Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts - The Sagu Aoyama Universe Crossover Series

Hi, everyone!:) It’s been so great for our Filipino athletes as they have accomplished themselves in the recent days of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo as they have captured two more medals in boxers Eumir Marcial and Carlo Paalam. Eumir Marcial had settled for the bronze medal after losing to Ukraine’s Oleksandr Khyzhniak in a 2-3 split decision in the Men’s middleweight event, which was won by Brazil’s Hebert Conceicao who knocked out Khyzhniak in the gold medal match, while Carlo Paalam had settled for the silver medal after losing to gold medalist Great Britain’s Galal Yafai in a 1-4 split decision in the Men’s flyweight event. Prior to that, Paalam had advanced to the gold medal match by defeating Japan’s Ryomei Tanaka in the semifinals in a 5-0 unanimous decision. In the other events, golfers Yuka Saso and Bianca Pagdangnan have failed to win a medal in the Women’s individual event where Saso had tied for 9th place with five golfers: Japan’s Nasa Hataoka, South Korea’s Kim Sei-young and Ko Jin-young, China’s Lin Xinyu and Denmark’s Nanna Koerstz, while Pagdangan had tied for 43rd place with two golfers: Morocco’s Maha Haddioui and Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn. It was won by United States’ Nelly Korda, who brought home with the gold medal, followed by host Japan’s Mone Inami (silver medalist) and New Zealand’s Lydia Ko (bronze medalist). It was a great competition for these athletes that they have done it all to make sure that they will make themselves earned, especially to Marcial and Paalam who have fought hard to enter to the final four, which they have been delighted in their results despite their defeats. It was a victory for the Filipino athletes as the Philippines have hold 1 gold medal, 2 silver medals and 1 bronze medals, good for the 50th place, tied with Slovakia (1-2-1), in the medal race, which is led by United States (39-41-33), China (38-32-18) and the hosts Japan (27-14-17). The 2020 Summer Olympics will be concluded later tonight at the Japan National Stadium (known as Olympic Stadium during the games) and it’s going to be fantastic to cap off this multisport event as the hosting will be passed from Tokyo to Paris, who will be hosting the next Summer Olympics in three years. I’m glad that these Filipino athletes have gotten themselves earned from the beginning until the end and so, they will be ready to fly back home to my home country after the Olympics will be concluded later.;) Congratulations, Eumer Marcial and Carlo Paalam, and great performance for Yuka Saso and Bianca Pagdangan!:) Now, while this multisport event will come to an end later, let’s dive and shine as I’ll be posting today’s update that will witness the return of Kyō Nukui and Sakura Toriumi of Angel’s 3Piece!, but before that, it’s time to celebrate some birthday celebrants through the birthday corner to see who celebrated their birthdays from last August 6 (Friday) to tomorrow!:)

Everyone is all motivated to dive and shine because today will be the quadruple birthday celebrations of Setsuna Yūki (Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club, representing the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club/NijiGaku and A・ZU・NA), Jun Gotō (Angel’s 3Piece!), Maya Jōga (Is the Order a Rabbit?) and Rossweisse (High School DxD) as their birthdays are today (August 8). A second year high school student Setsuna is a pride and intelligent school idol who served as the President of the Nijigasaki Academy High School Student Council. Her real name was Nana Nakagawa while Setsuna Yūki is her stage name. Believe it or not, Setsuna is an otaku because she likes to sing anime songs, which leads to seiyu Tomori Kusunoki singing anime songs such as “Hamidashimono”, the ending theme song of The Misfit of Demon King Academy (which announced the confirmation of their second season this year), “Ijintachi no Jikan”, the ending theme song of Assassins Pride, and “To see the future”, the ending theme song of Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online. Setsuna is also one-third of A・ZU・NA, composed of her, Ayumu Uehara (CV: Aguri Ōnishi) and Shizuku Ōsaka (CV: Kaori Maeda). A shy and admired Jun Gotō is the leading vocalist and guitarist for Lien de Famille, also known as Baby’s breath, which is composed of her, Nozomi Momijidani (CV: Yurika Endō) and Sora Kaneshiro (CV: Aoi Koga). She was an orphan when her parents have passed away and then, she was adopted by Masayoshi Sawatari, a former singer-turned orphanage owner of the Little Wing. A cute and petite Maya Jōga is a friend of Chino Kafū (CV: Inori Minase) in middle school and she always motivated when she got along with Chino and Megumi Natsu (CV: Rie Murakawa). And on the other hand, a valiant and determined Rossweisse is a Valkyrie who excels in Norse magic and wears white armor or a business suit. She is the teacher in the Kouh Academy and the Rook of Issei Hyodo’s Peerage. Only Setsuna and Jun were my favorites because they’re very determined to shine themselves as they will be more comfortable to be with their friends. Setsuna is voiced by Tomori Kusunoki, a Tokyo native, Jun is voiced by Yūko Ōno, a Nagoya, Aichi native, Maya is voiced by Sora Tokui, a Minamibōsō, Chiba native and Rossweisse is voiced by Ai Kakuma, a Fukuoka native. Happy birthday, Setsuna, Jun, Maya and Rossweisse!:)

And before you’ll read this update, there are a lot of birthday celebrants to be dedicated for this one because it will be dedicated to Saori Ōnishi, Kaori Ishihara, Yō Taichi and Ryōko Maekawa (August 6), Yōji Ueda (August 7), Rikako Aida and Mugihito (August 8) and Nozomi Yamamoto (August 9). Born in Chiba, Saori is the voice actress of Muramasa Senju (Eromanga Sensei), Aiz Wallenstein (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?), Eriri Spencer Sawamura (Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend?), La Folia Rihavein (Strike the Blood), Vignette April Tsukinose (Gabriel Dropout), Ruha (Alice or Alice), Charlotte (Ulysses: Jean d’Arc and the Alchemist Knight), Sawako Sekijō (We Never Learn: BOKUBEN), Mitsuki Ichijō (YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of this World) and Kaori Shirasaki (Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest). Coming out from Chiba, Kaori is the voice actress of Tiese Schtrinen (Sword Art Online Alicization), Nene Alkastone (Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World), Azusa Azuki (The Hentai Prince and the Stony Cat), Murayama (High School DxD), Chie Setouchi (Mini Toji), Avrora Florestina (Strike the Blood), Udonko Kondō (Teekyu), Shouta Magatoshi (Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid), Yumeri Mizumori (If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die), Elen Mihais (The Misfit of Demon King Academy) and Yuzuha Mishima (I Shaved. Then I Brought a High School Girl Home.). Hailing from Saitama, Yō is the voice actress of Yasaka (High School DxD, the mother of Kunou (CV: Sora Tokui)). Born in Kanagawa, Ryōko is the voice actress of Tenka Ōsaki (THE IDOLM@STER Shiny Colors, representing Alstroemeria), Hanabi Natsubayashi (The Low Tier Character Tomozaki-kun) and Ivy/Okami and Honemi (Interspecies Reviewers). Coming out from Hyōgo, Yōji is the voice actor of Atsushi Hōjō (YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of this World), Oscar (CHOYOYU! High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World!), Kyaku (Mob Psycho 100), Alexis Laskinen (Steins;Gate 0) and Leif Erikson (Vinland Saga) and Hitoshi Sonoda (ID – Invaded). Hailing from Tokyo, Rikako is the voice actress and singer, notably being the voice actress of Riko Sakurauchi from Love Live! Sunshine!!, representing Aqours and Guilty Kiss, composed of her, Aina Suzuki (seiyu of Mari Ohara) and Aika Kobayashi (seiyu of Yoshiko Tsushima). Rikako is one of my favorite seiyus of Love Live! School Idol Project (the other favorite seiyus that I like in that series were Emi Nitta, Aya Uchida, Yurika Kubo, Anju Inami, Arisa Komiya, Shuka Saitō, Kanako Takatsuki, Ai Furihata, Aguri Ōnishi, Kaori Maeda, Akari Kitō, Tomori Kusunoki and Maria Sashide) because of her compassionate and cheerful personality. She is also the voice actress of Koto Ōtsuki (Senryu Girl), Shino Saotome (Val × Love), Sawako Sera (Sagarda Reset), Naru Senda (Kakushigoto) and Riko (LBX Girls). Born in Musashino, Tokyo, Mugihito (full name: Makoto Terada) is the voice actor of Sun Wukong from High School DxD when he appeared in the fourth season of that anime known as High School DxD HeRO. And last but not the least, coming from Misawa, Aomori, Nozomi is the voice actress of Rika Jōgasaki (THE IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls, sister of Mika Jōgasaki (CV: Haruka Yoshimura)), Fumiko (Love Live! School Idol Project), Moka Suzuki (Wake Up, Girls!), Satoko Nakajima (Girl und Panzer), Chihiro Hashima (A Sister’s All You Need), Chizuru Tachibana (Why the Hell are You Here, Teacher!?) and Aki Asagi (Gekidol). Hopefully, they will continue making progress of their voice acting careers, especially to Rikako, who had been a great singer ever since Aqours was very successful alongside µ’s, the NIjigasaki High School Idol Club and Liella!, who are currently appeared in the anime adaptation of Love Live! Superstar!!, which is currently ongoing, and she will never forget her smile when she had performed her songs for sure!;) Belated happy birthday, Saori, Kaori, Yō, Ryōko and Yōji, and happy birthday, Rikako, Mugihito and Nozomi!:) Speaking of something angelic and harmonious going on in the great banquet, it’s now time to go back to Ōta as today’s update will feature Kyō, Sakura and their group of friends where they will be getting along with each other while celebrating the development of the friendship between the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka. Get ready because I’m going to explain this right now!:)

It’s time to head back to Ōta in the capital of Japan, Tokyo, for another update of the Passioned Relatives at the Fuchsia and Celadon Week Arc because you’ll witness the return of Kyō Nukui and Sakura Toriumi of Angel's 3Piece! as they will be joined by their other classmates from their class section 2-A and Kyō's cousin Kazuhisa and his fellow classmates, who were all invited to the great banquet that celebrated the development of the friendship between the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka. In this update, they will be having a great night to talk about their future and how they will be preparing for the plans of their partnership with their allies from the Rainbow Angels, which also include the Family of Angels. What’s in store of their plans in hoping to continue their friendship with them? That’s why you’re all here because this will mark the return of Kyō and Sakura since the last time that they have made their appearance was in Chapter 168 where they alongside the other leaders of the Family of Angels have organized a big meeting with the members and the leaders of the mainstream groups of the Bravehearts of Ōta. I hope that you’re ready with this because you’re going to witness everything that is harmonious and uplifting in this update for sure!;) So, if you’re ready to smile and motivate with Kyō and Sakura, then you’re in luck because here comes the 62nd side chapter of the Red Section Series with the title, “The Nukui and Toriumi Gang Unite as One!”! Enjoy reading the 62nd side chapter of the Red Section Series!:)

SIDE STORY: “RED SECTION STORIES
CHAPTER 62: “THE NUKUI AND TORIUMI GANG UNITE AS ONE!

Date: May 7, 2010 (Friday)

This side chapter is focused on Kyō Nukui, Sakura Toriumi and their friends as they will be meeting with their other classmates from their section during the great banquet for the development of the friendship between the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka at the hall in the mansion of the Misawa Resort Hotel.

At the hall in the mansion of the Misawa Resort Hotel, the great banquet had been ongoing with a lot of people have been invited to witness the celebration of the continuous development of the friendship between the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka. Kyō and Sakura have invited their fellow schoolmates to that wonderful event, so that they will get their chance to enjoy this event, which everyone accepted.

In their table, Kyō, Sakura and their friends are eating their dinner together with pasta and chicken while sharing their moments with laughter and happiness galore. Joining with them are Suguru Kazama, Sanae Miyazato, Sonoko Nakamura, Wataru Akamatsu, Shōichi Takamine, Yui Komoda, Maria Ikematsu, Nami Yoshimura, Tatsuya Tsutsumi and Kazue Aoba.

Team Nukui-Toriumi: Kyō Nukui, Sakura Toriumi, Ayame Isurugi, Miho Mizuno, Masahiko Morioka, Takuya Yahagi, Naruhisa Tatsuta, Sayako Ōno, Mitsuki Nakata, Shigeko Hirakawa, Yoshitsugu Tsuchiya, Yurika Nakaido, Tadaoki Higaki and Katsuhito Aoyagi
Other Classmates of
Kyō Nukui and Sakura Toriumi: Suguru Kazama, Sanae Miyazato, Sonoko Nakamura, Wataru Akamatsu, Shōichi Takamine, Yui Komoda, Maria Ikematsu, Nami Yoshiura, Tatsuya Tsutsumi and Kazue Aoba

“Thank you for inviting us into this event, Kyō-kun. I’m so surprised that there are a lot of people coming out to witness this” said Suguru Kazama, a second year high school student from the Niida Nishi High School.

“It’s so nice that this one is very harmonious to see because not only your braveheart group and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka were there, but there are some allies that have become friends either with the two that have also been invited as well!” said Sanae Miyazato, a second year high school student from the Niida Nishi High School.

“Yep! This great banquet was organized by Keiko Kakuma, a member of the Bravehearts of Fukuoka, as she wanted to have both braveheart groups to do enjoy for the rest of the night by organizing this event” said Kyō.

“The relationship between the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka had been developed since they have met with each other for the first time six days ago, which was last May 1 (Saturday), but of course, that one was very quick, compared to the other braveheart groups that have connected with each other when they’re distanced away” said Sakura.

“Fukuoka is the largest city in Kyushu while Ōta is one of the wards in Tokyo, but the big thing that you find it coincidental is that about 10% of the residents in Ōta are coming from Kyushu, which some of them are at the age below 18. As a result, there are some guys that ended up wanting to have their own culture rather than getting socialized with those that their parents were born in residing in Ōta for a long time” said Yoshitsugu.

“That’s why most of the wards in Tokyo have been diverse, based on the trends on the population, because Tokyo is a metropolis” said Yurika.

“Ah, I see! I didn’t know that some youngsters from Kyushu want to live there” said Suguru.

“That would be more surprised if we have some of them are aiming for scholarship” said Sanae.

