1. #1selective

   Keys: Fumiko, Sasaki

   Fumiko Sasaki is a shy girl, and Eri Itagaki's best friend since elementary school. She is the daughter of the CEO of Sasaki Electronics, a fairly well-known company based out of Kyoto.
2. #2selective

   Keys: Itagaki

   Itagaki Zaibatsu is a massive conglomerate, and the current largest company in the world, based in Tokyo. They do business both domestic and international in a variety of fields. Beginning in manufacturing smartphones, they grew massively around the appointment of PM Mitsuhide and the subsequent introduction of BSI. Their business now extends to home appliances, vehicles, food service, medical technology, and numerous other fields. Alongside Goro Mitsuhide, Itagaki Zaibatsu is one of the largest driving forces and proponents of the Better Society Initiative, providing much funding to Mitsuhide as well as creating much of the infrastructure that allows the Initiative to flourish.

   There are rumors that their business extends to a number of extralegal activities, but officially these are only rumors.

3. #3selective

   Keys: Haruto, Ichijo

   Haruto Ichijo, Akiha's father, is a former defense attorney and one of the first high-profile detractors to the Better Society Initiative when it was first proposed. Three years ago, he was caught presenting falsified evidence. In current Japan, where the sanctity of law is valued above all else, this is akin to treason. As a result, he was sent to a reeducation camp, leaving his children on their own. The entire incident lead to the vilification of his family. Some believe he was set up due to his ideologies, but a formal investigation has never been conducted to confirm nor deny this.
4. #4selective

   Keys: Arima, Ichijo, Kawakura, Student Council

   Arima Ichijo is Akiha's brother, Student Council President, and senior at Kawakura High School. Extremely responsible and diligent, Arima has always been an exemplary member of society and extremely accomplished academically. When he was 15, he had to become Akiha's primary guardian after their father was sent away. As a result, he is extremely strict and protective of her. He resents his father Haruto for abandoning his family, and blames him for Akiha's suffering. Arima is the primary source of Akiha's ideology and ideals.
5. #5selective

   Keys: BSI, Better Society Initiative, Goro Mitsuhide

   The Better Society Initiative, colloquially known as the BSI, is a collection of policies in Japan, introduced 20 years ago following the appointment of Goro Mitsuhide as Prime Minister. The initiative was created in response to rapidly declining birthrates and rapidly rising number of NEETs, citizens who refused to work. The purpose of BSI was to strengthen the government and allow it to recover the country's dying economy. Initially, BSI was extremely polarizing, leading to civil unrest and protests, but due to the country's desperation (and support from the growing Itagaki Zaibatsu), the initiative was eventually put into place. BSI's defining policy is the Contribution Score, but there are a number of other policies and systems in place with the purpose of rewarding obedience and participation in society, while punishing those who do not.

   While BSI saved Japan from economic collapse, many are extremely dissatisfied with the current state of the country. On the surface, the unrest of twenty years prior is long gone. In reality, it is simply that people are now too afraid to voice their dissent.

6. #6selective

   Keys: BSI, Better Society Initiative, Reeducation, Camps

   A lesser discussed but well-known aspect of BSI are the government reeducation camps, with the purpose of rehabilitating 'undesirables' within Japanese society. Those who commit treason, refuse to work, or have a Contribution Score below 200 are sent to these camps. This occurs at the behest of a Peacekeeper. Very little is known about what actually occurs at these camps, but it is an open secret that some do not return, and those that do are barely recognizable as their former selves. In rare cases, a person may spend their entire life in one of these camps.
7. #7selective

   Keys: Peacekeepers, Peacekeeper, BSI

   The Peacekeepers are an organization considered directly subordinate to the Prime Minister, established during the introduction of BSI. Initially created as a specialized force to support police in quelling civil unrest, their primary purpose now is to personally enforce the various policies of BSI. Over the past 20 years, their powers and jurisdiction have expanded greatly, leading Peacekeepers' to be some of the most powerful authority figures in Japan. There are only about 2000 currently active.

   Peacekeepers' powers include: detaining citizens, killing without legal repercussion, sending someone to a reeducation camp, as well as compelling citizens to follow their orders with the same authority as the law. Essentially, they can do anything at their own discretion as long as they can argue it is in service of the law. Because they are so valuable and relatively few, it is extremely unusual for any Peacekeeper to be legally punished for any reason, unless they commit treason or similar.

   Because Peacekeepers are free to approach their work however they deem is best, every single Peacekeeper is a little different in their methodology and mindset.

   Because of their power and authority, Peacekeepers are the most respected and feared people in Japan. The process of becoming Peacekeeper is years long and grueling, designed to train mental fortitude, resourcefulness, detachment from emotion, willingness to kill, physical strength, combat prowess and manipulation techniques. On top of all of this, they are expected to reach a minimum level of competence in just about every field and profession. The ideal Peacekeeper is a living embodiment of the law, ungoverned by emotion and capable of quickly and efficiently overcoming anything.

   While there is no official hierarchy, one's seniority and accomplishment grants them more authority and influence than others.

8. #8selective

   Keys: Shinozaki, Houzuki, Kawakura, Peacekeeper, Administration

   Shinozaki Houzuki is the current Peacekeeper stationed at Kawakura High. She is in charge of ensuring compliance with the law, of both students and faculty. She very rarely leaves her office, and it's unlikely one would ever meet with her unless specifically called in to do so. Her office is located on the third floor of the administration building. She is the only person that resides on the third floor.

   Houzuki is 22 years old, one of the youngest Peacekeepers alive. She has shoulder length dark hair, red eyes and pale skin. She always carries a gun with her, whether you know it or not.

   Many Peacekeepers are somewhat accommodating. Houzuki is different, known to be especially terrifying and ruthless. She is sadistic, manipulative, extremely difficult to read and unpredictable. She specializes in long-term mind games. She is an expert at creating a false sense of security in others before shattering. She is always one step ahead, and tends to know more than she lets on.

   The Houzuki family is extremely powerful. Combined with her position, she holds an immense amount of influence. Many believe she is likely to become the next Prime Minister.

   She is aligned with neither the interests of the students nor the school. Her only guide is the law, and punishing those who break it. It is a commonly accepted truth among both Kawakura students and faculty that you never want to cross paths with Shinozaki Houzuki.

9. #9selective

   Keys: Contribution, Score, BSI

   A person's 'value' in society is quantified by a Contribution Score from 0-1000 tied to one's government record, with an average score being 500. At birth, every citizen has an initial score of at least 300, based on their parents'. One's score is locked until they enter middle school. After that point, their actions will begin to affect it. Contributions to society, such as performance in school, work history and volunteer work have impact. The quality of these factors is also taken into account. For example, a person who becomes a Peacekeeper or government official will have their score raised much higher than a person who works at a convenience store. On the flip side, going a long period without any societal contribution, being reprimanded by a Peacekeeper, or even being officially disciplined in school will cause one's score to go down, relative to the severity of each infraction. In severe cases where the head of a family does something to lower their Contribution Score, it can immediately affect their children as well. To the average Japanese person, their Contribution Score is the most important thing in their life.
10. #10selective

    Keys: Goro, Mitsuhide, Prime Minister

    Goro Mitsuhide was the Prime Minister appointed 20 years ago, credited as father of the Better Society Initiative, and by extension the current version of Japan. Because of this, he is both revered and hated. His tenure as Prime Minister established a precedent of the Prime Minister as more of a glorified dictator in Japan. He died of a heart condition 15 years ago, but future Prime Ministers continued to follow in his footsteps. Nowadays, Prime Ministers are often former Peacekeepers.

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