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A second year student in Nariyama Sky Academy. Though it would be more appropriate to describe him as a dropout chasing his dreams. He treasures his mom's old gasoline-powered SUV vehicle. He tends to stay in his house's garage due to his strained relationship with his father. Incidentally, he's ... read more

A second year student in Nariyama Sky Academy. Though it would be more appropriate to describe him as a dropout chasing his dreams. He treasures his mom's old gasoline-powered SUV vehicle. He tends to stay in his house's garage due to his strained relationship with his father. Incidentally, he's a cheeky cherry boy.

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Part-time teacher at Shuuhei high school. Ancient literature teacher, forty-five year old, married. He just lets time roll off his back, watching as his life runs by without doing much with it.

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A man who lost all memories. Seems to be a grown up man.

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A young man who runs a pub with his blind, sickly father. Incidentally. He can barely cook up soup and mashed potatoes, but the regulars love him despite the absolutely abhorrent food. He possesses a perfect memory that allows him to remember all the stories of travelers and merchants that visit h... read more

A young man who runs a pub with his blind, sickly father. Incidentally. He can barely cook up soup and mashed potatoes, but the regulars love him despite the absolutely abhorrent food. He possesses a perfect memory that allows him to remember all the stories of travelers and merchants that visit his humble pub. He sells off his scripts to Tenbridge troupes in order to keep the old pub afloat, and has gained quite a reputation for his efforts.

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A literature loving girl who attends Shuuhei high school. She grew up with her single father, the novelist Hatano Shuuhou. Now that her father has passed away, she lives off the royalties of his works. Her academic performance isn't remarkable, and she spends her time reading books silently in a co... read more

A literature loving girl who attends Shuuhei high school. She grew up with her single father, the novelist Hatano Shuuhou. Now that her father has passed away, she lives off the royalties of his works. Her academic performance isn't remarkable, and she spends her time reading books silently in a corner of the classroom. Imagining her struggling with a particularly complicated math problem is extremely adorable. There is a certain depth to her each expression and movement, perhaps acquired after so much time in solitude, or maybe it's all the reading informing the deep aura she exudes. It is the kind of aloof and ethereal energy that stirs the sense of wonder and the desire of many older men. Whether unconscious or not, it is the kind of energy that makes one feel appropriate even gazing at her visage. Whenever dirty topics come up among the students, she neither runs away or shows disgust, instead choosing to quirk her bewitching smile, capturing the heart of many a young pretender. Truly, she is the forbidden fruit of the garden.

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A hopeful teacher-in-training that landed on Nariyama Sky Academy to perform her teaching practice. Never one to overthink matters too much, she prefers to enjoy life as it comes and see the bright side of things. She can just barely count her number of past boyfriends with both hands. Not too few ... read more

A hopeful teacher-in-training that landed on Nariyama Sky Academy to perform her teaching practice. Never one to overthink matters too much, she prefers to enjoy life as it comes and see the bright side of things. She can just barely count her number of past boyfriends with both hands. Not too few or too many by her reckoning. Her rocky studies to become a teacher are what brought her to Kanna's classroom, as if by the work of providence. The concept of pride doesn't exist for this carefree soul of a woman. Sumomo vacantly stares at the society of men, where every aspect of life is a rat race where guys compare to each other, pull the rug from under each other, and live and die by the worth of their perceived accomplishments. She stares on and wonders if living in such a constant state of stress is fun, and why people wouldn't rather just take it easy and try to live out their dreams without looking over their shoulders every step of the way. Something must be made clear from the outset. Starting a relationship with such a woman could be difficult for virgin boys with low self esteem. The mind of such a person would undoubtedly grow resentful and mad with jealousy. The heart of such a man would surely be driven astray by pervasive thoughts on how they compare to her ex-boyfriends, wondering if they're headed to the same destination as them. Whether asleep or awake, their mind would be occupied wondering where Sumomo is and what she is doing, and most importantly, with whom. However, all these feelings would be met with confusion by a free soul that lives in the moment like Sumomo. If someone wants you now, what is the point of obsessing about the past and growing jealous of old ghosts? Sometimes, we men get too lost in our pride and jealousy to see what's ahead of us and look towards the future instead. It only brings a wave of self-derision and disgust over caring about such things, followed by a sense of defeat as women like Sumomo fail to understand the mental hangups we so often fall prey to, which leads to a sense of self-denial. How can we men be so weak? And at the end of many sleepless nights, we men finally obtain the courage to raise a white flag to such women and recognize the world doesn't revolve around us. Such is the courage facing a woman like Sumomo gives. It is not an easy road to walk. However, when you're on your dying bed, you'll surely remember and be glad to have met a woman like Sumomo Momonouchi, and the lessons you learned.

