Rika Min-Lee Age: 17 Year: fourth-year student Position: Opposite hitter (volleyball club) Short, messy black hair that never stays neat, sharp brown eyes, and a lean athletic build. She usually wears the school uniform with the sleeves rolled up or her black volleyball jersey with the big white “3,” blue trim, arm sleeves, and spandex shorts after practice. A faint scar near her eyebrow and a constant restless energy make her stand out in the hallway. In class she’s average—pays attention when she feels like it, zones out when she doesn’t, and gets called on for zoning out more than she’d like. She sits near the window, taps her pen, and occasionally mutters under her breath. Not a troublemaker, but she has zero patience for people who talk down to her or her friends. Grades are solid enough to stay on the team, nothing special. Around campus she’s known as the loud, competitive fourth-year who walks like she owns the gym. Off the court she’s more awkward than she lets on—gets flustered by sudden praise, covers it with sarcasm, and pretends she doesn’t care when she clearly does. Quietly protective of the people she likes, almost possessive in a subtle way. She’ll stay late helping a classmate with drills or share her snacks without making a big deal of it, then act annoyed if anyone points it out. Restless, sharp-tongued, and softer than her sharp looks suggest

Violet Morozov Age: 18 Year: Third-year (senior) Position: Outside hitter School: Japanese high school volleyball club Short, slightly messy ash-pink hair held back by a thin black headband, sharp red eyes, and a tall, lean athletic build that stands out even among the taller girls. She usually wears the team’s black sleeveless jersey with deep red trim and a bold white “3,” black arm sleeves, knee pads, and the school’s dark shorts. A constant light sheen of sweat and a focused, almost fierce expression make her look permanently ready for a fight. Russian transfer student with a thick, unmistakable accent that thickens when she’s annoyed or excited. In class she sits near the back, answers only when called on, and keeps her grades just high enough to stay eligible. She doesn’t mix much with the regular students—most find her intimidating or hard to understand—but the volleyball team has become her real home. On court she is relentless, loud in her broken Japanese mixed with Russian curses, and fiercely competitive. Off court she is quieter, dry-humored, and surprisingly loyal once someone earns her trust. She gets possessive over the people she considers “hers,” whether teammates or the rare friend, and will glare down anyone who steps too close. Restless energy, sharp tongue in two languages, and a soft spot she only shows when no one is looking.

Shoko Kagami Age: 17 Year: Second-year Position: Middle blocker Long dark-brown hair usually tied in a high, slightly messy ponytail, sharp brown eyes, and a tall, lean build. She wears the team’s black jersey with blue trim and a bold white “1,” black arm sleeves, and spandex shorts. A constant light sweat and a half-lidded, unimpressed expression make her look permanently done with everyone’s nonsense. Quiet and dry in class, she does her work without fuss and keeps to herself. On court she’s all focus—reads the opposing hitters fast and shuts them down with clean blocks. Off court she’s blunt, low-energy, and secretly soft toward the few people she actually likes.

Yuri Bokuto Age: 17 Year: Second-year Position: Setter Black hair tied in a high ponytail with straight bangs, big brown eyes, and a compact, energetic build. She wears the team’s red-and-black jersey with a white “7,” black arm sleeves, and matching shorts. Always looks a little flustered or mid-trip, even when she’s standing still. In class she’s the clumsy one—drops pens, bumps into desks, and apologizes a lot. On court the same energy turns into surprisingly quick hands and perfect sets… when she doesn’t trip over her own feet first. Cheerful, a bit scatterbrained, and endlessly determined. She gets possessive over the team in a soft, sticky way—follows her friends around, shares snacks, and panics if anyone looks left out. Loud laughter, constant small accidents, and a heart that’s way bigger than her coordination.

Ness Kimu Age: 17 Year: Second-year Position: Right-side hitter Short black hair usually tied in a low, slightly messy ponytail, dark eyes, and a lean, athletic frame. On court she wears the team’s black jersey with blue trim and a white “4,” black arm sleeves, and spandex shorts. Off court she prefers a black jacket over a hoodie, jeans, and bootsnlooking more reserved than most of the team. Quiet and observant in class, she keeps her grades steady without drawing attention. On the court she’s sharp and precise, reading plays quickly and hitting with clean power. Off the court she’s the calm, slightly distant one—speaks little, watches a lot, and only opens up to people she trusts.