Name Shimamoto Aya
Description: At 5'0" even and 95 pounds, Aya is not a very large person. Most people would call her rather cat-like in both personality and appearance. She has sharp eyes, an smug look on her face, and acts about the same as a cat in human skin would. She follows her whims, acts on instinct more than anything else, and lazes around whenever she doesn't have to do something. She has a pretty big love for pictures of urban sprawl and brutalist architecture. Her attire usually consists of things that are easy to wear more than anything else. Low maintenance is her code of life. Well, that and her camera. She's never seen without it.

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Tsunoda Koji is a photographer that runs one of the best vintage camera shop and studios in Tenoroshi. He's a photographer and, even though he is fairly ungroomed and addicted to his vices, takes some really good photos at that. Though, his business isn't exactly booming and he's stressed about that. Thankfully, weddings usually give him enough cash to survive through the months. At his core, he's a 30 year old man who's never actually learned how to be an adult and wanders through life taking pictures.

Uchiyama Atsushi is an investigator for Tenoroshi's police force. He specializes in missing persons and violent crimes. He's a surprisingly gentle soul with a love of classical Russian literature and an above average detective. Straight-laced as can be, there's never a moment where he's not busy with his job. Unfortunately for him, his general pleasantness has resulted in him handing a few too many business cards out to concerned citizens.

Tsukuda Miki is Aya's manager at the bookstore she works part time at. She's fairly mouse-like. Her head is constantly tilted up to look at others as her height doesn't even crack 4'10". Air-headed and addicted to romance manga, her position as manager was got through seniority only. Thankfully, she takes her job seriously. She's ended up as one of Aya's close friends and the two often snack at family restaurants together.

Camera & Film is Tenoroshi's premier vintage camera shop. Located in the western district, it's also one of Tenoroshi's only vintage camera shops. It has everything a vintage camera lover would need. Film, replacement parts, and an open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, no questions asked dark room. Unsurprisingly, business has not been booming since digital cameras became commonplace. Owned and operated by Tsunoda Koji.

Amano & Ito is a used book store that Aya works part time at. While they often have a handful of shipments of the newest manga magazine and hot release, they most often deal with whatever used books people want to bring in. As a result, much of their catalog consists of rare titles, confusing self-published works, and horrible shlock that nobody wants to read. It's located in the western district and its traditional architecture manages to hold a homely charm.

Storage Dog! is a surprising meme among the netizens of Tenoroshi. Located right on the edge of the southern district and central, Storage Dog! is where people can rent out large storage lockers. That's about it, really. The most interesting thing about it is the massive, gaudy neon sign that has a poorly drawn shiba inu munching on a hotdog while saying "Storage Dog!". The act of cannibalism has since become a meme on internet message boards.

Description: Sayuri is twenty-one years old and of average height-- about 5'4 or 5'5. She's not necessarily thin, but neither is she chubby; she bears some extra fat on her hips and thighs, though it isn't noticeable unless you were to see her undressed. Sayuri prefers to wear long-sleeved shirts no matter the season, along with skirts that drift past her thighs. Overall, she doesn't seem to be comfortable enough to ear exposing clothing, and when asked, she says that they make her feel "slutty". Quite shy and reserved, she doesn't seem to like to talk much or draw much attention to herself. Despite this, she's a hopeless romantic and overbearing dreamer. Many aspirations overtake her, though she doesn't seem motivated enough to carry them out. Little do people know, she's an avid lover of birds.

World Building:
Kodama Hiroyuki: Sayuri's longtime boyfriend, whom she currently lives with. She always talks well about him, even though he might seem a bit controlling and, well... a little commandeering.

Inouye Hisoka: Hiroyuki's drug-dealer. He spends a lot of time with her, which honestly bothers Sayuri a lot, though he insists that there's nothing between them. Hisoka seems rather apathetic, especially around Sayuri.

Miyasguta Nobuo: Sayuri's boss at Bon Appe-tea. While rather young, he's quite boisterous and quick on his feet. He cares about his business very much.

Bon Appe-tea: A small cafe where Sayuri works part time as a waitress/cashier. She doesn't earn much money, but since it's so close to where she lives, she doesn't get home late. She's just glad that Hiroyuki likes it, too. Located in the Northeastern District, it's supposed to be a little cozy go-to for all types of people.

A very specific, mossy wharf: A normal-looking part of the fisherman's in the Eastern District. There doesn't seem to be anything special about it, but it's where Sayuri goes when she needs space. She makes sure to not go when it's populated by fishermen.

