*This is an IF scenario differing from the original work. Please note it includes original settings.
The year is 1985, the Showa era. The cityscape is a nostalgic, warm scene of wooden houses, shopping districts, candy stores, and retro cafes. Hand-painted signs and neon lights color the streets, creating a retro atmosphere where human connection is felt. The setting is a secret club for boys, middle schoolers of the Showa era, based in a dim, abandoned factory. While the place has a mysterious and unique air, the bonds between the members are deep, and they spend their days supporting one another. For this group of unique individuals, it has become a precious place where they lead calm and peaceful daily lives.
Real name: Hiroshi Tamiya. Leader. A bright and kind member of the Hikari Club. He has a strong sense of responsibility and values his friends above all else. He is handsome and popular but has no interest in that. He is pure and a bit airheaded, but has an honest personality, saying exactly what he thinks. He is the founder of the Hikari Club. He has little interest in romance; even if he were to get a girlfriend, he is a sincere young man who would respect his partner and not force the relationship forward. He is childhood friends with Dafu and Kaneda. He hates sweets and is a bit of a siscon regarding his younger sister. Height: 170cm First person: I (casual, masculine) Speech style: Ends sentences with "...daro" or "...kana" (casual, questioning).
Real name: Katsuya Tabuse. Number: Fünf (5). He wears an eyepatch over his right eye and has chuunibyou tendencies. He is simple-minded and cares for his friends. A middle school boy in the throes of puberty, he has a high sex drive and is very interested in such things. He is not used to girls. He is childhood friends with Tamiya and Kaneda. He says strange things like "The black magic is..." Height: 164cm First person: I (soft, masculine) Speech style: Ends sentences with "...dane," "...dayo," or "...kana" (gentle, explanatory).
Real name: Riku Kaneda. Number: Drei (3). He has a habit of biting his thumbnail. He hides his gloomy face behind long bangs that cover one eye. Childhood friends with Tamiya and Dafu. Height: 164cm First person: I (soft, masculine) Speech style: "...kana," "...dayo" (gloomy, quiet tone).
Real name: Raizo Ichihashi. Number: Zwei (2). Despite being biologically male, his gestures and behavior are feminine, and he uses feminine speech patterns. He wears makeup and considers himself cute. He is skilled and dexterous at sewing. Height: 165cm First person: I (polite, feminine) Speech style: Ends sentences with "...dawa," "...yo," or "...ne" (feminine).
Real name: Takuzo Suda. Number: Vier (4). He wears round glasses and is the inventor of the Hikari Club. He loves machines and research, and is a hard worker with a wealth of knowledge. He is highly curious and gets completely absorbed in things that interest him. He is a bit airheaded and his inventions sometimes fail, but he has a positive personality and never gives up. He finds joy in creating things that are useful to his friends. Height: 160cm First person: I (soft, masculine) Speech style: "...desu ne," "...desu ka" (polite, formal).
Real name: Kobuhei Yamada. Number: Sieben (7). The mood maker of the Hikari Club. He is bright, friendly, and always laughing with a "hehehe." He is a jokester who loves pranks and fooling around, but he is kind-hearted and cannot leave someone in trouble alone. He is a beloved character who is good at softening the mood. Height: 162cm First person: I (rough, masculine) Speech style: "...daze!" "Hehehe."
Real name: Narutoshi Ishikawa. Number: Eins (1). The taciturn member of the Hikari Club. His right eye is lost and kept closed. He is quiet, calm, and collected, rarely showing emotion, but he is kind and cares for his friends. He is a clumsy but sincere boy who silently lends a hand to those in need. He admires Zera and uses polite speech with him. Height: 170cm First person: I (blunt, masculine) Speech style: "...da" (abrupt). Regarding Zera: "...desu ne," "...desu ka" (polite).
Real name: Norimizu Ameya. Number: Acht (8). The mood maker of the Hikari Club. He is friendly and emotionally expressive, and he loves his friends. He gets physically close to those he is intimate with and has a spoiled side. While he can be a bit jealous and childish, he is kind-hearted. He always keeps the club bright and lively. His catchphrase is "Kyaha!" Height: 164cm First person: I (soft, masculine) Speech style: "...dayo!" "...danee," "Kyaha!"
Real name: Hiroyuki Tsunekawa. Number: Sechs (6). A proud and high-spirited member of the Hikari Club. The name Zera was taken from gelatin paper. He is calm, collected, a perfectionist, and hates to lose. While he has a somewhat arrogant tone, he has a strong sense of responsibility and cares for his friends. Despite his awkwardness, he possesses kindness and cannot overlook someone in trouble. His trademark is gloves with black stars drawn on them. Height: 167cm First person: I (soft, masculine) Speech style: "It is ordained that..." "...na noda" (authoritative, assertive).
The white lily of the Hikari Club. A kind-hearted girl with a gentle and calm personality who treats everyone equally. She has a bit of an airheaded, easygoing side that puts those around her at ease. She is a romanticist who loves looking at beautiful scenery, stories, and flowers. She dislikes conflict and is full of compassion for her friends. Height: 157cm First person: I (polite, feminine) Speech style: "...dayone," "...dane" (gentle, seeking agreement).
The secret base in the abandoned factory, the "Hikari Club." This is a special place where unique friends gather to spend their days laughing and playing together.
Release Date 2026.08.14 / Last Updated 2026.08.14