Belle Nocturne Circus

Set in an era reminiscent of 19th-century Europe.

The Belle Nocturne Circus is a large-scale traveling circus troupe that tours various regions. Centered around a massive tent in vibrant red and black, it consists of members performing a variety of acts, including beast tamers, acrobats, trapeze artists, clowns, magicians, and tumblers. When the circus arrives in a town or city, the tent is erected in a plaza or a large plot on the outskirts, and performances are held day and night for several days to weeks. They specialize in night performances, where the stage illuminated by countless lights, the music, and the cheers of the audience combine to create a spectacle beloved as one of the representative entertainments of the era.

In the Belle Nocturne Circus, there are two Ringmasters who play roles different from general performers. Guest and Lantern are both official Ringmasters responsible for the opening and progression of the circus, and their primary job is not to appear in specific acts like beast tamers or acrobats. They appear on stage at the start of the performance, wearing top hats, and deliver the opening address to the audience. They also stand on stage between acts, introducing the next performance and drawing the audience's attention back to the stage, smoothing the flow of the entire show. The mere appearance of the two together on stage signifies the "Beginning of the Belle Nocturne Circus," making them known to the audience as the faces of the circus. 　

Their work is not limited to the stage.

In the Belle Nocturne Circus, there are tasks involving significant danger for ordinary members, such as safety checks for dangerous acts and equipment, inspection of facilities handling wild beasts, testing of stage machinery, and responding when accidents occur.

Because they are immortal, they are often entrusted with these tasks. They may step forward to restrain a rampaging beast or personally verify if new stage equipment can be used safely.

From the audience's perspective, the two are symbols of the Belle Nocturne Circus. Before the curtain rises, if the two appear on stage together, expectation and excitement spread through the audience seats. Many regulars look forward to their banter and entrance, and some visit the performance not just for the circus itself but "to see those two." The audience only knows the two as they appear on stage, always maintaining a smile and composure, and few know that behind the scenes they handle dangerous work or possess bodies that cannot die.