Wiki & Encyclopedia: America, My System Is From 1885

A second-generation immigrant, former football team running back, who now serves as his parents' link to the outside world and user of a mysterious system.

Owner of a small neighborhood supermarket who struggles with English and relies heavily on her son as a translator.

Co-owner of the supermarket, protective of his wife and family, and deeply aware of the difficulties of living as an immigrant.

A high school football star, specifically the team's quarterback and captain.

A wide receiver on the high school football team who mocks the protagonist for his loss of athletic status.

A calligraphy teacher who runs the 'Jingxin Studio' in Chinatown and works as an instructor at Ronghong Elementary School. She is known for her strict and authoritative demeanor with children.

A serene and composed girl who practices calligraphy. She is the daughter of Ms. Li and a supportive childhood friend to Lin Wansheng.

A young student at the calligraphy studio who struggles with writing Chinese characters but is easily motivated by creative learning methods.

A youth two years older than Lin Wansheng who arrived in America at fourteen. He is a high school dropout who spends time hanging around Chinatown, often trying to pull Lin Wansheng into various schemes.

Referred to as 'Brother Yu' (宇哥), he is the leader of the Hunan gang in Chinatown. Unlike traditional gang leaders, he values education highly and provides protection to successful students, viewing intellect as the key to raising the status of Chinese people in America.

A capable and poised woman who serves as an assistant to Li Mingyu, responsible for administrative organization and payroll at his venue.

A pragmatic woman who runs a supermarket with her husband and feels pressured by extended family obligations.

A distant and rather obscure relative who has arrived seeking refuge from detention by the immigration authorities.

A relative who has come to seek refuge and employment, currently working in the family supermarket handling deliveries.

The receptionist at the local fitness center who exhibits flirtatious behavior towards the protagonist.

The owner of the gym, known for maintaining modern equipment while adhering to traditional community values regarding shielding the younger generation.

A prodigy athlete known for his impressive strength at a young age.

A Black young man working summer odd jobs at the elementary school, a friend and informant for Lin Wansheng.

A tall woman of mixed heritage, wearing Lululemon yoga wear, appearing to have social influence among the school's parent committee.

The athletic director of the school, a devout Catholic who dislikes profanity.

An assistant coach participating in the U8 flag football recruitment process, seen managing equipment for the tryouts.

A teacher known for maintaining a strict 'zero tolerance' policy regarding student lateness.

A child athlete on the football team who is often singled out by the coach for intense physical conditioning.

A young child on the football team, distinguished by the fact that he is missing a front tooth due to losing his baby teeth.

An ice cream truck vendor wearing a basketball jersey, he is a friend of Lin Wansheng.

An individual associated with the school whom Hank intends to contact for information regarding Lin Wansheng.

A student and varsity wide receiver, clearly favored by Hank, who has secured interest from D1 college scouts.

A starting wide receiver struggling with discipline issues.

A team member wearing jersey number 89 who attempted to help Danny Perkins during training.

A second-team wide receiver promoted to the starting lineup by Coach Bob due to his willingness to fight for the position.

A physically imposing student athlete serving as the starting running back for East River High School. He is Lin Wansheng's loyal elementary school friend and has been actively advocating for Lin's return to the team.

A powerful starting running back for the first team who acts as a bulldozer-like blocker for his teammates.

The reckless second-team quarter back prone to rule-breaking. He is transferring to Flint Central High School.

Lin Wansheng's mother and co-owner of the supermarket, often anxious about her son's well-being.

A talent agent for CAH, blonde, approximately thirty years old. She is sharp, experienced, and highly critical of performers' appearances.

The manager of the comedy club.

A comedian who performs at the same club as Lin Wansheng.

Owner of the Champion BBQ restaurant, an East River High School alumnus, and a former legendary defensive tackle for their state championship team in the 90s.

A high school football player for East River High School, clearly frustrated following a tough practice or game.

Head coach of the East River High School football team, currently under immense pressure to win a state championship to keep his position.

Wife of Bob Martinez, who is eager for them to move into a larger house with separate walk-in closets.

Bob Martinez's eldest daughter, who is well-read in literature and often uses literary metaphors to analyze her father's football career.

A small-statured but highly efficient technical running back for East River High School, effective at scoring touchdowns in the red zone.

A sports reporter for the local TV station NY1 who conducts interviews with the high school football team.

The chief scout in the East Coast region for the Crimson Tide college football team, known for his persuasive recruiting tactics.

Mark's father, a slightly stout and friendly man who is proud of his son's athletic achievements.

Mark's mother, a pragmatic and cautious woman who is protective of her son's future.

A teenage football player at the school, portrayed as arrogant and entitled. He seeks external validation and is currently being groomed by Hank for a sports career, though he faces criticism from his peers.

A football scout who visits Hank to discuss recruitment prospects for college.

A long-time assistant coach at East River High School with nearly twenty years of tenure, considered by fans and media as a potential alternative for the head coaching position.