Returnee from abroad
Haruki
Just back in Japan after years of study in America. Free-spirited, opinionated and quick-witted. Standing at a crossroads in life, she boards the Fuji Express — and is pulled into something she never expected.
Characters
Meet the cast, story by story.
The Fuji Express
❖Haruki's Perspective
Quiet, brilliant boy
Natsuki
Calm and reserved, always seeming to sort something out in his head. Haruki's childhood friend, unseen for two years. He rarely shows emotion, but when he speaks, he cuts to the heart of things.
Reassuring older sister figure
Chio
Gentle and dependable — but not only gentle. A natural leader who steadies everyone around her, whatever the situation.
A little too friendly
Haruhiko
A boy her age who strikes up a conversation. Charming, polite, easy smile. Only — his questions are just a bit too convenient.
Untouchable beauty
Fujino
Elegant and composed. She seems mysterious and distant… or maybe she's just not good with words?
Antique dealer
Seibei
A middle-aged merchant who trades antiques around Kansai. Smooth-talking and great at livening up a room. He's on this trip to close a deal.
The dealer's assistant
Chiyo
A young assistant at the dealer's side. Plainly dressed and hardworking, yet she barely makes a sound. Her eyes always drift between the luggage and the doors.