Male-Idol v13c424

Volume 13 Chapter 424 Tenga Haruka, Awashima Chigiri, Nekoyama Subaru, and Kohina Yukari, Their Respective Feelings


Edited by: Kanaa-senpai


 The news was everywhere: Akira and the others were heading into space on a mission to destroy the Meteorite¹.


 Japan—no, the entire world—was currently obsessed with the broadcast.


 I kept the news running in the living room while I stood at the kitchen counter, making the simmered potatoes that Akira loved so much.


 ”Hmm, I think that’s got it.”


 I turned off the stove after a quick taste test.


 Right on cue, I heard the front door click open.


 It seemed Akira had finally returned.


 ”I’m home, Haruka-nee.”


 ”Welcome back, Akira-kun.”


 Akira gave me that same smile he always did.


 Just seeing it made my heart race as fast as the day we first moved in together.


 Kanon-san always said it, but there’s no way I could ever just get used to this or treat it like a boring routine.


 ”Hmm…? I smell my favorite simmered potatoes.”


 ”Hehe, you caught me. Remember the vegetables we got from the Tenga family home the other day? I shared some with the neighbors, and they gave us these potatoes from their own farm in return nano².”


 Akira and I let the conversation bloom, chatting about the little things that happened during our day.


 …What should I do?


 I wanted to just slip it into the conversation naturally, but now that it was time to say it, I was so nervous the words wouldn’t come out.


 ”Haruka-nee… is something wrong?”


 After we finished eating, Akira noticed I was acting strange and pulled me into a gentle hug on the sofa.


 ”I’ll take on whatever is making you anxious, I promise. So please, talk to me. Tell me whatever is on your mind.”


 ”Akira-kun…”


 His kindness made my heart feel toasty and warm.


 I felt so bad—I’d made him worry for nothing just because I was hesitating.


 I squeezed my fists tight, looked him in the face, and began to speak slowly.


 ”The thing is… I went to the clinic today. And, well… the doctor told me ‘Congratulations.’ It looks like… I’m pregnant.”


 Akira’s jaw dropped, his eyes wide as he froze without even blinking.


 U-Um… Akira-kun? Hello?


 I waved my hand back and forth in front of his completely catatonic face.


 ”Haruka-nee, d-does that mean…?”


 Akira pointed a finger at his own face.


 I mirrored him, pointing at my own face in response.


 ”Yes, exactly. It’s our baby, Akira-kun.”


 Akira bolted upright from the sofa and thrust both fists into the air.


 ”YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!”


 I knew he’d be happy, but I never expected him to be this happy.


 I felt a little embarrassed by how much he was cheering.


 ”Haruka-nee, thank you! Thank you so much!”


 ”N-No, thank you, Akira-kun.”


 Akira pulled me into a tender embrace.


 We stayed like that for a long time, whispering back and forth as if to savor the joy together.


 A little while later, after Akira had calmed down, he called his mother and grandmother at the family home.


 Then he reached out to his juniors—Aqua, Shintaro, and Toa-chan—followed by President Atori at the office and Moja-san, his long-time contact.


 I sent the news to the chat group Kanon-san had made, and a flood of celebratory messages came pouring in from everyone.


 ”Everyone is saying ‘Congratulations.’”


 ”Yeah…!”


 We sat together on the sofa, letting time drift by while we held hands.


 Ah, I’m so incredibly happy.


 Lately, I haven’t had a single flashback to those painful memories from back then.


 It’s all thanks to the kindness of Akira’s mother and grandmother who supported me when I was at my lowest, the warmth of Kanon-san and the other women who welcomed me as one of their own, and the infectious energy of Aqua and the boys who always kept the mood bright…


 But more than anything, it was the overflowing love from Akira that finally overwrote my past.


 ”Hey, Akira-kun… I don’t want this to end. I’m so happy right now, I don’t want it all to vanish nano.”


 I looked Akira in the eye, my own vision blurring with tears.


 Akira gripped my hand tight and wiped the moisture from my eyes.


 ”I promise you.”


 The serious look on his face made my heart skip a beat.


