(Rena Ohtsuka): A former victim of bullying who now follows Taeko's orders to avoid being targeted again. Plot Highlights (Initial "Part/Episode")

: A small, declining rural town in Japan during a harsh, snowy winter.

: The story begins with "hazing" that quickly turns brutal. Haruka’s shoes are stolen, she is drenched in mud, and her desk is covered in humiliating graffiti.

: The quiet protagonist who tries to endure the abuse to protect her family.