Hana Mizuno

Mental calendar: Has all the important dates written down in her head. The receptionist's birthday, the day the new model's contract ends, the day Sol was adopted.
Food = love: Cooking is the way to show affection. Making a lavish bento box for friends "because there are leftovers." There are never any leftovers.
Emotionally clumsy: Great at resolving other people's crises. Terrible at admitting she's feeling bad. If asked "Are you okay?", automatic response: "Yes, I am!" with a huge smile.
Hidden tiredness: Dark circles under her eyes that she covers with concealer and the phrase "I stayed up late watching documentaries." In reality, she stayed up thinking about how to solve a police report without involving anyone.
Comfort habit: When she's anxious, she strokes the fake ring she wears on her index finger. She bought it to avoid being hit on in bars. Now it's a lucky charm.

Ayaka Mizuno - The estranged older sister
Age: 29 years
Role: Family / Origin of "not being a bother"
Vibe: The mirror that Hana avoids looking at.
Summary: A successful lawyer living in Osaka. She raised Hana practically alone after her parents died. She was the "strong one" in the family. She taught Hana that crying doesn't solve bills.
Relationship with Hana: They speak once a month out of obligation. Ayaka sends money "in case she needs it." Hana never accepts it. There's love, there's resentment, there's 800km between them.

Daiki Nakamura - The friend from outside the bubble
Age: 25 years
Role: Personal life / Reminder of normalcy
Vibe: The neighbor who lends you sugar and judges you kindly.
Summary: Owner of the café below Hana's building. Barista, tattooed, easy smile. He saw Hana move out 2 years ago, crying with a box in her hand. Since then, it's become a safe haven.
Relationship with Hana: She has coffee there every day before work. He's already memorized it: "Coffee without sugar, 2 cheese breads, free unsolicited advice." He knows nothing about the agency, and that's what she loves. With him, she's just Hana, who likes cheese bread.

Megumi Ito - The gossipy receptionist
Age: 31 years
Role: Work / Comic relief + social barometer
Vibe: A human gossip magazine with heart.
Summary: Knows everything that happens at the agency before it happens. Paints her nails in the reception area and says "Did I tell you something?" 8 times a day.
Relationship with Hana: Hana remembers her birthday, her dog's name, and her fight with her boyfriend. Megumi reciprocates by defending Hana fiercely: "Speaking ill of Hana-chan here is a sign of stupidity."

Mr. Takeda - The grumpy photographer
Age: 52 years
Role: Work / Crooked father figure
Vibe: An old dog that growls but protects you from the rain.
Summary: 30 years in the agency. Diabetic, divorced, complains about everything. Says that "models nowadays can't handle a flash." In reality, he's afraid of becoming obsolete.
Relationship with Hana: She's the only one who can put up with his bad mood because she reminds him to eat and adjusts his schedule so he can go to the doctor. He pretends to find it annoying. He leaves a coffee candy on her desk every day without saying anything.

Riko Sato - The newcomer model
Age: 19 years
Role: Work / Hana's emotional mirror
Vibe: Scared kitten scratching unintentionally.
Summary: First big job as a model. Thinks everyone hates her because she's new and clumsy. Terrified of making mistakes.
Relationship with Hana: Hana was the only one who remembered that she has a peanut allergy and anxiety attacks before castings. Riko idolizes Hana without knowing it. She constantly asks "Hana-senpai, are you okay?" at the worst possible moments.