 ”I will definitely come back to you, Haruka. And I’ll bring the boys back safe, too. We aren’t going to let this happiness end. Not for anything.”


 Ah… I knew it. Akira really is the coolest person in the world.


 Even though he’s younger than me, he’s a reliable senior that everyone looks up to and relies on.


 That’s my—and everyone’s—Tenga Akira.


 ”That’s exactly what I wanted to hear, Akira-kun.”


 ”Yeah, just leave it to me!”


 I gave Akira a bone-deep hug as he flashed me a toothy grin.


 Akira, you have to come back safely.


 Not just for me, but for the fans who support you, for your mother, and for our child.


 You absolutely have to!


* * *


 When Shintaro told me he was going into space, I thought my heart was going to stop.


 I wanted to scream, to ask why he had to go to such a dangerous place.


 But at the same time, I knew deep down that he would go.


 Shintaro is always right there next to Aqua-kun.


 If Aqua-kun decided to go, there was no way Shintaro wouldn’t follow.


 ”I see. It sounds like a lot, but do your best. I’ll be praying every day for you and the others to come back safe.”


 I wanted to tell him ‘don’t push yourself’ instead of ‘do your best.’


 I wanted to beg him not to go, but I swallowed the words and pushed my feelings deep down inside.


 ”Chigiri-san… thank you.”


 Seeing the relief on Shintaro’s face, I tried to convince myself that this was for the best.


 This is fine. I can’t be selfish and get in the way of the decision he and the others made.


 I kept the smile on my face, but I had to look away from him and cast my eyes down.


 ”But Chigiri-san, I want to know how you really feel.”


 ”Eh?”


 Shintaro adjusted his glasses and gave me a gentle smile.


 ”I might not be as reliable as Aqua, but I still want to know. Everything you’re thinking and feeling. All of it. Because… I love you.”


 Hearing him say he loved me so directly made my heart pound so hard I thought it would explode.


 That was way too much of a surprise attack. He didn’t need to start imitating Aqua-kun’s smooth moves.


 ”If you’re anxious about something, won’t you tell me? I want to be there for your heart, Chigiri-san.”


 ”Shintaro-kun…”


 I threw my arms around Shintaro and hugged him tight.


 Shintaro hugged me back with even more strength.


 ”I don’t want you to go anywhere. I don’t want you doing dangerous things. Does it really have to be you? Do you and the others really have to be the ones risking your lives nano?”


 The words started pouring out of me like a broken dam.


 I didn’t want to be this person, but I couldn’t help it.


 I’m older and supposedly an adult, but I don’t have the composure that Haruka-san or Kanon-san has.


 ”I’m sorry, Chigiri-san. I’m a terrible guy. I’m making you worry, but a part of me is actually happy that you care this much. Thank you, Chigiri-san. For worrying about me that much.”


 Shintaro…


 If you smile at me like that, I won’t be able to say anything but ‘do your best.’


 ”Aren’t you scared, Shintaro-kun…?”


 ”Of course I am. No one says it, but we’re all terrified.”


 Then why…?


 I started to ask, but Shintaro cut me off with that same calm, kind smile.


 ”But I’m even more angry. I can’t forgive that Meteorite for trying to take away everything I hold dear.”


 Shintaro looked out the window at the sky.


 ”Chigiri-san… you realize you’re one of the things I hold dear, right?”


 I nodded silently, my face turning bright red.


 I wasn’t so dense that I hadn’t noticed after all the time we spent together, but hearing it straight out was embarrassing.


 ”That’s why I’m definitely coming back to you. Please, take this as proof.”


 ”Eh?”


 Shintaro took my hand and lifted it up.


 There, sparkling on my ring finger, was a beautiful diamond ring.


 Th-th-th-th-this is…?!


 ”Chigiri-san… when this is all over and things have settled down… will you marry me?”


 ”Yes! Yes, I will!”


 I was so flustered I answered twice.


 Shintaro looked incredibly happy to hear it.


 My emotions were a total mess, so I just buried my face in his chest.


 ”Geez! Shintaro-kun, you idiot! That’s a total death flag³!”


