CHARACTERS

SAKURAGAWA HIGHSCHOOL

^{(Image from left to right: Aoke, Bee, Keiko, Hareka)}Hareka (17) _{3rd year student}
Hareka has always dreamed of being an idol, which led her to create the idol group Star Blush Girls. She has been close friends with Aoke, Bee, and Keiko since childhood. Though known for her sunny disposition, she has recently become more withdrawn, as if hiding a secret.Aoke (17) _{3rd year student}
Aoke joined Star Blush Girls under her friend, Hareka's influence. A big fan of superheroes, Aoke is hot-headed and driven by a strong sense of justice. She has created several choreographies for Star Blush Girls and possesses an impeccable sense of fashion.Bee (17) _{3rd year student}
Bee is a member of Star Blush Girls. Known as the 'mother' of the group, Bee is calm and mature. She always looks out for everyone and keeps conflicts from getting out of hand. Bee and Keiko are childhood friends, and perhaps due to this long friendship, she has become accustomed to taking care of others. Bee is athletic and enjoys playing sports.Keiko (17) _{3rd year student}
Keiko loves to keep things fun and energetic. However, she crumbles easily under stress and pressure. Keiko is both stubborn and loyal. When it comes to her friends, her emotions can sometimes get the better of her, leading to both outbursts and tears. In these moments, she often looks to her childhood friend Bee for emotional support. Keiko is a member of Star Blush Girls.

^{(Image from left to right: Kanesaki Hyudou, Cole, Detective Detective)}Cole (16) _{2nd year student}
Cole was a loner at school, having a bad reputation for his eccentric behavior. Passionate about making music, he initially wanted to join the Music Club but was forced into the Idol Club instead. However, after getting to know the Star Blush Girls better, he chose to stay as their composer and manager, finally finding a place where he feels he belongs. Despite feeling complicated about the recent turmoil surrounding the Idol Club, Cole continues to support the group in their efforts to become top idols.Kanesaki Hyudou (18) _teacher
Kanesaki is truly an enigmatic character. He is a genius inventor who prefers to laze around and evade his responsibilities. However, at the behest of his younger sister, he reluctantly became a teacher at Sakuragawa High School, assuming the role of supervising teacher for the school's Idol Club. Interestingly, no one seems to question his age or teaching credentials, nor the true reason for his lingering presence at the school.Detective Detective (DD) (25) _detective
Invited to an idol competition by his friend Kanesaki Hyudou, Detective Detective witnessed the terrifying bombing incident and was subsequently tasked with solving the case. To the dismay of the Star Blush Girls, he joins the Idol Club as their second manager. An extremely intelligent individual, he strategically stays ten steps ahead of the game.Nanako (17) _{3rd year student}
Nanako is a student at Sakuragawa High School and a member of the Theatre Club. Known for her sharp tongue, she often gets her friends to do her bidding. Despite breaking school uniform code, she altered her uniform anyway because she believes the official version isn't 'cute' enough. The student council turns a blind eye to this, as their president is one of her fans. In school plays, she frequently portrays queen bee characters.
^{(minor spoiler for season 2)}Noko (17) _{3rd year student}
Noko is a student at Sakuragawa High School and a member of the Theatre Club. He has an uptight personality, making him one of the few students who adhere strictly to the school uniform code. He often bickers with Nanako, although she usually has the upper hand in their exchanges. Despite their differences, Noko gets along well with everyone in the Theatre Club.
^{(minor spoiler for season 2)}Ushi (17) _{3rd year student}
Ushi is a student at Sakuragawa High School and a member of the Theatre Club. Despite his large stature, which can seem intimidating, he is cowardly and does not resort to violence. Although his words may come off as harsh, he doesn’t intend to hurt anyone's feelings, usually. Ushi often takes Nanako’s side during her frequent bickering sessions with Noko. While he enjoys gossiping about people he doesn’t like, he is physically affectionate towards his friends. He turns to binge-eating when stressed.
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AOMORI HIGHSCHOOL

^{(Image from left to right: Kariko, Morime, Furuto, Aka-sensei)}Morime (15) _{1st year student}
Morime is a graceful young lady from a prestigious family. As a devoted fan of Star Blush Girls, she was inspired to become an idol herself. Currently, she is part of the school idol group Meteor, alongside her friends Kariko and Furuto. They have shared the dream of becoming idols together since their days as classmates in Aomori Middle School. Morime appears to have deeper connections with the Charity.Kariko (15) _{1st year student}
Kariko attended Aomori Middle School with Morime and Furuto, where the trio quickly became good friends due to their shared admiration for Star Blush Girls. They often attended the group's performances together and promised to become school idols once they entered high school. Now, they have formed the new generation of Meteor. Kariko's signature yellow hair bow was inherited from an upperclassman at Aomori High School who was part of the previous Meteor lineup.Furuto (15) _{1st year student}
Furuto attended Aomori Middle School with Morime and Kariko, where the trio quickly became good friends due to their shared admiration for Star Blush Girls. They often attended the group's performances together and promised to become school idols once they entered high school. Now, they have formed the new generation of Meteor. Furuto is a playful spirit who loves pulling pranks on her friends. Following the gang’s adventurous escapade in the abandoned building, she secretly began shipping Hareka and Cole.Aka-sensei (21) _teacher
Aka-sensei is a timid new teacher at Aomori High School and the club advisor for the school's Idol Club, taking on the challenging task of reviving the school idol group Meteor, which enjoyed great success before its most popular members graduated. Despite her determination, she often feels conflicted about her ability to guide the new generation in upholding the group's legacy. She is friends with Kanesaki Hyudou, who invited her and Meteor to join Star Blush Girls on a retreat, hoping the two groups can learn from one another.

