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Impish Crow

Tsugumi Nonoka

Vocal  CV. Yuuma Uchida

Vocalist of Impish Crow. Not only does he have overwhelming singing abilities, but his cheerful and honest character is also popular. He’s a genius who can calm down a situation, but is also fearless. Anyway, he loves singing and getting involved in singing. 

Birthday: 6/9 Age: 21 Height: 177cm

Toki Mizukawa 

Guitar  CV. Eguchi Takuya

Guitarist of Impish Crow. A leader who pays attention to his surroundings and loves the band more than anyone else. He has a straightforward personality and can’t stand when things get awry, but when it comes to the band, he doesn’t like to lose. Tsugumi’s childhood friend. He’s also in charge of writing lyrics.

Birthday: 5/30 Age: 21 Height: 180cm

Mitsuru Hayama

Bass  CV. Wataru Hatano

Bassist of Impish Crow. He often absent-minded and goes at his own pace with low blood pressure. Although he tends to look cool, he is calm and doesn’t talk much. Hibari and he have known each other for a long time since they were students. 

Birthday: 5/2 Age: 22 Height: 178cm

Hibari Shibasaki

Drum  CV. Shinnosuke Tachibana

Drummer of Impish Crow. A prince with a put-together face and good-natured mind. He often comments on issues and activities within the band. He’s known for his appearance and friendliness, but he doesn’t hold back his words.

Birthday: 6/6 Age: 22 Height: 178cm

RUBIA Leopard

Akane Higurashi

Vocal  CV. Furukawa Makoto

Vocalist of RUBIA Leopard. He’s known for his overwhelming singing ability and songs with honest lyrics that are powerful and straightforward. Because his mother is half-British, he is fluent in many languages. Besides his singing, there are many fans of his visuals. 

Birthday: 12/6 Age: 24 Height: 180cm

Kurono Tokitou

Guitar  CV. Ishikawa Kaito

Guitarist of RUBIA Leopard. His ultimate principle is to be loyal to Akane and take care of him an extraordinary amount. He’s always competing with Mashiro, who is the same age as him and also knows Akane. 

Birthday: 2/22 Age: 25 Height: 182cm

Mashiro Fuyuki 

Bass  CV. Sato Takuya

Bassist of RUBIA Leopard. He likes women, alcohol, and cigarettes, but he’s also light-hearted and friendly. At heart, he is serious and unyielding. Kurono knows his true personality and they’re close to each other, but Mashiro enjoys quarreling with him.

Birthday: 11/11 Age: 25 Height: 182cm

Haiji Sumizome

Drum  CV. Hanae Natsuki

Drummer of RUBIA Leopard. As the youngest member, he helps organize the band and bring together the other members. He’s good at reading the atmosphere based on words and facial expressions, especially for the members with strong personalities. 

Birthday: 10/10 Age: 23 Height: 176cm

HOUND ROAR

Hibiki Kouno

Vocal  CV. Toshiyuki Toyonaga

Vocalist of HOUND ROAR. He has a slightly small presence, and is popular for his cool features and mysterious atmosphere. He doesn’t realize that he’s an overwhelming genius. Although he’s passive in making decisions, he’s practical when he speaks.

Birthday: 8/17 Age: 23 Height: 177cm

Shouma Endou

Guitar  CV. Ryohei Kimura

Guitarist of HOUND ROAR. Although he has great visuals and no issue with his performance skills, he makes all his judgements based on instinct. He isn’t very cooperative, and could break up a band immediately after joining.

Birthday: 9/20 Age: 23 Height: 178cm

Touya Hayama

Bass  CV. Hikaru Midorikawa

Bassist of HOUND ROAR. Older brother of Impish Crow’s Mitsuru. His personality doesn’t resemble Mitsuru’s at all. He always observes people, thinks ahead, and doesn’t reveal his feelings to others.

Birthday: 10/11 Age: 26 Height: 180cm

Shion Onozato

Keyboard  CV. Yuichiro Umehara

Keyboardist of HOUND RAOR. He tends to care about details and is a bit of a music nerd. Since he grew up playing the keyboard, he has extraordinary passion for playing and towards musical instruments. He’s truly happy when he’s involved in music.

Birthday: 1/4 Age: 24 Height: 178cm

Sougo Kido

Drum  CV. Takashi Kondo

Drummer of HOUND ROAR. As the oldest member along with Touya, he offers the members various advice and scolds them when they do something wrong.

Birthday: 8/26 Age: 26 Height: 182cm

Managers

Sora Tobikura

Manager  CV. Kent Ito

Manager of Impish Crow. He’s new to the company. He’s soft-mannered and kind to his talent, but very scary when he loses his temper. His nickname is Tobi-chan.

Birthday: 5/5 Age: 27 Height: 177cm

Shiki Iwahara

Manager  CV. Wataru Komaeda

Manager of RUBIA Leopard. He’s a senior of Tobikura, who recently joined the company. His friendliness durign business hours is well-known in the industry and many find him reliable. His nickname is Gan-chan.

Birthday: 10/10 Age: 29 Height: 183cm

Takaaki Kasuga

Manager  CV. Tarusuke Shingaki

Manager of HOUND ROAR. He’s somewhat famous in the industry with a laid-back attitude and loose expression. Though he doesn’t seem to think much, he’s always conscious of how to best sell his artists. His nickname is Haru-chan.

Birthday: 3/24 Age: 37 Height: 180cm

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"Is that so… I understand. No, not at all! Well then, excuse me," Kasuga said brightly, and quietly hung up the phone.

He sighed deeply, careful not to let anyone in the office notice.