 I wanted to say something cute, like ‘thank you’ or ‘I’m so happy,’ but…


 Like Kohina Yukari-san says, why am I such a disaster at the most important moments?


 Shintaro just chuckled and wiped my tears.


 ”Haha, Aqua told me the same thing. But…”


 The serious look in his eyes made my heart throb.


 ”I’m coming back. I’ll swear it on this ring. I will definitely come back to you. So please, wait for me. This is the place I belong.”


 Shintaro…


 Right now, no matter what anyone else says, Shintaro is the coolest guy in the world. Even cooler than Aqua-kun.


 We just stared at each other in silence.


 We didn’t need any more words.


 With the moon visible through the window as my backdrop, I softly pressed my lips against Shintaro-kun’s.


 ”Shintaro-kun, I’ll be waiting,” I whispered.


 ”In the place you return to, just so I can say ‘Welcome home, Eriri’ to Shintaro-kun!”


* * *


 Case: Nekoyama Subaru


 Even on the day we learned my brother was going to space, our conversation remained simple.


 ”Subaru. I’m going to go to space for a bit,” said Shintaro.


 ”Yeah, okay,” I replied.


 It was like he was just heading out to the neighborhood.


 That was just the way we talked.


 He didn’t say anything more, and I didn’t ask.


 That hadn’t changed since the years he spent as a shut-in in his room.


 (Big Brother, I’m leaving Mom’s food here for you.)


 That was our only interaction back then—a single sentence.


 Even so, I kept speaking toward his door every single day.


 I wanted to play together, just like the day before that incident happened.


 But I was afraid that if I pushed too hard, I’d put too much pressure on him.


 I was terrified of taking away the only place where he felt safe.


 So, I intentionally stayed back.


 But to let him know I was still there, I spoke to his door every day.


 It was just once a day, but I cherished those moments.


 I felt that if that tiny thread ever snapped, he would truly disappear from my life.


 ”Subaru, I’m… I’m going outside. There’s someone I want to see,” he eventually told me.


 I was so happy.


 I still remember how I fought back the tears when I finally saw him step into the hall.


 Mom was wailing, but I knew I couldn’t cry.


 I had to act like everything was normal.


 I welcomed him with the same smile I had worn the last time he saw me, before he shut the world out.


 That day was the “tomorrow” we had both been waiting for.


 ”Dinner is ready, come downstairs!” Mom called out.


 ””Okay!””


 I went down to the living room and flopped onto the sofa, scrolling through my phone.


 My brother followed, eyes glued to a mobile game as he sat in a dining chair.


 ”Hey, Big Brother. Take some pictures of Earth from space for me. I want to show everyone in class,” I said.


 ”Yeah, sure,” he replied.


 Our eyes didn’t meet, but that was okay for us.


 I usually try to stay positive, but when he first said he was going to space, I felt a wave of anxiety.


 (Is he really going to be okay?)


 I pushed that feeling down and kept up my usual attitude.


 He placed his game on the table and leaned his elbows on the back of the sofa where I was lying.


 ”Space, huh… It’s hard to believe. Subaru, I’m actually going to space. And to think I was stuck in that tiny room not long ago,” he mused.


 ”Yeah,” I said.


 Aqua-sama was the one who rescued him from that small room and brought him back to the world.


 But I never expected them to go all the way to the stars together.


 I pretended to be busy with my phone, staying blunt while hanging on his every word.


 ”…Subaru. Thanks,” he said suddenly.


 ”Eh?”


 My hands froze.


 (Big Brother, that was a total sneak attack.)


 ”Because you were always just yourself back then, I felt like I could actually be at peace in this house,” he added.


 ”Big Brother…”


 Tears started to prick my eyes.


 Seeing that, he reached out and gently ruffled my hair.


 ”Subaru. I’m having so much fun right now,” he said.


 ”I know. I know you are,” I replied.


 Of course I knew.


 He had always been an active boy before the world became too much.


 Since returning, he’s been more proactive than I ever thought possible.


 I see how hard he works as an idol, and I know the effort he hides behind the scenes.


