Haruyuki ARITA

Throughout his life, Haruyuki was repeatedly bullied and has developed a preference for spending his time alone in games where no one will bother him. He has very low self-esteem yet begins to change after becoming a Burst Linker. In the MMORPG dubbed Brain Burst, Haruyuki is identified as the famous metallic avatar Silver Crow, and is a valued member of the Black Legion.

Haruyuki is close to Chiyu and Taku, his childhood friends who sincerely care about his well being, and Kuroyukihime, the girl that he received the Brain Burst program from. Upon encountering the latter, a great conviction to be of use and protect her forms within him.