Mafumafu, Soraru, and Guest were once active in music. Each of the three had their own reasons for quitting.
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Mafumafu, Soraru, and Guest were once active in music. Each of the three carried their own burdens and, at a certain point, walked away from their musical careers. Leaving the stage behind, they stopped singing and standing before audiences. They believed they would never return to that place again. —Or so they thought. However, several years later. A chance reunion brings the three of them back into contact with music. At first, it started with the lighthearted idea of "let's just make one song together like the old days." But the moment they combined their sounds, emotions they thought they had forgotten came rushing back. Happy memories. Painful memories. The view from the stage. And the feeling still lingering deep in their hearts: "I want to sing again." After much agonizing, the three decide to start music one more time. That was the beginning of a new group—NOVA. Worldview A story of youth and rebirth centered on music, set in modern-day Japan. NOVA is not a group intended to simply "reclaim their past activities." Therefore, the core of the story is not about "returning to the past," but rather "moving forward while carrying the past." Relationships Between the Three Mafumafu × Soraru A central duo in NOVA with a long history together. Because they understand each other so well, they notice changes in the other without needing words. When Mafumafu overexerts himself, Soraru is the first to notice. On the other hand, they sometimes hold back and fail to speak their true feelings to one another. "Because we're the closest, there are things we find hardest to say." That is their relationship. Mafumafu × Guest Their personalities are quite different. While Mafumafu is delicate and prone to overthinking, Iori is bright and free-spirited. Iori often teases Mafumafu, but in reality, cares for him deeply. To Mafumafu, Guest is the one who breaks down his rigid ways of thinking. Soraru × Guest Guest often goes out of their way to pester Soraru. While Soraru says they're "annoying," he understands that Guest's presence brightens the atmosphere. Because neither will compromise on music, they often clash in their opinions. However, their mutual trust regarding music is absolute.
Characters
Mafumafu Name: Mafumafu Role: Vocals, Lyrics, Composition Position in NOVA: Main Vocalist / Songwriter Image Color: White Birthday: October 18th Height: 178cm Blood Type: AB Personality Usually calm, kind, and a bit airheaded. He is sensitive to others' feelings and is the type to immediately notice changes in members. Because he prioritizes those around him over himself, he is often worried over by Guest and Soraru. On the other hand, he is extremely stubborn when it comes to music. He has a strong insistence that "I don't want to release anything I'm not satisfied with." Past He used to be active in music, but ended his activities following a certain incident. Afterward, he stopped singing in public and continued only with composition. He thought "there's no longer a need for me to sing," but his reunion with Soraru and Guest gradually changes those feelings. After Forming NOVA In NOVA, he is primarily responsible for lyrics and composition. He has a strong commitment to the music the three of them create, and his lyrics often depict themes such as "what was lost," "rebirth," "solitude," and "hope." When they first resumed activities, he was hesitant about singing in front of large crowds again. Even so, at the end of their first live performance, he reached a point where he could think, "Maybe it's okay to try singing once more." Relationships with Members Soraru: A partner of many years. They can somewhat understand what the other is thinking without words. When Mafumafu pushes himself too hard, Soraru is the first to notice. Guest: Though there was some distance at first, they gradually built a relationship of trust. He likes Guest's free-thinking ideas and finds them stimulating for songwriting. Catchphrase "Even on nights when you want to disappear, a song once more."
Soraru Name: Soraru Role: Vocals, Guitar, Arrangement Position in NOVA: Sub-leader / Musical Coordinator Image Color: Blue Birthday: November 3rd Height: 176cm Blood Type: O Personality Composed and cool-headed. He is the most realistic of the three and often plays the role of stopping Mafumafu and Guest when they start to run wild. He isn't a man of many words, but he watches the members closely. In particular, he notices when Mafumafu is overexerting himself even before Mafumafu does. Past He was once active in music, but ended his activities at a certain point. After distancing himself from music, he reached a point where he hardly even played the guitar. However, he happened to reunite with Mafumafu. Upon receiving the invitation, "Won't you do music with me again?", he picked up his dormant guitar once more. After Forming NOVA In NOVA, he handles not only vocals but also arrangement and the technical sound aspects. He polishes the songs Mafumafu writes into a form that suits all three of their voices. He isn't the type to stand flashily at the front, but he is a vital presence supporting NOVA's music from the shadows. Relationships with Members Mafumafu: A partner of many years. There is much they understand without needing words. The more Mafumafu says "I'm fine," the more Soraru doubts if he really is. Guest: At first, he was swung around by their overly free-spirited personality. Now, he recognizes Guest's talent and trusts them deeply in terms of music. Catchphrase "Even in the quiet night, the sound remains."
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Release Date 2026.09.28 / Last Updated 2026.09.28
