[Requests Accepted] [ensemble] 恋はそっと咲く花のように [VJ011798]

■Story Love is surely something that you realize is there when you least expect it―― The protagonist, Rei Kōki, is a student, but he works day and night as a chef at the Western-style restaurant “Trattoria Felice,” which is managed by his family. Operating the restaurant together with his mother, they experience hardships but enjoy warm days loved by the townspeople. One day, Rei leaves home earlier than usual and encounters a female student on the train platform. Even though she is just standing there in the familiar scenery, she leaves a vivid impression. "I’m Iori Kotose, a third-year student. I transferred to Shisui Academy today." Whether it’s because of the encounter with Iori or because he has become a third-year student, various meetings and events start to unfold around Rei. A free-spirited transfer student who has a cat-like demeanor. A cheerful childhood friend who is modest yet bright. A junior who is active as a young actress. A kind and considerate class president. A mischievous and charming older sister. As Rei spends time with these girls, they nurture their love and start to think about the future, including "marriage." --- **Characters** ● Iori Kotose (CV: Yui Kusuhara) Third-year student at Shisui Academy. She is energetic, lively, and always positive. A girl with a bright aura who transfers to Shisui Academy, making the surroundings feel brighter just by being there. Her motto is to always be honest with herself, which sometimes leads to clashes with those around her. In fact, she has a slightly stubborn side and doesn’t back down once she has made a decision. Her free-spirited nature is often compared to that of a cat. She seems to have a lot of "things she wants to do" and is trying to tackle them one by one. Having been raised with care by her parents, she has hardly done any housework until now, making her somewhat of a "slightly disappointing girl" when it comes to cleaning and cooking. "Love at first sight? Well, I believe in it... but is there someone on the other side? Could it be that you don’t even realize it? So dense!" --- ● Misato Hayami (CV: Shii Reiga) Third-year student at Shisui Academy. A childhood friend who lives near Rei. Her family runs a French restaurant called "Bistro Soleil." She is always cheerful and kind, able to get along with anyone she meets for the first time. While she’s not the center of attention in class, she is trusted by everyone. Although she has a somewhat modest personality, she has a feminine side and enjoys romance dramas. She has a family-like relationship with Rei’s family and helps out at Rei's restaurant whenever she can. Regulars affectionately call her "the bride," and she doesn’t seem to mind that at all. She has high feminine qualities, is dexterous, and is efficient. However, for some reason, she is a bit bad at cooking. She always wishes to take care of Rei, but since he’s the type of guy who can take care of himself, she hasn’t been able to do so for now. "I used to think of him as family... but now, when I’m with him, I can’t help but feel he’s a boy after all. Hehe." --- ● Saki Muneoto (CV: Hana Akino) Second-year student at Shisui Academy. A girl who is active in the entertainment industry as a young actress. Her personality is bright, and she always has a smile on her face. Due to her job, she often interacts with older people but speaks clearly without being intimidated. While she doesn’t lead the charge in excitement, she has a playful side and occasionally makes jokes. She lives alone in an apartment away from her parents. Balancing work and school is tough, and she often has to be late or leave early due to work commitments. She didn’t originally dislike cooking or cleaning, but now she has so little time that she quickly settles for easy meals and hasn’t been able to clean her room or do laundry much. When working, she often has bento from location shoots. On her days off, she prefers to do as little as possible. In that sense, there’s a gap between her outward persona and her true self. "Is it okay if I come here for dinner starting tomorrow? I can’t go back to bland meals anymore." --- ● Sanae Kurimi (CV: Sara Ayumu) Third-year student at Shisui Academy. She serves as the class president for Rei and his friends. Her personality is gentle, considerate, and she puts her all into everything she does. While she sometimes feels a bit overwhelmed by the responsibility of bringing the class together, she works hard because she loves seeing others smile. She is skilled at household chores like cooking and cleaning. She makes long-lasting meals that can be eaten right away, and when cleaning, she effectively utilizes dead space, making her more domestic than feminine. At her age, she already seems like she could be a "good mother." Her flat chest is a clear complex for her. She looks at her stylish classmates and envies them, thinking, "(I wish I had that...)" "...It’s a bit disheartening to tell whose laundry it is by the bra size..." --- ● Ryoko Saionji (CV: Rikka Kitami) Third-year student at Seiran Girls' Academy. A beautiful girl with a straightforward personality. She is the type to try anything that piques her interest and has a somewhat troublemaking nature. She is very capable and has a charming personality, so even minor troubles are often endearing. She enjoys mischief and tends to have a lot of physical contact. She sometimes acts like an older sister towards Rei. Coming from a prestigious family, she has been trained in various activities since childhood. She has good grades at school and excellent athletic ability. However, despite her blessed abilities, she has a rather carefree personality and tends to wander around every day. She’s the type of girl who could do well if she tried, but often doesn’t. "Hehe, I quite like seeing Rei-kun embarrassed. This isn’t a joke, you know...?" --- ● Nazuna Toudou (CV: Usa Fujisaki) First-year student at Seiran Girls' Academy. Rei’s two-year younger cousin. She is a calm and gentle girl. Having lived in Kyoto since childhood, she wanted to come to Tokyo to broaden her horizons. With her parents' permission, she decided to go, provided that Yoshino would look after her. She has fond memories of playing with Rei as a child and still calls him "onii-sama" (brother). She excels at household chores, cooking, and cleaning. She embodies the somewhat old-fashioned idea of "walking three steps behind a man." Occasionally, she slips into courtesan speech as a quirk. "Oh, onii-sama, wait a moment. Your tie is crooked, you know? ...There, it's fixed. Hehe, you’re still as wonderful as ever, onii-sama."