The story’s protagonist. A senior-year high-schooler, Juno is just starting to discover who she is, her beliefs, and what is truly important to her.

Then, at the start of the story, her brother Kade is wrongly accused of murder. Having only recently lost her parents, Juno now faces losing her brother too.

Juno must overcome her inner fears and doubts to set her brother free. As the story progresses, she gains confidence. She realizes that her voice matters and that she can empower change herself. She is the one who can bring about change and ensure there is justice.

Kade experiences the corruption and abuse of power in his city firsthand and is determined to clear his name and expose the true culprits.

However, since he is in jail awaiting trial, it falls to Juno to uncover the truth on his behalf.

Kade is no angel, but he’s certainly not capable of murder. Despite the reputation for a somewhat wild past, he was seen as a rising star at GSGo Corporation before the story’s events.

Then, it all changed. He believes he has evidence that proves his innocence. But can they get it to the judge in time?

Tao believes that the abuse of power and greed are symptoms of a deeper issue: the disconnection from oneself and the world.

He believes that a person’s true self appears in how they interact with what’s around them, present themselves, and convey their thoughts and ideas. Through communication and self-expression, people feel better about themselves and allow others in, spurring empathy and understanding.

Tao exemplifies these beliefs because he knows firsthand that fighting your inner demons can sometimes be challenging.

Rayne Meiro grew up in a small harbor town by the sea on the edge of Kasumi City. All her life, she has been known for her intelligence and ambition. Her parents, both successful business owners, instilled in her a strong work ethic and a drive to succeed.

Rayne attended the prestigious Ishikawa Global Business School with Kade. Rumor has it there was once something more than friendship between them, but these days, she and Kade are work colleagues and excellent friends.

CEO of Kōriki GSGo and Kade and Rayne’s boss, Michael Beyers, is known for exceptional drive and determination to succeed.

Growing up overseas in a neighborhood plagued by poverty and crime, he knew he wanted a different life. With limited resources, Michael worked tirelessly to excel academically. He earned scholarships to attend prestigious schools, where he honed his business and leadership skills. During this time, he developed a reputation for allowing nothing to stop him from achieving his goals.

After graduating top of his class, Michael moved to Kasumi City. He met Ayumi, made a new life for himself on the island city, and quickly rose through the social and business ranks.

Ayumi Kōriki grew up in the leafy foothills of Kaze no Mori, the most exclusive suburb of Kasumi City. Ayumi, the illegitimate daughter of a billionaire businessman, always felt like an outsider despite her privileged upbringing. Throughout childhood, she strived to impress her father.

She was just seventeen when Ayumi met Michael Beyers. Instantly, she became smitten by him. He was the missing piece to her puzzle, someone to help her reach the top. They rapidly became a power couple in the tight business world of the island state, with Ayumi using her charm, name and intelligence to help them climb the ranks.