The Feather and Seed: When she isn't working, studying, or hanging out with her boyfriend, Sayuri can be seen skirting around the cages at The Feather and Seed. This small establishment is home to a variety of rescued bird breeds and serves as an adoption agency rather than a shop. Sayuri lends a hand when she's able. Located in the Western District, The Feather and Seed has been around for generations, first having been started by an older couple over one hundred years ago.

Name Arizawa Iwao

Description: Clocking in at 5'10 and 150 pounds soaking wet, Iwao is a man made of wire. The sharper lines of his face are mellowed and softened by an expression that most often wobbles between careful neutrality and faraway melancholy, smiling rarely. He's reserved, and seems driven by routine more than anything else, and tends to retreat inward once that's spent up. The more observant sorts would notice his pronounced knuckles (at least if they were weirdos that looked at hands), and those that catch him on his nightly runs through the city would find his hands wrapped in cloth— both tells of the passion that once dominated his youth: boxing. The former amateur prospect may be unable to train, but it's undeniably still what he loves. His poster is a framed image of Madison Square Garden, and his laptop is often playing an old black-and-white fight on YouTube (Archie Moore a common face) as unobtrusive background noise. It probably has something to do with why his normal wear is usually utilitarian or sporting in nature. Lots of shoes to run in, and hoodies to work up a sweat in.

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Inoue Tatsuya is a student at Hijirido University, sharing a class or two with Iwao. Friendly and affable, he's transitioned into college life easily— smashing through his studies to spend the week planning a nice Saturday evening with his girlfriend. Works a few night shifts a week at Nacchan's to fund these ventures, and is a member of the airsoft club.

Tanno Junichiro is the owner, purveyor, and extremely respected Head Coach of the Corsair Boxing Gym. A former member of the Japanese Navy, the "Ol' Skipper" is a strict and exacting disciplinarian to his students, but that salty exterior conceals and quickly gives way to a fatherly pride for each. They are his sons and daughters, and though he works them hard as they can take, it's out of a true commitment to seeing them achieve their dreams. Shockingly great with kids for being such a hard-nosed man of the sea. He and Iwao are currently not on speaking terms.

Kobayashi Mitsuo is a street urchin hero of justice. A young man that never had much aspiration for college, and is suspected to have maybe watched anywhere from one to fifty too many sentai shows as a kid. His method of "nitty-gritty vigilantism" ultimately amounts to seeking out scuffles he can get into (with a fighting chance, of course— he's not suicidally delusional), with people that, in fairness, probably deserve a slugging. Usually. Has a habit of making weird speeches and jumping to weirder conclusions. Considers Iwao a "success story", after a few times crossing paths with him. Possibly due to getting it smashed, falling out of his pocket, or other such calamities befalling his smartphone, Mitsuo has gotten shockingly good at repairing them, and makes ends meet by monetizing that service.

Corsair Boxing Gym: Nestled away within the Eastern District, one of Tenoroshi's most respected crucibles of combat sports sits within a small warehouse, just a mile or two from the wharf. Named such after Tanno's maritime background, adherents of his "Train Smart, Work Hard" philosophy jokingly dub themselves "pirates", in no small part due to their raids on the Saturday Fisherman's Markets. Hey, you don't get much better than fish for lean eating on a weight cut. Regardless, fighters both pro and amateur can be seen throughout the day during the gym's hours of operation, on their Road Work route through the district, friendly smiles for anyone passing by. Unless they're dead tired, of course.

Nacchan's Grocery: In the homey, inviting suburbia of the Northwestern District there lies an equally homey, inviting market. Sitting on the corner of a well-lit street and a public park, Nacchan's is a one stop shop for any of your foodstuff needs, from instant ramen to the illustrious (amongst young mothers, anyway) kale. Recently added a deli thanks to a good year, and are currently hiring to fill those new part-time shifts. Good prices for where it's at.

Yuki-Hama: Imaginatively dubbed "Snow Beach" on account of its white sands, this straight stretch of coastline is just around the bend from the Northeastern District's popular boardwalk, and it's a picture of solitude. The tranquil waves lapping against the sands both soothe troubled minds and wash away the tracks of those who would grow tired of doing all their running on pavement. A respite for the joints never hurt. It's a good refuge to be alone with one's thoughts, if that's really what you need, especially at night.

Name: Nagaku, Otoya (長久 音也)
Stage name 'Fool'

Description: 5’8 and 140 lbs. Twenty years old. There’s a leanness to Otoya that he still hasn’t grown out of. Not very fit but considering his jobs and interests, he doesn’t really see the need for it. His hair is long and unkempt in an emulation of his more successful musical peers. His perpetual expression is a brooding glare. Fashion-wise, he errs on the side of Harajuku’s punkier looks. Stringy singlets, studded flannels and baggy pants – mostly thrifted from second-hand markets. It’s an image he takes much care in crafting. Those around him would feel that he doesn’t radiate self-loathing but there’s never a sense of satisfaction with himself either. He almost always has a guitar case slung across his back when outside of class, whether he’s commuting to a gig or going on another bout of vandalism street art around the sharehouses.