“The difference is that those who lived in Ōta, but coming out from Kyushu have a long way to take their incentives if they want to get it done because some schools have offered scholarships to some students that are not living in Tokyo” said Sonoko Nakamura, a second year high school student from the Niida Nishi High School.

“While on the other hand, those who come out and live in Kyushu can have their easier opportunities to study in big schools in their own region” said Wataru Akamatsu, a second year high school student from the Niida Nishi High School.

“Exactly, you’re right about that, guys! In our school, there are a few students who enrolled there that are coming from Kyushu and at this rate, there a few chances to seeing new transferees that are coming from Kyushu though” said Kyō.

“That’s why some schools have offered students from Kyushu to study in Ōta such as the Ōtsuka Gakuen High School and the Mizunaga High School” said Sakura.

“Which means that they’re very special students that they want to excel themselves, so that they want to study college in Tokyo” said Yoshitsugu.

“It will be fantastic that they want to be there, so that they will be doing their best to pass all subjects in shining colors and excel in finishing their studies in the basic education before going to college” said Yurika.

“Yeah, we agree!” said the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“So, I believe that it’s so great that this friendship had been more different than the other friendships around the country because this one is considered more special” said Suguru.

“It will be fantastic that both groups will do their best to develop their friendship no matter what because they have been more on making the community growing their hopes and dreams, so that they will be able to make the difference in shining their community like they used to” said Sanae.

“The more that they want to build their friendship…” said Sonoko.

“…the better that they will become close with each other for sure!” said Wataru.

“Yeah!” said Kyō, Sakura and the members of Team Nukui-Toriumi.

“Has Subaru made friends with the other leaders of the braveheart groups?” asked Shōichi Takamine, a second year high school student from the Niida Nishi High School.

“Yeah, I believe so. He said that he had been friends with the other braveheart leaders such as Tsuyoshi Arakawa of the Bravehearts of Setagaya, Akihiro Akasaki of the Bravehearts of Shinagawa, Yukihiro Nakayama of the Bravehearts of Takanawa, Kōji Hanagata of the Bravehearts of Minato and Kenji Hachisuka of the Bravehearts of Suginami” said Kyō.

“These guys are very compassionate to make friends with Subaru and it’s going to be awesome that they have run together if they want to build a harmonious community in Tokyo” said Sakura.

“Ah, yeah, I finally understand, guys. He’s such a nice guy to make friends with those because he had the compassion to represent with and he will make sure that he will build a good friendship with them” said Shōichi.

“Yep!” said Kyō and Sakura.

“Not only that he had became friends with them in Tokyo, but he also befriended some from Kanagawa and Saitama” said Kyō.

“Guys such as Minoru Kitamori of the Bravehearts of Kawasaki, Seishirō Naganawa of the Bravehearts of Yokohama, Satoshi Matsushita of the Bravehearts of Saitama and Ōtsubo of the Bravehearts of Iwatsuki are very brave and bold enough to show some respect to Subaru” said Sakura.

“Of course, all braveheart leaders that we mentioned earlier have their pride and heart to show their representation for their hometown and that’s why Subaru will always do his best to make sure that the Bravehearts of Ōta is running the place for blessings and inspirations” said Kyō.

“Hopefully, you’ll be more surprised to see how the braveheart leaders do their job to make sure that they will be able make their braveheart groups growing themselves to take care of everything that needs to be harmonious” said Sakura.

“Yeah!” said the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

Just then, Kyō finally had an idea about the future of him, Sakura and his friends as he speaks to them. “Since we’re all gathered around for tonight, it’s time to talk about our future as well as what to do to get contributed for the Rainbow Angels.”

“Oh, I want to know your plans out there!” said Suguru.

“Yeah! It will be fantastic to tell us about that because I’m excited for this!” said Sanae.

“Me too! I’m going to be thrilled if you have those!” said Sonoko.

“That way, it will be great that we will be part of it!” said Wataru.

“Well, then, we’re gonna reveal those right now!” said Kyō.

“Okay!” said the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“To start thing off, due to the creation of the Rainbow Angels, we started to plan on recruiting new members and groups that will be able to contribute for us” said Kyō.

“Which is why we invited you to this event, so that you’ll be able to enjoy for yourselves” said Sakura.

“Yeah!” said the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“So, how it’s going to work out?” asked Suguru.

“The Rainbow Angels will be served as the extended group of the Family of Angels” said Kyō.

“Which means that not only the close friends of Tomoka will be joining that group, but those who have been allied to us, especially the groups that they want to make the different to represent for us, will have their opportunity to be with us as well” said Sakura.

“Ah, interesting! So, this one may be good enough to make us more blessed and inspired if we want to make our future getting brighter” said Suguru.

“I believe that we will be ready to step up for that group because it will benefit us to make us motivate to create our future” said Sanae.

“All of us will have better opportunities to do whatever it takes with their smiles, so that we’re always determined to make new friends with them” said Sonoko.

“It’s going to be amazing that we’re gonna have new members to be part of that group and so, we might gonna start running like the way it should be” said Wataru.

“Yes, indeed, guys. The Rainbow Angels will be more of a family of groups and friends that they will run themselves together to make sure that we will make our community growing with blessings” said Kyō.

“Like the other extended groups around the country, we want to make the difference in bringing hopes and dreams, so that we’ll be able to develop a great friendship with everyone on our side” said Sakura.

“The more that we started working together as a team…” said Yoshitsugu.

“…the better that we will have new friends to meet with” said Yurika.

“We were surprised that this extended group was formed after the double victories at the Fuchsia and Celadon Dragons Tournament and so, we want to bring more smiles and joys to our community in representing this extended group as one extended group” said Ayame.

“Which means that this will be our new life in Ōta because it will be amazing that we will make more friends to make our community a friendlier one” said Miho.

“Yeah, we agree!” said the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“The Rainbow Angels had their own structure, compared to the other extended groups because this is based on their own representation of their hometowns” said Yoshitsugu.

“And this group had been divided into five groups: the Sakura Division, the Akamatsu Division, the Camellia Division, the Azalea Division and the Plum Division” said Yurika.

“The Sakura Division will be composed of the allies and groups that are coming from Kamata” said Masahiko.

“The Akamatsu Division will be composed of the allies and groups that are coming from eastern Chōfu” said Takuya.

“The Camellia Division will be composed of the allies and groups that are coming from Yaguchi” said Naruhisa.

“The Azalea Division will be composed of the allies and groups that are coming from Haneda” said Sayako.

“And last but not the least, the Plum Division will be composed of the allies and groups that are coming from Tamagawa and Shimomaruko” said Mitsuki.

“Since you guys are mostly coming from the Akamatsu Division, you will be excited to see the other individuals and groups that have been part of it when this will be formed in a few days” said Shigeko.

“Ah, I see! We might be part of that group because most of us are coming Den-en-chōfu” said Suguru.

“And I believe that we want to be with our other allies, so that we’ll be able to work together for sure!” said Sanae.

“Yeah, we agree!” said Kyō, Sakura and the members of Team Nukui-Toriumi.

“While we started to make invitations for those that are not friends with us in general, we want to be friendlier if we want to allow our classmates like you guys to join” said Tadaoki.

“That’s why you’re all good enough to be part of our group for sure!” said Katsuhito.

“Yeah, we agree!” said the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“You’re all excited to be part of it because we’re gonna work together just like how we did in school” said Kyō.

“But this time, in another level as we’re going to bring the hopes and dreams to everyone with our pride, prosperity and compssion” said Sakura.

“I’m hoping that we should be ready to be with you, guys, because not only that we’re together in a class, but it will be great that we will show those to everyone on our side” said Suguru.

“Let’s prove ourselves that we will be blessed and inspired just like we used to!” said Sanae.

“Yeah!” said Kyō and Sakura.

“About the Akamatsu Division, who leads that group?” asked Shōichi.

“Good question, Shōichi-kun. The leader of the Akamatsu Group is Hitomi Takao” said Kyō.

“A former student from the Shiromidai Elementary School and now, studying at the Keishin Academy Middle School” said Sakura.

“She is also a classmate of Tomoka in both Shiromidai and Keishin Academy” said Ayame.

“Which means that she can defend anything for Tomoka to make sure that she’ll be safe from getting in trouble” said Miho.

“She had done that before when she was in Shiromidai, but hopefully, she will continue to show respect to Tomoka, so that they will be able to continue developing their friendship” said Yoshitsugu.

“That’s one example of good friendship if you remember correctly” said Yurika.

“Ah, that’s good! I like that one!” said Shōichi.

“That girl had found some respect for her, which means that she’s pretty confident after all” said Yui Komoda, a second year high school student from the Niida Nishi High School.

“I say that she had been determined to make sure that she will need her for protection through her pure heart” said Maria Ikematsu, a second year high school student from the Niida Nishi High School.

“It feels great that Tomoka had a good friend like her to defend her and I’m sure that she will do whatever it takes to make herself humble without a doubt” said Nami Yoshimura, a second year high school student from the Niida Nishi High School.

“Yes, we agree!” said Kyō and Sakura.

“On the other hand, there are some rumors that the other childhood friends of Tomoka from Den-en-chōfu will be planning to join to our group as well such as Eriko Kugimiya, Miyaka Takayama, Shunichi Yonezawa, Akira Sunohara, Munehiro Umezawa, Atsuya Wakamatsu, Rumiko Imaizumi, Mitsutarō Arikawa, Hanako Fujinami and Moeko Maeshima” said Masahiko.

“They are very connected to Tomoka ever since she had played basketball with them when she was transitioned to be a basketball player” said Takuya.

“Which Megumi said that these guys are not giving up on Tomoka even she had been in trouble when they are questioning on her obsess in playing basketball” said Naruhisa.

“That’s very interesting! It looks like there are some friends of Tomoka that they didn’t join that group yet” said Suguru.

“Which means that they haven’t been with her after she transferred to Keishin Academy at that time” said Sanae.

“Yep! According to Jun, Tomoka had used to become friends with those that they are very complimented in supporting her career, but unlike some guys from her former school in Shiromidai, they’re seemed to forgotten her after what happened to her where she was bullied by her own schoolmates that they criticized her” said Ayame.

“Of course, there’s a point that Tomoka had distanced away from them when she left that school and that is when she felt criticized about her affiliation with the Dragons of Ōta” said Miho.

“Wait a minute! Did you say that she was part of that group?!” reacted Suguru.

“Is it true?” asked Sanae.

“Don’t tell me that this is a joke!” said Sonoko.

“Are you saying that she was with them before?” queried Wataru.

“Yes, she was. Tomoka had joined the Dragons of Ōta because she was recruited by Subaru at the time, which it might be a secret. Then, she decided to keep it secret while joining the Homewrecking Dragons” said Ayame.

“Which was led at that time by Yumi Kaneda” said Miho.

“Yumi was the oldest sister of Kumi Kaneda and she had a steer determination that she wanted to strike at somebody if she founds uncomfortable on her side” said Yoshitsugu.

“Thankfully, she is not compared to Sakura Maekawa, who was stricter than anyone else” said Yurika. Sakura is a first year middle school student from the Niida Nishi Middle School and a childhood friend of Tomoka Minato.

“When the childhood friends of Tomoka heard about that incident, they were surprised in shock that she took part of the Dragons of Ōta in secret, but they didn’t want to criticize her as they want to defend them for her” said Sayako.

“However, after Tomoka went to Keishin Academy in the middle of her fifth grade, they decided to forget her for a while” said Mitsuki.

“But thankfully, Sakura was able to remember them through online chat and they wanted to keep Tomoka being a former friend, which she believes that Tomoka might be on a different path for herself” said Shigeko.

“So, you think that those guys are ready to join the Rainbow Angels one day?” asked Suguru.

“I believe so, Suguru-kun” said Kyō.

“However, Jun said that she had contacted her a few days ago when she was meeting with her at the central park” said Sakura.

“Which it happened during the first anniversary concert of Lien de Famille” said Kyō.

“Fascinating! I say that Jun wanted her and the other childhood friends of Tomoka to join the Rainbow Angels one day, so that they will able to do their best to reconcile with Tomoka” said Suguru.

“That would be amazing if that one is going to happen one day” said Sanae.

“Which they have to talk it over first before they’ll reach out to Tomoka soon” said Sonoko.

“A reunion may happen if this pushes through, I tell you!” said Wataru.

“Yeah, probably, Wataru-kun. Jun said that she will contact her soon once both sides won’t be busy in their school work” said Kyō.

“Especially, if it’s the right time for them to talk in a non-busy day” said Sakura.

“Ah, okay, we get it now” said the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“The big thing about this is that if the childhood friends of Tomoka are very blessed to join the Rainbow Angels, that would be amazing to make Tomoka happy again” said Ayame.

“So, hopefully, it will work if they believe that Tomoka is still their friend, which is going to be hard if you ask me” said Miho.

“Yeah, we believe so” said Suguru, Sanae, Sonoko and Wataru.

“Now, what do we do if we can recruit them?” asked Shōichi.

“Then, let’s help Jun and her friends to call them out” said Kyō.

“That’s the only way to win back the friendship that Tomoka lost two years ago” said Sakura.

“Yeah!” said the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“I say ‘yes’, guys!” said Suguru.

“Yeah, count me in!” said Sanae.

“Oh, of course, I will join that one!” said Sonoko.

“I’m down with that!” said Wataru.

“You can’t say ‘no’ to that one because I’m going in!” said Shōichi.

“I’m interested in that one!” said Yui.

“Okay, then, you can join with us, but first, you should join the Rainbow Angels” said Sakura.

“What do you say that you guys will join that group? Raise your hands if you’re interested into it” said Kyō. The other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A raise their hands unanimously while shouting together in unison. “Yeah, we do, Kyō!”

“Okay, then, welcome to the Rainbow Angels, my friends! You’re now assigned to the Akamatsu Division” said Kyō.

“Alright!” said the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“I’m so excited about this, guys!” said Suguru.

“It will be fantastic that we will be contributing for that blessed group!” said Sanae.

“I’m totally blessed now that we’re gonna be part of that group!” said Sonoko.

“Yeah, Sonoko-san! It’s going to be good!” said Wataru.

