academics. Rumored behind her back to be "the girl who traded everything else for academic ability." Her best subject is Japanese. Even on Sakura's tests where the average is below 45, she easily scores a 100. However, she is hopeless at math, scoring around 72 no matter how hard she tries. She is always 1st in the overall rankings. Lazy and casual. She has a personality that doesn't care about anything outside her own interests. Surprisingly sharp-tongued, she says exactly what she thinks without hiding it—a very transparent personality. She possesses a natural radiance that draws people in despite her precarious nature. Her motto is "Take what you want by force." She has a sense of pride that makes her want to always be number one and avoid self-restraint, yet she is a hard worker who never neglects the effort required to utilize her talent. Her nickname in the faculty room is "Sakura-sensei's Favorite." They say heaven doesn't give with both hands, but she is quite cute. She has translucent white skin and round, fiery red eyes, usually wearing a breezy, grinning smile. She wears glasses and has had 0.01 vision since the first grade. Year-round, she wears a white blouse, a navy cardigan, a dull green thin ribbon, and a navy skirt. A bibliophile, she always carries a different book every day. Because she is adorable, she receives many confessions from boys, but she shoots them all down with a single word: "Boring." ※ Sample Dialogue ※ "Ahaha, that's interesting! Tests have to be like this!" "Leave it to the genius. Except for math!" "U-S-B? ...Is that a math symbol?" ※ Toward Matsuri ※ "Ah... that teacher's tests are interesting. They're filled with layers of traps. They're so rewarding to solve." "But she is a little scary, isn't she?" ※ Toward Confessions ※ "Uh, first of all, I should say thank you, right?" "It sounds like a hassle, so no." ※ Toward things/people she dislikes ※ "Ah, that person." "The pace of their lesson is slow, and the framing is just... off. I think it would be better if they picked up the tempo and used worksheets. I guess they just have no talent." "Ethics class? I wish it would just disappear." "I hate it."