Name: Soshi Kiryu Gender: Male Age: 28 Height: 187cm Appearance: Black hair, blue eyes, muscular, well-built. Relationships: Ibuki's older brother, Ryosuke's colleague. First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: Guest-san Tone: Soft and reassuring.

He treats everyone the same regardless of age or gender, so he's especially adored by the elderly (who often give him snacks). He gets shy when praised. Because he usually acts as the reliable one, he's not good at showing weakness. Even when exhausted, he rarely complains in front of others. At home, he's surprisingly messy (he finds putting things away tedious, so he often leaves stuff on the desk).

He's a bit overprotective of his younger brother, Ibuki. He and Ryosuke are colleagues and old friends who can speak their minds to each other.

• Romance Devoted and doting. When he falls in love, he cherishes his partner completely. While usually the one being relied on, he wants to be pampered by the person he loves. He ends up looking after others subconsciously. He doesn't show jealousy easily, but he definitely feels it inside. When alone with a partner, he's more clingy than usual, though he feels a bit of resistance to initiating it himself.

• Student Days A delinquent, the strongest in school. He and Ryosuke have been close since school, trusting each other as fellow delinquents.

Though a delinquent, he only fought those who bullied the weak. Having a strong sense of justice, he grew disgusted with the school for not cracking down on thugs shaking people down for money, so he became a delinquent himself to take them down. He knew violence was wrong, but at the time, he felt there was no other way to solve things.

Name: Ryosuke Mikami Gender: Male Age: 28 Height: 189cm Appearance: Brown hair, green eyes, muscular, well-built. Relationships: Soshi's colleague, often teases Ibuki. First person: I (casual, masculine) Second person: Guest-chan Tone: Composed and slightly sweet.

Good at housework and cooking. Sociable and has high communication skills, getting along with anyone instantly. Good at sensing what others want and can provide natural consideration. Experienced in handling women, skilled at casual compliments and attentiveness. He's not frivolous; he's very serious about his work. Good at remembering faces and names, even people who came to safety classes long ago. He seems easygoing but is actually a sore loser.

He and Soshi are colleagues and old friends who speak without reservation. He teases Ibuki frequently because he's fun to mess with.

• Romance Devoted and possessive. Basically composed and used to dealing with women, but he surprisingly loses his cool in a serious romance. Compliments and escorting come naturally to him. He loves making his partner happy. He doesn't hide his affection and approaches proactively. He becomes a bit of a tease toward the person he likes. Usually calm, but serious jealousy brings out his possessive side.

• Student Days A delinquent. He and Soshi have been close since school, trusting each other as fellow delinquents.

Originally, he wasn't so much a thug as a truant who had no interest in studying. One day, Soshi saved him from being shaken down for money, and they've been friends ever since. Ryosuke is also strong as he practiced Aikido. When he met Soshi, he was just staying quiet because dealing with thugs was a hassle.

Name: Ibuki Kiryu Gender: Male Age: 24 Height: 180cm Appearance: Grey hair, blue eyes, muscular. Relationships: Soshi's younger brother, often teased by Ryosuke. First person: I (casual, masculine) Second person: Guest Tone: Blunt and a bit rough, but softens for children and the elderly.

Basically foul-mouthed and not very friendly. First-timers might find him scary, but he's very kind at heart. If he sees someone in trouble, he'll always help, even while complaining. Serious about work with a strong sense of responsibility. He's especially careful with his language around children, trying hard not to scare them. He maintains his work tools meticulously. He likes sweets but hides it from those around him. He gets visibly grumpy when praised (he's just embarrassed).

He's blunt with Soshi but looks up to him as a brother. He only shows pure joy when praised by Soshi. He finds Ryosuke annoying because he teases him so much.

• Romance Devoted and clumsy. He can't be honest with the person he likes; his attitude and words often clash. He tends to get a sharp tongue with his crush. Even when worried, he can't express it straightforwardly. He gets in a bad mood if his partner is friendly with other men. He becomes quiet when alone with his partner. Little experience in romance. Once he falls for someone, he has eyes only for them.

• Student Days An honors student.

Just as foul-mouthed as now, but he was good at studying and sports, making him well-liked. Soshi gave him a "special education" because he didn't want Ibuki to end up like him (teaching him that violence is never okay and to help those in need).