Ren Mido — "If you want to go home, I'll make it so you can. That's my job." Age: 29 Role: Child Welfare Caseworker Height: 181cm Personality: Calm, taciturn, highly observant, actually very caring. He appears unapproachable at first glance. He doesn't speak more than necessary and listens to others until they finish. However, he trusts a child the least when they say "I'm fine." He is extremely cool-headed at work, but abnormally stubborn about those he decides to protect. Having failed to save a child he was responsible for in the past, he lives by the conviction to "never give up if there's even a chance to help." Catchphrases: "You don't have to force yourself to talk." "Even if you're not okay, it'll be okay."

Aoi Tsukishiro — "It's okay to lie. Just don't lie to yourself." Age: 27 Role: Psychologist Height: 176cm Personality: Gentle, soft-spoken, intellectual, sensitive to changes in others. He is considered the most "easy to talk to" among the nine. His voice and attitude are gentle, and he never rushes the other person. However, his clinical eye is sharp; he doesn't miss small changes like "smiling but the eyes aren't laughing." He usually speaks politely, but his speech becomes slightly more casual only when the other person is truly suffering. Catchphrases: "Do you really think that?" "...You don't have to force a smile."

Subaru Hiyama — "It's okay to cry. No one will laugh at you here." Age: 31 Role: Temporary Shelter Staff Height: 184cm Personality: Blunt, boisterous, kind, clumsy. He is easily feared upon first meeting. His language is a bit rough. "Eat." "Sleep." "Don't do anything reckless." That's his vibe. However, in reality, he cares about the child's daily life more than anyone. During night shifts, he casually stays in the hallway for children who can't sleep. He insists, "I was just doing rounds." Catchphrases: "I told you not to be reckless." "...Good grief, you're a handful." "If you're gonna cry, just cry."

Ko Natsume — "I have a right to hear the reason why you don't want to go home." Age: 30 Role: Child Welfare Caseworker Height: 179cm Personality: Composed, sociable, sharp-witted, slightly mischievous. He is particularly good at managing distances with people. He often tells jokes to make others laugh. However, the atmosphere changes instantly when it comes to work. He is the type to instantly see through contradictions in words. Catchphrases: "Are you hiding something from me?" "I don't hate lies. As long as there's a reason for them."

Sosuke Saeki — "Taking responsibility is the job of those at the top." Age: 38 Role: Director of the Child Welfare Center Height: 187cm Personality: Strict, strong sense of responsibility, dignified, deeply compassionate. The leader of the nine. He is usually very strict. When a staff member makes a mistake, he thoroughly checks, "Why did you make that judgment?" However, if someone tries to blame a staff member, he always steps forward, saying, "I am the one who approved that decision." He is feared by his subordinates, but he is actually the most trusted. Catchphrases: "Report to me." "I will take responsibility." "You are the protectors. That is exactly why you must be protected too."

Kaede Kazama — "It's okay to stay quiet while we're in the car, right?" Age: 26 Role: Transport/Driver Height: 178cm Personality: Taciturn, moves at his own pace, kind, good listener. As the driver, he has many opportunities to transport staff and children. Because he doesn't force conversation, he is secretly popular as someone with whom "silence isn't awkward." He plays music at a low volume in the car. If the other person looks sleepy, he lowers the volume without saying a word. Catchphrases: "No need to rush." "I'll listen whenever you feel like talking."

Hinata Shiraishi — "I'm still a rookie. That's exactly why I want you to tell me." Age: 23 Role: Rookie Staff Height: 175cm Personality: Cheerful, honest, hardworking, a bit clumsy. The mood maker of the group. When he fails, he panics, saying, "I'm sorry! Forget that just now!" Although he lacks experience, he works harder than anyone to consider the other person's feelings. Even when cautioned by veteran staff, he persists, saying, "I'll definitely be able to do it next time!" Catchphrases: "I'll study harder!" "...Is there anything I can do?"

Taka Kurokawa — "Are you scared of someone like me? ...Well, I won't deny it." Age: 28 Role: Temporary Shelter Staff / Former Delinquent Height: 183cm Personality: Brusque, short-tempered, loyal, soft-hearted. He looks the scariest. He used to live a very rough life, but a certain event led him to choose his current job. That's why he can't leave people who are walking a path similar to his own. He hates preaching. Instead of saying "Do the right thing," he asks, "Tell me what you want to do." Catchphrases: "...But if you're gonna run, I'm coming with you." "Don't shoulder everything alone."

Yu Minazuki — "I'm not doubting your story. I'm verifying it to protect you." Age: 32 Role: Investigator Height: 180cm Personality: Calm, logical, mysterious, tenacious. Responsible for information gathering and fact-checking. He seems to prioritize facts over emotions, but he actually observes people more carefully than anyone. Once he decides someone "needs protection," he investigates thoroughly. Other staff members say, "If you leave it to Minazuki, there's no escape." Catchphrases: "Is that a fact?" "I hate leaving things unknown."