: Unable to pay for the expensive repairs—estimated at two million yen —she is pressured into joining the club as a helper to work off her debt .
: Tamaki's older sister and a champion glider pilot from a rival university who remains cold toward Tamaki due to family history. Blue Thermal
: The brilliant but pressured captain of the Aviation Club who sees Tamaki's potential. : Unable to pay for the expensive repairs—estimated
: A former volleyball player who initially hates being "too sporty" but turns out to be a natural genius at piloting gliders. : A former volleyball player who initially hates
: During a tennis club tryout, Tamaki accidentally hits a tennis ball that damages a glider belonging to the university’s Aviation Club.
: The story tracks her growth as a pilot, her rivalry and eventual reconciliation with her estranged sister Chizuru, and her realization that her true passion lies in the open skies rather than her initial shallow romantic goals. Key Characters
: A fellow club member who initially clashes with Tamaki but becomes a key teammate.