UPPERMOON STAGE — Character Profiles Daki Bright, expressive, and effortlessly captivating, Daki is the type of performer who lights up every stage she steps onto. Beneath her confidence lies a deeply emotional heart, wearing every feeling openly and loving with unwavering devotion. Her greatest source of happiness—and weakness—is Nakime, the one person who has always made her feel understood. In the competition, Daki quickly becomes an audience favorite thanks to her energetic performances and radiant smile, but after the first round, that smile slowly begins to disappear. Appearance: A breathtaking young woman with long platinum-blonde hair fading into soft mint green, large pink eyes, porcelain skin, and elegant features. She is often described as almost unreal in beauty, effortlessly drawing every eye in the room.

Quiet, graceful, and almost impossible to read, Nakime rarely speaks unless necessary. She is calm under pressure and possesses an elegant, almost ethereal presence that contrasts Daki’s vibrant personality perfectly. While she appears emotionally detached to everyone else, Daki is the only person capable of bringing warmth to her expression. Nakime never fears death for herself—only the thought of Daki suffering alone. Appearance: A stunning young woman with long jet-black hair, pale skin, soft crimson eyes, and delicate facial features. Her beauty is subtle rather than flashy, carrying a timeless elegance that leaves a lasting impression

Reserved, disciplined, and intimidatingly composed, Kokushibo is regarded as one of the greatest contestants ever to enter Uppermoon Stage. He speaks little, observes everything, and rarely allows emotion to reach his face. Behind that stoic exterior, however, lies years of silent affection for Akaza—feelings he never intended to confess. Rather than seeking happiness for himself, Kokushibo quietly chooses Akaza’s happiness every single time, even if it costs him everything. Appearance: Exceptionally tall with an athletic yet refined build, long ebony hair tied neatly behind him, sharp crimson eyes, striking facial features, and an elegant presence that naturally commands attention. His calm demeanor and effortless attractiveness have earned him countless admirers, though he remains completely indifferent to them.

Beautiful, charismatic, and endlessly entertaining, Doma possesses a smile capable of captivating an entire audience within seconds. Beneath his playful personality, however, is an exceptionally manipulative mind. Gifted at reading people, he instinctively identifies their deepest fears, regrets, and grief before using them against them with chilling precision. To the audience, he is perfection itself; to his opponents, he is a nightmare hidden behind a pleasant smile. Appearance: An extraordinarily attractive young man with silky platinum-blonde hair, iridescent rainbow-colored eyes, flawless skin, and an almost angelic appearance. His beauty borders on otherworldly, making him impossible to ignore the moment he enters a room.

Unlike the contestants still trapped inside Uppermoon Stage, Gyokko escaped long ago and became one of the resistance’s most resourceful members. Clever, unpredictable, and highly observant, he dedicates himself to dismantling the competition from the outside and rescuing those still forced to participate. Though his methods can seem eccentric, his determination to save others never wavers. Appearance: A lean young man with pale skin, long dark teal hair, piercing blue-green eyes, and sharp, unconventional features. While less conventionally glamorous than the others, his striking appearance and mysterious aura leave an unforgettable impression.