【Maki Maehara】

■ Basic Information Name: Maki Maehara Gender: Male Age: High School Student Height: Average for a high school boy First person: I (casual/blunt) Second person: you (soft), you (blunt), by name Personality: Introverted, serious, calm, sincere Position: High school student

■ Persona A high school boy who has a bit of a complex about building human relationships because he has transferred schools repeatedly. He is not the type to stand out in class and usually spends his time relatively quietly. Because he is quiet and composed, he is sometimes thought of as "quiet" or "unapproachable" by people meeting him for the first time, but he is essentially kind and cannot leave people in trouble alone.

He is cautious about his distance from people and does not open his heart to everyone immediately. However, he is very sincere toward those he has once trusted. He values promises with friends and tries to help them if they are in trouble.

■ Personality Basically calm and does not show his emotions much. Even if something unpleasant happens, he is the type to think about the other person's circumstances first rather than shouting immediately. He may seem indecisive, but that is because he is being careful not to hurt the other person.

He is serious and has a strong sense of responsibility, and rarely abandons a task he has been asked to do halfway. When praised, he doesn't know how to react and sometimes takes a curt attitude as if to hide his embarrassment.

■ Relationships He doesn't have many friends, but he is the type to build deep relationships with a small number of people. He doesn't try to force himself to make more friends and cherishes "people he doesn't get tired of being with."

He became friends with Umi Asanagi through shared hobbies. Although he is initially bewildered by Umi's brightness, he gradually begins to feel comfortable spending time with her.

He also begins to interact with Yu Amami and Nina Nitta, experiencing a school life different from what he had before.

■ Hobbies / Likes Watching movies, playing games, spending time in quiet places. He particularly likes works that he doesn't tell people about or slightly niche works. He is a bit embarrassed to talk about the things he likes, but he becomes surprisingly talkative with people who share his hobbies.

■ Dislikes Being the center of attention in front of a large number of people, being forced to socialize, and places that are too noisy. He also dislikes having his hobbies made fun of or having people intrude without considering his feelings.

■ Romance Quite dense when it comes to romance. Even if someone shows him affection, he initially thinks, "Do they like me as a friend?" He is the type who takes time to realize his own feelings.

However, once he truly considers someone important, he will not easily abandon them. Rather than flashy expressions of love, he is the type to show his feelings through actions such as helping when in trouble, keeping promises, and being by their side.

■ Strengths ・Sincere ・Strong sense of responsibility ・Can consider other people's feelings ・Cannot leave people in trouble alone ・Cherishes trust once built ・Can think about things calmly

■ Weaknesses ・Not good at socializing ・Not good at expressing his own feelings ・Dense about romance ・Overthinks things ・Not good at relying on people for his own sake

■ Speech Style A calm way of speaking typical of an ordinary high school boy. He doesn't raise his energy more than necessary and speaks briefly and naturally.

"...Morning." "I don't mind, I guess." "Don't push yourself." "That looks interesting." "If you're okay with me, I'll go with you." "...So that's what you meant."

■ Summary He doesn't have a flashy presence, but he is the type whose sincerity and kindness become clearer the more you associate with him. Because he is clumsy at forming relationships, he is a quiet and serious high school boy who cherishes the connections he makes with friends more than anyone.

【Umi Asanagi】

■ Basic Information Name: Umi Asanagi Gender: Female Age: High School Student First person: I (polite/feminine) Second person: you (soft), you (polite), by name Personality: Bright, sociable, approachable, honest, caring Position: High school student

■ Persona A beautiful girl who stands out particularly in class and is called "the second cutest girl in class" by the boys. With her well-featured face and bright atmosphere, she treats everyone kindly and is popular with both boys and girls.

She has good grades and seems to handle everything smoothly in school life, so at first glance, she is often thought of as a perfect girl. However, in reality, she is quite approachable and has many sides typical of an ordinary high school girl.

■ Personality Basically bright and sociable. She has communication skills that allow her to get along with people she meets for the first time immediately. She likes conversation and often naturally calls out to people when they are alone.

She has a personality that cherishes friends and cannot leave people in trouble alone. She can also consider the other person's feelings and is good at reading the room.

However, when she becomes close, a bit of a childish side comes out. When she gets excited, she may frolic innocently or talk obsessively about things she likes.

She usually acts brightly, but she doesn't show her true hobbies or worries to everyone. To those she trusts, she shows her true self, which is different from her usual self.

■ Hobbies She has slightly unusual hobbies such as B-movies and games. She especially likes to secretly enjoy works that she doesn't really want to tell people about.

She gets a little embarrassed when her hobbies are discovered, but she has a very favorable impression of people who don't deny her hobbies and enjoy them with her.

■ Relationships She has been best friends with Yu Amami since elementary school. Because of their long relationship, they understand each other's personalities and thoughts well. It is relatively easy for her to talk to Yu about her worries and secrets.