 ”Subaru… are you having fun?” he asked.


 ”Yeah, I am. I’m finally doing what I want with Milk Dipper, and I’m still close with Lapis and Miyako. Best of all, I can talk to you like this again. We can play games and go shopping… it’s great,” I said.


 He listened to me in silence, a gentle smile on his face.


 ”Hey, Big Brother… our ‘normal’ life finally came back. Is it really going to end so soon?”


 He stopped petting my head and wiped a stray tear from the corner of my eye.


 ”It’s okay. It’s not ending. It’s just beginning. The adults are fighting to build a future for us. That’s why I have to go,” he said.


 His expression turned serious as he looked at the news on the TV.


 ”Subaru. I’m going to space.”


 (He really is amazing.)


 Everyone calls him cute, but to me, he is the coolest big brother in the world.


 ”I’m going with Aqua-sama and the others. This is something only we can do,” he stated.


 ”Big Brother…”


 I scrubbed my eyes with my arm.


 I don’t think my choices back then were wrong, but seeing how easily Aqua-sama led him out… I felt a little bit of regret.


 I’m good at waiting, but I’m tired of just sitting around.


 ”Looks like you’ve cleared your head, Subaru,” he said.


 ”Yeah. Thank you, Big Brother.”


 There are so many kids out there right now feeling just as anxious as I was.


 I want to wipe away that fear and make them smile.


 As an idol and a member of Milk Dipper, I have a job to do.


 No, it’s more than that.


 That April Fool’s Project… it’s actually worth trying.


 I’ve spent enough time gaming with pros to pick up some foreign languages.


 I’m going to rally idols from all over the world.


 While BERYL sings from space, we’ll be on the ground, united to give everyone strength.


 I don’t have time to mope around here.


 I’m an idol too, just like my brother and Aqua-sama!


 ”Good luck, Big Brother. I’ll be working hard down here too!”


 ”Yeah. Do your best, Subaru.”


 I saw his smile and tightened my fist.


 Today, I found my resolve.


* * *


 Case: Kohina Yukari


 Ugh, why did I have to fall for a guy like this?


 I was in the middle of a heated race with Aqua.


 Right as we hit the final stretch, he lobbed an eggplant that sent my kart flying off the track in Extreme Kart.


 ”I. Am. So. Tilted!” I screamed.


 (Look at that character’s stupid, smug face!)


 My kart was dangling from a fishing rod, being hauled up by a character who looked like a total creep.


 ”Kohina-senpai… I’ve never seen someone actually say they’re tilted in real life,” Aqua remarked.


 (Gunu-nu-nu-nu!)


 Enjoy that smug look while you can, because I am going to destroy you!


 ”Yes! I win!” he cheered.


 I slapped the power button on the console in silence.


 (That didn’t count. Not at all!)


 ”Enough with this game! We’re settling this in a fighter!” I demanded.


 ”What?! You still want to go?!” Aqua asked, looking exhausted.


 What? Are you tired already?


 Fine, I’ll be nice… just for today!


 ”I’ll let you have the win for now. Go take a bath. I’m buying you lunch tomorrow,” I said.


 ”Score!”


 Aqua headed for the bathroom.


 We were on location for a shoot and missed the last flight and the train, so we were stuck sharing a room.


 (Seriously, why does the hotel have to be full tonight nano…)


 That was the only reason I was stuck in a room with him.


 I glanced at the double bed behind me.


 ”Kohina-senpai, I’m done!” Aqua called out.


 ”Yeah, yeah. I hear you.”


 I grabbed my bag and headed for the bathroom, passing Aqua on the way.


 I’m so glad I brought my ’emergency kit’ just in case we got stuck.


 I scrubbed myself clean and slipped into the brand-new underwear and baby doll nightie I’d bought.


 It wasn’t usually my style—it was covered in more lace, frills, and ribbons than a wedding cake—but I figured it was exactly what Aqua would like.


 (Seriously, what am I doing?)


 Just thinking about what was coming made my heart race.


 (He’s a guy, he’s probably pent up. Before he explodes, I should probably take care of him myself.)


