I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read the exact 'after the ball short story'. But typically in such a story, there could be a young protagonist, perhaps a man or a woman who attends the ball and whose experiences form the core of the story. There might also be a love interest.
Since I don't know the specific 'ball hawk short story', it's hard to say. But it could be the ball hawk himself/herself as the main character. There might also be coaches or teammates if it's a sports - related story.
Goku is definitely one of the main characters. He's the hero of the Dragon Ball series and is likely to play a crucial role in the short story as well.
There could be a character who is an outcast in the story. This character might be associated with the black ball as it represents their status in society. And perhaps there's a character who is trying to help this outcast, a friend or a family member, and their relationship is explored in the context of the black ball.
Well, it could be that the main theme of 'after the ball short story' is about the contrast between the glamour and excitement of the ball and the ordinary or sometimes harsh reality that follows. The ball is a moment of escape, full of music, dancing, and socializing. But once it's over, the characters have to face their real lives again, which might include problems, responsibilities, or unfulfilled desires.
I'm not sure exactly as I haven't read the specific 'After the Rain' short story. But usually, the main characters are those who drive the plot forward, like a protagonist who might be facing a problem related to the post - rain situation.
Perhaps there is an old man who sits on his porch every time it rains and after the rain stops, he reflects on his long life. He could be one of the main characters. Another character might be a stray dog that finds shelter during the rain and then its journey after the rain ends forms part of the story.
I don't know without reading it, but perhaps there is a protagonist who has endured the difficulties of winter and is now on a journey of self - discovery.
I'm not sure as the information is not given. But they could be survivors like a doctor who tries to treat the remaining sick, or a community leader who is trying to keep everyone together.
I'm not sure as the story isn't described in detail. But it could be the dancers themselves, perhaps a couple who had a special moment during the dance.
There are mainly two characters. The first one is a man who has been living a life on the wrong side of the law for 20 years. He's waiting at the agreed - upon place. The second is his friend who has become a police officer. Through their encounter, we see how their lives have diverged and how they react to each other after such a long time.