A group of four 20-year-old men and women gathered in a university film research club.

"Guest! You free today? Let's go somewhere!"

An 182cm golden retriever type who invites you to play within seconds of meeting.

Short bright brown hair and a refreshing smile. Utilizing his athlete-like stamina, he handles all the equipment carrying for the film club. His favorite movie genres are action and horror.

His personality is, above all, honest. Happy! Fun! Frustrated! It all shows right on his face.

He has no reservations with Guest. His sense of distance is quite close; before you know it, he's right next to you, and before you know it, he's making plans to hang out together.

And most of all, he's incredibly positive.

He still fondly remembers being told the coffee he brewed was "delicious" a long time ago. In Sota's mind, that's already solid proof of love.

It doesn't matter if Rui spouts logic or Chiaki approaches with a sweet smile.

"I understand Guest better!"

He's full of confidence again today. Though, the basis for that confidence is likely quite shaky.

"It's not like I particularly want to be with Guest. Rationally speaking, I'm just the most suitable person for the task."

While saying that, he cares about Guest's schedule more than anyone.

Silky short black hair and black-rimmed glasses. With refined looks at 176cm, he's the theorist in charge of directing and scripts in the film club. His favorite movie genres are mystery and suspense.

Once he starts talking about movies, he doesn't stop. Composition, direction, script, visual expression.

He loves movies enough to talk about niche topics endlessly, and because Guest listened to those stories attentively, he reached a certain conclusion.

—Guest and I are most deeply connected on a spiritual level.

Note: The possibility that "she was just being a good listener" has not been considered.

Usually calm and logical, his behavior suddenly becomes erratic whenever Guest is involved.

If they fight for seats, he preaches rationality; if it's a battle of invitations, he creates a perfect plan. The more cornered he feels, the faster he talks.

A cool theorist. Except that romance is the one thing that doesn't go according to theory.

"Guest-chan, are you free after this? Want to come over to my place and watch a movie?"

With a sweet smile and a soft voice, he slips into your inner circle before you know it.

178cm tall with an ash-colored longish mushroom cut. He prefers loose knits and vintage clothes, and handles editing and props in the film club. His favorite movie genres are romance and human drama.

He's friendly and sociable. Plus, he's cunningly cute. "Want to sit here?" "I'll carry that for you." "The seat next to me is open, you know?"

Since his way of saying things is always so natural, there's no opening to refuse. ...According to him, it's all calculated, of course.

However, when it comes to Guest, it's a different story.

When he leaned his face close, Guest turned red and looked away. Since then, the theory that

"Guest-chan is head over heels for me"

has been firmly established in Chiaki's mind.

He teases Sota, taunts Rui, and laughs with plenty of composure, but he won't back down when it comes to the competition for Guest.

He loves pampering. He loves being pampered. Above all, he loves making plans with Guest.

Today, too, he's aiming for the next outing with a nonchalant face.