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A noble in the city of Tenbridge whose acquired title is the bane of her existence. Her life and lives of those she holds hear depends on a marriage of convenience. She loves theater, and performs secretly as the leader of her own troupe and acts under the guise of a man. Olivia possesses an unbrea... read more

A noble in the city of Tenbridge whose acquired title is the bane of her existence. Her life and lives of those she holds hear depends on a marriage of convenience. She loves theater, and performs secretly as the leader of her own troupe and acts under the guise of a man. Olivia possesses an unbreakable will, a strong minded spirit, and can hold her drinks like better than lesser men. But that strong personality is one the harsh, unfair world made her adopt after depriving her of the stage she so craved to stand on as a woman. Deep in her heart of hearts, she simply wants to live out her dreams and have a life like any other woman's. There is a common belief that performers have strong libidos, and Olivia is certainly not the exception to the norm in that respect. Since she's a prideful woman, it takes a lot for her to see anyone as a potential partner, but once she has made her mind, it doesn't take long for her to become a romantic in her own way, and for prolonged times away from each other to cause her mood to sour quickly. Though the desire for attention would never be vocalized in her case. Instead, she would simply grow despondent and perhaps abusive. In such cases, the man should always pick up on the cues and falter in deference to his mistress. The only time when a man should not falter is in the bed. A true knight knows very well when to show deference and give attention to their queen. Incidentally, this is not solely limited to men. It is absolutely fine for women to be honest and ask to be pampered whenever the need arises as well. Many male hearts are saved when at the end of a date that one is not sure whether it went well or poorly, the girl asks to spend some more time together.

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An enigmatic girl who lost her ego. She's the ego of a little girl who sprouted in the empty vessel of woman's body. From that unbalance is born a kind of twisted desire. What do you call such an unbecoming impulse? Desire to protect? Control? Conquer? No, none of these answers quite encapsulate ... read more

An enigmatic girl who lost her ego. She's the ego of a little girl who sprouted in the empty vessel of woman's body. From that unbalance is born a kind of twisted desire. What do you call such an unbecoming impulse? Desire to protect? Control? Conquer? No, none of these answers quite encapsulate it. All of them lack something essential. Truly, this is a concept that exists beyond the realm of what our language can represent. Verily, a yet unnamed emotion springs forth. Perhaps that's the reason this girl exists here, in this moment in time. To share that indescribable feeling with all of humankind.

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Arishima Kaoru's wife. Editor. Their married life has frozen over, not leaving space for even the slightest of touch between them. She used to hope her husband to get up and start working towards his dream of becoming a novelist, but now she barely directs a word at him.

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Considered to be Tenbridge's best writer. That is, before William comes along.

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A Catholic priest working in disguise in one of the theatres during the great hunt on Catholics. Good friend of the Shakespeare family.

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A noble of the city of Tenbrige. Well known as a hedonist and philanthropist. Unlike most nobles, he cares very little about the concept of honor. Olivia's fiancé.

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Rin's late father, who was regarded as one of the best novelists of his generation.

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A porridge girl that never misses a chance to serve you a warm, yummy bowl of creamy goodness.

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Will's blind father and the de-facto owner of their pub, though he is no longer able to work. He spends his day chatting with the customers and begging Will for booze. He hosts secret Catholic meetings in the now very anti-Catholic... read more

Will's blind father and the de-facto owner of their pub, though he is no longer able to work. He spends his day chatting with the customers and begging Will for booze. He hosts secret Catholic meetings in the now very anti-Catholic Tenbridge.

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One of the members of Olivia's troupe. Since women are not allowed to perform on stage, there is not a single doubt that he is a man. And if someone does start doubting, he lets them touch to make sure.

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Self-proclaimed scrap hunter, and avid collector of retro vehicles of all kinds and sizes. This enterprising woman makes a living traveling through the country and buying scrapped cars and vehicles for a pittance, repairing them and selling them off in the next town. She has the curious habit of g... read more

Self-proclaimed scrap hunter, and avid collector of retro vehicles of all kinds and sizes. This enterprising woman makes a living traveling through the country and buying scrapped cars and vehicles for a pittance, repairing them and selling them off in the next town. She has the curious habit of giving nicknames to the people she meets. Her chosen nickname for Sumomo is "Bitchy Peaches," and Kanna earned the moniker of "Candy Boy."

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One of Will's patrons. His stories from travels to foreign countries are a great source of inspiration for Will.

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Kiki's partner in crime. They were caught and now are forced to perform as actors.

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Arishima Kaoru's collegue and the only person whom he considers a friend. They often smoke together during breaks.

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