“Yeah, me too! I’m so delighted right now!” said Shōichi.

“It’s going to be great to be part of that group!” said Yui.

“That would be the best day in our lives!” said Maria.

“Yeah, I agree with that, Maria-san!” said Nami.

“I’m so grateful that we will be part of this group!” said Tatsuya Tsutsumi, a second year high school student from the Niida Nishi High School.

“That would be awesome that we’re gonna represent that group for sure!” said Kazue Aoba, a second year high school student from the Niida Nishi High School.

“Well, you guys are motivated right now after Nukui-kun had welcome you to the Rainbow Angels. You’ll have your smiles once you have been blessed and inspired if you have worked hard to contribute for us” said Sakura.

“Everyone in the Rainbow Angels can create hopes and dreams because they can do whatever they want, but they have to be mindful if they want to fulfill their dreams one day” said Kyō.

“So, all we have to do is to work together as one extended group, so that we will be able to get it done for ourselves” said Ayame.

“You’ll be very happy that you will be able to be with us by the end of an activity, so that you’ll make yourself earned with your blessings” said Miho.

“Yeah!” said the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“So, let’s make the difference in working together as a whole class for the Rainbow Angels! Right, everyone?” said Kyō.

“Yeah, we will!” said the members of Team Nukui-Toriumi and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

Kyō sighs deeply as he finally smiles on his face to his fellow classmates to make sure that they’re blessed and inspired. He would talk to his classmates. “Ah, it’s been a while that we have been together for five years and we’re seemed to be confident that our future is bright. So, what do you say that we’re gonna talk about our future when we’re all running together for the Rainbow Angels?”

“Oh, that’s a great idea, Kyō-kun! I believe that we can talk about a lot of things to work on with our future” said Yoshitsugu.

“That way, we can run down the lists of what should we do to make us brighter” said Yurika.

“It will be so nice that we’re all prepared for something big in the future” said Suguru.

“Yeah, we should better shine our way if we want to make Ōta more beautiful and more harmonious” said Sonoko.

“Yep! As the Era of Fuchsia and Celadon had just begun, we want to be more prepared for a brighter future because it would be great to make the community more harmonious” said Kyō.

“And that’s why we will be telling you about our plans to work on, so that we’re gonna be ready to work together as one!” said Sakura.

“Yeah!” said the members of Team Nukui-Sakura and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“Oh, I’m so excited about this!” said Suguru.

“Yeah, me too! It’s about time that we will about to move forward after this festival” said Sanae.

“I say that you guys are feeling great that you’ll all prepared to make it feel good for everyone to motivate” said Sonoko.

“Because that’s what everyone in this section can do to make the difference for the better future!” said Wataru.

“Yeah!” said Kyō and Sakura.

“I’m sure that you’re gonna have some plans to settle up with!” said Ayame.

“It’s going to be great that we will work together since our friendship had been better than what we expected” said Miho.

“Yeah, it’s going to be blooming and harmonious, I tell you!” said Kyō.

“So, get ready because you’re gonna see this!” said Sakura.

“Yeah!” said the members of Team Nukui-Sakura and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“Now, to start things off, the first plan will be a group project where we’re going to make our own ice cream” said Kyō.

“That’s right, Nukui-kun! We have to make our very own ice cream, so that we can use those for my bakery shop Saonis” said Sakura.

“This one is good! I never made that before even my cousins tried to do that for themselves” said Suguru.

“Yeah, me either. My mother used to make some ice cream when she was working in an ice cream factory. So, I would try to do the same thing just like my mother did” said Sanae.

“Well, I like ice creams, to be honest, guys! That’s what I ate during most of the summer” said Ayame.

“Me too! I like different flavors that are delicious!” said Miho.

“It would be great to make ice cream with our own ingredients, so that we’ll be able to sell them for a good price” said Yoshitsugu.

“So, I hope that you have some ingredients that you’ll use, Kyō and Sakura, because making ice creams will last for at least 1-2 days” said Yurika.

“Yes, of course, Yurika! It will be looked like an on-the-job work, but we can do it on our own, so that we’ll be able to work together to make this project a success” said Kyō.

“Which is why we should make some ice cream somewhere than this place, so that it would be safe to make ice cream” said Sakura.

“So, what place will you end up going with?” asked Masahiko.

“It’s going to be in an ice cream store near to my store named the ‘Delight Snow’, which was owned by Yūta Hayakawa, whose son Yūki is working out there” said Sakura. Yūki Hayakawa is a second year high school student from the Niida Nishi High School.

“Ah, that’s good! We visited that every weekend!” said Masahiko.

“Yeah! I love to visit that place because I want to buy some delicious ice cream!” said Takuya.

“You can choose any flavor that you want!” said Naruhisa.

“They’re all good and served to go!” said Sayako.

“A lot of customers have visited that place, so that they will be buy those in a cheaper price” said Mitsuki.

“That’s why that place was the best for selling ice creams, compared to other ice cream stores in Ōta” said Shigeko.

“I have to say that we can go there because we should be able to know how to make some ice cream” said Sonoko.

“So that, we’ll be able to eat those for ourselves!” said Wataru.

“That place was good for ice cream lovers in Ōta, in my opinion” said Shōichi.

“The most people that visited that place are young adults and high school students that fall in love on ice cream” said Yui.

“Which is why it’s going to be amazing that we should work together to make some ice cream and sell those to everyone” said Maria.

“That would be great that we should learn as beginners, but at the end of the day, you’ll get used to it for yourself” said Nami.

“Yeah, I agree, guys! That’s why we might gonna do that by a week before the mid-term examination week, so that we’ll be able to start working on those” said Sakura.

“The mid-term examinations will not be easy for us to make because we have to review a lot if we don’t want to get flunked out of school” said Kyō.

“Yeah, we should!” said the members of Team Nukui-Sakura and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“If I remember correctly, the mid-term examinations are required to take because you have to remember everything that you learn before you’ll have to answer all questions in one test to another” said Tadaoki.

“That’s why it’s very important for us to take those because it will also be determined on which class had a lot of high grades, which be competed by all sections” said Katsuhito.

“Yeah, that’s what our adviser Hiromasa Kanamori said about that during the orientation. He said that the school will recognize the top students from different classes, which means that they will end up getting a scholarship to any college or university in the future once they reach their third year. We’re not at the level yet, which means that we have to keep going if we want to excel and pass in flying colors” said Kyō.

“Anyone can do whatever we want, but the most important thing is to study hard. Is that clear?” said Sakura.

“Yeah, we understand” said the members of Team Nukui-Sakura and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“So, what’s next on the list?” asked Yurika.

“The next one will be a visit to local shrines to bless the Gods for a brighter future” said Kyō.

“It’s very traditional to do this since the history of our country and it had been prospered for many years” said Sakura.

“Well, it may be blessed to make the Gods motivate, but I’m sure that we can do some reflection activities to make ourselves relaxed and enjoyed” said Yurika.

“That way, we’ll be able to respect them with wisdom” said Yoshitsugu.

“All of us should relax and feel everything before you’ll thank the Gods together” said Suguru.

“That’s what we do to make us more blessed and inspired” said Sanae.

“Yes, indeed. Jun said that going to local shrines is a perfect thing to thank the Gods for a prosperous and wonderful day. It sounds promising when they visit those to make everyone feel excited to shine for sure” said Kyō.

“I love to visit shrines, Kyō-kun, because my family and I have used to do that every Sunday, so that we’ll be thanking the Gods for a beautiful and prospered life” said Ayame.

“Yeah! It feels great that we can visit the shrines together, so that we can thank them for a good life” said Miho.

“Of course, Ayame and Miho! That’s why this activity would be great to reflect ourselves before we will wish ourselves a good luck for a prosperous and wonderful life” said Kyō.

“I’m sure that you have learned about the temples in our geography class, which is why you’re interested to visit the temples one day” said Sakura.

“Yes, we do!” said the members of Team Nukui-Sakura and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“One thing that we should remember is that the Gods are watching for us. That’s what we learned from our religious class” said Kyō.

“Oh, yeah, I remember that!” said Yoshitsugu.

“We have to keep in faith if we want to be prospered to have a good life” said Yurika.

“Yeah, everyone can make good things to bless and inspire everyone” said Sonoko.

“It will be amazing that we should be more determined in keeping the faith for us to be more comfortable” said Wataru.

“We should always believe because that’s what faith does if we want to be more comfortable in our lives” said Shōichi.

“So that, we will be very delighted to make our lives better” said Yui.

“Everyone had a good life, but the most important thing is to live the life through the fullest” said Tadaoki.

“You can’t use your lucky charm any time. You can do anything else to live better” said Katsuhito.

“Yeah, I agree with that, Katushito. Since we’re all together as a team, we have to be very confident that one day, we’ll be able to live together” said Kyō.

“Since we’re all part of the Bravehearts of Ōta” said Sakura.

“Yeah!” said the members of Team Nukui-Sakura and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“By the way, guys, we’re all confident that we have been blessed and inspired because this is what we want to live through the fullest” said Masahiko.

“And it’s very nice that we have been working together to make the community shine” said Takuya.

“That’s right, guys! With the Fuchsia and Celadon Week, everything will be changed from the way the youth had before as it will be evolved into a different trend where everyone is ready to get prospered through blessing and inspiration” said Sakura.

“This year is our opportunity to create something new and we have seen a lot of good things to witness with such as the formation of the Bravehearts of Ōta and the beginning of the Era of Fuchsia and Celadon. A lot of new things to inspire because that’s what everyone believes for a new hope” said Kyō.

“Yep! It’s all about the heart and soul that we have to keep on for ourselves” said Naruhisa.

“We have to be more wisdom if we want to continue prospering the community like everyone else do” said Sayako.

“Everyone will get a blessing no matter what because they want to get inspired through many ways” said Mitsuki.

“That way, they’ll have a brighter future to get with once they have done something blooming and harmonious” said Shigeko.

“Yeah, that’s true!” said Kyō and Sakura.

“Since we’re all classmates in the same class, I think that we’re all witnesses that we want to try out best in showing our pride and compassion” said Maria.

“Because this is what in our section does to make sure that we’re all set for the next journey in our high school life” said Nami.

“We believe that the future is in our hands and of course, we have to overcome challenge after challenge, so that we’ll be able to make us blessed and inspired” said Tatsuya.

“That’s why we will follow the motto of our section, ‘If you can do it, just believe in yourself’. We can do this together!” said Kazue.

“Yeah!” said Kyō, Sakura, the members of Team Nukui-Toriumi and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“I believe that we have our own expectations to show with because of this new era and I love the way everyone did during the Fuchsia and Celadon Week” said Ayame.

“All the smiles and winks being lived up to make themselves comfortable, thus life becomes not hard after all” said Miho.

“Yes, it is” said Kyō.

“You’re right about that!” said Sakura.

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Volume 8.5: "The Garnet Arrow and The Red Section" | Side Story 2: "Red Section Series" | Red Section-Chapter 62: "The Nukui and Toriumi Gang Unite as One!"

Part 2

“Now, the next plan that we have planned will be a campfire night that will take place on the Friday before the mid-term examination week with my partners out there” said Kyō.

“In fact, we’re going to introduce you to a group of friends of ours, so that you’re gonna meet and greet them” said Sakura.

“Okay!” said the members of Team Nukui-Sakura and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“Here it goes!” said Kyō and Sakura as they call out ‘their partners’ as those guys were revealed to be Kazuhisa Nukui, Akiyo Tsujimoto, Kotaro Kameda, Yuriko Hiratsuka and Shigemasa Kawada.

“No way!” said Ayame.

“You must be…” said Miho.

“…Kazuhisa Nukui?!” shouted the members of Team Nukui-Sakura and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

Kazuhisa speaks to the friends of Kyō and Sakura as he is much hippier than his cousin. “Yep. That’s right! My name is Kazuhisa Nukui and I’m the cousin of Kyō because my father Kōichi is the brother of Kyō’s father Keisuke. You can call me Hisa-kun if you want, which my cousin used to address me.” Kazuhisa Nukui is a first year high school student from the Niida Nishi High School and the cousin of Kyō Nukui. Unlike the relatives of the members of the Bravehearts of Ōta, he did not join the Ōta Red Section because Kyō is not a main member of the Bravehearts of Ōta, but a member of the Family of Angels.

“It’s nice to meet you, Hisa-kun!” said Ayame before she and Miho introducing themselves. “My name is Ayame Isurugi.”

“And I’m Miho Mizuno.”

Ayame and Miho would introduce the members of Team Nukui-Toriumi to Kazuhisa. “These are my fellow friends, Masahiko Morioka, Takuya Yahagi, Naruhisa Tatsuta, Sayako Ōno, Mitsuki Nakata, Shigeko Hirakawa, Yoshitsugu Tsuchiya, Yurika Nakaido, Tadaoki Higaki, Katsuhito Aoyagi, Suguru Kazama, Sanae Miyazato, Sonoko Nakamura, Wataru Akamatsu, Shōichi Takamine, Yui Komoda, Maria Ikematsu, Nami Yoshimura, Tatsuya Tsutsumi and Kazue Aoba.”

“Nice to meet you, Hisa-kun!” said the members of Team Nukui-Sakura and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“Well, nice to meet you too, guys!” said Kazuhisa.

“So, why are you here?” asked Yoshitsugu.

“Yeah, I’m curious about this” said Yurika.

“Me either” said Suguru.

“I didn’t know that you’re here to be with us” said Sanae.

“That’s a good question, guys. I’ll leave it to my cousin about this” said Kazuhisa.

“Okay!” said Kyō before explaining to Yoshitsugu and Yurika about why his cousin was there. “You see, my cousin is very close to me and my sister Kurumi because we used to get together when we were little, especially Kurumi likes to tease him at some point. Hisa-kun had an image color of cherry red and because I have seen the relatives of the members of the Bravehearts of Ōta earlier, I decided to ask him if he would join with us and he accepted.”

“That’s why not only them being involved in the banquet, but Kazuhisa was able to take part of this event because his favorite color is red!” said Sakura.

“I agree, cousin and Sakura! I currently wear my red shirt for this party and it was so nice that this event was looked promising” said Kazuhisa.

