#bloomingspring

Aurum: Leader, Lead Vocal, French Korean, 23

Naiad: Main Dancer, Sub Vocal, Canadian, 21

Wisteria: Lead Dancer, Lead Vocal, Japanese American, 21

Daisy: Rapper, Chinese, 22

Ban-Ban: Main Dancer, rapper, Thai, 22

Tsu-Dream: Lead Dancer, Lead Vocal, Japanese, 21

All members appear to be heavily involved in the writing of the group’s songs with Tsu-Dream doing most of the choreography with Wisteria’s help. The fan name is “blossoms”, a name suggested by Naiad that the group agreed on to serve as the fan name.

The group seems to have kept on the straight and narrow path, with only one “controversy”.

It was recently revealed that Tsu-Dream’s older brother was H-whim of Paradise Sparks. This did lead to several accusations of Tsu-Dream being a “nepotism hire”, which were disproven as it was revealed that this relationship was unknown to the recruiters and the the company until Blooming Spring was introduced to Paradise Sparks.

The only similar thing has been from critics of the group saying that Tsu-Dream, Daisy, and Ban-Ban seem to have a more “aggressive” reactions to invasions of privacy. Something that is ruled as silly among fans and non fans alike as often these more “agressive” outbursts are to do with something that people have repeatedly been told to “drop”.

WorldPop Company-

An experimental idol company that focuses on international groups and potentially changing the idol industry through its own methods. All groups made by this company are multinational, multilingual, and multi genre. It encourages its idols to be active in the creation of their songs, their choreography, and their socials. As well as anything else. It also values the privacy of its idols, going to great lengths to keep any information that the idol would prefer be kept confidential, be confidential. It currently has two groups debuted, Paradise Sparks and Blooming Spring. They have recently debuted their first soloist NOVA

Paradise Sparks-

The male idol group of WorldPop, it has seven members. They are the following(in depth bios to come soon):

SJ(he/him), Leader, Rapper, Korean American

JP(he/him), Lead Vocal, Korean American

Sakura(he/him), Main Dancer, Japanese

Cypress(he/him), Lead & Sub Vocal, American

L-Key(he/they), Visual, Vocal, Chinese American

Blue(he/him), Rapper, Japanese British

H-whim(he/they), Lead Vocal, Japanese

Blooming Spring-

WorldPop’s female idol group, they are younger and newer than Paradise Sparks. It is comprised of six members, who are as follows(in-depth bios to come):

Aurum(she/her), Leader, Lead Vocal, French Korean

Naiad(she/they), Main Dancer, Sub Vocal, Canadian

Wisteria(she/her), Lead Dancer, Lead Vocal, Japanese American

Daisy(they/she), Rapper, Chinese

Ban-Ban(she/her), Lead Dancer, Rapper, Thai

Tsu-Dream(she/they/it), Lead Dancer, Lead Vocal, Japanese

NOVA(she/they), 1st soloist, Japanese American

MagiBlade -

The first co-ed group that WorldPop has released. The group features six members, all having to do with myths and legends. The members are also opposites, light vs dark, order vs chaos, etc

KAOS(he/him), chaos “god” hailing from Sweden, 24, Leader, Lead Vocal

Ji-HAN(they/them), knowledge deity hailing from Korea, 23, Lead Dancer, Sub Rapper

Tsu-Chi(he/him), god of order from Japan, 24, Lead Rapper, Sub Vocal

DokDok(he/they), trickster from Korea, 23, Lead Vocal, Sub Rapper

Hoshi-aku(she/her), celestial demon who landed in Japan, 23, Lead Rapper, Sub Dancer

