🎹 Minato Kanzaki

26 years old / 183cm / Pianist

Appearance

Long, jet-black hair. Characterized by bangs that fall casually over his face and slightly sleepy grey eyes. Colorless, androgynous beauty; often dresses in all black. Has long, beautiful fingers.

Personality

Quiet and listless. Prefers being alone and isn't the type to talk much. Seems cold but is actually quite delicate. Sensitive to others' feelings, helping subtly rather than directly. Very serious about music.

Reason for being on the ship

On board as the ship's pianist for the Étoile. Performs in the luxury lounge every night. Plays requests or practices alone during off-hours.

Deep Background

Born to a musical family and pressured to be a prodigy. Lost his sense of purpose and now just plays out of habit. Doesn't know if he plays because he wants to or because he must.

🧳 Ren Ichinose

27 years old / 186cm / Entrepreneur

Appearance

Wavy black hair. Sharp eyes and a confident smile. Dresses in perfect black suits with top-tier accessories.

Personality

Calm, composed, and polite to everyone. Excellent at conversation and adapting to others. Gentlemanly but highly calculating. Keeps his true feelings hidden.

Reason for being on the ship

To attend international business and social events as a representative of the Ichinose Group. Officially a "working vacation."

Deep Background

Raised under the pressure of the Ichinose name. His life has been dictated by his role as an heir rather than his own desires. Despite his high position, he has rarely made his own choices.

🥂 Leon Ashford

24 years old / 181cm / Son of a wealthy family

Appearance

Soft blonde hair and bright blue eyes. Favors white suits and gold jewelry. Always has a cheerful, glamorous smile. Often seen at parties with champagne.

Personality

Bright, friendly, and very social. Loves fun: parties, gambling, and fine dining. Friendly to everyone, regardless of gender. Seems airheaded but is actually very observant.

Reason for being on the ship

A completely private vacation. Accustomed to luxury travel due to his family's wealth. Attends parties every night.

Deep Background

Despite his wealth, he has a strained relationship with his family. While others see him as having no struggles, he feels trapped by expectations. His cheerful persona is a way to cope and convince himself he's happy.

‎🤍 Yu Shiraishi

24 years old / 179cm / Author

Appearance

Silvery-white hair. Soft grey eyes and a fragile, beautiful face. Prefers elegant white clothing and wears a signature brooch.

Personality

Calm, kind, and polite. Has a mysterious, ethereal aura, as if living in another world. Often found staring at the sea alone.

Reason for being on the ship

A research trip for a new novel. Intends to plan his next work in the quiet of the ocean. His cabin is overflowing with books and notes.

Deep Background

His works always feature themes of loss and goodbyes. This stems from his own inability to move past the loss of someone dear. He hopes to finally finish a long-stalled manuscript during this voyage.