“Well, it should be because there are a lot of guests including the outsiders from Kyushu have stayed there for two nights and three days due to the Ōta Blue Wind Cup” said Kyō.

“There are about 500 people being present in the banquet, which was totally bigger than the capacities of the previous activities” said Sakura.

“Wow! I didn’t know that you counted them all!” said Kazuhisa.

“Yeah!” said Kyō and Sakura.

“So, that’s why it will be fantastic to make this event blooming and harmonious because not only we’re all here to indulge themselves, but we will celebrate the developed friendship between the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka” said Kyō.

“Hopefully, you’ll never forget this event by the time this will be over” said Sakura.

“Yeah, it sure is!” said Kazuhisa.

“So, are those guys are your friends?” asked Yurika.

“Yes, they were. These are my friends of mine from my class section 1-C, composed of Akiyo Tsujimoto, Kotaro Kameda, Yuriko Hiratsuka and Shigemasa Kawada” said Kazuhisa.

“Oh, that’s very nice! I’m so surprised that they have known him for a long time!” said Yurika.

“You guys have been always respectful to Hisa-kun!” said Yoshitsugu.

“Yes, we are!” said Akiyo, Kotaro, Yuriko and Shigemasa.

“We’re very close to him because he had learned a lot of things about life” said Akiyo Tsujimoto, a first year high school student from the Niida Nishi High School and a friend of Kazuhisa.

“He likes to make compliments to anyone including us” said Kotaro Kameda, a first year high school student from the Niida Nishi High School and a friend of Kazuhisa. He’s also the older brother of Katsuya Kameda, a member of the Family of Angels.

“He’s also active in the music club because he loves to use instruments” said Yuriko Hiratsuka, a first year high school student from the Niida Nishi High School and a friend of Kazuhisa.

“Like the drums!” said Shigemasa Kawada, a first year high school student from the Niida Nishi High School and a friend of Kazuhisa. He’s also the older brother of Sana Kawada.

“Ah, that’s good!” said Yoshitsugu.

“He’s almost looked like your cousin, who was a good composer” said Yurika.

“Yeah, I agree. Kyō had been a composer and a guitarist because he’s very good in singing, especially that he had made cover songs by various artists” said Kazuhisa.

“That’s true, cousin. I’m currently the manager and composer of Jun’s Angels, formerly known as Lien de Famille, led by Jun Gotō” said Kyō.

“Oh, I know that group! Those girls are very talented with their voices coming out to shine!” said Kazuhisa.

“Yep! They have been very close ever since we met them the first time in the Furenai Park. Now, they’re doing great to make their music career being harmonious and prospered. I hope that they will continue to keep this up and also, to continue making everyone smile and peace” said Kyō.

“Ah, that’s good for them! I’m sure that you’re gonna handle this because you’re the manager of that group” said Kazuhisa.

“Yes, I am!” said Kyō.

“As I was saying, guys, we made an agreement with Kazuhisa about the campfire night because it will be fantastic to organize this, so that everyone will have a relaxing and comfortable night to enjoy” said Sakura.

“Yeah! It’s like how we did after the concert last Monday” said Ayame.

“That one was so cool that everyone had a great night to relax after that fascinated event” said Miho.

“Yes, indeed! That’s why it’s going to be more blooming and harmonious because everyone will be ready to take the next challenge for ourselves” said Sakura.

“It’s going to be big that we will have this because not only everyone will be coming to the campfire night, but the others like Jun’s Angels and the Homewrecking Dragons might be joining with us as guests as well!” said Kyō.

“I’m sure that you’re all excited for this because that’s how we used to twice a month and it was so good to have that!” said Kazuhisa.

“And since you’re all interested in those, you’ll get motivated to have a wonderful campfire night with us” said Akiyo.

“Yeah, we will!” said the members of Team Nukui-Sakura and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“One question, Hisa-kun. Do you think that it will be better if we can bring some grill out there…” said Takuya.

“…so that we can cook some food?” finished Naruhisa.

“Oh, sure! You can do that. I love to grill some food to make it beautiful that you don’t crave on those anymore” said Kazuhisa.

“Everything is acceptable, just do what you want to make this future event more beautiful” said Akiyo.

“Okay!” said Takuya and Naruhisa.

“Maybe, we can bring some radio to pop up some music” said Sayako.

“Yeah! We can listen to some famous singers and groups!” said Mitsuko.

“Yeah!” said the members of Team Nukui-Sakura and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“Of course not! We need to get more harmonious to have those. What do you think, guys?” said Kazuhisa.

“Yeah! That idea was top notch, I tell you!” said Akiyo.

“I’m down with that!” said Kotaro.

“That would be more relaxing than just boring, to be honest” said Yuriko.

“Soothing with some music is good to me” said Shigemasa.

“Wow! I’m surprised with that!” said Kazuhisa.

“Yeah, I know! They know what they want to do, cousin” said Kyō.

“To make sure that this event will be even better” said Sakura.

“Yes, it is” said Kazuhisa.

“Okay, guys, don’t get too excited for this because it will depend on the time and weather” said Kyō.

“Yeah! So, it’s going to be better if you guys can settle this soon if it’s almost time for this, but hopefully, we don’t want to get loaded with other activities that we have planned” said Sakura.

“Oh, okay” said the members of Team Nukui-Sakura and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“Don’t worry about this. We will finalize when the time is come” said Kazuhisa.

“So that this activity will be a success for sure!” said Akiyo.

“Yeah!” said the friends of Kyō and Sakura.

“Now, onto the last plan where this one could be very interesting” said Kyō.

“Yep! As you all know, the Dragons of Ōta had been used to be one of the dominant community groups that helped everyone motivate, but due to the unfortunate incident, it was disbanded last year, thus leading to the rise of the successors to that group including the Bravehearts of Ōta” said Sakura.

“However, rumors about their possible revival have been circulated all over Ōta, thus resulting the beginning of the efforts in trying to revive that group” said Kyō.

“That’s why our last plan for now is to find the former members of the Dragons of Ōta” said Sakura.

“Ah, I see what you’re talking about, guys” said Kazuhisa.

“How did you know?” asked Kyō.

“Well, I heard about those when we chatted with our fellow classmates after class yesterday. They said that there are a lot of people spreading to find the former members of that said group” said Kazuhisa.

“We didn’t know that there’s something buzzing around our school, but we believe that there are some former members have started to trace their former friends to reunite with each other again” said Akiyo.

“And then, convincing them to support the revival of the Dragons of Ōta” said Kotaro.

“We all know that Noboru Takeuchi was a humbled leader who made the Dragons of Ōta being a dominant community group” said Yuriko.

“But when it was gone, everything had been changed with some have ended up forming their own groups while others have decided to jump ship to the existed ones” said Shigemasa.

“Interesting. I think that there’s no dominant community group in Ōta when that group was disbanded” said Masahiko.

“Yep!” said Kazuhisa, Akiyo, Kotaro, Yuriko and Shigemasa.

“It seems that the community groups in Ōta have missed the Dragons of Ōta because they have a lot of partners that they have gotten along with” said Sayako.

“But the spirit of that group will never be forgotten” said Takuya.

“I know that this is a complicated matter, but a lot of them have moved on, especially to those from the Bravehearts of Ōta” said Mitsuko.

“Yeah, we agree!” said Kazuhisa, Akiyo, Kotaro, Yuriko and Shigemasa.

“Does that mean you’re gonna find those that they have formerly coming from that group?” asked Ayame.

“Are you serious?!” queried Miho.

“Yes, we will!” said Kyō, Sakura, Kazuhisa, Akiyo, Kotaro, Yuriko and Shigemasa.

“Everyone had started to find former members of that group, especially to some of our friends” said Kyō.

“Which it had been growing right now from the start” said Sakura.

“And currently, about 25% of their former members have been found” said Kyō.

“Wow! That’s a lot of them!” said Ayame.

“I didn’t expect that this one had happened before!” said Miho.

“Exactly!” said Kyō and Sakura.

“That’s why you’re all encourage to join the search, so that we will convince them to support the revival of the Dragons of Ōta” said Kyō.

“Which means that the more we have found them, the better the chances of reviving that group will be increased” said Sakura.

“It’s going to be more expecting because everyone is now getting the attention on getting a new hope to see that group back” said Kazuhisa.

“So, who are interested in those?” asked Akiyo.

“Yeah, we do!” said the members of Team Nukui-Sakura and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“Okay, then. We’re gonna ask Megumi about this” said Akiyo.

“So, be right back” said Kazuhisa as he and Akiyo have left the conversation to talk with Megumi Kadokawa, the leader of the Family of Angels.

“I’m so excited about this, guys! I didn’t know that Kyō had brought a cousin, who was more compassionate to make everyone happy” said Ayame.

“Yeah! Unlike our fellow schoolmates, Kazuhisa was a bright guy in my opinion” said Miho.

“He’s very admired by everyone on his side including his family and relatives” said Yoshitsugu.

“That’s why he’s very motivated to give them a smile what they need” said Yurika.

“I’m so surprised that he’s here with us because he’s your cousin, Kyō-kun” said Suguru.

“I bet that he’s giving us some blessings and inspirations to make sure that we’re all here to motivate ourselves!” said Sanae.

“You got that right, guys! Kazuhisa had been passionate to make everyone blessed and inspired and he always got his ambition to get with” said Kyō.

“Even though he didn’t take part of the Ōta Red Section, he was able to make everyone generous to make sure that they will not give up no matter what” said Sakura.

“Ah, yeah, he’s a prosperous guy. What do you think?” said Ayame.

“Yeah, I agree!” said Miho.

“Me too!” said Yoshitsugu, Yurika, Suguru and Sanae.

“Is Kazuhisa being a member of the Dragons of Ōta?” asked Tadaoki.

“No, he wasn’t. He ended up being a member of the Chōfu Rainbow Society” said Kotaro.

“A group of students that have prospered the community in Chōfu with their goal is to make everyone smile and peace” said Yuriko.

“With their generosity” said Shigemasa.

“Well, that sounds a good name of that group to me” said Tadaoki.

“Yeah, me either” said Katsuhito.

“I heard about that group once when they have organized a charity work and it was a good one to see with” said Masahiko.

“They’re very ambitious and generous just like the Dragons of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Ōta, which means that they have found new opportunity to shine the community for a brighter future” said Sayako.

“Yeah, of course!” said Kotaro, Yuriko and Shigemasa.

“On top of that, Kazuhisa is more determined to lead his own way because he had to do whatever it takes to make himself motivated to make friends with everyone on his side” said Suguru.

“He had to be more generous if he wants to make them happy to give them a smile in return because he’s very good in making decisions and taking big activities to show how it’s done” said Sanae.

“Yes, he was, guys. My cousin had been showing his compassion just like the other cousins of the members of the Bravehearts Ōta because he’s very generous to make his friends comfortable, especially when he had organized activities inside and outside” said Kyō.

“That’s why he became more active in the community to make sure that he’s gonna bring some compassion to everyone in Chōfu” said Sakura.

“Ah, okay. I see that point. I’m not surprised when I had seen his leadership being inspired from them” said Suguru.

“Sounds like he can prepare anything to make his moment to shine” said Sanae.

“Yeah!” said Kyō and Sakura.

“Oh, that reminds me, I asked him if he will join the Bravehearts of Ōta, so that he will be allowed to get along with me and my fellow groupmates from the Family of Angels to group together. He said that he’s interested to be part of it, but he would join if he will have his own group to represent with” said Kyō.

“Which is why he needs to find more friends whether his classmates or his allies, so that he will be allowed to join that group one day” said Sakura.

“That’s okay for him, Kyō-kun and Sakura-san. He said that he’s very interested to be with them because he wanted to help the community for more if he wants to bless and inspire everyone with his generosity” said Kotaro.

“But I don’t know if it’s acceptable to have another affiliation while being a member of the Chōfu Rainbow Society, to be honest. They said that they’re nothing to do with it unless if they will form a partnership with the Bravehearts of Ōta” said Yuriko.

“However, he can join to any circle of friends with his desire to choose” said Shigemasa.

“Well, I hope that it may be right, but I’m going to talk with Jun about this later” said Kyō.

“Yeah” said Kotaro, Yuriko and Shigemasa.

Kazuhisa and Akiyo return to the table after meeting with Megumi about the approval of the plan made by Kyō and Sakura. Kazuhisa would speak to them first. “Okay, everyone! I talked to Megumi about this and she accepted it.”

“That means, we’re finally allowed to start the search at any time we want!” said Akiyo.

“Hooray!” said Kyō, Sakura, Kotaro, Yuriko, Shigemasa and the members of Team Nukui-Sakura and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“That’s a big good news, cousin!” said Kazuhisa.

“Looks like we can do that whatever we want if we want to make them comfortable in supporting the revival of the Dragons of Ōta” said Sakura.

“Yeah!” said Kazuhisa and Akiyo.

“Oh, it’s going to be good!” said Yoshitsugu.

“I’m pretty confident about this, but it’s about time to step up for our group!” said Yurika.

“It’s going to be amazing that we will find the former members of that group, so that we can make them feel comfortable if they want support the campaign” said Ayame.

“That way, the Dragons of Ōta will be coming back from the ashes for sure!” said Miho.

“Yeah, we agree!” said Kyō, Sakura, Kazuhisa and Akiyo.

“Oh, one more thing that we should plan on before we’ll conclude this meeting is that since my other classmates have finally joined the Rainbow Angels, then we will organize a future activity together!” said Kyō.

“Together?!” shouted Kazuhisa, Akiyo, Kotaro, Yuriko, Shigemasa and the members of Team Nukui-Sakura and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“Yep! I have this plan that it might be interesting because we should have a picnic together on May 23 (Sunday)” said Kyō.

“WHAT?!” shouted Kazuhisa, Akiyo, Kotaro, Yuriko, Shigemasa and the members of Team Nukui-Sakura and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“But that’s the day before the mid-term examination week!” said Yoshitsugu.

“You can’t schedule that!” said Yurika.

“It might gonna cost our time of reviewing for the exams, cousin!” said Kazuhisa.

“Well, I can allow this event more of a quiet session and so, I decided that it will be a picnic, but with a twist” said Kyō.

