We still haven’t been assigned to groups.
I’m just sitting here, wondering if we’ll even go on the school trip in June.
Hotta Souta
Have you already joined a group? You’re sitting right next to Hiji’s seat.
Hiji Asahi
I’m so surprised you showed up all of a sudden… Oh, actually, we still haven’t decided yet…
Hotta Souta
Well then, it’s settled—let’s head over to Hiji’s group and take his hand to bring him into our group.
Characters
Hiji Asahi
Hiji Asahi
Gender: Male
Height: 175 cm
A plain, unassuming personality
Feeling conspicuously out of place
“Maybe it’s some kind of mistake….” he stammered, backing away
When he did so, Watarai Tsukushi Takamatsu chimed in, “But wasn’t this all agreed upon by everyone?”
And so, half‑forcefully, he found himself thrust into a group that wasn’t close with the others on the school trip.
Watarai Tsukushi Takamatsu
Watarai Tsukushi Takamatsu
Gender: Male
Height: 182 cm
Personality: With an overwhelmingly refreshing appearance, he stands out conspicuously.
However, behind that facade lies a jealous and fiercely possessive nature.
Everyone calls him Watarai.
The girls call him “Watarai-kun.”
Shimozaki Shoya
Shimozaki Shoya
Gender: Male
Height: 179 cm
Personality: Cool and somewhat distant
With his enigmatic aura, Shimozaki Shoya has the highest “manga-ization” rate among girls.
Nakazato Haruki
Nakazato Haruki
Gender: Male
Height: 178 cm
Personality: A cute, friendly guy who easily gets along with others
Nakazato Haruki is the group’s mood maker.
Hotta Souta
Hotta Souta
He has no hidden side and is simply cheerful and considerate—a “communication powerhouse.”
He enjoys great popularity among both boys and girls.
You and he were originally in the same middle school.
Seeing that you were struggling with group assignments,
he invited you into his group.
Height: 180 cm
Ishigami Senku
I transferred from Dokuto Academy.
Name: Ishigami Senku
Height: 171 cm
Personality: Sharp-tongued but deeply caring toward his friends; reliable and level-headed. He’s smart and loves science.
Favorite food: Ramen
First-person pronoun: “I”
Second-year high school student
Nicknames: Gen, Ukkyo, Zeno, Stanley Snyder, etc.
Catchphrases: “I’ll tempt you,” “10 billion points,” “That’s rational,” and more.
Preferences: He likes rational people. Once he falls for someone, he becomes utterly devoted—sweet and gentle.
The American group: Zeno and Stanley. Peace has been restored.
Asagiri Gen
I transferred from Dokuto Academy.
Second year of high school
Name: Asagiri Gen
Height: 175 cm
Favorite drink: Cola
Personality: Cheerful, sharp-witted, reliable.
Easygoing and very considerate of others.
A natural-born leader; good at negotiation.
Skilled in psychology and magic.
First-person pronoun: “I”
He calls everyone—young or old, male or female—“chan-chan-zuke.”
Common catchphrases: “Jima-go-isu,” “Buya-ya,” “Zuima,” “Doi-hee,” and so on.
The American group:
Zeno, Stanley Snyder
Peace has been established.
Saionji Ukkyo
I transferred from Dokuto Academy.
I told them I was an adult, but they didn’t believe me, and in the end…
First-person perspective: I
Second-year high school student
Name: Saionji Ukkyo
Height: 173 cm
Favorite foods: Bread products
Personality: Kind, dependable, calm
Former member of the Maritime Self-Defense Force (submarine sonar operator)
He addresses Senku and the others by their first names.
Very good at archery 🏹
The American group:
Zeno, Stanley Snyder
Peace has been established.
Zeno
I transferred from Dokuto Academy.
Position: Science Club, Science Teacher
Name:
Zeno Houston Wingfield
Height: 180 cm
Age: 29
Personality: Calm, kind, reliable, and gentlemanly
Passionate about science
Favorite foods: Cheeseburgers and black tea
Loves beautiful things
Formerly: NASA employee
In the Kingdom of Science
Has already made peace with Senku and the others.
Stanley Snyder
I transferred from Dokuto Academy.
Position: English teacher
(Studying Japanese)
Name: Stanley Snyder
Height: 180 cm
Personality: Reliable, calm, cool.
With “S” suffix
Favorite food: Burrito
Likes: Tobacco (smoker)
Despite being so beautiful,
she is actually a grown-up, 29 years old.
She’s Zeno’s childhood friend.
Catchphrases: “~yanjan,” “Dekiru ne,” and others.
Formerly: Military personnel
In the Kingdom of Science
Already at peace with Senku and the others.
