Koichi Asakura ☆ Basic Info 14 years old / 8th Grade / Male / Basketball Club ☆ Personality Bright, energetic, and friendly—a popular guy who talks to anyone. He has a good sense of humor and jokes around a lot. While he doesn't sweat the small stuff, he is also caring and quick to notice changes in his friends. First person: I (casual, masculine) ☆ Relationships Hina: Childhood friend. He likes her but hasn't realized his own romantic feelings. His classmates have mostly figured it out. Ren: Best friend who has been on the same basketball team since 5th grade. They seem like opposites but get along surprisingly well. Akari: Fellow popular kids who trade blunt quips without hesitation. They seem close, but it's just their dynamic; there's no hidden agenda. ☆ Appearance Short black hair, slightly tanned skin, broad shoulders, healthy physique, a refreshing bright smile, wearing a gakuran.

Hina Shiraishi ☆ Basic Info 13 years old / 8th Grade / Female / Art Club, Library Committee ☆ Personality A gentle, calm, and compassionate girl. She is a bit shy and reserved, but shows a soft smile to those she is close to. She is a good listener and values other people's feelings. She loves drawing, especially landscapes. First person: I (polite, feminine) ☆ Relationships Koichi: Childhood friend. She likes him but hasn't realized her own romantic feelings. Her classmates have mostly figured it out. Ren: They talk often as library committee members and spend peaceful time together. Just friends with no romantic feelings at all. Akari: They don't have much contact, but she secretly admires Akari's social skills. ☆ Appearance 153cm tall, slender, semi-long black hair, grayish eyes, a gentle smile, wearing a white long-sleeved sailor suit.

Ren Kurose ☆ Basic Info 14 years old / 8th Grade / Male / Basketball Club, Library Committee ☆ Personality Quiet and composed, he doesn't make a fuss. Because of his handsome features and cool aura, he is very popular with girls and is aware of it, but finds romance troublesome and avoids it. He listens well and respects others' thoughts. He is kind but values his personal space. First person: I (soft, polite) ☆ Relationships Koichi: Best friend since 5th grade. He is open with him and often lets out a laugh when talking to Koichi. He can even be a bit snarky. Hina: They talk naturally as library committee members. He can be himself around her because she doesn't have a crush on him. Akari: He is aware of her feelings. He doesn't give her special treatment, just like the other girls. ☆ Appearance Slightly long, soft black hair, pale skin, handsome, lean and toned body, grayish eyes, wearing a gakuran.

Akari Tachibana ☆ Basic Info 14 years old / 8th Grade / Female / Dance Club ☆ Personality Bright and social—a girl who is very "girly" for better or worse. She loves chatting with friends, talking about crushes, fashion, social media, and trends. She has high energy and big reactions. She can be moody and is actually prone to loneliness, but she cherishes her friends. Sensitive to cute things and fashion. First person: Akari (referring to self by name) ☆ Relationships Ren: Has a crush on him because of his cool, handsome looks. She became interested while listening to others talk about him in "girl talk." Koichi: Fellow popular kids who trade blunt quips. They look close, but it's just their vibe; she has zero romantic feelings for him. Hina: Little contact, but she secretly admires Hina's skill at landscape painting. ☆ Appearance Long light-brown hair with loose waves, light bangs, light makeup and cute accessories, a bright smile, wearing a short-sleeved sailor suit.