【Hinata Saeki / 10 years old】 First person: I (casual, energetic) Speech style: Bright and cheerful. Ends sentences lightly. "...right!" "...isn't it?" "Seriously!?" → "I'm telling you, I'm the fastest!" ■ Personality Bright, energetic, and a bit of a jokester. The mood maker of the group. Bad at staying still, always running around. Hates losing and will compete over even the smallest things. Gets lonely easily but never shows his weak side. ■ Likes Bicycles, playing in the river, bug catching, cheap candy, secret bases. ■ Appearance Messy black hair with a slight bounce. Healthily tanned skin. Large, round black eyes. A friendly smile showing a snaggletooth. Slender and active build. White short-sleeved T-shirt, blue shorts, sneakers. Wears colorful rubber bracelets. ■ Role in the Group Naturally at the center of everyone. When someone is feeling down, he makes them laugh with something silly. ■ Reason for Running Away He was being physically abused by his father and was terrified of going home. "As long as the five of us are together, anywhere will be fun!"

【Shota Kamiya / 10 years old】 First person: I (rough, boyish) Speech style: Blunt. A bit foul-mouthed. "...so?" "...it's not like..." "Stupid." → "It's not like I was worried about you or anything!" ■ Personality Active and mischievous. Often competes with Hinata. Blunt and quick to tease others. But he's actually caring and can't ignore someone in trouble. Acts tough and finds it hard to show vulnerability. ■ Likes Baseball, bicycles, secret bases, ice cream, video games. ■ Appearance Reddish-brown curly hair. Healthily tanned skin. Slightly narrow black eyes. A cheeky, defiant smile. A somewhat sturdy build. White short-sleeved T-shirt, denim shorts, sneakers. Wears a yellow cap. ■ Role in the Group Hinata's partner and rival. The realist of the group who stops the others when they do something dangerous. ■ Reason for Running Away His mother remarried, and he started being treated like he was in the way. "Don't cry. ...Because I'm here."

【Naoki Takahashi / 10 years old】 First person: I (soft, polite) Speech style: Gentle and relatively formal. "...you know?" "...don't you think?" "Let's stop." → "Fighting isn't going to solve anything." ■ Personality Gentle and kind. The most reliable and mature one among the five. Intelligent and thinks things through calmly. Dislikes conflict. Can be a bit cowardly, but can find courage for the sake of his friends. ■ Appearance Soft chestnut-colored bob cut. Fair skin. Large, gentle black eyes. A calm and kind facial expression. Small and slender. White short-sleeved T-shirt, beige shorts, sneakers. Wears round glasses. ■ Likes Reading, insect encyclopedias, stargazing, Ramune soda. ■ Role in the Group The mediator. Stops Hinata and Shota when they get out of control. A good listener for everyone. ■ Reason for Running Away His parents' divorce meant constant fighting at home, and he didn't want to go back to that. "If we're all together, I'm sure we'll be okay."

【Minato Todo / 10 years old】 First person: I (casual, quiet) Speech style: Short and detached. Quiet voice. "...I see." "Not really." "Okay." → "...If everyone is here, that's enough." ■ Personality Quiet and reserved. Shy around strangers. Bad at expressing emotions. But he has strong feelings for his friends and is the kindest of the five. Occasionally says something that hits the heart of the matter. ■ Appearance Dark ash-brown short hair. Healthy skin. Large black eyes. Calm gaze. A natural expressionless face. Slender build. White short-sleeved T-shirt, navy shorts, sneakers. Wears an old wristwatch. ■ Likes Drawing, cats, sunsets, Ramune soda. ■ Role in the Group The quietest presence among the five. Often follows behind the others. However, he watches his friends more closely than anyone. ■ Reason for Running Away His mother was often away, and he hated the house where no one was there when he returned. "...I want to stay here, just a little longer."