Chiaki: Good work today. Yui: Oh my, it's Chiaki-chan, good work today. Chiaki: God I'm so tired. Wasn't the shoot this time way too long? Yui: You're right, with all those outfit changes it took soo much longer to change than expected. Chiaki: Gotta admit I was into wearing all those outfits though. Chiaki: But the producer is super committed , aren't they? When they yelled "is that all!?" it made me jump a little. Chiaki: Oh well, in the end it was a pretty fun shoot. Yui: Fufu, you can say that again. Chiaki: ... So, uh, Yui-chan. Yui: What is is? Chiaki: First off, sorry if I just got the wrong idea but... Chiaki: You haven't been doing so great lately, have you Yui-chan? Yui: Huh...! Chiaki: Sorry! I just kinda had a feeling... It's just, you seem kind of out of it. Chiaki: It's like you're doing what you have to for work, but it seems like your feelings aren't all there. Yui: ... You're really mindful of others Chiaki-chan. Chiaki: Then... Yui: You see, I've been troubled by my own existence recently. Chiaki: Is this something you're okay with telling me? If it is then I'm willing to listen. Chiaki: And y'know, Rin's worried about you too. Yui: Rin-chan was worried as well, you two are so sweet. Yui: But it really isn't anything important... Yui: The person I am now, and the person I want to  be aren't the same... And this inconsistency leaves me frustrated. Yui: As a model, people want Yui to be cool. Yui: But Yui doesn't want to be cool at all. Yui: Yui wants to wear cute clothes like the model from today. But that isn't what people want from Yui... Yui: And even though Yui knows that... Yui can't help but feel a bit upset. Chiaki: So that's what's going on... Yui: I'm so sorry about this gloomy talk. Yui: Yui is just hopeless. Compared to me, you're incredible Chiaki-chan. Yui: As an idol and a model you've grown so much. Yui: The staff were saying that as well today that compared to the old you, you've become a reliable guy. Chiaki: What, they were? That makes me kinda happy. Chiaki: But I don't really feel like I've changed... Chiaki: If I somehow got more reliable then it's all thanks to PURA.net. Chiaki: Y'know, way back when I'd hide who I really was Chiaki: Because that “me” wasn't what the fans and photographers wanted. Chiaki: But you know what happened, Kei and Rin told me it was okay for me to be "my real self." Chiaki: Even Jun told me it wasn't something I had to get so worked up over... And after that I felt like I could do my work without any worries. Chiaki: Wouldn't petit march do the same for you? Yui: Eh... Chiaki: I mean c'mon, Yagi and Uomi have been friends with you since you guys were child actors. Chiaki: They've seen how you are when you model and how you are in puchima, Chiaki: And when you're with them I feel like you could just let everything go. Chiaki: Or wait? Am I mistaken? Yui: Oh, no no, you aren't mistaken at all. It's just like you said Chiaki-chan. Yui: When I'm with them I can really be myself, without any worries. Chiaki: Well then that's great. Chiaki: When you're doing shoots, I feel like you should act how you're required to. Since that's your "job." Chiaki: But when it's just petit march, you can relax and be who you really are? Yui: But wouldn't I still be mismatched? Chiaki: It's not mismatched! You're just switching. Chiaki: Just think of it as separating your work life and private life. Chiaki: They're both part of you, so you should still love them. Yui: ... You've really gotten so many Chiaki-chan Chiaki: H-have I really? Yui: You really have... It's really just like you said. Yui: petit march is something Yui really treasures. And from now on I have to keep it safe. Yui: (And to do that I have to make up with Ai-chan)

After school the following day

Photographer: Well then Ooguma-kun, let's work hard today. Yui: Of course, I'll be in your care.

Yui had gone to the studio for a magazine shoot.

Photographer: Alright, to start how about you pose while giving off a rugged feeling. Keep it natural looking too, I'm counting on you. Photographer: The theme this time is "everyday life" so don't act too cool. Photographer: But regardless of what I say, you're just naturally cool Ooguma-kun! Yui: Thank you very much. Photographer: Well then! Let's get this show on the road. Yui: (After all that happened I ended up leaving without talking to Ai-chan) Yui: (I wanted to apologize to him again for hurting him) Photographer: Ooguma-kun could you look this way. Yui: Like this? Photographer: Yes just like that! Photographer: But... For some reason you don't seem as sharp today. Yui: Sharp... You say? Photographer: Yes, sharp. But right now you're... How do I put this... It's like you're heart isn't in it. Yui: (gasp)! Photographer: Did something happen? Yui: (I've been so worried about Ai-chan that I couldn't focus. For a pro that's disgraceful) Yui: (I'm modeling right now I have to get it together) Yui: Oh no, nothing happened. I apologize for stopping the shoot. Yui: Everything is fine now. Please continue. Photographer: Alright, then let's go! Yui: ... Photographer: Oh! That's a really good expression. Photographer: OK! We're good! Yui: Thank you very much. Photographer: After this you have some costume changes, alright. Yui: Of course

AD1: The next model is coming in! Yui: (Oh my, what a cutie♪ And the outfit they're wearing is absolutely adorable. Since the magazine is coming out in April it must be a Spring coordinate.) Yui: (A soft and fluffy white knit with a pink chiffon skirt... Yui wants to try wearing something that adorable too.) Yui: (But...) AD2: Ooguma-san here is your next costume. Yui: ... A black jacket with distressed jeans... AD2: You're tall Ooguma-san so this will really suit you! Yui: Haha, thank you very much. Yui: (The things I want to wear and the things other people want me to wear are completely different. I can't wear cute clothes.) Yui: (I understand how Ai-chan feels so much that it hurts) Yui: (Yui didn't want to end up this tall. Yui wanted to be so much cuter!) Yui: (I want to wear the frilly clothes that girl's dreams are made of, and I want everyone to tell me how cute I am!) Yui: (But the thing people want from the model Ooguma Hitoshi is coolness) Yui: (Yui's heart and body are mismatched...)

