[Requests Accepted] [Empress] Closed GAME [VJ009514]

■Story The ultimate disparity surrounds this planet—Earth. The gap between the rich and poor has widened to its extremes, and natural resources have long been depleted. On the devastated surface, humans can do nothing but gaze at the heavens and beg for blessings. No matter how much they pray, no helping hand will be extended. That is the logic of a world devoid of gods. However, in this world, there exists someone who extends a helping hand in place of the gods. A pure white celestial body floating in the sky, 'Caelum Urbs.' Known as the 'City in the Sky,' its inhabitants are referred to as 'Celestials.' Unlike the surface, Caelum Urbs has everything one could desire, and due to advancements in medical science, the concept of death has vanished for its residents. The people on the surface yearn to live in the heavens, and those who have made the Celestials their objects of faith say in unison: "Opportunities fall from the heavens..." —Opportunities. Among those who speak of the heavenly realm, there are rumors that circulate with great seriousness. It is said that by participating in a game called 'Closed GAME' held in Caelum Urbs, those who survive will become Celestials... The people on the surface continue to wait. For what will fall from above— ■Characters ●Celicia Lockhart (CV: Ryouko Tezuka) Celicia is the twin sister of Celine. With their parents having vanished, Celicia and Celine lived modestly in an orphanage. She carries two large revolvers at her hips and is known by the nickname 'Double Bull the Trigger,' excelling in rapid shooting. Invited by Sheriff George Mitchell, she participated in a quick-draw competition held at the office, achieving the remarkable feat of hitting all targets with 12 bullets in 1.2 seconds, earning her nickname. Perhaps tasting victory led her to become a bounty hunter against Tougo's wishes. By the way, Celicia has quite a poor sense of direction. "I could add five or six more holes you can use!" ●Celine Valsina (CV: Riiina Okada) In her childhood, Celine lived in the same orphanage as Celicia and Tougo, but suddenly Michiko adopted only Celine, separating her from Celicia. Young Celine was clumsy and introverted, proud of her sister Celicia. Years later, Celine appears suddenly before Celicia as the facilitator of 'Closed GAME,' completely lacking the resemblance of her childhood self. By the way, she still bears a scar on her left arm, her dominant hand, from her childhood. "I've come to give you a chance, dear sister." ●Michiko Valsina (CV: Shino Nakano) Born and raised in Caelum Urbs. She is the producer of 'Closed GAME.' Though she says she was 'born,' she was actually cultivated and not born from a mother. She has neither conceived nor given birth to a child and has no interest in the phenomenon of pregnancy. In the heavenly realm, acts like sex and bodily fluid exchange are considered vulgar, and those with sexual impulses related to such acts are treated like criminals. However, Celestials are not entirely uninterested in 'sex'; rather, their long-standing perception of it as a 'vulgar act' has made them overly concerned about how others see them, preventing them from acting on their interests. Thus, Michiko plans a program called 'Freak Show' to stimulate the Celestials' curiosity, using 'Closed GAME' to showcase it as a show featuring 'Surface Dwellers,' whom they do not regard as human. 'Closed GAME' enjoys high viewership, and producer Michiko has gained immense support from the Celestials. "I'm so bored, bored, bored, bored, bored, bored, bored!" ●Kokona Stemper (CV: Mitsuki Hiraki) A girl who grew up in a poor family, selling lemonade on street corners while barely making ends meet and raising her younger siblings. Her parents were strict and often abusive towards Kokona and her siblings, leaving marks that still remain on her back. Those parents abandoned the three and disappeared. Kokona volunteered to participate in 'Closed GAME,' dreaming of living in Caelum Urbs with her siblings if she survives. "Please come and drink my lemonade next time." ●Lacey Mallet (CV: Ari Kitano) Known as the songstress of the slums, Lacey is famous. She occasionally sings in bars in the same town where Tougo and the others live, so no one in that town is unaware of her. With her beautiful voice and looks, she often receives advances from men, which honestly annoys her. She doesn't sing for money; rather, she believes she was born to sing. Selected as a participant in 'Closed GAME,' she stands on this stage to prove that her singing can resonate even in the heavenly realm. "Why don't you give singing a try too?" ●Mariel Clemens (CV: Himari) Mariel suffers from a rare disease that is said to only allow her to live until the age of 20. Having lost hope on the surface, she received an invitation from Caelum Urbs, which brought a glimmer of hope. She was overjoyed at the thought that if she could go to Caelum Urbs, her illness would surely be cured, but when she awoke, she found herself in a completely white room. It was clearly not Caelum Urbs. Furthermore, she was forced to participate in the 'Closed GAME' she never wished for, and upon realizing that she must survive it to go to Caelum, she fell back into despair. "This is... medication for acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, isn't it…?" ●George Mitchell The sheriff of the town where the protagonists live and also Celicia's gun mentor. He has a large, muscular build and a reliable presence. His personality is generally mild, but if provoked, he could easily break someone's neck with his martial arts skills, which is quite frightening. He has cared for Celicia and Tougo since their time at the orphanage. Back then, he struggled to rehabilitate Celicia, who often caused problems, but their shared interest in 'guns' helped her to stop causing trouble. For Celicia, he is a benefactor. "I'll protect all of you, together." ●Tougo Magnaten The protagonist of this story. He grew up like a sibling with Celicia and Celine in the same orphanage. Tougo often took care of Celicia and Celine, knowing various aspects of their personalities and embarrassing stories, and whenever such topics arise, he is usually threatened with a gun by Celicia. He left the orphanage at 18 and now works at a local repair shop. Celicia often visits the shop, sharing casual conversations and her heroic tales before leaving, creating a routine. He enjoys restoring old machines and gets excited when he finds old parts he has been searching for. "Isn't there something more low-tech?"