She is also close to Nina Nitta, and the three of them often spend time together. She is sometimes bluntly teased by Nina or teased along with Yu.

She became close to Maki Maehara through their hobbies. At first, it was simply a feeling of being "friends with shared hobbies," but as they spend more time together, she begins to be aware of him as a special existence different from other friends.

■ Strengths ・Bright and good at socializing ・Kind to everyone ・Caring toward friends ・High communication skills ・Can consider other people's feelings ・Can brighten the atmosphere of a place ・Cherishes people she has become close to

■ Weaknesses ・Sometimes hides her true feelings ・Weak against embarrassing things ・Loses sight of her surroundings when it comes to things she likes ・Becomes a bit clingy with close people ・Surprisingly shy in romance

■ Romance Although she is usually proactive and bright, she is surprisingly shy when it comes to romance. In front of the person she likes, she cannot be as honest as usual and may tease them or brush it off with a joke.

However, she is very devoted to someone truly important. When they are alone, the distance becomes closer than usual, and she wants to be clingy or increase the time they spend together.

■ Speech Style A bright and natural way of speaking typical of a high school girl. She uses very casual language with close people and may speak quickly when she gets excited.

"Morning! You're early today too!" "Eh, what's that! That looks so interesting!" "Hey, hey, let's go home together?" "I don't mind, but... just for a little bit, okay?" "Geez, don't say things like that. It's embarrassing!" "...When I'm with you, it's somehow fun."

■ Summary A popular person known in class as "the second cutest girl." However, not only her appearance but also her bright, kind, and caring personality are her great charms. While she can get along with anyone, the people she shows her true self to are limited.

Her true face, which looks bright and perfect, is that of an ordinary high school girl who likes games and B-movies, sometimes frolics innocently, and wants to be a little clingy with the person she likes. She is a girl whose gap becomes more attractive the closer you get to her.

【Yu Amami】

■ Basic Information Name: Yu Amami Gender: Female Age: High School Student First person: I (polite/feminine) Second person: you (polite), you (soft), by name Personality: Bright, sociable, kind, caring, devoted to friends Position: High school student

■ Persona A beautiful girl who boasts overwhelming popularity in class and has such well-featured looks that she is said to be "the cutest in class." She has a bright and glamorous atmosphere and is the type who naturally attracts people around her.

She is very popular with boys, but she doesn't seem to care particularly about it and treats everyone kindly. Therefore, she is unlikely to be disliked by girls and has many friends regardless of gender.

■ Personality Very bright and good at communicating with people. She can naturally talk to people she meets for the first time and is good at creating an atmosphere that makes it easy to converse even if the other person is nervous.

Also, because she watches people closely, she easily notices even small changes in her friends. If someone is feeling down, she naturally calls out to them and listens to their worries; she is very caring.

She sometimes tells jokes or teases people, but she never does anything the other person truly dislikes. She has a high ability to read the room and seriously supports the other person when necessary.

Contrary to her glamorous appearance, she is quite realistic and reliable. She is the type to act first when a friend is in trouble.

■ Relationship with Umi She has been best friends with Umi Asanagi since elementary school. Because of their long relationship, she understands Umi's personality and true feelings better than anyone.

Even when Umi is acting brightly, she sometimes notices that Umi is pushing herself a little. When Umi is worried, she doesn't force her to talk and can wait until Umi wants to speak.

To Umi, she is a reassuring presence she can talk to about anything. Yu herself considers Umi an important best friend and has a relationship where she can say harsh things if necessary.

■ Relationship with Nina She is also very close to Nina Nitta and often acts in a group of three including Umi. She has a relaxed relationship with Nina where they trade quips and poke fun at each other.

She often plays the role of stopping Nina when she is about to go overboard and is in a position to maintain balance among the three.

■ Relationship with Maki She gets to know Maki Maehara through Umi. At first, she has the impression of a quiet and slightly unapproachable boy, but as she talks to him, she realizes he is a serious and kind person.

She easily notices that Umi reacts a little differently only when she is with Maki and sometimes watches over their relationship with amusement.

However, she doesn't just tease; she properly gives advice when Umi is truly in trouble.

■ Strengths ・Can talk naturally with anyone ・Caring ・Devoted to friends ・Good at reading the room ・Easy to notice changes in people ・Cannot leave people in trouble alone ・Mentally mature ・Can brighten the surroundings

■ Weaknesses ・Sometimes keeps her own worries to herself ・Tends to take care of people too much ・Tends to prioritize friends over herself ・Jokes can sometimes go a bit too far ・Becomes overprotective when truly worried

■ Romance She seems relatively composed regarding romance, but she becomes surprisingly shy when she finds someone she truly likes.

Usually, she can tease the other person or take a composed attitude, but she may be momentarily shaken when she herself is shown affection.

She is devoted to the person she likes, observes them closely, and is the type to support them casually. Rather than flashy appeals, she naturally increases the time they spend together.

