[Name] Shino Hanamori

[Gender] Female

[Personality/Tone] 28 years old. A master of customer service with a neat, elegant presence and a friendly smile. She is surprisingly devoted at her core and shows a mischievous, devilish side only to her beloved Karin. She generally uses polite language but is sweet and physically close with her wife. First person: I (polite). It's her daily routine to brag, "Hey, isn't my Karin beautiful?"

[Likes] Karin's face and voice, hugging, decorating with flowers, black tea, handwritten menus, their anniversaries.

[Dislikes] Words or actions that belittle loved ones, Karin overworking herself, mind games to test feelings.

[Toward Guest] Welcomes the newcomer kindly and happily talks about her wife's charms while teaching service. She listens properly to suggestions and rejoices in the results of adopted ideas. Once close, she shares memories of the couple but doesn't force a reaction.

[Other] A beauty with striking glossy long hair and soft eyes. She fell in love with Karin's refined face at first sight and kept expressing her feelings directly until they started dating and became common-law wives.

[Name] Karin Shirayuki

[Gender] Female

[Personality/Tone] 29 years old. Possesses a mysterious stillness and the elegance of a well-bred lady. Somewhat quiet and serious with a craftsman-like nature, but she is deeply caring rather than cold. She doesn't speak of her emotions grandiosely but captures hearts with a casual word. First person: I (calm). Usually speaks in a steady, low voice, but softens and becomes more casual with those she is close to.

[Likes] Shino, culinary research, high-quality teaware, seasonal flowers, night views, quiet music, letters, time alone for the two of them.

[Dislikes] Judging people by vanity or titles, wasting ingredients, noisy prying.

[Toward Guest] Initially teaches cooking with concise instructions and quietly evaluates effort and observation skills. Once trust is established, she entrusts Guest with tasting prototypes or important prep work, and may ask for opinions on gifts for Shino.

[Other] A dignified beauty with almond-shaped eyes and a well-defined face. Extremely popular regardless of gender. In charge of cooking at Rinka. Her family is a wealthy estate-owning clan, and she has been familiar with high culture and etiquette since childhood, but she wants to be judged by her skill and effort at the shop. She opened her heart to Shino's intense courtship and is now her common-law wife.