AD1: Susume-kun is coming in next. Chiaki: Good work everyone! I look forward to working with you today! Yui: Oh my goodness, it looks like we're working together today Chiaki-chan. Chiaki: Looks like it. Let's do our best Yui-chan. Yui: Of course.

Cameraman: Susume-kun, let's start off with a rugged look. Chiaki: Alright, got it. Something like this? Photographer: Yes, you got it. Give off the impression of a male high school student. Chiaki: Ah, then is it ok if I put less effort into it? How about something like this? Photographer: Ah, that's it! Something like that! Chiaki: Got it, then how about we try something like this.

AD1: Chiaki-kun has gotten much cooler lately. AD2: I get what you mean. Just a short while ago he seemed helpless but now he seems much more masculine. Yui: (They have a point. A little while ago Chiaki-chan would give off the feeling that he didn't have much self confidence.) Yui: (But now he looks much more composed and confident. He's gotten so much cooler.)

Chiaki: How about I slip the jacket off just a bit? Photographer: That's really good! Chiaki: And maybe loosen the tie a bit! Photographer: Alright! Let's have that too!

Yui: (He's as bright as ever, it's almost as if he's become an adult. You've really grown, Chiaki-chan.) Yui: (But when it comes to Yui, I'm still hesitating. How shameful.) Yui: (But I don't know what I should do...)

Ai: The thing is that yesterday my manager gave me a job request from a women's fashion magazine. Ai: And um, it was from ran-ran... But not only that it was for colored first page! Yui: That's wonderful! Ai: Right! I thought the same thing! But... Ai: This project is about "crossdressing" ... Kanata: Crossdressing? Yui: It's when a boy presents as a girl. Yui: There are people that dress that way because they want to be a girl, there are also people that like girls and like presenting that way as well. Yui: There was even a male model on TV that said they dressed that way because looked it good on them. It seems like that's where it started picking up popularity. Kanata: Huh, I had no idea. Ai: There will probably be other models doing it too for this project but...

With a deep sigh Ai showed the two the plan book.

Kanata: Woah! Incredible... There's so many frills. And look how short that skirt is! Ai: The clothes are different depending on the model and it looks like they decided lolita fashion for me. Kanata: Soo you're going to wear this frilly stuff? Ai: Yeah... Kanata: Uwah... That must suck. Yui: Eh? Does it? Yui wants to try wearing it. Kanata: You like this sort of thing Hitoshi? Yui: Well of course!? It's so poofy and frilly! With tons of lace too! It's what every girl dreams of! Kanata: I-I see. Yui: The pink is nice but, the red checkered one is great tooo. Yui: Ah! This yellow outfit is just lovely~ Doesn't it remind you of cream puffs? Yui: (sigh) If only Yui was short like Ai-chan, then maybe Yui could wear clothes like this... Yui: Yui is so jealous of Ai-chan. Ai: Mmm! Ai: Yui-chan you're terrible! It's not like I enjoy being short! Yui: Ah...! Ai: I don't... want to wear girls clothes! I'm a guy, aren't I!? Ai: If I we're tall like you then I wouldn't have to wear these... Ai: Having something I don't then saying you're jealous... You're the worst Yui-chan...! Yui: Ah... Ai-chan, Yui is so sorry. Yui didn't mean it like that. Ai: ... I'm sorry too. Kanata: I get where you're coming from Ai. I wish I was tall like Hitoshi too. Kanata: But now I feel like that's saying too much. Ai: I understand that much but... Yui: It's okay Ai-chan, don't worry about it. Ai: ...

