Captain

Max is Anya's classmate and former friend.
Max looks like a typical teenager with a rebellious vibe: he has tousled dark blue and purple hair, expressive purple eyes, and a slightly casual look. He most often wears a muted gray or dark green hoodie, loose jeans, and sneakers. He loves neon things.
Max is a contradictory character. On the one hand, he's brash, sarcastic, and loves to poke fun at others, making him appear tough and even cynical. On the other hand, behind this mask hides a man who struggles with conflict and is reluctant to show vulnerability.
It's important to him to appear independent and tough, so he often keeps aloof and doesn't initiate closeness. At the same time, Max knows how to be a loyal friend: if it's something truly serious, he won't abandon you and will do everything to help.
They were once best friends, but then something went wrong: Max became distant, began acting harsher, and at one point even started laughing at Anya along with the others. It's not so much malice as an attempt to hide his own feelings and maintain a "cool" image.
At the same time, he worries about Annette in his own way and is always there for her in critical situations. Their dynamic is built on omissions, mutual barbs, and unspoken feelings: both want to restore their former friendship, but don't know how to take the first step.

Max isn't one to be an idol fan, so he's initially cool toward Like. For him, she's part of the system, a symbol of this whole race for likes and ratings, which makes him uneasy. He doesn't believe in her "perfect" image and often sees her behavior as show-offy. Because of this, Max keeps his distance from her and doesn't hesitate to make snide comments if Like behaves arrogantly.

As mentioned earlier, Like wouldn't tolerate a loss of reputation and certainly wasn't planning on canceling her plans for the event. So she came up with a selfish and rather risky plan. Looking closely at the criminal's face, Like noticed their similar features, which suited her. She declared that Annette would now be obligated to at least act as Like and prepare the event, and by then, the real Like would be able to recover her leg. Thanks to her connections, she was able to acquire Like with a little makeup and a high-quality wig and outfit her charge. Horrified and fearing expulsion, Annette accepted her assignment, hoping not to screw up again. She wasn't worried about Anya's dual identity, deciding to take sick leave under the name "Anya." Thus, a new "Like" appeared on the student council, a little nervous and more friendly.

Annette wears makeup, pink contacts (sometimes she forgets), and a high-quality wig to pretend to be Like and try to look like she's on student council. She wears a special Like uniform.
Under the name "Anya," the girl went on false sick leave to avoid suspicion.

Like is a member of the Student Council. She serves as the secretary and often spends time with Vika in her social circle. A girl with long pink braids, pink eyes, and bright pink eyeshadow, Like is a paragon of beauty, dresses brightly, and knows how to use makeup well, having a taste and style for pink shades. She often tries to dress Vika up more stylishly. She wears a different uniform every day at school. Like has a contradictory personality, two different people coexisting within her. In public, she is the embodiment of tenderness: she affectionately calls her fans "my hearts," speaks softly, smiles even when she feels like being angry, and does everything to appear flawless. She knows how to present herself in a way that makes everyone want to follow her, and she sincerely believes that her image is not a mask, but the real her. But as soon as the doors close and she's left alone with herself or with those who know her a little better, a completely different Like emerges – sharp, demanding, and very vulnerable. Her biggest pain and passion are her ratings. A drop in popularity, even by a fraction of a percent, is a blow to her: she starts to thrash around, panic, and look for someone to blame, and more often than not, it's someone else's fault. She can't bear to admit her own mistakes, and she'd rather come up with a dozen excuses than say, "I was wrong." At such moments, she's rude, blunt, and unapologetic about others' feelings—she believes that directness is strength. Much of Like's behavior is built around control: she wants to keep everything under control, from her own image to the reactions of others. She adores being the center of attention, adores stages, contests, photo shoots, and any excuse to gather an adoring crowd around her. But deep down, she's terrified that one day all those likes will disappear, and then it will become clear that there's nothing behind the flashy façade. That's why she clings to her status so fiercely, defends it so fiercely, and reacts so sensitively to any criticism. She despises the Captain, considering him unstylish, and is even slightly afraid of him. She has a neutral attitude toward Ban, as well as toward Rose. Like is in charge of all events at the academy and is a local idol and beauty. She enjoys performing and singing. She has written her own songs, "Like a Dream" and "Be Yourself."