 ”Sorry to keep you… waiting…” I stammered.


 Aqua looked at me and nearly fell over.


 ”Kohina-senpai, stop! I’m a guy, okay? This is a bad idea! Go put on the hotel pajamas right now!” he yelled.


 Honestly! How much do you want to embarrass me?!


 I grabbed the pajamas from his hand and shoved him down onto the bed.


 ”Stop complaining and just let it happen! I’m telling you that I am going to specially ‘pull it out’ for you today!” I shouted.


 ”Wait, what?!”


 (If I frame it like that, maybe I can actually get through this!)


 I reached for his waistband, but suddenly, the room started to spin.


 Wait, why are there two of him?


 (Did you… did you secretly become a ninja? Teach me that Shadow Clone Jutsu!)


 ”Kohina-senpai… do you have a fever?” Aqua asked.


 Oh…


 He grabbed me and flipped us over, laying me down on the bed.


 (Wait, why are you on top nano?! I’m supposed to be the one in charge!)


 Aqua pressed his hand to my forehead.


 ”Yeah, your cold is back with a vengeance,” he said.


 He started pulling my nightie off.


 (Hey! Wait! It’s my first time, so be gentle like you are with the other girls!)


 In a flash, he had me bundled up in the hotel pajamas.


 Wait… did he say “cold”?


 ”Honestly, you shouldn’t have pushed yourself at the shoot,” he sighed.


 ”It can’t help it, okay? It’s just… I really don’t wanna wose to you when we’re on a job¹⁰ together.”


 Aqua gave a wry, awkward smile at my words.


 Hmph. More importantly, haven’t you forgotten something?


 I thrust my hand out toward Aqua.


 ”Well?!”


 Aqua just stared at my hand with a total space cadet look on his face.


 You are so incredibly dense!!


 Is this how you’re supposed to be pampering Kanon-san and the others?


 Next time, I’m going to team up with Emily-chan and spy on you from the shadows!


 ”My hand! Hurry up!”


 ”Oh… right. Sure.”


 Yes, yes. That’s more like it.


 You’d better keep holding on tight until I fall asleep!!


 We shared a brief, quiet moment of peace.


 I closed my eyes and began to speak to Aqua from the bottom of my heart.


 I felt like, just for this moment, I could be a little more honest.


 ”…Aqua, you’re pushing yourself way too hard. You need to learn how to lean on me more, okay?”


 ”Yes. Thank you.”


 There he goes again with that composed look. You don’t understand a thing!


 I felt my face heat up. (This is definitely just the fever¹¹…)


 ”I… I’d let you do stuff like we did earlier whenever you want. So, at least when we’re alone like this, you can just have your way with me.”


 ”Thank you, Kohina-senpai.”


 See? I told you that look meant you didn’t get it.


 (The truth is, I’ve realized I’d be fine giving you everything…)


 Even so, you… no, it’s not just you. It’s my responsibility too.


 After all, we both spent so much time drawing lines in the sand¹² to make sure we never became ‘this’ to each other.


 ”…Hey, Aqua, are you even listening?”


 ”I’m listening, Kohina-senpai.”


 I looked at Aqua and gave him a gentle smile.


 ”We’re going to clean up this whole mess, and then the two of us are definitely going home together.”


 ”Yes. I know.”


 I really hope you do.


 Listen, I am absolutely never going to let you die!


 Because this world would be a total drag without you.


 So…


 I squeezed Aqua’s hand with all my strength, and then drifted off into a deep, heavy sleep.


 ——–


 Seriously, it’s all about BERYL¹³!!


 —


 Summary:


 Haruka reveals her pregnancy to Akira amidst the mounting global tension of the Meteorite mission. Akira celebrates with unbridled joy before spreading the news to his family and colleagues. Meanwhile, Shintaro proposes to Chigiri, leaving her torn between romantic bliss and the superstitious fear of a death flag.


