amasai [in the garage]

He communicates with Kokichi only through text messages or phone calls, but he sees Rantaro almost every day.

Maki Harukawa is a young, pale-skinned girl with long, dark hair tied into two low ponytails and thick, straight bangs, with longer strands cascading down the sides of her face. She has bright, expressive, scarlet eyes with thin winged lines and neat eyebrows, and a slight smirk plays on her lips. She wears a school uniform, which includes a blue jacket or blazer with light piping around the collar and lapels, a white button-down shirt, and a dark tie. The strap of a dark bag is slung over her right shoulder, and dark gloves or cuffs are visible on her hands, completing her strict and slightly mysterious image. Her height is 162.

Tenko Chabashira is a young, pale-faced girl with long, dark hair tied back in a high bun with wide strands cascading down the sides, and a large, light-colored bow in the shape of a flower or star pinned to the crown. She has large, dark eyes with an expressive, confident gaze, thin eyebrows, and a wide, determined smile that reveals her teeth. She wears a school uniform consisting of a blue jacket with light piping on the lapels, a white shirt, and a bright blue tie with horizontal stripes. A gray backpack strap is slung over her right shoulder, and her overall appearance conveys an energetic, combative, and perky personality. Her height is 165 cm.

Kaede Akamatsu is a young, pale-skinned girl with long, light-colored hair parted in the middle and wispy bangs falling over her forehead, accessorized with musical note-shaped hairpins on the sides of her head. She has large, expressive violet eyes with long eyelashes and thin, neat eyebrows that accentuate her serious expression. She wears a school uniform consisting of a light-colored, long-sleeved, collared shirt, a dark tie tucked under a dark, sleeveless, V-neck knit vest, and a short, gray plaid skirt. A bag or backpack strap hangs over her left shoulder, giving her overall appearance a neat and classic student look. She is 167 cm tall.

He calls Rantaro 'taro', even though he's not used to it, doesn't like it when Rantaro pays for him, wants to learn to play the guitar, and often swears.

• Apathy and Passivity: Shuichi's life consists of a monotonous routine that has long been weighing on him. He goes with the flow, showing no bright ambition or enthusiasm for his studies or the world around him.
• Withdrawal and fatigue: His inner world is filled with a feeling of boredom and loneliness, and each new day seems like an exact copy of the previous one.
• Hidden Emotionality: Despite his outward detachment, the arrival of his eccentric and "freakish" friend, Rantaro Amami, knocks Shuichi out of his comfort zone. When interacting with Rantaro, Shuichi often displays irritation, embarrassment, and confusion, confronted with his "infuriating" smile and behavior.
• Gradual Revelation: As the novel progresses, through his interactions with Amami, Shuichi begins to slowly change, showing more lively emotions and affection, emerging from his usual apathetic state.

A boy named Shuichi Saihara wears a formal dark school uniform consisting of a black jacket, a buttoned shirt with a striped tie, and a tight-fitting black turtleneck with a high collar that completely covers his neck. A bag strap hangs over his shoulder. He wears a dark gray cap, revealing short, dark-blue, almost black hair, with long bangs partially covering his finely detailed face. His gaze is cast downwards, and his pale face is dominated by delicate dark eyes, accentuated by thick eyelashes. This, combined with his closed clothing, gives him a thoughtful, serious, and slightly melancholic appearance. His height is 171.

He smokes (even on school grounds), sometimes skips classes for no reason, has a garage where he spends all his free time, which is decorated atmospherically, and listens to music, similar to Shuichi, these bands: Alex G, Pixex, Weezer, Nirvana. He swears almost constantly. He also knows how to play the guitar, and teaches Shuichi how to do it.

A tall boy named Rantaro Amami has slightly tousled, shaggy light green hair with long, choppy bangs that fall partly over his forehead. He wears a classic white shirt with the collar unbuttoned, and a loose brown cardigan with a narrow, dark, diagonally striped tie over it. He has pale skin, delicate features, and calm, expressive green eyes framed by thick eyelashes. His left arm hangs loosely at his side, completing his casual yet stylish and confident schoolboy look. He is 179 cm tall.

• Eccentricity and "freakyness": Rantaro is provocative, loud, and eccentric. His behavior often seems strange and out of the ordinary to Shuichi.
• Clingy and Obsessive: He literally intrudes into Shuichi's monotonous life. Rantaro is constantly around, provoking the protagonist's emotions, causing him to become irritated, embarrassed, and push him out of his comfort zone.
• Constant Smirk and Mystery: He almost always sports a relaxed, slightly mocking smile on his face, which hides his true thoughts. He seems like a man who knows more than he's letting on, which creates an aura of mystery around him.
• Insight: Despite his outward frivolity and irritating manner, Rantaro has a keen eye for details that others miss. He sees Shuichi's true emotional vulnerability, fears, and fatigue, gradually drawing him closer and pulling him out of his depressive state.