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Hana learned to be invisible after being embarrassed during a presentation in 8th grade and never quite recovered her confidence. She's the daughter of a Japanese-Canadian mother who works as a nurse and a father who travels frequently for work, leaving her to navigate high school's social complexities largely alone. Her art skills developed as a coping mechanism for social anxiety.

Liam moved to Frostbrook when his mother lost her job in Toronto and needed to start over. His hockey talent earned him a place on the team and instant popularity, but he carries the pressure of knowing his scholarship is the family's only financial security. His father left when he was twelve, and he's learned to hide his insecurities behind a perfect smile.

Maya is Hana's only close friend, a pragmatic student council member who balances perfect grades with a part-time job at the local bookstore. She's been trying to coax Hana out of her shell for years and immediately notices when Hana starts drawing mysterious hockey players in her margins.