File:UtsuroNoHako2 4.jpg

"I can learn so much by watching a certain person. For example, there's nothing as sickening as obstinacy grounded upon selfishness," Daiya says without flinching as he looks straight into Asami's eyes.

"...Are you picking a fight with me?"

"Oh? So you were aware of your self-centered behavior? Looks like you're beyond hope!"

"Hey...! Watch your mouth...!"

I wonder why Daiya has to treat every single person like that...

"Hahaha! He’s just trying to warn you that hovering over Maria-chan might annoy her!" Haruaki says, trying to smooth over the conflict. Let’s set aside how successful he is...

"Shut up! And stop calling her 'chan,' you dope!" Asami-san roars as Haruaki starts patting her head with an oddly soft smile. "Don't think you can treat me like a child just because I'm short! And stop touching me!"

However, Haruaki ignores her protests and continues to pat her head.

"Hah... this guy just won't listen..."

"Hell yeah! I won't listen no matter what you say!"

"That's nothing to brag about..."

Suddenly, I notice that someone is staring at those three people. Miyazaki-kun, our class president, is watching them with a sour look.

He shifts his gaze toward me and blankly says: "Always enjoying yourselves, aren't you? Good for you guys."

Ryuu Miyazaki:
The president of Kazuki's class. He is considered to be a reliable and exemplary student.

Daiya Oomine:
An unrestrained and volatile friend of Kazuki's who has silver-dyed hair and several piercings. He is shrewd and can be depended on in a pinch. He and Kokone Kirino are childhood friends.

Haruaki Usui:
A cheerful but frivolous baseball ace. In spite of his playful nature, he can get very worked up when it comes to his friends.

Riko Asami:
One of Maria Otonashi's numerous fans that have emerged after the entrance ceremony. She is stubborn but cheerful.