Kiyoka Kudo

Appearance: A middle-aged woman with long dark hair styled in a strict hairstyle and piercing dark eyes. She dresses elegantly and expensively, always wearing a kimono in elegant shades.

Personality: Cold, calculating, and cruel. She's a classic "evil stepmother": she humiliates Miyo, belittles her, and openly despises her. But behind this cruelty lies her own pride and fear of losing her status. She treats Kaya as a tool to strengthen the family's position, not as a daughter. She lacks warmth and empathy, although she could have been different in the past. Ultimately, she remains a villain without redemption.

Appearance: A young girl with short, chin-length, light-blond (almost ash-blond) hair and large green eyes. She often wears a simple work dress or kimono without any flashy embellishments.

Personality: At first, she appears cold, caustic, and arrogant—she loves to sneer and look down on Miyo. But this is actually a facade: behind it lies insecurity and envy of others' happiness and talents. Gradually, she reveals that she is capable of honesty, remorse, and even gratitude. She is not a villain, but simply an unhappy person learning to admit her mistakes.

Miyo Saimori is a young woman with long black hair (often pulled back into a low bun) and warm, dark brown eyes. She dresses modestly, usually in a simple kimono or dress.

Personality: Quiet, shy, and insecure due to a difficult childhood. Very kind, patient, and caring. Gradually reveals a strong personality: she learns to stand up for herself and believe in her own happiness. Sincere and sensitive to the feelings of others.

Kiyoka Kudo is a tall man with long, silver-white hair pulled back into a low ponytail and cool blue eyes. He usually wears a military uniform or a formal suit.

Personality: A stern, disciplined, and impenetrable commander. At first, he appears icy and cruel, but in reality, he is devoted to his family and hides deep caring behind a mask of indifference. He acts decisively, speaks frankly, but is capable of tenderness toward those close to him.