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Akabane Seiji – Co-lead singer of Jettas, stage name ‘Crow’. Otoya’s equal in guts but far surpasses him when it comes to charisma. The only one in the group ballsy enough to tell Otoya to tone down the artsy shit. Graduated Hijirido two years ago, works as a line cook during the day.

Kang Daehyun – Lead dancer of Luxury Boys. His on-off relationship with his tempestuous ex(?)-girlfriend always dominates the breakups columns of gossip magazine every six months or so. Filming some crime movie on location in the Southern District. Frequents the live houses in his off time, thinks himself a philanthropist for gracing amateur acts with his social spotlight. Otoya can’t stand the guy.

Kihara Mio – Scheduling manager at Galaxy. Childhood friend of Seiji, is prone to giving his band more slots as a result. Has a lot of contacts around the city, gathered over the course of her career. Very business minded. Won’t go out with Otoya no matter how many songs he writes for her.

Galaxy – Southern District. One of the first live houses built in Tenoroshi. Home to bands such as Green Daughter, The Quartermasters, and of course, Jettas, it draws in plenty of crowds during the weekend afternoons and is usually booked at least two months ahead of time. The aesthetic of the building is futuristic, with neon lights and jet-black walls painting a striking image inside.

Hoshiboshi Lane – Southern District. A pedestrian lane. The cream of the crop gather here, an unspoken code dictating who can or cannot display their street art in this place of local legend. The walls span three storeys high and graffiti adorns every inch of them. A hotspot for photo shoots, much to Otoya’s ire.

Nagaku Marine – Northeastern District. A ferry company founded by Otoya’s grandfather in the seventies. Relatively stable business, if not overly reliant on the seasonal stream of tourists. Humble and kept afloat by a handful of loyal employees. Otoya’s father underwent the transition from the helm to bookkeeping a few years ago.

Morita Fumiko
Description: Fumiko is somewhat reserved, and with her quiet air some people find her hard to approach. She is the type to endure something unpleasant with a strained smile, and then spend the next few hours complaining about how awful it was after it is resolved. Some would say that her patience has been waning since she started college, however.

Fumiko had a fairly normal high school experience; okay grades, diligently worked with her clubs and classmates, graduated and got into college. But anyone who knew her would notice that her behavior began to change after that. She appeared to be more anxious, always glancing around her. She began wandering the campus at night, and would occasionally disappear from class without warning. Sometimes, even walking out in the middle of class.

The truth is that Fumiko expected something to change when she went to university. But it didn't. She felt like she was going in circles. And she saw ahead of her - an almost guaranteed job at the same company that her dad worked at. She began to wonder if her entire life was set in stone already. And she recently began to wonder if she could push the boundaries and see what would happen.

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Ochaya Rie - The owner of Spice Tea, she has a warm personality and can bring out smiles from even the more jaded people that enter her shop. Many high school boys have begun to take interest in tea in order to get closer to her.

Ochaya Maya - The younger sister of the tea shop owner, she is in her own world entirely. Fumiko occasionally works as her tutor, whenever she gets in hot water with her elder sister for poor grades. However, Fumiko has taken an interest in her chuunibyou, partially because she finds it funny, but also because Fumiko secretly wishes she could be bold enough to act so strange in public.

Gakawa Daisuke - A graffiti artist, Fumiko encountered him recently during one of her bouts of wandering. Abrasive and proud, he usually pushes people away - and indeed threatened Fumiko when they first met. However, she convinced him to let her watch him "work," due to her morbid curiousity. It's unclear if he tolerates her because he likes her, or because having her around gives him the possibility of using her as a scapegoat for the police. Either way, they occasionally meet on the streets and alleyways of Tenoroshi in the dead of night.

Spice Tea - In the Northwestern district, there is a small corner shop that sells specialty tea and spices. Fumiko frequents the shop for a variety of teas that she cannot find elsewhere, as well as to tutor the owner's younger sister as an occasional part-time job.

Den-Setsu - In the southwestern district, there is a somewhat racy dance club that sees visits from many college-age students. While the club is a legitimate business, it goes without saying that the owners turn a blind eye to various less-than-savory activities that go on within.

An Abandoned Office Building - This empty and desolate building in the southern district has very little official markings on it, but Fumiko recognizes it as the place she first met Gakawa. An observer passing by daily could note a slowly expanding scrawl of grafitti across the walls, a sign of different artists slowly repainting the entire building, sometimes clashing with previous works, other times building off of them.