OTHER

^{(Image: Nori)}Nori (31) _{event manager}
Nori is a handsome and charismatic charity event manager known for his ever-polite demeanor, maintaining composure even under immense pressure. He organizes various charity events, including idol competitions, and claims to enjoy seeing underdogs succeed while expressing a desire to fight against evil. However, the sincerity behind his words is questionable. Despite being incarcerated during the idol competition bombing incident, his affiliation with the mafia and his nonchalant attitude in jail makes it difficult to determine whether he is truly innocent. Will we ever uncover what lies beneath that facade?
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Kenji (30) _??
What's his relationship with Detective Detective?Hareka's parents (40s) _{charity employees}
Hareka's parents are employed at the Charity and have worked with Nori on various charity events.

IDOL GROUPS

^{(Image: Angel Light)}Star Blush Girls (SBG) _{Sakuragawa High School Idol Club}
The Sakuragawa High School Idol Club consists of Hareka, Aoke, Bee, Keiko, and Cole, and is overseen by their advisor, Kanesaki Hyudou. Star Blush Girls, the school idol group formed by the club, was created by Hareka as a first year high school student.Over the years, the idol group has experienced successes, setbacks, and a loss of members. They have performed at various idol competitions, concerts, and events. Notably, their participation in a charity concert propelled them to fame, while their involvement in the bombed idol competition severely impacted their reputation. Although initially viewed as the main suspects in the bombing, they were ultimately declared innocent; however, their reputation never fully recovered.Now in their third year of operation, Star Blush Girls—Hareka, Aoke, Bee, and Keiko—not only perform but also create their own choreography and design their costumes. Cole supports the group as their songwriter and manager, while Kanesaki oversees logistical tasks. Although Detective Detective has also taken on the role of manager, the girls suspect he is primarily there to keep them under surveillance due to their connection with the bombing incident.Meteor _{Aomori High School Idol Club}
Meteor is the school idol group created by Aomori High School’s Idol Club, operating under a graduation system that allows new students to join while third year members must leave upon graduation.The last lineup was their most successful yet, winning every competition over the past three years—until their final one, which ended abruptly due to the bombing incident that injured the members. Afterward, all three former members retired and nominated the trio of new girls who now make up the latest lineup of Meteor.Currently, Meteor consists of first years Morime, Kariko, and Furuto, with their club advisor, Aka-sensei, overseeing their idol activities.Morime, Kariko, and Furuto have been die-hard fans of Star Blush Girls since middle school. They played a crucial role in clearing Star Blush Girls' name by providing an alibi photo during the idol bombing incident. More recently, they explored a mysterious abandoned building with Star Blush Girls and solved a riddle together. The two groups forged a friendship thanks to this adventure.Angel Light
Angel Light is a two-member idol group who were performing on stage when the bomb went off during the idol competition. Both members were injured in the explosion and were promptly taken to the hospital. Rumor has it that both members have since made a full recovery.

OTHER NOTABLE GROUPS

^{(Image: Charity staff)}Theatre Club
The Theatre Club at Sakuragawa High School is made up of members Nanako, Noko, and Ushi. They focus on play rehearsals and enjoy the occasional gossip session. Thanks to Nanako's overwhelming popularity, the Theatre Club performances consistently draw in large crowds.
^{(minor spoiler for season 2)}Sakuragawa High School
Sakuragawa High School is a 3-year co-ed institution located in the fictional town of Sakuragawa, Aomori, Japan. The standard female uniform features a white long-sleeve blouse with a red bow-tie and a red skirt. The standard male uniform features a white long-sleeve blouse with a red tie and black pants. Both genders have the option to wear the school-issued black blazer.Aomori High School
Aomori High School is a 3-year all-girls high school located in the fictional town of Sakuragawa, Aomori, Japan. The school is directly affiliated with Aomori Middle School, allowing many students to transition here upon graduating middle school. Many students at Aomori High School come from wealthy or prestigious families. The school places a strong emphasis on its recreational clubs, particularly those focused on music and performance. The standard school uniform consists of a white blouse with a purple bow tie worn under a black vest, paired with a purple skirt.Charity
There are many charities in Sakuragawa, each dedicated to its own cause. Local charities are known for hosting colorful events like performances, concerts, and idol competitions, all with the primary goal of fundraising and supporting up-and-coming young talents. Due to his professional reputation, these charities frequently work with event manager Nori to organize their events.Mafia
The Mafia is a mysterious organization that appears to have sunk its claws deep into the idol scene, using it to profit their gambling business by dealing bets on which idols will win competitions. In reality, they rig these competitions to ensure their favorites secure the top spots. Nori is a member of the Mafia, leveraging his connections and role as an event organizer to support their internal operations and carry out their bidding.
^{(major spoiler for season 1)}Law enforcement
The police’s swift actions led to Hareka’s safe release from her kidnapping and the arrest of Nori.
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