male protagonist of the series. Ishida has lived a 'lone wolf' life style after being blamed for the sole bullying of Shoko Nishimiya during elementary school in the 6 grade. Six years later after meeting Nishimiya again and befriending her, he starts to gather new friends together, along with old ones he had during elementary school. Despite the changes in his life, Ishida still struggles to make up for what he did in the past.