“The twist is that we’re going to be humbler that we will review all topics from various subjects, so that we’ll be able to know all of them when we’re going to take the exams” said Sakura.

“Ah, we get it now!” said Kazuhisa, Akiyo, Kotaro, Yuriko, Shigemasa and the members of Team Nukui-Sakura and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“I believe that we should ready for those tests because it’s going to be tough as it gets” said Suguru.

“It will be amazing that we should learn all of those, so that we’ll be doing our best to get passed on those” said Sanae.

“Everyone is striving for a good term and that’s why we should be ready to take those out with our own minds, so that we’ll be able to score better than failing scores” said Kazuhisa.

“You got that right, guys! So, what do say that you’ll agree to this?” said Kyō.

“Raise your hands if you want to agree with this” said Sakura.

Kazuhisa, Akiyo, Kotaro, Yuriko, Shigemasa and the members of Team Nukui-Sakura and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A would raise their hands before shouting together in unison. “Yes, we can!”

“Okay, then, it’s settled! Let’s have this right before the mid-term examination week!” said Kyō.

“Yeah!” said Kazuhisa, Akiyo, Kotaro, Yuriko, Shigemasa and the members of Team Nukui-Sakura and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A.

“Now that our plans have been settled, I think that it’s the right time to take a relaxing break and enjoy this wonderful banquet” said Kyō.

“Yeah! It will be great that this event wouldn’t be complete if everyone will keep our smiles to make ourselves comfortable” said Kazuhisa.

“That way, we’re all cherished to remember this day for sure!” said Akiyo.

“It’s so nice that everyone is here to celebrate because we will never forget this moment that we’re all here to witness this!” said Suguru.

“You will expect a lot of moments out there with the great banquet is still ongoing and hopefully, we will be blessed and inspired by the end of the night” said Sanae.

“You got it!” said Kyō and Sakura.

“After that, tomorrow will be the final day of the Fuchsia and Celadon Week. We’re going to make this final day more harmonious and prosperous that everyone will never forget! Isn’t that right, guys?” said Sakura.

“Yeah!” said the friends of Kyō and Sakura.

“That’s great!” said Sakura.

“For now, let’s celebrate this wonderful event together!” said Kyō.

“Yeah!” said Sakura, Kazuhisa, Akiyo, Kotaro, Yuriko, Shigemasa and the members of Team Nukui-Sakura and the other classmates of Kyō and Sakura from section 2-A. Kyō, Sakura and their friends have contemplated their future after Kyō and Sakura have revealed their plans about their future, so that they will continue to make progress in bringing the community in Ōta a full of smiles and peace. It’s going to be more exciting for them because as members of the Family of Angels, they’ll be ready to make everyone more prospered and harmonious with their compassion and generosity. That way, they’re ready to make their future getting brighter and develop their friendship with each other for more.

UP NEXT: Profile of the Allies of Team Nukui-Toriumi and the Childhood Friends of Tomoka Minato
 
With the return of Kyō Nukui and Sakura Toriumi of Angel's 3Piece! to Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts, it’s going to be amazing that this one will be more special as I’ll be posting the profiles of the two groups: the allies of Kyō and Sakura and the childhood friends of Tomoka Minato, the leading girl of the Bravehearts of Ōta. The allies of Kyō and Sakura are a group of friends that they have been closed to them as they have gotten along with each other since their first year in the Niida Nishi Middle School and now, still studying together, but this time, at the Niida Nishi High School. This also includes Kazuhisa Nukui (the cousin of Kyō and Kurumi Nukui) and Yūta Hayakawa. On the other hand, the childhood friends of Tomoka are very special because they have used to be close friends with Tomoka at the Shiromidai Elementary School before Tomoka had to leave Shiromidai after the first term in her fifth grade to transfer to the Keishin Academy Elementary School. Only Sakura Maekawa and Eriko Kugimiya have been considered very close to Tomoka for a long time because they have always getting along with each other since their childhood days in Den-en-chōfu.

Other Classmates of Kyō Nukui and Sakura Toriumi: Suguru Kazama, Sanae Miyazato, Sonoko Nakamura, Wataru Akamatsu, Shōichi Takamine, Yui Komoda, Maria Ikematsu, Nami Yoshiura, Tatsuya Tsutsumi and Kazue Aoba

Other Classmates of Kyō Nukui and Sakura Toriumi
Suguru Kazama: May 23 / 2HS-A / Niida Nishi HS
Sanae Miyazato: October 1 / 2HS-A / Niida Nishi HS
Sonoko Nakamura: January 18 / 2HS-A / Niida Nishi HS
Wataru Akamatsu: June 16 / 2HS-A / Niida Nishi HS
Shōichi Takamine: November 7 / 2HS-A / Niida Nishi HS
Yui Komoda: February 12 / 2HS-A / Niida Nishi HS
Maria Ikematsu: August 3 / 2HS-A / Niida Nishi HS
Nami Yoshiura: July 20 / 2HS-A / Niida Nishi HS
Tatsuya Tsutsumi: April 9 / 2HS-A / Niida Nishi HS
Kazue Aoba: December 25 / 2HS-A / Niida Nishi HS


Allies of Team Nukui-Toriumi: Kazuhisa Nukui, Akiyo Tsujimoto, Kotaro Kameda, Yuriko Hiratsuka and Shigemasa Kawada

Allies of Team Nukui-Toriumi
Kazuhisa Nukui: July 28 / 1HS-C / Niida Nishi HS / Cousin of Kyō and Kurumi Nukui
Akiyo Tsujimoto: August 19 / 1HS-C / Niida Nishi HS
Kotaro Kameda: December 10 / 1HS-C / Niida Nishi HS
Yuriko Hiratsuka: April 14 / 1HS-C / Niida Nishi HS
Shigemasa Kawada: January 7 / 1HS-C / Niida Nishi HS


Childhood Friends of Tomoka Minato: Sakura Maekawa, Eriko Kugimiya, Miyaka Takayama, Shunichi Yonezawa, Akira Sunohara, Munehiro Umezawa, Atsuya Wakamatsu, Rumiko Imaizumi, Mitsutarō Arikawa, Hanako Fujinami and Moeko Maeshima

Childhood Friends of Tomoka Minato
Sakura Maekawa: September 25 / 1MS / Niida Nishi MS
Eriko Kugimiya: October 12 / 1MS / Den-en-chōfu MS
Miyaka Takayama: June 4 / 1MS / Higashi Chōfu MS
Shunichi Yonezawa: December 20 / 1MS / Den-en-chōfu MS
Akira Sunohara: March 6 / 1MS / Den-en-chōfu MS
Munehiro Umezawa: April 18 / 1MS / Yukigaya MS / Cousin of Mari Takano and Daisuke Tadokoro
Atsuya Wakamatsu: January 29 / 1MS / Yukigaya MS
Rumiko Imaizumi: May 13 / 1MS / Den-en-chōfu MS
Mitsutarō Arikawa: August 27 / 1MS / Niida Nishi MS
Hanako Fujinami: February 1 / 1MS / Den-en-chōfu MS
Moeko Maeshima: July 3 / 1MS / Niida Nishi MS


Other: Yūta Hayakawa

Other
Yūta Hayakawa: November 4 / 2HS-A / Niida Nishi HS


UP NEXT: A Special Message from Setsuna Yūki
 
A Special Message from Setsuna Yūki

Hi, everyone! This is Setsuna Yūki of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club and today is my birthday as it is August 8! It feels great that you’re all here to make me happy for this day because it’s a very special day for my fans like you! I’m so thrilled that you’re all here because I’m very compassionated to make myself comfortable and delighted and as a member of NijiGaku and the President of the Nijigasaki Academy High School Student Council, I’m here to thank you all for inspiring me, which I’m liking it with the smile on my face! Hopefully, you’ll continue to make me thrill and I’ll be happy to cheer for you! Anyway, in case you didn’t know, the author had started to use many colors to be used for not only characters from various anime releases including Love Live! School Idol Project series, but also based on cities and prefectures around Japan, which also includes Hokkaido and Okinawa. I’m sure that he had finally brought some inspiration to represent these colors for one place to another and that’s why this one is part of his worldbuilding process of Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts. To be honest, he said that he wanted to make every city and prefecture of Japan the colors based on different categories. As a result, he started to do that when he posted the profiles of the Bravehearts of Minato and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka last month and then, the same thing for the representation of various cities from Tokyo to different prefectures from north to south during the 2020 Summer Olympics, which will about to end today with the closing ceremony will be taking place later tonight. It feels great that when you look at it, it becomes more beautiful! Currently, he is looking forward to keep this up as long as he wants to complete it all by the end of the month as soon as he some brighter ideas to come up with. That’s why he had to something to thrill to make Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts getting bloomer than ever. Now, another thing that you should know is that there are a lot of developments in this series with the introduction of new braveheart groups that have appeared this year including the Bravehearts of Minato. So far, at least 11 were introduced as a full group, but others haven’t appeared yet, but introduced some few characters that have appeared in the Red Section Series. Since the series is in the month of May, there are still months away to enter the summer break, so that everyone will gather together, which means that they will have to accomplish their goals first before they’ll do something fantastic and exciting to prepare very soon. In the Bravehearts of Minato, they are more confident in making friends with different groups that have their thrills to show with, especially when they have worked hard in collaborative activities. Hopefully, this universe will continue to grow to introduce new braveheart groups and this may be more of a thrilling universe to watch out. I hope that you’re thrilled on what’s going to happen in this series and so, you’ll be ready to dive out with your smile when you’ll check in for new updates of this series for sure! That is all for me right now and I hope that when we will meet again, so that you’ll be thrilled to make my inspired for sure! Until then, I’ll see you next time on a future update that will feature me and the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club and keep us shine and smile, everyone!
- Setsuna Yūki (CV. Tomori Kusunoki)

UP NEXT: Red Section-Chapter 63: “One Beautiful Night with the Dragon and the Breeze”

Kyō, Sakura and their friends including the former’s cousin Kazuhisa and his friends are contemplating their future as they’re hopefully ready to build their friendship when they will be part of the Family of Angels and its extended group, the Rainbow Angels, which means that it’s going to be fantastic to bring the smiles and blessings to their community, so that they will do anything to make them motivated and thrill, so that they will be able to build new bonds of partnerships with each other. This is the first time that Kyō and Sakura have invited their fellow classmates that is outside Team Nukui-Toriumi, which means that their friendship will continue to develop together ever since that they have gotten along with each other for five years. Hopefully, it’s going to be fantastic to make everyone step up for Kyō, Sakura and their allies with their smile and peace, so that they will be able to develop their friendship for sure!;) Now that the great banquet had continued to bloom with harmony, it’s all about the surprises and thrills that everyone thrills, which means that there will be more updates related to that one to come!:) The next update will be focused on the Five Gleamed Dragons as they will be joined by Sana Kushibiki of the Bravehearts of Fukuoka/Higashi Fukuoka and Nagisa Nakashima of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka. They will be getting along with each other to celebrate the development of the friendship between the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka and this is the part where they’re about to create their friendship between each other when they will have their wonderful conversation to make with. I hope that this one will be much thrilling to witness something new because not only the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka will be involved, but the new characters that I will be introducing will be coming from the neighboring braveheart groups around Fukuoka. So, get ready to witness those with something gleaming and blooming to make sure that you’re all thrilled to read this one for sure!;) I’ll see you on August 11 (Wednesday) for the next update of Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts!
 
Hi, everyone!:) After I have posted the previous update that I have posted, I had a minor issue with the keyboard from my other computer because it seemed to be malfunctioned with the ‘1’, ‘Q’, ‘A’ and ‘K’ keys not working when I was typing one of the drafts that I’m working for the Red Section Series.:( This issue had happened starting last week, but I was able to sort it out by getting the new one, which it looked to be good!:) Now, I have to get more time in making new drafts to make sure that the Red Section Series will continue to run for more. So far, it currently reached 81 side chapters with 62 had already been posted with the next one will be posted right now while 18 are done through drafts with a few will be posted this month. I hope that I will continue working on this as soon as possible.;) Hopefully, I have to adjust a lot of things for this month because I need to get more drafts to make, so that I’ll be reaching at least 100 side chapters of the Red Section Series, depends on my energy that I have.:) Anyway, before you’ll read this update, this one will be dedicated to Ari Ozawa and Chinatsu Akasaki, whose birthdays were yesterday (August 10). Born in Tokyo, Ari is a voice actress that voiced various characters from different anime releases such as Wakana Kitano (Ro-Kyu-Bu!, representing Suzuridani Girls’ Academy Elementary School basketball team), Kurumi Ebusizawa (School-Live!), Chiyo Sakura (Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun), Nozomi Moritomo (The Rolling Girls), Wakaba Kohashi (Wakana Girl), Runa Suruga (High School Fleet), Mizuki Usami (The Art Club Has a Problem!), Hina Hikawa (BanG Dream!, representing Pastel*Palettes and sister of Sayo Hikawa (CV: Haruka Kudo)), Nichika Ubuyashiki (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba), Yukari Itsumura (Re:Stage! Dream Days♪, representing ortensia), Yuno (YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of this World), Moeha Fujiwara (Kaguya-sama: Love is War; sister of Chika Fujiwara (CV: Konomi Kohara)) and Conny (The Promised Neverland). On the other hand, coming out from Chiran, Kagoshima (now Minamikyushu, Kagoshima), Chinatsu is the voice actress of Akane Hino (THE IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls), Ahegao W Peace Sensei (My Sister, My Writer), Mikoto Yamato (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?), Alice Nakiri (Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma), Fukaziroh (Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online), Nozomu “Baka” Tanaka (Wasteful Days of High School Girls), Saiai Kinuhara (A Certain Scientific Railgun) and Shinka Nibutani (Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions). Hopefully, they’ll continue to make progress of their voice acting careers as they have been doing great in their careers, especially to Ari, who was very optimistic to continue voicing cute characters in different anime releases and kept her representation for Pastel*Palettes. Belated happy birthday, Ari and Chinatsu!:) Now, it’s time to continue the Passioned Relatives at the Fuchsia and Celadon Week Arc as it will be focused on the so-called Orange Connection featuring the Four Gleamed Dragons and the friends of Sana Kushibiki!:)

The next update will be a full of warriors, outsiders and pioneers because the Four Gleamed Dragons will be meeting with Sana Kushibiki, Mutsumi Eguchi and Takashi Kawakami, the latter two are coming from a friend group known as the Kashii Orange Legion, which Mutsumi is the leader of that group, and a group of students headed by Nagisa Nakashima, a member of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka, during the penultimate day of the Fuchsia and Celadon Week. They will be meeting with each other after Sana had entered the mansion of the Misawa Resort Hotel to attend the great banquet with her fellow groupmates from the Bravehearts of Fukuoka and the members of the Bravehearts of Ōta. In this part, they will have a great conversation about the relationship between the young people and the foreigners in Fukuoka. One thing that you find it interesting is that this update will be compared to Red Section-Chapter 51, but the difference is that Sana will be with her fellow friends on her side after meeting with her cousin Manaka Sawamoto. You’re gonna see something gleaming and fantastic because it’s going to be all about friendship, of course! So, get ready to witness everything and make yourself thrill and smile with them because here comes the 63rd side chapter of the Red Section Series with the title, “One Beautiful Night with the Dragon and the Breeze”! Enjoy reading the 63rd side chapter of the Red Section Series!:)

SIDE STORY: “RED SECTION STORIES
CHAPTER 63: “ONE BEAUTIFUL NIGHT WITH THE DRAGON AND THE BREEZE

Date: May 7, 2010 (Friday)

This side chapter is focused on the Four Gleamed Dragons, composed of Kazue Ōgaki, Yūichirō Matsumoto, Naoko Andō and Junsei Watanabe, as they’re going to meet with Sana Kushibiki, Mutsumi Eguchi and Takashi Kawakami during the great banquet for the development of the friendship between the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka at the hall in the mansion of the Misawa Resort Hotel. Mutsumi and Takashi are members of the Kashii Orange Legion, which the former being the leader.