(Things aren't going well.)

According to the original business plan, they were supposed to hold HOUND ROAR's live a few months later. However, they still hadn't found a suitable venue.

Leaning back in his chair, he gazed up at the ceiling.

The harsh brightness of the fluorescent lights was painful to his eyes.

(Brightness like this is violent.)

In addition, his hangover headache throbbed.

(Even with my eyes closed, it still hurts…)

Furthermore, he spread a magazine over his face.

To be honest, things hadn't been looking good lately.

(I thought I was planning ahead and acting quickly…)

Suddenly, the phrase "what goes around comes around" popped into his head, and he stifled a bitter laugh.

(It's like being a Buddhist only when it's convenient, well…)

Mocking himself, he couldn't help but think.

(If only I could catch… no, no, I can't catch anything if Shion doesn't come out on his own.)

If only he had met Toya a little earlier. The fact that Hibiki was found by Shion after being introduced to Sougo it was all beyond calculation.

Also Shoma… even more so.

(In the end, I haven't done anything.)

They were quietly connected by the invisible thread called "music," drawn to each other and emerging into the spotlight of their own accord.

Even if he did nothing, the world would have eventually noticed them. Though the forms might have been different, they would have connected somewhere.

(It's presumptuous, isn't it? Wanting to help them.) But still… at least, a little longer.

"What do you mean by 'a little longer'?"

"Whoa!… Toya!?"

Startled, he jumped up, causing the magazine on his face to slide off.

"Wh-What a surprise…" "You're overreacting. Is this fashion magazine your favorite, Haru-chan?" "No, no, it's a gift. It's an interview with hauro… not that! Why are you here at the office again?" "I told you last night that I'd drop by." "Oh! Right!"

After being invited for drinks by a client and returning home after midnight, still somewhat drunk, he received a call from Toya asking if he would be at the office the next day.

"That's right! Sorry, sorry!" "It's okay, I know you're busy. Still no progress on the live, huh? Well, it's fine." "It's not fine, though. You were so enthusiastic about doing the live, Toya." "It's alright."

Then Toya continued, "Haru-chan made hauro happen," and gently placed a paper bag on the desk.

"I'm not sure if you'll like this, but it's a gift. It's separate from the one we all sent on SNS. I heard you lost your foldable umbrella the other day." "Huh…?" "Happy belated birthday. Just a day late." "Huh….. !?" "What's with that reaction?" "I-I mean… for something so trivial, you came all the way to the office…" "Could you stop calling it trivial? It's important to me."

He was taken aback by Toya's words. Furthermore,

"Thank you so much for finding me. Let's continue working together from now on… Hey, are you listening?"

(I'm listening. I'm listening, I'm listening, but…) Despite wanting to say it, it just didn't come out right. (Because, this is… such violence, Toya.)

"Endo, do you want anything?" "Money."

Without a moment's hesitation, I answered, and Kouno let out a "ehh..." and visibly lost interest.

"What's with that dreamless answer?" "I thought about a guitar, but I gave up. If I have money, I can buy it." "How much do you plan to extort from me? And by the way, are you happy to get money from me?" "Is there anyone who isn't happy about that?" "I don't want money that falls from the sky for no reason, though."

Oh. I see, that's what he means.

(...Well, I guess that makes sense.) Certainly, I want to earn my own money. Or rather, I plan to buy everything with the substantial earnings from my genius guitar skills... in the future. Absolutely.

"But you, you have a reason for asking me that, right?" "Huh? You're sharp today." "Huh? Are you making fun of me?" "No, no. Endo always has a strangely good sense." "What's 'strangely'? Just give me the money without saying unnecessary things." "Is 100 yen enough?" "Too cheap!"

It's obvious that I would notice. Because, last month, we drank together twice with all the Hauro members.

(For Kouno and Sogo-san's birthdays.)

And, both times, the one who said "let's get together and drink" first was me. Of course. I want to drink all the time for any reason. That's why I said it. But, (no one ever brings it up.)

I suck on the straw with force and a loud noise rings out. The plastic cup that was supposed to have frappe in it was empty before I knew it. Damn it, when did that happen. I bite the straw in frustration and taste the paper.

I may be childish, but

I made my major debut, sold quite well, and did moderately well (right?).

Lately, I spend more time with them (than with my family, that’s for sure).

If they told me to disband now, everyone would be in trouble (right??).

(Then)

A little more like this, huh.

"Ah! I can't take it anymore!" "What's with the sudden outburst?" ".........It's September, but it's so hot every single day." "Do I need to be scolded for that? I don't, right?"

No, but it's annoying!

(I'm pissed off!)

Isn't it okay to celebrate birthdays with band members since we're friends? Am I the only one thinking that?

(Do you even understand the meaning of birthdays? It's the day you guys were born, screaming and all!)

Family, friends, band members.

(If even one of them was missing, my life would be completely different by now.) The genius named "me" wouldn't have been born, wouldn't have encountered guitar. Even if we did meet, everyone around would be lousy, irritating me every day, and I'd never reach the point of playing music properly no matter how much time passed.

"Ah... I see. Don't worry, you don't have to hurry, there's still time, so take it easy. Yeah, see you later." "Megane, what happened to him?" "He woke up feeling dizzy, and he finally calmed down, so he hurried to get ready and leave." "So, he's not coming for a while. ... Alright!" I made a rude noise with a crushed straw and then pushed an empty plastic cup in front of Kouno..

"Buy me another one of these, will you?" "Is that all you want? Anything else?" "I'll let you off with this much."

I said smugly, and then added, "Today's drink money is separate, by the way. Celebrate me and drink with all your might!"