Uryuu Kamihate

Uryuu Kamihate is the main character. He is a high school student aiming to enter Kyoto University's medical school as he was inspired to become a doctor after his mother's death.

Etymology

 * The name Uryuu means "melon" (瓜) (ur) and "life, living" (生) (yuu).
 * Uryuu's surname Kamihate means "above, top, upper" (上) (kami) and "end, finish" (終) (hate).