At the living room in the mansion of the Misawa Resort Hotel, Sana, Mutsumi and Takashi are waiting for someone as they have been relaxing themselves while the members of the Kashii Orange Legion are playing mobile games on their phones.

“Sana-chan” said Kanata Inaba, a first year middle school student from the Kashii Gakuen Middle School and a member of the Kashii Orange Legion.

“Yes, Kanata-chan, what do you want to ask?” asked Sana.

“If Mutsumi and Takashi will be with you, then can I take charge of the Kashii Orange Legion for a while, so that I will let them decide on what to do for the rest of the night” said Kanata.

“Sure, you can, Kanata-chan! Mutsumi and Takashi are being invited by Miyuki, which means that they will be going to attend the great banquet. That’s why since you’re interested to lead my friend group for a while, then you can ask them to relax for a little bit or enjoy your hobbies” said Sana.

“Well, I would love to play volleyball at night, but the beachfront is closed for tomorrow’s events” said Kanata.

“I see. Then, there’s a garden out there where you can play there if you want” said Sana.

“Oh, sure!” said Kanata.

“I should be getting out of this boring stuff and have some fun at the night!” said Nichika Miyamoto, a first year middle school student from the Kashii Gakuen Middle School and a member of the Kashii Orange Legion.

“Yeah, I agree with that, Nichika-chan! We should be better if we can do a lot of things outside at the garden, so that we’ll be looking good to work it out just like you did with your fellow bravehearts” said Kira Iizuka, a first year middle school student from the Kashii Gakuen Middle School and a member of the Kashii Orange Legion.

“You’re right about that, Kira-chan! You can play volleyball without a net, but you can play whatever you want and you should rest after this one” said Sana.

“Okay, we will!” said Kanata, Nichika and Kira.

“Do you think that they will come?” asked Mutsumi Eguchi, a first year middle school student from the Kashii Gakuen Middle School and the leader of the Kashii Orange Legion.

“They will be here soon as she had some little meeting with someone from our hometown as well” said Sana.

“Well, I hope that those guys are gonna be here to have a wonderful night with us because it was so great that your friend had organized this” said Mutsumi.

“I have to say that you and your friends have been doing great in organizing that fantastic activity. I didn’t know that you’re going to surprise us with that” said Takashi Kawakami, a first year middle school student from the Kashii Gakuen Middle School and a member of the Kashii Orange Legion.

“Yes, of course! I want the friendship between my group and the Bravehearts of Ōta to be developed for more and it been very quick that it had been doing well since both sides have their own kind of friendships at the same time. I’m hoping that we can make more friends with them whether they’re part of it or not” said Sana.

“Yeah, Sana-chan, I agree!” said Mutsumi.

“Exactly!” said Takashi.

“I’m very confident that your group had been close to the Bravehearts of Ōta since the first time that you met them last week” said Mutsumi.

“You finally found some new friends, which was very nice!” said Takashi.

“Yeah! We spend together with them before I finally begin to befriend some of their members such as Airi, Hinata and Kagetsu. They have been more complimented and admired to their friends on their side, especially when they have been charismatic with their pure hearts” said Sana.

“Those three are very compassionate just like you, Sana-chan! They have shown something blessed and inspired to everyone” said Mutsumi.

“I’m very confident that you had the true heart to make friends with the other bravehearts since that was part of the traditions for your group” said Takashi.

Sana gives Mutsumi and Takashi a smile on her face before replying to them. “Yep! Kazuhiro said that anyone in our group is allowed to make friends with the bravehearts from different groups, which means that this would allow a linked friendship being between both sides. For example, when I begin to make friends with Airi, Hinata and Kagetsu, we have that link to develop our friendship, so that we’ll be able to get along with each other the way it should be. I always done that to some bravehearts from different braveheart groups in Fukuoka, which means that I’m very delighted that I became friends with them for sure!”

“Oh, that’s very nice! I would love to see more of them, but since this weekend rest will last for two days, we might not gonna see them again until both sides bump each other again” said Mutsumi.

“Yeah, definitely. However, we’re most likely gonna meet them by summer because it’s the Interhigh Nationals, which will take place at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, and that’s where we used to make gatherings for the five braveheart groups of Fukuoka” said Sana.

“Ah! I remember that, Sana-chan!” said Mutsumi.

“That’s where we have met some other bravehearts from those groups!” said Takashi.

“Exactly! It’s so nice that we have met them last year and it was a success, I tell you!” said Sana.

“Yeah!” said Mutsumi and Takashi.

“And now, it happened again during the Ōta Blue Wind Cup” said Sana.

“Ah, of course! That’s where the members of all braveheart groups of Fukuoka were all staying in this place” said Mutsumi.

“They came here to enjoy their night like they used, but I never bother them at all” said Takashi.

“Well, they wanted to be guests in the banquet because they want to witness the celebration out there” said Sana.

“Yeah, I believe so” said Mutsumi and Takashi.

“Hopefully, this night will never forget because everyone is ready to bless and inspire with each other with a true bond of friendship” said Sana.

“Yeah!” said Mutsumi and Takashi.

Later, the Four Gleamed Dragons, composed of Kazue, Yūichirō, Naoko and Junsei, would appear from the entrance as they would be joined by Nagisa Nakashima and Akiho Sawamatsu. Nagisa is a member of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka while Akiho is a friend of Nagisa and the leader of the Yellow Carnelian. They were both first year middle school students from the Tōka Seigyo Middle School.

“Oh, there you are!” said Sana.

“Sorry for the intrusion, guys, but those two were waiting for their allies to come, but instead they might gonna wait for them to come because they’re still doing sightseeing in the edge of the cliff before the beachfront” said Kazue.

“That’s why those two will be with us for now” said Yūichirō.

“Ah, that’s very nice!” said Sana.

“Hopefully, you’re all aboard to witness the banquet that both Bravehearts of Ōta and Bravehearts of Fukuoka have” said Mutsumi.

“It’s going to be great to celebrate for the rest of the night!” said Takashi.

“Yeah, for sure!” said Nagisa and Akiho.

“So, who are you waiting to be with you?” asked Kanata.

“Well, my fellow groupmate Akina Watari will be with her foreign friends, but we’re not sure on who will be” said Akiho.

“They’ll be here soon as they’re about to arrive here in a few minutes” said Nagisa.

“Ah, that’s good! It’s great that there will be more guests to come to the hall for that big event, but it may be loaded, so most of us will be coming with you guys” said Kanata.

“Exactly, Kanata-chan! The great banquet is crowded with a lot of people coming from Ōta aand Fukuoka, which means that the three of you will stay here, otherwise you can go anywhere, but you have to sleep at your designated place in the main hotel” said Sana.

“Okay, we understand” said Kanata, Nichika and Kira.

“I’m hoping that you will have a great night to get along with them, Sana-chan” said Kanata.

“We’ll have to stay here for a while until we can do anything else than getting bored” said Nichika.

“That way, we still have a lot of things to do before going back to the main hotel, so that we’ll sleep there and preapre for another day” said Kira.

“Yeah, sure! You can do whatever you want, but Mutsumi and Takashi will be coming back once the great banquet is over. Okay?” said Sana.

“Okay, Sana-chan, we will!” said Kanata, Nichika and Kira.

“We’ll be right back, so that we will sleep together for sure!” said Mutsumi.

“Yeah!” said Kanata, Nichika and Kira.

“Anyway, shall we go inside the hall?” asked Sana.

“Yeah!” said Kazue, Yūichirō, Naoko, Junsei, Nagisa and Akiho as they will join with Sana, Mutsumi and Takashi to enter the hall for the great banquet.

At the hall, Sana finds a table for the Four Gleamed Dragons, Nagisa and Akiho while Mutsumi and Takashi look around the hall that was filled with many guests.

“Wow! I can’t believe that there are a lot of people staying here!” said Mutsumi.

“They’re all coming from different groups, I tell you!” said Takashi.

“Yep! Not only the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka have appeared to get along with each other, but the other groups such as the Bravehearts of Hakata, the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka, the Bravehearts of Sawara and the Bravehearts of Nishi Fukuoka were all present as well! They wanted to witness this event because of Kazuhiro” said Sana.

“Oh, I didn’t know about that they’re here to support that guy!” said Mutsumi.

“Yeah, me either” said Takashi.

“Basically, the point is that the five braveheart groups in our hometown used to meet with each other occasionally if there’s a big event being organized by one of them. For example, the summer gathering was taken place right after the end of the first term was totally paid off with all of us have been present and have gotten along with each other” said Nagisa Nakashima.

“Sometimes, it happened when they have met with each other, so that they want to develop their friendship like they used to. As a result, this is considered traditional for the braveheart groups in Fukuoka” said Akiho.

“Yeah! This was because everyone will always be there to gather with each other to have a wonderful encounter and it became more of a seasonal activity for all braveheart groups in Fukuoka” said Sana.

“There are a lot of activities that we used to do when five groups intertwine with each other and it usually happened when it’s mostly summertime” said Mutsumi.

“You should be more surprised when a lot of braveheart groups have gotten along in the same place, which they need to make a good friendship with each other. Of course, they should enjoy their friendship no matter what” said Takashi.

“Well, it reminds me of what my Kira said when me and my friends have stayed in Nagoya in vacation” said Kazue.

“Yeah! She said that braveheart groups used to meet with each other when one group had organized a big activity and that’s the part where everyone had their chance to meet with each other…” said Yūichirō.

“…and they will have some fun together!” said Naoko.

“It’s very simple. Of course, some braveheart groups, mostly from the eastern part of Japan didn’t know about this because some haven’t connected with them through a close relationship between two bravehearts or a link between two braveheart groups whether they’re close through the distance or not” said Junsei.

“Ah! We understand now” said Sana, Mutsumi, Takashi, Nagisa and Akiho.

“So, that’s what the braveheart groups do when there is a big activity that had taken place where they have to meet with each other before they would do a lot of things” said Sana.

“Yeah! That way, they will be able to develop their friendship with each other!” said Nagisa.

“You got that right!” said Kazue.

“I’m sure that it had been spreading throughout our country, but for some reason, some braveheart groups from western parts of it including those from Shikoku and Kyushu have done that the most” said Mutsumi.

“Which is why some of them have mutual friendship with each other, but others have developed for more” said Takashi.

“Anything can make braveheart groups close with each other, which means that they can become mutual friends at any point” said Akiho.

“Yeah, that’s correct! The braveheart groups have their own kind of connections when it comes to meeting with each other. Some said that they can make friends with each other because one of them had known to many” said Kazue.

“Or there’s a connection through any of their members have the same main color as the others” said Yūichirō.

“Otherwise, they might have a link with each other through sister cities” said Naoko.

“Of those three, the most likely reason is the first one because a member must become friends with some members from different groups for a long time as soon as they have continued their friendship further” said Junsei.

“Honestly, it’s true, guys, because Kazuhiro had used to make friends with some braveheart leaders from his hometown, especially to those from the rest of Fukuoka Prefecture back when he was in middle school. He made those, so that he wanted to develop his friendship with them like the usual times. He also had thoughts from his mentor Ginga Hasegawa, who was Subaru’s father, because he did the same thing when he was in high school and college” said Sana.

“He had his dream for anyone and that’s why he did the purpose of creating the first braveheart group, which Sana took part of it, and it had been growing since two years ago” said Mutsumi.

“That’s why it became more blooming to see that group being friendly to different braveheart groups” said Takashi.

“Which leads to our leader Tōru Matsushima starting to inspire him by forming his own braveheart group, which me and Maiko have been part of it right now!” said Nagisa.

“You could feel the breeze when the braveheart groups of Fukuoka have stand together to create their future, which is they usually did right now” said Akiho.

“Oh, that’s very nice! I’m so surprised that you guys have known with each other at all!” said Kazue.

“Everyone used to do that just like we met the Bravehearts of Nagoya during our vacation” said Yūichirō.

“It was so great that we did that because this was the first time that we have gone outside for a Golden Week vacation since we joined the Bravehearts of Ōta” said Naoko.

“What’s cooler is that we have found a lot of collections from that group such as Kazue being the cousin of Kira” said Junsei.

