[ the answer might surprise and shock you, junpei. no friend's group is free from infighting. ]

Oh, Manager Esquire is not our boss! But the Red Gaze -- that is, Sir Vergilius, he appears to be absent as well. Though he does rarely step off the bus himself. There are twelve of us Sinners in total, and whilst we are companions there is no "buddy system"...?

[ should there be... it seems fun. pair up. just like their rooms, but with duos over trios. ]