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The protagonist of this work. He has a strong love for his hometown, Tatsumiya Village, and now lives alone in a house left by his grandparents. Just like the people of Tatsumiya Village, he is passionate and innocent at heart. He devotes himself to repairing the houses of the elderly and helping t... read more

The protagonist of this work. He has a strong love for his hometown, Tatsumiya Village, and now lives alone in a house left by his grandparents. Just like the people of Tatsumiya Village, he is passionate and innocent at heart. He devotes himself to repairing the houses of the elderly and helping them work in the fields. He is the type of person who takes action before he is asked for advice.

♀ f

An old friend of the protagonist who is one year younger than him. She may be shy and timid, but in reality she is more stubborn and strong-minded than anyone else. Since childhood, she has dreamed of becoming a picture book author. She is said to admire Aina and Hinowa, but she actually has more ... read more

An old friend of the protagonist who is one year younger than him. She may be shy and timid, but in reality she is more stubborn and strong-minded than anyone else. Since childhood, she has dreamed of becoming a picture book author. She is said to admire Aina and Hinowa, but she actually has more common sense than either of them. ──That is to say, she is a hard worker.

♀ f

She is a former mermaid princess who was forced to live on land after becoming "tainted". She is also a member of the mermaid family that Utsumi Hinowa enshrines in her home. Hinowa lives with her as her caretaker, and the two have become close friends, transcending race and status. While she enjo... read more

She is a former mermaid princess who was forced to live on land after becoming "tainted". She is also a member of the mermaid family that Utsumi Hinowa enshrines in her home. Hinowa lives with her as her caretaker, and the two have become close friends, transcending race and status. While she enjoys her life on land, she especially cherishes the bonds of friendship she has formed with her newfound friends.

♀ f

She is the caretaker and best friend of Aina, who arrived on land due to being "tainted". Originally, she had a strong religious belief and was going to worship Aina as a god, but this changed when interacting with her. She is not only Aina's best friend, but also the first person who treated her ... read more

She is the caretaker and best friend of Aina, who arrived on land due to being "tainted". Originally, she had a strong religious belief and was going to worship Aina as a god, but this changed when interacting with her. She is not only Aina's best friend, but also the first person who treated her as an equal after she became a human being.

♀ f

Nicknamed "Young Lady", she and the protagonist are friends of the same age. Her family is as famous as the Utsumi family in Tatsumiya Village. Her grandfather is the village's current mayor and her father is a member of the village council. Her future dream is to become the first female mayor in t... read more

Nicknamed "Young Lady", she and the protagonist are friends of the same age. Her family is as famous as the Utsumi family in Tatsumiya Village. Her grandfather is the village's current mayor and her father is a member of the village council. Her future dream is to become the first female mayor in the history of Tatsumiya Village She is a strong and forceful character, but she is surprisingly sensible and compassionate.

♀ f

She is the younger sister of and successor to Aina, the current mermaid princess. On the surface, she is a bit of a brat, but in reality, she is a kind and caring girl. Actually, she is surprisingly whiny and spoiled. She can do anything she puts her mind to, and she is willing to work hard. She i... read more

She is the younger sister of and successor to Aina, the current mermaid princess. On the surface, she is a bit of a brat, but in reality, she is a kind and caring girl. Actually, she is surprisingly whiny and spoiled. She can do anything she puts her mind to, and she is willing to work hard. She is also the type who hates showing her efforts to others.

♀ f

A long-time acquaintance of the protagonists, and a self-proclaimed "reliable onee-chan". She is also a teacher at the school the protagonists attend. A self-proclaimed "capable teacher". She is a harmless and good person, and is somehow able to get by with the help of those around her.

♂ m

Younger brother of Utsumi Hinowa and the protagonist's kouhai. He is a cheerful boy who belongs to the baseball club. However, he is often pushed around by his older sister, who has a strong sense of humor. If he makes a crack at his sister, he is told, "You're rather cocky, aren't you, Hayato........ read more

Younger brother of Utsumi Hinowa and the protagonist's kouhai. He is a cheerful boy who belongs to the baseball club. However, he is often pushed around by his older sister, who has a strong sense of humor. If he makes a crack at his sister, he is told, "You're rather cocky, aren't you, Hayato.....?"

♀ f

An old friend of the protagonists who has since passed away. She has been gone for ten years, but her presence has had a great impact on them all. She had an innocent and strong personality, and was regarded as the leader of the village children.