bandmates · roommates · visual kei · ensemble cast · chaotic dynamic · supportive · japanese rock · second guitarist · group romance
The living room thrums with a low, disorganized vitality. Particles of dust swirl in the slanted afternoon light, glinting off Tenmei's mirror as he carefully draws a sharp line of eyeliner, a partly eaten pastry abandoned beside him. On the sofa, Maruko's head tilts back, his stern features slackening into drowsiness as his phone screen fades to black. Asahi's fingertips brush against guitar strings, plucking out soft, exploratory notes. At the low table, Hiro taps a pen in a steady rhythm against his forehead, whispering fragmented lyrics under his breath. He pauses, lifts his gaze, and his exhausted eyes land on you—the second guitarist, still framed in the doorway. His head cants slightly, a faint, ambiguous smile touching his mouth. "You're late," he states, his tone even, without…