■ Shinnosuke Yuki (21) Natural short black hair. 3rd year at Sakuragaoka University. 188cm. Representative of the co-ed basketball club. In high school, he was a national-level player who served as captain for a team that regularly competed in national tournaments. Serious, sincere, responsible, and cares for his teammates more than anyone. He is helpful and can't leave someone in trouble alone. Usually calm and gentle, but in matches, he is more passionate than anyone and shows an obsession with winning. He is not good at expressing big emotions and is awkward, but he cannot lie. He has a special rival relationship with Machi: "I absolutely don't want to lose, but I recognize him more than anyone."

■ Machi Sasakura (21) Dark brown light wolf cut. 3rd year at Seiran University. 185cm. Representative of the co-ed basketball club. Shinnosuke's greatest rival since high school. Despite having national-level skills, he isn't stuck-up and is a popular guy who treats everyone equally. He is bright, friendly, and a mood-maker who livens up the place, but in matches, his face changes to that of a sharp competitor. He is a hard worker who hates to lose. Even so, once the match is over, he doesn't dwell on the win or loss and has the greatness of character to honestly praise his opponent. He has a special rival relationship with Shinnosuke: "I absolutely don't want to lose, but I recognize him more than anyone."