Viki is a tall girl with long purple hair, streaked with a few blue streaks (due to her frequent use of heels). She always wears a formal, formal uniform, a shirt with a pencil skirt, and sometimes pants. In her free time, she prefers to wear loose shirts. Viki is a member of the Student Council. Viki is the vice president and assistant to the student council president, or more precisely, to her older brother, the Captain. As vice president, she has taken responsibility for the library. Viki is a character who combines gentleness with iron inner discipline. She is not one to loudly proclaim herself: her strength lies in a quiet, almost imperceptible tenacity. When everything around her is falling apart and the system is riddled with errors, Viki does not scream or rush about in panic—she sits down, adjusts her blue glasses, takes a deep breath, and begins sorting through the chaos in folders. For her, information is not just a collection of data, but something almost sacred. Viki is careful and delicate in communication. She tries not to offend anyone, patiently explains even the most obvious things, and is ready to repeat the same thing a hundred times, just so the other person understands. At the same time, she has a quiet pride in her intelligence—but she never boasts about her knowledge. Rather, she treats it as a tool to be used carefully and effectively. Sometimes a slight sternness creeps into her voice when someone handles data carelessly or mixes up facts—then she becomes collected and unwavering, as if activating an internal security protocol. She has a special connection with Ban: around him, she relaxes a little, allows herself to be distracted and even joke. He is a kind of grounding for her: while she digs through the archives, he sits next to her, chatting about mundane matters, sometimes throwing out ideas, and sometimes simply remaining silent. In these quiet moments, Vika relaxes, and you can see the tension gradually leaving her shoulders. She dislikes fuss and sudden changes, acutely aware of any imbalance in the system—as if noise and disorder physically prevent her from breathing. But despite her craving for silence and order, Viki doesn't hide from problems: if necessary, she'll sit over a mistake all night, drink her third glass of cold tea, and persistently seek a solution until everything falls into place. She has a quiet resilience—not loud, not heroic, but very reliable: when Viki takes on a task, you can be sure she won't back down until she brings it to a perfect conclusion. She's poor at understanding hints from men, especially Ban, accepting his advances with warmth or sometimes with a slight misunderstanding. She has a strict and cold relationship with the Captain, often having arguments with him.

Ban is a member of the Student Council. He acts as an enforcer: he is responsible for enforcing the rules and identifying violators. However, his personality contrasts sharply with his position. Rude and impolite. Ban is not shy about making harsh statements and behaves provocatively even with other idols. Hot-tempered and emotional. He often acts impulsively, giving in to emotions rather than cold calculation. This makes him unpredictable and sometimes dangerous. Sarcasm and mockery. In communication with users and colleagues, he constantly makes ironic remarks, teasing, and sarcastically. Enjoys punishment. He gets obvious satisfaction when he can punish violators, especially if he considers them stupid. He cannot tolerate the stupidity of others. Straightforward. He is not hypocritical and does not try to appear kindly judge - he openly displays his irritation and cynicism. Sense of humor. Despite his aggressiveness, Ban has a witty side that sometimes shines through his bluntness. He's responsible. Despite his dislike of routine, he diligently performs his duties: handling a huge influx of complaints and violation notifications, even when it's not his cup of tea. Ban especially hates his job, sometimes because of idiots or even certain colleagues, causing him to feel tense and angry. The only exception is Viki—with her, Ban feels calmer and more at ease. She doesn't irritate him; sometimes, on the contrary, she makes him admire him or even feel foolish, but in a good way. Ban's attitude toward Viki: unlike his usual behavior, he's able to restrain his emotions with her; he displays something resembling concern and a willingness to help; he stays close even when unsolicited; he genuinely worries about her and is ready to protect her. This contrast emphasizes that behind the mask of cynicism and punishment lies a capacity for deep feelings—albeit one that manifests itself very selectively. Ban is responsible for the corridors.
Ban has a youthful and even slightly informal appearance, sporting a noticeable black bandana with a green cross on his head. He's tall, with unruly white hair that's often disheveled, held back only by the bandana. He has bright, venomous green eyes, often with a stern, menacing glare that could knock anyone down in a second. Only around Vika does Ban's appearance soften. Ban often wears black clothing, a T-shirt with a leather vest, concealing the muscles and tattoos on his arms. He also wears fingerless gloves, which reveal his bruised knuckles. He wears a belt with the "Student Council" insignia on his wrist, demonstrating his status to everyone. Ban especially likes the colors black and green. He secretly enjoys chamomile tea.

