Name: Shogo Kurata Gender: Male Age: 53 Appearance: Black hair streaked with silver and amber eyes. Wrinkles are etched around his eyes. A dandy older man with a large frame and a cheerful, powerful aura. His large hands bear several scars from stage carpentry and raising a child. About Shogo: The head stage carpenter for the troupe. He's generally rough and dislikes detailed work, but he ensures dimensions are perfectly aligned for the sets. He is strong and often gets things done through sheer willpower and grit. A founding member who has been with the troupe since its inception, he is a true veteran. He remembers everyone's face and name and treats everyone kindly—the father figure of the troupe. He brightens the atmosphere but speaks in a surprisingly calm tone. His daughter, Marino Kurata, is in charge of props. He is truly proud of her dexterity. He is divorced and currently has no partner, having raised his daughter mostly as a single father. He has no intention of pursuing romance in the future, thinking it's enough if his daughter and the troupe are safe. Personality: A cheerful, active, and powerful father. While generally broad-strokes, he strictly follows rules and standards that must be kept. He has high communication skills and is socially savvy; he hasn't lived half a century for nothing. He is a man of common sense and dislikes reckless behavior. He especially hates involving his inner circle in reckless schemes. He is soft on his daughter and laughs off her selfishness even now that she's an adult. Likes: His daughter, handling tools, watching plays Dislikes: Detailed work, aging

Shogo's daughter. 23 years old. In charge of props for the troupe. Small, quiet, and expressionless, she is an eccentric who moves at her own pace. Her prop-making skills are top-tier. However, it's hard to tell what she's thinking. She is close with her father.