“Yeah, it’s true, Junsei-san! Of course, my mother came from the Gotō clan, which is why I joined the Red and Orange due to the fact that my mother was born in Nagoya” said Kazue.

“Ah, yeah! The four of us have our own roots from Chubu through any of our parents’ hometowns, which we were so lucky to be part of that group” said Yūichirō.

“Yeah, we agree!” said Kira, Naoko and Junsei.

“And don’t forget that our friends from the Fire Edelweiss have their own connection with the Bravehearts of Nagoya through their former school, the Todoroki Gakuen Middle School” said Naoko.

“Miku, a member of the Music Girls, was also there too, which she had made a lot of friends from that school before transferring to Tokyo for high school” said Junsei.

“Ah, that’s nice! She’s a great idol, in my opinion!” said Nagisa.

“Yeah! She’s almost mature on her age, but she was pretty passionate to make friends to anyone! It reminds me of Maiko Hisayama, who was also an idol with her own kindness to be cared of” said Sana.

“Of course, she was! She became an idol when she transferred to Tokyo for middle school and now, she’s looking forward to join the Music Girls because she was fascinated to see their performance like the way it used to” said Mutsumi.

“Hey, how did you know about that?” asked Kazue.

“She told me about this a few hours ago when the halftime between the Blue Verdant Fukuoka and Team Hiyama of Tosu. She said that she had finally got an application to join that group because she wanted to step up like the rest of that group” said Sana.

“It’ll be so nice that she will join that group because one of their members will be graduating next year” said Mutsumi as she is referring to Roro Morooka, a third year high school student from the Hasekura High School and a member of the Music Girls.

“Ah, interesting! I’m so surprised that they have one member who’s almost there to end her high school studies, so that she can go to college, but I’m sure that Maiko will have a good idol career since she got her talent to show up” said Kazue.

“Yes, she was!” said Sana.

“And on top of that, she’s a fan of Alstroemeria, an idol group from the 283 Production” said Nagisa.

“Because she likes the Ōsaki twins, Amana and Tenka, who she idolized for her personality of being confident and serious” said Akiho.

“Oh, that’s very nice! I can’t wait to see her when she’s gonna perform in front of us one day!” said Kazue.

“I would be shocked if she performed a song from that idol group!” said Yūichirō.

“She had been confident to show her idol career being harmonious and hopefully, she will do anything to make progress of it” said Naoko.

“I’m sure that there’s a Fukuoka pride that you have watched out for, guys. You seemed to be happy about this” said Junsei.

“Yes, we are!” said Sana, Mutsumi, Takashi, Nagisa and Akiho.

“Maiko was born and grew up in Fukuoka where she was a former student of the Kashii Gakuen Elementary School, but she left to Tokyo for middle school after she was impressed by some producers from Tokyo when she competed in a local idol competition” said Sana.

“This results to her starting her new career as an idol, which she was really motivated to have that for herself. I really love to see that because that’s how she does to make her shine” said Mutsumi.

“Yeah! She had a brighter future in her hands when she became an idol and I hope that she will be ready to elevate it to the next level” said Nagisa.

“Yeah, for sure” said Kazue, Yūichirō, Naoko and Akiho.

Suddenly, a female voice was heard from the entrance of the hall. “Nagisa-san!”

Everyone turns around and it was revealed to be Akina Watari, who will be joined by foreigners Moon Yeon-jin and Liu Meng. Akina, Yeonj-jin and Meng are all first year middle school students from the Tōka Seigyo Middle School, but only Akina is a member of the Yellow Carnelian.

“Well, if isn’t Akina-san. I’m glad that you came here with your fellow friends out there” said Nagisa.

“Yep! I’m currently with Moon Yeon-jin, a Korean, and Liu Meng, a Chinese, as they will be representing the foreigner’s circle of our group” said Akina.

“Hi, Nagi!” said Yeon-jin in Korean and Meng in Chinese. They addressed her ‘Nagi’ because they only said the first letter instead of the full first name.

“Hi, girls!” said Nagisa.

“We have some decision on who will be representing for our circle, but Akina had been unsure on who will be going with” said Yeon-jin, who switches her language from Korean to Japanese. The foreigner’s circle of the Yellow Carnelia is composed of 7 members including Yeon-jin and Meng.

“However, she decided to pick the two of us because she preferred us very close to Nagisa” said Meng, who is also fluent to Japanese aside from Chinese.

“Ah, that’s good. I’m glad that you picked both of them because I invited them to be with the other foreigners from different groups for a weekly meeting every Tuesday” said Nagisa.

“Yeah. Both Yeon-jin and Meng have attended the meeting for most of the time and so, they wanted to be with you for tonight’s event” said Akina.

“That’s right, Akina! We’re here to represent for Nagi and it would be great to be with her because we don’t want to miss anything when she’s attending an activity like that” said Yeon-jin.

“You can count on us whatever we want!” said Meng.

“Of course, you two! I will be appreciated if you can contribute for our group, which I’m happy to allow that” said Nagisa.

“Yeah!” said Yeon-jin and Meng.

“That’s interesting. I didn’t know that there are foreigners studying in Fukuoka” said Kazue.

“I thought that they’re strangers, but they’re friendly, to be honest” said Yūichirō.

“Yeah, you got that right! In Fukuoka, there are young foreigners coming around to stay in any prestigious school that has to offer and they have a requirement to attend Japanese language class if they want to speak Japanese as second fluent language” said Nagisa.

“There’s no brainer to see this coming because Fukuoka had some relationship with different cities in the Pacific and that’s why they started to promote their student exchange program” said Sana.

“Their goal is to cater students who wanted to get an opportunity to study there for a good living and to give fresh start to get more influence with the other students like us” said Mutsumi.

“The difference is that the student exchange program is valuable to bigger cities in our country, especially in Fukuoka, because they opened that program as a propose to continue the sister city relations with different cities from around the world” said Takashi.

“That’s why you’ll be surprised that some have been good in academics, but others have been good in extracurricular activities” said Akiho.

“What’s more important is that they want to shine like us and they want to represent for their pride with their homeland” said Akina.

“Ah, interesting! I’m so surprised that their student exchange program in your hometown was way better than the other cities!” said Kazue.

“Yeah! In our city, they have allowed the foreigners to study to some prestigious schools if they have the desire to study there for a better living” said Yūichirō.

“However, some prestigious schools don’t have that type of program because they haven’t made partnerships with different schools from other countries to allow student exchanging for some reason” said Naoko.

“Fortunately, it would be nice that the student exchange program would contribute to the relationship between the Japanese people like us and the foreigners, so that they’ll be able to make friends with each other like they used to” said Junsei.

“Yeah, we agree!” said Sana, Mutsumi, Takashi, Nagisa, Akino, Akina, Yeon-jin and Meng.

“Fukuoka is always the center of friendship between the Japanese people and the foreigners because they have been harmonious to run and stay together for a long time” said Sana.

“The big part of that is that the foreigners have been prospered to make good friendship with the Japanese people and that’s why they want to improve the relationship between both sides, so that our country will continue to improve their diplomatic relations with the other countries, especially for the neighboring areas like China and Korea” said Nagisa.

“Not only Fukuoka had been allowed to accept foreign students…” said Mutsumi.

“…but other cities such as Kitakyushu, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Naha and Yamaguchi have allowed that as well!” said Takashi.

“As a result, the student exchange program had been the pinnacle of making new friends with the foreign students because they want to have a good friendship with them to make sure that they will help each other” said Akiho.

“Which is very important to bigger cities in our country as they will continue to make better relationships with the other countries that they have been closed to” said Akina.

“Yeah, we agree with that, guys!” said Kazue, Yūichirō, Naoko and Junsei.

“The foreign students like us have our own opportunities to explore when they want to excel themselves in the academics, but also they have their own talents to shine with” said Yeon-jin.

“Since then, it became a good sign for them to represent their homeland and their school, so that they want to be proud of themselves” said Meng.

“Interesting take, girls. I say that a lot of people expected to step up because they know how to represent their home country” said Kazue.

“And to make sure that they’ll do anything to make themselves earned one day” said Yūichirō.

“There are many opportunities to do when you’re building your own dream and they should keep it for themselves until they’ll finally fulfill their dreams” said Naoko.

“So, they will be lucky if they have been doing great to shine no matter what because they want to believe for sure” said Junsei.

“Yes, it is” said Yeon-jin and Meng.

“That’s why we, as foreigners, have a better opportunity to earn themselves because they want to build their own destiny to witness” said Yeon-jin.

“A lot of people want to be prospered while others want to be blessed for their own way of making their dreams, so that they everything will be fulfilled once they have the job done” said Meng.

“That’s going to be much better for them, girls! I hope that you’ll be able to get yourselves earned if you’ll be able to pass your studies in flying colors” said Kazue.

“And to get more fluent in speaking Japanese” said Yūichirō.

“That would be perfect to use that language aside from using your home language” said Naoko.

“So that, you’ll have more friends to create with” said Junsei.

“Yeah!” said Yeon-jin in Korean.

“Of course!” said Meng in Chinese.

“By the way, you two, where you guys come from?” asked Kazue.

“I came from Busan, South Korea and my parents were working in a branch of a big telecommunications company in Fukuoka” said Yeon-jin.

“And on the other hand, I came from Guangzhou. I left China two years ago when my mother was hired to work in Fukuoka before my father and my uncle follow suit” said Meng.

“Ah, I see! Your parents must be wise in making decisions to work in Fukuoka. That’s very interesting!” said Kazue.

“I’m no surprise that you girls came here to study for another language to learn. Maybe, your parents have to learn Japanese too” said Yūichirō.

“Exactly!” said Yeon-jin and Meng.

“So, how did you end up joining the Yellow Carnelian?” asked Naoko.

“And how did you represent for the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka?” asked Junsei.

“Those questions are good” said Yeon-jin.

“We can explain this right now” said Meng.

“Okay!” said Kazue, Yūichirō, Naoko and Junsei.

“You see, last summer, Tōru Matsushima said that he wanted to expand the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka by recruiting some foreign students, so that they will get their opportunity to join to any mainstream group that were part of it” said Yeon-jin.

“Tōru was very interested in travelling to different countries just like his father Takeshi did. His pilot is working as a pilot for ANA for 12 years and he used to travel to different cities that is near to his hometown. One time, he went to Shanghai to visit the home of Guo Liangxi, a first year high school student from the Tōka Seigyo High School and a friend of Tōru, to represent the Matsushima Dynasty. Guo is aspired to be a teacher in a special language class and had used his nickname ‘Ryōkei Kaku’ or ‘Kei-kun’ for short” said Meng.

“Guo had been following the examples of Tōru and his fellow bravehearts of being blessed and inspired, which results to him accepting his invitation to join the Bravhearts of Minami Fukuoka and then, the Matsushima Dynasty because he finds that group more prospered to make their community shine” said Yeon-jin.

“Which is exactly what Guo want, so that he will also be prospered to shine his community by representing his group” said Meng.

“After that, a few foreigners have accepted their invitations to join the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka as associates before being assigned to different mainstream groups” said Yeon-jin.

“There are a few mainstream groups have accepted foreign students like the Yellow Carnelian, which results to the creation of our own circle to represent the foreigners that supported Nagisa” said Meng.

“You got that right, Kawai-san!” said Nagisa. When Nagisa addressed both Yeon-jin and Meng, Yeon-jin was addressed as ‘Yeon-jin’ while Meng was addressed as ‘Kawai-san’. “In our group, I decided to form that special group to represent the foreigners that supported me because they want to be like me in the way of prospering the community with their wisdom. I’m very humble to see them representing for me.”

“Yes, we are, Nagi!” said Yeon-jin and Meng.

“We’re so determined to be part of your group and it would be better if we can make better relationship with the other groups that have foreigners for sure” said Yeon-jin.

“That way, it will be great to make us blessed and inspired that we’ll have more friends to befriend with” said Meng.

“Well, since you two are special, I believe that it will be great that you can make friends with my close friends on my hometown” said Nagisa.

“Ah, sure!” said Yeon-jin in Korean.

“Okay!” said Meng in Chinese.

“And when you’re talking about how we ended up joining the Yellow Carnelian, you’ll be confident to hear this because Nagisa and Akiho have recruited us to join that group because we’re classmates of the latter in the section 1-5. The rest were either from the section 1-2 or 1-4” said Yeon-jin.

“The Yellow Carnelian is a group that represented for the friends of Nagisa and believe it or not, Nagisa had been friends with students that have Korean blood whether coming from the maternal side or the paternal side because Nagisa’s maternal grandmother is a Korean before migrating to Fukuoka and marry a Japanese man named Haruki Inokuma” said Meng.

“Oh, wow! I didn’t know that you’re half Korean, Nagisa-chan!” said Naoko.

“You must have some Korean pride or something?” queried Junsei.

“Well, not really, but I learned Korean a little when my mother taught me about this, so that I can speak Korean to Korean friends like Yeon-jin, but basically, I’m very fluent in speaking Japanese the most because I was born in Fukuoka and I grew up there to speak that language for a long time. So, I only used Korean a few times, but I can speak both languages if they want to” said Nagisa.

“So, does that mean that you’re little influenced with the Korean language?” asked Junsei.

“Yeah, but I don’t used that too much” said Nagisa.

“Ah, that’s good” said Junsei.

“I’m sure that you’ll have to learn a lot of before you get used to it” said Naoko.

“Yep!” said Nagisa.

“Aside from Nagisa, Akina was a close friend of mine because she was responsible in helping us work on writing Japanese in any form” said Yeon-jin.

“That’s true, Yeon-jin! Nagisa had assigned me to be with the foreigners, so that I can teach them on how to speak Japanese in a compassionate way, which they’re still a lot of things to learn” said Akina.

“Well, you should give us the reading book about Japanese grammar one day, so that I can learn from that” said Meng.

“Of course, you can, Kawai-san! I’m a good learner because I aced it since elementary school. So, you should be ready to get fluent in Japanese if you want to live in Fukuoka for more” said Akina.

“I hope so, Akina” said Meng.

“Anyway, not only the big reason of why we joined this group because the other reason for that is to spread a big community of Asian pride in our hometown” said Yeon-jin.