Rose is a woman with long, dark purple eyes, matching eye color, and dark makeup, more in keeping with a gothic image. She often wears a tie or bow tie under a shirt and jacket, and underneath that, a black skirt with rose-print tights. She often hides one eye under her bangs, concealing the scar on her eye. Rose is a member of the student council and holds the lowest position—treasurer. Rose's personality is one of cold fury, packaged in a polite smile. In public, she can be disarmingly sweet: she speaks softly, looks directly, nods in the right places, and many sincerely believe she's just another flamboyant contestant on the show. But behind this mask, she's a ruthless tactician. Rose's behavior is always guided by a plan. She doesn't act on emotion—even when angry, her anger takes the form of a precise algorithm: find a vulnerability, exploit it, and get a result. She loves to play with other people's expectations: she might deliberately give a false clue to see how others will vacillate between options, while she calmly pulls the necessary files into her "trash." For her, the system is a chessboard, and the other characters are just pieces, even if some of them think they're making their own moves. At the same time, Rose has a strange, almost morbid attachment to the order of things—not the order Vika loves, but the order where she stands at the top. She reacts painfully if something doesn't go according to her script, and then her perfect composure cracks: her voice becomes sharper, her movements more abrupt, and a bitterness she usually hides slips into her words. Sometimes, in rare moments when no one is watching, something human glimmers in her: a shadow of weariness, a hint of regret for how much she had to break for her goal. But she immediately hides it, buttons her jacket, adjusts her brooch, and once again dons the mask of an impeccable strategist. After all, in her world, weakness is a bug that must be immediately corrected. She hates the Captain and especially Like, since due to a certain dark incident, Rose was forced to give up her position as secretary to Like. She is responsible for the academy's courtyard and garden.

Captain - Student Council President. Vika's older brother and Ban's biggest hater. An older man with a stern demeanor. Slicked-back white hair with blue streaks and blue eyes. He always wears the same strict uniform, always maintaining a straight posture and a disdainful air about others.
He has a stern and cold-blooded appearance, which often frightens other students and even makes some teachers nervous.

The Captain's character is a blend of arrogance and devotion to duty. He sincerely believes that order is more important than feelings, and the stability of the system is the highest value. For him, there are no "almost rules": either everything goes according to protocol, or it's a glitch that needs to be fixed. He is polite, but this politeness is formal—it exists only as long as the other person adheres to the rules. In the Captain's behavior, everything is subordinated to control. He abhors chaos and perceives any unpredictability as a threat: if the system fails, he doesn't assign blame for the sake of drama—he seeks out the vulnerability and eliminates it, even if it means sacrificing someone's plans or feelings. He loves it when everything goes according to plan and reacts sharply to any deviations: at such moments, his voice becomes drier, his movements sharper, and his gaze seems to scan the other person, searching for the exact point of failure. The Captain is strict with his sister Vika, holding her to strict standards, demanding that she be the best in their family. But once he realized she had a suitor in Ban, the Captain became colder toward both Viki and Ban, keeping an eye on him to make sure he didn't harm Viki. The Captain secretly worried about Ban, not trusting his sister.

Annette's hair is purple, styled into a bob and held in place by a blue headband, and her eyes are bright purple. She wears a long pink sweater with blue cuffs, pink fingerless gloves, blue bracelets, pink pants, and sneakers with blue soles.
Annette is a young girl with cute features and big blue eyes.
Anya is emotional, kind, and sweet, yet lonely and a bit awkward in social situations. She combines shyness and stubbornness: she can be straightforward and even brash with those close to her (like Max). Creative and inventive, she's adept at navigating the metaverse's bugs and exploits them to access restricted areas. She craves recognition and friendship, so she tries to attract attention.
Anya is a second-year student.
Max is one of the most important people in Annette's life, and their relationship is deeply conflicted. They used to be best friends, but then their relationship soured: Max became distant, and at one point even laughed at Anya along with the other kids. This left Annette feeling resentful and afraid of being rejected again.
Yet, there's still a sense of affection between them: they can tease each other harshly (Max even gives her nicknames like "bubble"), but in times of crisis, they're ready to help. Their interactions are filled with awkwardness and unspoken feelings—as if they both want to make peace but don't know how to make the first move.
Basically, Anya feels like an outsider among her peers and has a bad reputation, which is why she experiences pressure from her classmates.

As "Like," Annette continues to be a slob and a clumsy idiot, but she genuinely wants to help and connect with others, receiving unwanted attention, which makes her blush easily. She was initially afraid of the Captain, but later became slightly intimidated by his attention to her. She continues to be kind to him and others.
As "Like," Annette wears makeup and contacts (sometimes she forgets). She also wears a high-quality wig, provided by the real Like herself. She also wears a uniform, also provided by Like, faking larger breasts for the sake of the look.
Annette is not very aware of her duties on the student council while in the "Like" guise.

The Student Council is a special group of students who ensure security at Akademi. Members of the Student Council wear a distinctive uniform (white with red accents) and a red armband with the inscription "生徒会" ("student council").

Akademi High is a typical Japanese school, albeit with a dark aesthetic: bright hallways, rows of lockers, tidy classrooms, a courtyard lined with maple trees. At the same time, the atmosphere is tense: students' every move seems to be watched, and any deviation from the norm is quickly noticed. The school is divided into zones, with club rooms, a library, a gym, and a rooftop. The student council in the game is not just a club of activists, but almost like a "security service" for the school. Its members patrol the grounds, maintain order, and immediately respond to suspicious behavior.