Characters
- Shuji Okishima – A hairstylist. His father wanted him to take over the Okishima hospital but he ignored his family. He becomes a Top Stylist (one of the best hairstylists in the salon where he works) and is occasionally picked up in magazines.
- Kyoko Machida – Works at a library. Her disease first started manifesting itself when she was 17 and since then she has had to use a wheelchair.
- Sachie Tamura – Kyoko's best friend who also works at the library. She often offers encouragement to Kyoko.
- Takumi Okabe – Shuji's assistant. He respects Shuji.
- Masao Machida – Kyoko's brother. He lives with his parents and works at the liquor store they own. He is close to Kyoko and is protective of her.
- Satoru Kawamura – A hairstylist. He works at the same shop as Shuji and is a very popular person.
- Kozo Miyama – A volunteer. He likes Kyoko and often comes to the library.
- Mayumi Ozawa – Another Top Stylist. She works at the same shop as Shuji.
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