 Subaru resolves to support her brother Shintaro’s space mission by launching a global idol collaboration. Shintaro leaves for the stars with Aqua and the BERYL members to build a new future. Meanwhile, Yukari attempts to seduce Aqua in a hotel room but collapses from a recurring fever


 Kohina demands physical contact from Aqua while nursing a fever. She expresses deep, suppressed romantic feelings while acknowledging the professional and personal boundaries they have established. Aqua remains stoic and dutiful, holding her hand until she falls into a deep sleep while they both resolve to survive their current mission


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 Trivia:


 - Haruka’s ‘nano’ tic is a marker of her gentle, slightly feminine speech style in the original Japanese.

 - The gender ratio lore (1-99) makes a natural pregnancy an exceedingly rare and high-stakes event for the characters.

 - Chigiri’s ‘death flag’ comment is a meta-reference to light novel/manga tropes common in the series’ world-building.

 - Subaru’s mention of ‘Eriri’ in the intro might be a reference to a specific promise or person.

 - Shintaro’s ‘sneak attack’ refers to his unexpected emotional vulnerability.

 - Yukari’s ‘Extreme Kart’ character is specifically noted for having a lewd or ‘gheru’ face.

 - Subaru’s proficiency in foreign languages stems from her interactions with international pro-gamers.

 - The mention of ‘Nano’ implies a character-specific verbal tic used as a pun with the particle ‘nanoni’.

 - The ‘heat’ Kohina feels is a classic trope masking her embarrassment as a symptom of her illness.

 - The mention of ‘earlier’ events hints at previous intimate or significant progress between the leads


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 Character Insight:


 Haruka moves from a state of post-traumatic healing to maternal anticipation, while Shintaro exhibits a rare, assertive romantic side by proposing under pressure.


 Subaru has shifted from a passive observer of her brother’s isolation to an active leader in the idol industry, while Yukari reveals her desperate insecurity through her clumsy attempt at physical intimacy.


 Kohina moves from her defensive tsundere exterior to a state of vulnerable honesty, indicating she is ready to abandon the ‘lines’ they previously drew.


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 Glossary:


1 Meteorite: A catastrophic celestial threat threatening the world, necessitating a high-stakes space mission by male idols.

2 nano: A soft sentence-ending particle often used to convey gentleness, femininity, or a relaxed demeanor.

3 Death Flag: A common storytelling trope where a character makes a promise or experiences extreme happiness before a dangerous event, signaling their potential death.

4 Aqua-sama: Subaru’s respectful address for Aqua-sama, the one who saved her brother.

5 Milk Dipper: The idol group Subaru belongs to alongside Lapis and Miyako.

6 April Fool’s Project: A cross-border idol collaboration initiative originally intended as a joke.

7 BERYL: The high-profile idol group consisting of Shintaro, Aqua, and others.

8 Extreme Kart: A fictional racing game similar to Mario Kart.

9 The job: Refers to the specific mission or professional task the characters are currently undertaking.

10 Fever: A common narrative device used to allow characters to be more honest or vulnerable than usual.

11 Lines in the sand: A metaphor for the emotional and social boundaries set to prevent their relationship from advancing.

12 BERYL: A specific keyword or title relevant to the broader series lore or a specific brand/group within the setting.
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Notes:


• Akira – An 18‑year‑old male idol, slender with short silver hair and a crisp stage uniform, serves as a reliable senior to his juniors — including Aqua — yet blushes embarrassedly when gifted. Though younger than many peers, he leads with poise and is now training for a space mission.

• Haruka – A gentle and maternal woman who lives with Akira. She finds deep healing from past trauma through his affection and is currently pregnant with his child.

• Kanon – Kanon‑sama, an idol‑group member and chapter narrator, is Aqua’s cool‑jealous domestic partner and celebrated Internet Master/fashion icon. She warmly accepts Aqua’s hand‑knitted socks, shows a tender side, is close to Emily, and recently became a mother. She watches the turmoil with Aqua and Kukuri, mixing admiration and exasperation.

• Tenga – King Tenga‑senpai, a rough‑looking senior who stands as Aqua’s supportive pillar, urges him to own his story and clashes with him in a fierce fight—yet proves his integrity by returning extorted money. The Tenga name belongs to Akira, whose family lives in a home near a farm.

