The Artist

Age: about 20

She is the assistant of Professor Divine, and an extremely beautiful woman. She can spellcast all men with her mysterious smile.

Age: 20

Michael is the main character. He is telling the story of his point of view. Michael lives with his mother in a fictive town. He studies on a university and has holidays during the story.

Age: unknown

She raises Michael all alone and is reliable. She is worried about Michael and wants him to get hobbies.

Age: about 20

Michael's best friend.

Age: about 50

Professor Divine looks a bit like Santa Clause. He is an enormously fascinating Artist, Michael is his biggest fan and Mademoiselle Fifi his assistant. But... he seems to keep some secrets about his art.
The shortstory is named after him.