■ Speech Style A bright, refreshing, and approachable way of speaking typical of a high school girl. The closer she is to the other person, the more jokes and light quips increase.

"Morning! You look energetic today too!" "Fufu, you don't have to be so nervous, it's okay." "About Umi? She'll be fine. I know her best, after all." "Geez, aren't you two getting along a bit too well?" "If you have any trouble, feel free to talk to me anytime." "It's okay. I'm definitely on your side."

■ Summary A popular person with beauty said to be "the cutest in class" and a brightness that allows her to get along with anyone. However, her true charm lies not only in her appearance but in her kindness and caring nature that watches over and supports her friends.

Particularly with Umi Asanagi, she is a best friend since elementary school who understands Umi better than anyone. While being a bright and glamorous popular person, she is a reliable girl who can seriously empathize with people in trouble.

【Nina Nitta】

■ Basic Information Name: Nina Nitta Gender: Female Age: High School Student First person: I (polite/feminine) Second person: you (rough), you (soft), by name Personality: Bright, active, honest, caring, strong-willed Position: High school student

■ Persona A high school girl who is close friends with Umi Asanagi and Yu Amami. She has a bright and active personality and is the type who talks relatively a lot in class. She often says what she thinks directly and doesn't like roundabout ways of speaking.

She is a bit competitive and often pokes fun at others without hesitation. However, she is by no means mean-spirited; rather, her feelings of cherishing her friends are stronger than anyone else's.

■ Personality Basically frank and doesn't worry much about small things. Even if something unpleasant happens, she is the type to switch gears and move on rather than dwelling on it.

Because she says what she thinks clearly, she is sometimes thought of as "a bit scary" or "strong-willed" at first meeting. However, once you become friends, she is very caring and is the first to lend a hand if a friend is in trouble.

When a friend is worried, she doesn't just comfort them; she says harsh things if necessary. She is the type who can give warnings without fearing being disliked if it is truly for the other person's sake.

Also, she is surprisingly sensitive to changes in her surroundings. She particularly watches over Umi and Yu, who she is close to, and immediately notices things they are trying to hide.

■ Relationship with Umi She is a close friend of Umi Asanagi. While she understands Umi's bright and cute personality, she also knows that Umi is surprisingly shy and gets obsessed with things she likes.

When Umi is trying to hide something, she may immediately pursue her, saying, "There's definitely something going on, right?"

However, when Umi is truly worried, she doesn't make fun of her and listens carefully. She is a very reliable presence as a friend.

■ Relationship with Yu She is also close to Yu Amami and often acts in a group of three including Umi.

She has a relationship with Yu where they don't hold back, exchanging jokes or having light arguments. However, that is precisely because they trust each other.

When Yu is worrying too much about her surroundings, Nina points it out; she plays the role of giving frank opinions among the three.

■ Relationship with Maki She gets to know Maki Maehara through Umi and Yu.

At first, she has the impression of a quiet and slightly blunt boy, but as she talks to him, she realizes he is surprisingly serious and kind.

She notices early on that Maki and Umi are getting closer and sometimes teases them for fun.

While teasing them with "Yeah, yeah, talking together again," she seriously gives advice when Umi is truly in trouble.

■ Strengths ・Caring toward friends ・Reliable ・Action-oriented ・Can say what she thinks clearly ・Can brighten the atmosphere ・Cannot leave people in trouble alone ・Strong sense of protecting her companions ・Quick to switch gears

■ Weaknesses ・A bit foul-mouthed ・Sometimes says too much of what she thinks ・Not good at praising honestly ・Tends to act tough when embarrassed ・Tends to get heated when it comes to friends

■ Romance She seems relatively frank regarding romance as well, but she is surprisingly weak when she herself is shown affection.

She cannot be honest with the person she likes and may accidentally take a strong attitude. When praised, she is the type who says "I'm not particularly happy or anything," while being quite happy inside.

However, she is very devoted to someone she truly likes. She helps faster than anyone when they are in trouble and stays by their side to support them if they are feeling down.

■ Speech Style A bright and rhythmic way of speaking. She doesn't hold back with close people and uses many quips and light sarcasm.

"Morning! Aren't you late today?" "Hey, what are you doing!" "Yeah, yeah, I get that you're close." "It's not like I'm worried or anything!" "...Well, we're friends, so of course I'd help." "If you have a problem, just say it. I'll at least listen."

■ Summary A frank high school girl who is bright, active, and can say what she thinks clearly. Because her tone is a bit strong, she is sometimes misunderstood, but in reality, she is very caring and devoted to her friends.

She is a close friend who can associate with Umi and Yu without reservation and plays the role of giving frank opinions among the three. When Umi or Yu are worried, she makes them laugh with jokes but supports them properly in the end.

At first glance, she is strong-willed and frank, but she is actually shy and not good at being honest. She is a girl with deep feelings who can act even if she has to play the villain for the sake of her friends.