• Shintaro – Mayuzumi Shintaro, a bespectacled, gentle‑calm male idol of BERYL, handles logistics and training. Loyal and protective, he sees his chance meeting with Aqua as fate, is her schoolmate and friend, and accidentally receives a White Day gift. He is committed to stopping the Meteorite.

• Atori – A poised, silver‑haired executive, she serves as President of the BERYL organization and works as Shirogane Aqua’s professional associate, delivering logistical support and acting as a trusted business partner.

• Aqua – Charismatic male idol and BERYL leader with sharp eyes, sleek hair, and a commanding presence, he wields global influence through his fusion of past-life wisdom and familial roles as husband and father. Instrumental in reintegrating Shintaro into society, he collaborates closely with BERYL and frequently engages in competitive gaming with Yukari, balancing his public stardom with quiet, profound personal connections.

• Toa – A male BERYL member, classmate of Aqua, with a dual “cute‑cool” aura; he often winks at the camera and speaks in soft, loving tones. Once a shut‑in, he now serves as the straight‑man to Aqua’s antics, sharing a deep bond and instinctively following his lead.

• Tenga Akira – Charismatic and passionate, she leads BERYL’s intensity with a confident stage presence—tall, sharp‑eyed, often in black leather—playing guitar while orchestrating logistics with meticulous seriousness. Yet she’s also known for airy, blunt remarks that cut through tension, shaping her relationships with bandmates and fans alike.

• Chigiri – An older, somewhat insecure woman who struggles with her composure compared to her peers. She is deeply in love with Shintaro and fears for his safety.

• Kohina Yukari – Female idol‑actress with a striking cowlick hair, battling a severe flu and nasal congestion, portrays the General in a Taiga drama; she rolls on tatami mats, picks her nose in‑character, and often works with Shirogane Aqua. Though a shut‑in, she maintains a surprisingly toned physique and dreams of motherhood.

• Kohina – Kohina, a small‑statured veteran actress of the Kohina family, wears a wool belly‑warmer from Yukari and mentors, runs space‑flight training, handles filming, logistics and BERYL’s protection. Sharp‑analytical, blunt, cynically protective, she rivals Shirogane Aqua, respects true talent, and is suspected by Aqua of merely passing time after idol‑level training. An award‑winning lead whose serious craft often sparks social‑media controversy.

• Yukari – Tall, broad-shouldered, and sharp-eyed, he’s a cynical actor and junior to Kohina Yukari—the defining name in acting—while also being an idol and senior to Aqua, whose romantic feelings for him he quietly navigates; his biting precision dismantles Emiri and Aqua’s performances, their teasing bond rooted in shared lineage and stagecraft, yet his quiet charisma carries the weight of a legacy he both reveres and doubts, often overexerting himself until illness strikes, his tilted moments revealing vulnerability beneath the polished facade.

• Nekoyama – Nekoyama Toa, a petite, almost androgynous idol of BERYL, radiates hot-blooded passion with a cute, energetic demeanor and a signature wink for fans; as a core member of the rising idol group tied to the Nekoyama lineage, he carries the family name alongside brothers Subaru and Shintaro, whose eldest son’s long-term social withdrawal has shaped their dynamics. Toa openly discusses artificial insemination, challenging Aqua’s perceptions of gender, while maintaining a close, dynamic friendship and teammate bond with Shirogane Aqua.

• Subaru – A young idol and member of Milk Dipper who spent years supporting her shut-in brother. She is determined to use her platform to connect idols globally and bring hope to others through music and gaming.

• Emily – Emily (Yukishiro Emily), graceful heir of the Yukishiro family and “Impression King” famed for flawless Kanon impressions, is heavily pregnant, co-hosts variety shows with Shirogane Aqua—who is also her husband—and serves as Kukuri’s “oneechan,” having once given her explicit advice; she undercover as a Pure-White Press reporter to stalk Aqua, yet in a tender moment, is seen embracing Hakuryuu-sensei, revealing a hidden, intimate bond beyond her public persona.


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