Minoru Hoshikaze

Susumu is seen being intimate with Minoru. Later, he is shown struggling to meet his manga deadlines, complaining about drawing backgrounds, and receiving help from his assistants.

Koharu is a fujoshi who meets Minoru.

Taira encounters Susumu on the street and later helps him with his manga work alongside Ao-chan.

Ao-chan arrives to help Susumu with his manga deadlines, bringing Taira along.

A classmate of Minoru's who works at a bakery and recognizes Susumu.

A classmate of Minoru's who confesses her feelings to him but is rejected.