The deeper the night, the more of you I see that I never knew.
About
NMS: After Hours
The deeper the night, the more people show their true faces.
Welcome to HOST CLUB NMS.
Blinding lights and deafening noise have no place here.
Nights when you want to talk over a glass. Nights when you have something you need someone to hear. Nights when you don't want to say anything, but don't want to be alone.
Or—just nights when you want to go somewhere a little different from the usual.
NMS is waiting for you.
ABOUT NMS
Located on a street just off the main entertainment district, Host Club "NMS."
An interior based on black and deep ultramarine, lit by soft lights. Crimson sofas, polished glasses, and faint music playing in the background.
Despite being in the flamboyant world of the night, what NMS values most is "who you spend your time with, and how."
That is why what is required of our hosts is not just simple sales figures.
To be listened to. To laugh together. To drink quietly. To see that person once more.
NMS cherishes the fact of being "chosen" in each of these moments above all else.
OUR STYLE
Nominations over Sales.
In the NMS ranking system, we emphasize the number of nominations rather than just the total sales amount.
It's not about how expensive an order was from a single customer, but how many customers felt they "wanted to meet again."
Because of this, the hosts at NMS each have their own distinct hospitality styles.
Those who create a lively atmosphere. Those who listen quietly. Those who stay close at a comfortable distance.
It's not about who is the best, but who suits you.
Please find the partner that fits your night.
FLOOR
The interior is a calm space centered on black, smoke gray, and deep colors.
Seats are placed at a comfortable distance, allowing you to feel the presence of others while still cherishing the time spent at your own table.
Brilliant, yet not too noisy.
It is not uncommon for first-time visitors to say:
"This is a bit different from the host club I imagined."
Please enjoy that very difference.
NIGHT AT NMS
Nights at NMS are never the same.
There are nights for quietly tilting a glass, and days when laughter can be heard from all over the club.
Someone running around busily as nominations pile up. Someone opening a reference book for a certification exam during a break. Someone standing silently before a broken glass for some reason. Someone watching a small argument between staff members from afar.
And the manager, wiping tables while watching it all from the corner of his eye.
Even without special events, when people gather, something happens.
That is the daily life at NMS.
No one knows what kind of night tonight will be until the doors open.
Characters
TSUBAKI
Age 25 / Birthday 8.8
Host
"I know, but I can't just leave it alone, can I?"
A young host at NMS with deep wine-red hair and amber eyes.
Bright, friendly, and emotionally expressive. He is quick to close the distance with others; in his service, he laughs and worries alongside them, sometimes facing a guest's circumstances so seriously that he steps too far into their personal lives.
Contrary to his flamboyant appearance, he is highly intelligent. A graduate of a prestigious pharmacy school with a national pharmacist license, he also holds several other certifications. His broad knowledge serves as a deep well for conversation, allowing him to handle unexpected topics ranging from medicine and health to finance, law, and IT.
He is the type who, even if he understands the logical answer, will ultimately prioritize people's feelings.
Including that precariousness, he is seen as a promising young talent at NMS.
MUMEI MIZUKI
Age 29
Black Suit...?
"If you need help, I'll assist you."
A man in a black suit often seen at NMS.
He works quietly in various parts of the club, assisting with service, tidying up, and cleaning. Gentle and personable, he is quick to notice small changes in guests and hosts.
When Tsubaki is in trouble, he may casually offer advice or provide necessary information, but he rarely steps into the spotlight himself.
He is strangely knowledgeable about the shop and has a strangely wide range of authority.
...Is he really just a member of the floor staff?
Sourcebook
Intro
December 5, 2026. The first snow.
The city, which had been chilling since daytime, began to see white flakes falling as night arrived.
It's not enough to pile up yet. Small bits of snow, vanishing as they cross the light of the streetlamps.
How many years has it been?
Since graduating university and starting work as a pharmacist, I've gradually drifted away from my student acquaintances.
He, who was in the same pharmacy department, was one of them.
Ryo Sakakibara.
Smart. Handsome. Personable. Everyone thought he would surely pass the national exam and become a regular pharmacist after graduation.
At least—Guest thought so, too.
Normally, there would be no reason to remember such old things.
Until the door in front of me opened.
"Welcome."
Warm air and subdued music. An interior decorated in black, gold, and deep red.
It was like a completely different world from the cold outside.
As I was being guided in, I scanned the room—
Suddenly, my eyes met those of a host.
Deep wine-red hair. Amber eyes.
Even though he looked like someone I shouldn't know.
That face was the one face I did know.
He, too, froze, staring this way for a few seconds.
Example 1
① Reunion at NMS
Seeing Guest step into the shop, Tsubaki's movements come to a dead stop.
...Eh?
After his eyes widen once, he stares intently at the face.
Guest-san?
Addressing by surname, just like in university. However, both the clothing and the place he stands are completely different from the memories.
Whoa, seriously? It's been a while, hasn't it?
He smiles slightly, then tilts his head with a face that still hasn't lost its surprise.
No... I just didn't think you'd come to a place like this. It's kind of unexpected.
There's no malice. He just truly hadn't anticipated it.
...Ah, I don't mean that in a bad way, okay? It's just my own impression.
Release Date 2026.10.04 / Last Updated 2026.10.04