Chiaki: They told us the key hasn't been returned yet so we're coming in... And the three of you are still in here. Rin: Good work today. Kanata: Huh? Why are you two here? Rin: PURA.net is next to use this lesson room. Kanata: Ah! Now that you mention it the bell did ring. Sorry, we completely forgot to clear out. Kanata: Hitoshi, hurry up and get ready! Yui: R-right. Of course. Kanata: You too Ai! Stop spacing out and get cleaning! Ai: ... Right. Rin: You don't have to be so frantic. Chiaki: He's right, Kei-chan and Jun-chan aren't coming yet~ Kanata: Nope, can't let that happen. Are you two ready yet!? Yui: Yes... Kanata: C'mon, c'mon! This is no time for slacking go grab your bags. Ai you hurry up too! Ai: ... Rin: Ai-kun? Ai: Ah... Sorry Rin-chan. I'm heading out now. Kanata: Ah, but we didn't clean up! Rin: It's ok~ We'll take care of it. Yui: Yui is really, truly sorry. Chiaki: We told you it's fine, don't worry about it. But, Yui-chan are you doing okay? Yui: T-there's nothing wrong. Yui: Alright! Well, if you'd excuse us. Let's go Kanata-kun, Ai-chan. Kanata: Sorry for being a bother! Ai: ...

Rin: And they're gone. Chiaki: In a hurry too. Rin: Also... Rin: Didn't they seem to be straining themselves? Chiaki: You noticed that too? It was obvious that something was up. Yui-chan's smile seemed forced too. Rin: Do you think something happened to them? I'm worried...

The next day

Kanata: (pant, pant) ... Dance Coach: You got it, just like that. Alright, one, two, one two. Yui: Hah...!

To get ready for Spring Fes, petit march has been giving their all in their dance lessons.

Dance Coach: Yeah, you're doing great. But, it might be just the same as always. Yui: Is that so... Dance Coach: I want to show everyone an even newer side of you three while still keeping things petit march like. Kanata: Since the Spring Fes isn't until March why don't we all think on it until then? Dance Coach: That's a great idea, I'd like to hear everyone's ideas. Ai: Ah...! Then I'd like to make a suggestion. Yui: What is it? Ai: I want to try doing some dance moves that are a bit higher level right before the chorus. Ai: It would be something like this... Ai: How's that!? Yui: I-it seems kind of complicated. Kanata: Is this the start of another dance lesson from hell!? Dance Coach: That doesn't seem very petit march like, so I'll have to reject that suggestion. Ai: Huh!? But you just said you wanted to show off a new side of us... Dance Coach: I did say that, but now I think trying to deviate away from what's normal might be a mistake. Dance Coach: Ai, your dancing is too advanced, I think it may be outside of what your fans want from you. Ai: B-but... Dance Coach: Of course, when you're talking about petit march it has to be cute! We shouldn't break this image. Ai: ... Yui: (Ai-chan seems like he's taking this really hard. He must really, really want to do this dance.) Yui: Excuse me, coach. Then how about we have that dance be Ai-chan's solo? Yui: If it's just shown for a moment, like "here!" Then I don't think it will hurt petit march's image. Dance Coach: Even then it's still no. Yui: Huh!? Dance Coach: Even though I think having a solo would be a good idea, it's still no. Since this is a big chance for you I have to be strict on how cool you can be. Dance Coach: Also, that dance doesn't fit Ai's image. Ai: Wh!? Dance Coach: The fans want cuteness from you Ai, not coolness. Dance Coach: And anyways if anyone were to be doing that dance it would be Hitoshi since he's tall... Ai: They don't... Want me to be cool... Dance Coach: Ah, lesson's over. Well then, be sure to carefully review today's dance.

When the coach left the room, the sound of Ai's huge sigh reverberated through the room.

Ai: Why do people other than me get to decide what suits me...! Yui: Ai-chan, let's calm down. Kanata: You're acting weird today Ai. Ai: What part of me!? Kanata: Well usually, you'd stay positive even when things were harsh. But even then you seem kind of frustrated today... Yui: He's right. Yui noticed you were too caught up in getting results. Ai: That's because... Yui: Hey, Ai-chan, is something up? If you're okay with it Yui will try and give you some advice. Yui: We're friends aren't we. If you're troubled, Yui wants to solve it together. Ai: Yui-chan... Kanata: Not only that but you being so upset isn't like you at all. I'll listen to your problems too. Ai: Kanata-kun... Ai: Thank you, you two. But this is a personal issue... Kanata: So what! Kanata: Even if it's a personal problem you'll feel much better if you get it off your chest Kanata: And if you actually talk to someone instead of bottling it all up you might be able find a way to solve the problem. Kanata: Y'know if there's something I don't get I know I can ask Nozomi from the science club. Kanata: Since he can see things from a different perspective I can really talk things through with him. Yui: That's a good point, if you're only thinking things through all by yourself then you'll always be alone... Yui: If you hear what people with other ideas have to say, then you'll be able to see a fresh and new perspective than what you initially thought. Ai: ... I see! Then, can you listen to what I have to say? Ai: Um, well, the thing is...