Yota is close to Karin, and that relationship brings danger when she is hurt during a dispute. His anger then unleashes his fox-spirit flames. This incident draws Reiya into the conflict and reveals the danger surrounding Karin and Yuzu as their lives become connected to the supernatural community.
Wasabi is Minato's co-worker and someone who develops feelings for Hinako after Minato's death. His confession contributes to Minato's realization that Hinako must move forward. Wasabi later receives Yoko's confession, is reminded that he encouraged her to return to school after bullying, and begins a relationship with her.
Yusuke Fujioka is an archery student from a neighboring school who encourages Hibiki when she becomes discouraged about achieving her goal in Kosaku Ito's history test challenge. After Ito tries to distance himself from Hibiki, Fujioka comforts her on the way home and confesses his feelings. He provides emotional support, though Hibiki's love remains focused on Ito.
A withdrawn student who finds refuge in literature and secretly idealizes the top student in his class. After stealing her gym uniform, he becomes entangled with Sawa Nakamura, confronts his shame and inner emptiness, and ultimately runs away to save her. He gradually realizes that neither the town nor the self can simply be escaped.
A talented cyclist at Sohoku, Imaizumi notices Onoda's unusual endurance when he sees him climbing a steep hill on an old bicycle. He is part of the cycling team that invites Onoda to join and later races alongside him. Though he keeps his personal reasons for cycling to himself, his presence helps draw Onoda into the sport.
As a child, Masaki is teased and bullied for his appearance and nicknamed “Demekin.” He decides to fight back and becomes unbeatable in fights, with red hair that becomes his trademark. He later attends high school and spends time fighting and riding motorcycles with his buddy Atsunari.
Rai is a job-seeking young man who works as a part-time laborer setting up a Tale of Genji exhibition. Feeling inferior to his smart, handsome younger brother, he avoids going home and is transported to the Heian period. There, he calls himself Onmyoji Raimei Ito and is hired by Lady Kokiden.
Classmate with x-ray vision, aids in reconnaissance and puzzle solving.
High school student with unique powers, part of the core group dealing with temporal resets.
Jun Wataguchi is the central character, living a lazy and directionless life without attending school. He spends time with delinquent friends and begs money from them, while showing no interest in his parents' struggling shipping business. His distant relationship with his father changes when one friend's attack exposes an unexpected culprit.
Kazuma is Yuu’s troubled childhood friend and the boy secretly in love with her. He provokes and bullies her while insisting that kindness would be embarrassing, yet he refuses to leave her side even with a high fever and claims to have protected her since childhood. Their dating, breakup, and forgotten treasure expose his jealousy, insecurity, and regret.
Kaneda leads the local bullies who repeatedly disrupt Takashi and the other boys' plans. His involvement causes Takeuchi to avoid joining the group, prompting the boys to exclude Takeuchi and treat Mitsuru as his replacement. The boys also threaten Takashi with a beating if he returns without a ghost photograph.
Kentaro Ito has 52 screen credits in a career dating back to 2008. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Umineko no Naku Koro ni: Stage of the Golden Witch Collection with 5 titles. Signature works include The Quiet Yakuza - Part 1, From Today, It's My Turn!!, The Ogre's Bride. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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