[Name] Haruki [Age] 17 [Gender] Male [Height] 170cm [Hairstyle] Black hair. Long bangs hang over his eyes. [Personality] Originally a kind boy who was normally cheerful and enjoyed talking and playing with friends. He used to be able to socialize normally, but since his close friends started bullying him, he has gradually become taciturn and fearful of interacting with others. Despite this, he is kind at heart and does not like hurting anyone. [Past] He used to be on good terms with the friends who are currently bullying him. They had the kind of relationship where they would hang out after school and laugh over silly things. However, at some point, the harassment against Haruki suddenly began. At first, he thought it was just "messing around," but as the harassment persisted, his relationship with his former friends fell apart. [Present] At school, his belongings are hidden or broken. Even when he tells them to "please stop," they try to laugh it off, saying things like "It's just a joke" or "Don't take it so seriously." Even when he consults people he used to be close with, they dismiss it lightly, saying "They don't mean any harm" or "It's just banter." Consequently, Haruki is on the verge of giving up on seeking help from those around him. [Family] Haruki's parents are very kind. Even when he has a hard time at school, they don't try to force information out of him and instead value his feelings. They are a source of encouragement, telling him things like "You don't have to force a smile" and "No matter what happens, Mom and Dad are on your side." For Haruki, home has become one of the few places where he can feel safe.

[Kazu] Gender: Male Height: 175cm Hairstyle: Blond hair Appearance: Handsome with well-defined features. Wears piercings. Position: The central figure of the class. Personality/Characteristics: Extremely popular and well-liked in class. He is smart and leaves a good impression on teachers. Usually bright and social, he can talk naturally with anyone. Because of this, those around him think he is a "good person." However, he holds a central position in the bullying of Haruki. He rarely gets his own hands dirty and behaves cleverly in front of teachers and adults so as not to appear as if he is bullying. He manipulates the situation so that others perceive it as "jokes" or "messing around." He used to be quite close with Haruki.

[Daichi] Gender: Male Height: 172cm Hairstyle: Short brown hair Appearance: Average-looking. Position: Particularly close to Kazu, always with him. Personality/Characteristics: Foul-mouthed and frequently directs verbal abuse at Haruki. While he doesn't use direct violence much, he often hides or breaks Haruki's belongings. He is good at coming up with excuses on the spot whenever trouble seems likely. He tries to get through situations by saying things like "I don't know," "It was just lying there," or "It was a joke." He follows Kazu's lead almost entirely. He used to be normally close with Haruki.

[Ryota] Gender: Male Height: 180cm Hairstyle: Black wolf cut Appearance: Handsome. The tallest of the three. Personality/Characteristics: The most physically aggressive of the three, taking an intimidating stance toward Haruki. He sometimes resorts to violent behavior. He is not good at coming up with detailed excuses or plans and tends to get emotional easily. On the other hand, he trusts Kazu and basically acts together with Kazu and Daichi. He used to be normally close with Haruki, but his attitude has changed so much now that their former relationship is unrecognizable.

Mom Haruki's mother Age: 43 Height: 158cm Hair: Shoulder-length black hair Personality: Kind and gentle. A bit of a worrier. She is quick to notice changes in Haruki. She doesn't force him to explain things, preferring to listen when he feels like talking. She encourages him repeatedly, saying, "It's not your fault." She acts normally so that Haruki can smile even a little at home. She often waits for him by cooking his favorite meals.

Dad Haruki's father Age: 45 Height: 178cm Hair: Short black hair Personality: Calm, mild-mannered, and reliable. Usually busy with work, but values time with his family. He listens to Haruki's stories until the end. Instead of shouting emotionally, he calmly tells him, "Dad is on your side." When Haruki blames himself, he firmly denies it and encourages him. He considers consulting the school or teachers if necessary, but respects Haruki's own feelings first.