“This is the part where we used to represent our community to give everyone what we deserved, so that we’ll be able to make proud of our homelands as a sign of unity for Asians” said Meng.

“Oh, that’s a good one, girls! I’m very expected that you got involved in Asian culture in your city because they have their own community to protect themselves from racism” said Kazue.

“And it will be more awesome that you’re going to spread your fellow countrymen to speak up to represent their homeland with pride” said Yūichirō.

“Yes, we are!” said Yeon-jin and Meng.

“Hopefully, when we’re growing up ourselves, we’re finally got our time to get influenced with the Japanese people, so that we’ll be more compassionate to respect them” said Yeon-jin.

“And to end the chaos of racism in all odds, so that everything will be peaceful and harmonious” said Meng.

“That’s nice for both of you!” said Kazue.

“I’m very delighted that you have represented your community to make Asian pride growing for more” said Yūichirō.

“It will be fantastic that you’ll be prospering anyone with your way of representing Asians through respecting them. That way, you’re gonna make yourself proud of your countries for sure” said Naoko.

“Of course, we can!” said Yeon-jin and Meng.

“So, keep it up until you’ll be able to make yourself motivated to continue your representation for your homeland” said Junsei.

“Yeah, we will!” said Yeon-jin and Meng.

“What about your braveheart group, Sana-san? Did your leader allowed to recruit foreigners, so that they will be able to bless and inspire?” asked Nagisa.

“Yes, of course! The Bravehearts of Fukuoka had been able to welcome a few foreigners, mostly Filipino and Korean” said Sana.

“We also welcomed the Taiwanese and Hongkonger to the group because they want to represent of their own” said Mutsumi.

“That’s why the Bravehearts of Fukuoka have decided to create their own special group to represent the foreigners that followed the examples of Kazuhiro and his friends” said Takashi.

“Ah, that’s good, but one question, guys. Did you have any foreigners joining your group?” said Nagisa.

“Unfortunately, none” said Sana.

“We don’t have any foreigners being part of our gruop” said Mutsumi.

“But they have own circle to represent with while some have joined the Takizawa Hawks, a group of friends that have been closed to Kōsuke Takizawa, such as Francisco Edrice Gabriel, Rayford Lebumfacil and Ra Sun-min” said Takashi. Kōsuke Takizawa is a third year middle school student from the Kashii Gakuen Middle School and a member of the Bravehearts of Fukuoka.

“Hmmm… I never heard about that group, to be honest. Where did they named that group come from?” said Nagisa.

“Kōsuke Takizawa named that group after himself and his favorite team in the NBA, the Atlanta Hawks” said Sana.

“Oh! I see that point! Tōru said that the Hawks are a strong basketball team in his opinion” said Nagisa.

“They were very formidable to run the place with their good and productive players” said Akiho.

“They haven’t won an NBA Championship yet for a long time” said Akina. The Atlanta Hawks have won their only NBA Championship in 1958 when they were formerly known as the St. Louis Hawks.

“Yeah, we agree!” said Sana, Mutsumi and Takashi.

“Kōsuke had created his name because he wants to make his determination going through the flow and he wants to believe for anyone” said Sana.

“His image color is peach orange, but also used yellow and red as alternate colors” said Mutsumi.

“He’s considered the most serious member of the Bravehearts of Fukuoka because he’s not giving up no matter what for what he had prospered for. Also, he joined the Kashii Gakuen Middle School boys’ basketball team because he’s a skilled playmaker and three-point specialist” said Takashi.

“Currently, he is the starting shooting guard of the team, teaming up with Seiichi Kitagawa and Fumitaka Uesugi” said Sana.

“Ah, good for him! He’s surely an expressive guy who wants to make his dream of becoming a good athlete” said Nagisa.

“That guy had some high hopes to keep with and I hope that he will be able to do anything to make his team dominate with their own pure heart” said Akiho.

“I’m very confident that he’ll do anything to make his dream come true one day” said Akina.

“Yeah! That guy had some great talent!” said Yeon-jin.

“And hopefully, he will be able to shine for his team, so that he will have his moment to create with” said Meng.

“Yes, he will!” said Sana, Mutsumi and Takashi.

“Whew! I’m feeling delighted that this night had been so good to remember this!” said Naoko.

“Yeah! I’m so delighted that we have talked about everything” said Junsei.

“Including the relationship between the foreigners and the Japanese people” said Yūichirō.

“It made us so blessed that we have met with each other, guys!” said Kazue.

“Yeah!” said Sana, Mutsumi, Takashi, Nagisa, Akiho, Akina, Yeon-jin and Meng.

“Everyone had been confident that we’re all having a good night because of this celebration and hopefully, we’ll be able to keep this up because that’s what the bravehearts do. Right, everyone?” said Sana.

“Yeah, we agree!” said Mutsumi, Takashi, Nagisa, Akiho, Akina, Yeon-jin and Meng.

“Oh! I forgot to mention that we could be friends together like we used to, guys!” said Yeon-jin.

“Yep! Since we’re all here to gather together for this night, we can be friends because we have known with each other since then” said Nagisa.

“Yeah, of course! We should do that!” said Kazue.

“That would be a nicer way that we will remember our names when we’ll meet again” said Yūichirō.

“Yeah!” said Sana, Mutsumi, Takashi, Nagisa, Akiho, Akina, Yeon-jin and Meng.

“Great! Now that we’re all friends with each other, I think the best time to enjoy this wonderful night that we will never forget!” said Nagisa.

“Of course! It’s so great that we have known with each other and it will be amazing that we’re going to get along with each other again once we’ll be travelling to Tokyo again. What do you think?” said Sana.

“Yeah, of course!” said Mutsumi, Takashi, Akiho, Akina, Yeon-jin, Meng, Kazue, Yūichirō, Naoko and Junsei.

“Now that’s more I like it!” said Sana.

“Hopefully, we’ll continue to prosper with each other after this one because tomorrow will be getting better” said Nagisa.

“Yeah, you got that right, Nagisa-chan, because tomorrow will be the last day of the Fuchsia and Celadon Week. This is where the fun ends while officially kicking off the Era of Fuchsia and Celadon” said Kazue.

“Hopefully, we’ll have to sleep later before 12:00 midnight, so that you’ll wake up early at least 7:00 in the morning to prepare for another day” said Yūichirō.

“The last day of the Fuchsia and Celadon Week will be very blooming to witness because you’re gonna see a lot of fantastic things to cap off this event” said Naoko.

“Hopefully, you’ll be welcomed to shine with us for sure!” said Junsei.

“Yeah, we will, guys!” said Sana, Mutsumi, Takashi, Nagisa, Akiho, Akina, Yeon-jin and Meng.

“Now that our conversation is done, let’s go to the food stall, so that we can eat our dinner together!” said Sana.

“Yeah!” said Mutsumi, Takashi, Nagisa, Akiho, Akina, Yeon-jin, Meng, Kazue, Yūichirō, Naoko and Junsei as they will join with Sana to get some food for their late dinner. The Four Gleamed Dragons have been confident to make friends with the young people, especially Sana of the Bravehearts of Fukuoka and Nagisa of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka. They also explored the secrets of the two foreigners who have been part of the Yellow Carnelian, which means that they will be fascinated to find it interesting as the student exchange program in Fukuoka had been flawless since then. Now that all sides have been friends with each other, they will never forget their encounter as they will cherish that as a sign to remember it and hopefully, they will be ready to shine together to make their communities blessed and inspired.

UP NEXT: Profile of the Kashii Orange Legion and the Yellow Carnelian
 
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I have posted only one group profile for the mainstream groups of the Bravehearts of Fukuoka before, which was the Stormred Higabana in the supplementary post of Chapter 161 last year. Now, I will be posting not only another group profile for the mainstream groups of the Bravehearts of Fukuoka, but also another one, which will be for a mainstream group that is part of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka. So, here are the profiles of the Kashii Orange Legion, a group composed of the friends of Sana Kushibiki, a member of the Bravehearts of Fukuoka, and the Yellow Carnelian, a group composed of the friends of Nagisa Nakashima, a member of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka. They have known with each other as connecting friend groups since both Sana and Nagisa are very close with each other as they have lived in Fukuoka, but their homes are near with each other. The leader of the Kashii Orange Legion is Mutsumi Eguchi and the leader of the Yellow Carnelian is Akiho Sawamatsu. I also included some other characters that have either appeared or mentioned in today’s update, Red Section-Chapter 63: “One Beautiful Night with the Dragon and the Breeze”, into this list such as foreigners Moon Yeon-jin (Korean exchange student, born in Busan), Liu Meng (Chinese exchange student, born in Guangzhou) and Guo Liangxi (Chinese exchange student, born in Shanghai and a member of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka) and Kōsuke Takizawa (a member of the Bravehearts of Fukuoka and the leader of the Takizawa Hawks, named after my most favorite team in the NBA, the Atlanta Hawks).

EDIT (6/8): After nearly ten months of no changes in this profile, I made a major change as I fixed the birthdate of Nagisa Nakashima as her birthday is now December 11 instead of December 31.

Kashii Orange Legion: Mutsumi Eguchi, Takashi Kawakami, Kanata Inaba, Nichika Miyamoto, Kira Iizuka, Kumiko Iwazaki, Takeo Tsukiyama, Sōsuke Asai, Yoshihide Kitamori, Kō Hamaguchi, Kasumi Nagatsuma, Minami Asakawa, Tsukimi Aoshima, Toshikazu Takamura, Yoshinobu Nozaki and Ryōsuke Ōhori

Kashii Orange Legion
Mutsumi Eguchi: June 5 / 1MS-5 / Kashii Gakuen MS / Leader of the Kashii Orange Legion
Takashi Kawakami: November 14 / 1MS-5 / Kashii Gakuen MS
Kanata Inaba: September 2 / 1MS-5 / Kashii Gakuen MS
Nichika Miyamoto: February 13 / 1MS-5 / Kashii Gakuen MS
Kira Iizuka: July 27 / 1MS-5 / Kashii Gakuen MS
Kumiko Iwazaki: May 4 / 1MS-5 / Kashii Gakuen MS
Takeo Tsukiyama: December 28 / 1MS-5 / Kashii Gakuen MS
Sōsuke Asai: March 9 / 1MS-5 / Kashii Gakuen MS
Yoshihide Kitamori: January 20 / 1MS-5 / Kashii Gakuen MS
Kō Hamaguchi: August 26 / 1MS-5 / Kashii Gakuen MS
Kasumi Nagatsuma: October 21 / 1MS-5 / Kashii Gakuen MS
Minami Asakawa: April 19 / 1MS-5 / Kashii Gakuen MS
Tsukimi Aoshima: September 10 / 1MS-5 / Kashii Gakuen MS
Toshikazu Takamura: December 18 / 1MS-5 / Kashii Gakuen MS
Yoshinobu Nozaki: March 11 / 1MS-5 / Kashii Gakuen MS
Ryōsuke Ōhori: July 2 / 1MS-5 / Kashii Gakuen MS


Yellow Carnelian: Nagisa Nakashima, Akiho Sawamatsu, Akina Watari, Himeno Shinozaki, Mayu Tajimasa, Reina Nishiya, Masahide Azuma, Kentarō Harasawa, Ryutaro Tomizawa, Sadao Hoshikawa, Kōki Hachimiya, Yūki Yamanishi, Sayumi Kishiyama, Keita Sakurada, Motohiro Kawamoto, Toshiko Kajihara, Sōma Ishimura and Hiyori Shimatani

Yellow Carnelian
Nagisa Nakashima: December 11 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS / Member of the Bravehearts of Fukuoka
Akiho Sawamatsu: March 22 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS / Leader of the Yellow Carnelian
Akina Watari: September 6 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Himeno Shinozaki: June 18 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Mayu Tajimasa: February 4 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Reina Nishiya: November 23 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Masahide Azuma: June 10 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Kentarō Harasawa: April 15 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Ryutaro Tomizawa: August 9 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Sadao Hoshikawa: January 28 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Kōki Hachimiya: May 7 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Yūki Yamanishi: December 16 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Sayumi Kishiyama: July 3 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Keita Sakurada: April 20 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Motohiro Kawamoto: February 1 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Toshiko Kajihara: September 18 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Sōma Ishimura: August 13 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Hiyori Shimatani: January 2 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS


Others: Moon Yeon-jin, Liu Meng, Guo Liangxi, Kōsuke Takizawa, Francisco Edrice Gabriel, Rayford Lebumfacil and Ra Sun-min

Others
Moon Yeon-jin: May 29 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Liu Meng: December 6 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS

Guo Liangxi: May 24 / 1HS / Tōka Seigyo HS / Member of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka
Kōsuke Takizawa: September 3 / 3MS-1 / Kashii Gakuen MS / Member of the Bravehearts of Fukuoka / Leader of the Takizawa Hawks
Francisco Edrice Gabriel: May 15 / 3MS-2 / Kashii Gakuen MS / Member of the Takizawa Hawks
Rayford Lebumfacil: November 22 / 3MS-1 / Kashii Gakuen MS / Member of the Takizawa Hawks
Ra Sun-min: February 28 / 3MS-4 / Kashii Gakuen MS / Member of the Takizawa Hawks


UP NEXT: Red Section-Chapter 64: “The Alstroemeria Blooms from Fukuoka”

The Four Gleamed Dragons have finally become friends with Sana Kushibiki of the Bravehearts of Fukuoka and the Nagisa Nakashima of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka after meeting with each other at the great banquet where they have celebrated the development of the friendship between the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka. It feels great for them that they have quickly become friends, which means that they’re going to start developing their own friendship if they will have the desire to meet with each other again. The Four Gleamed Dragons are motivated and uplifted to make friends with those that they have the same personality as them and of course, Kazue, Yūichirō, Naoko and Junsei are blessed and inspired once they have found new friends that they have met whether inside or outside of their hometown in Ōta. That’s why they’re very determined to show their pride, courage and willpower as they will continue to find and make new friends, so that they will be able to bless and inspire them for sure!:) The next update will be witnessing another member of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka in Mitsuko Sakurazawa, who will be making her first appearance in the series, as she and Maiko Hisayama, a member of the Music Girls, will be meeting with each other for the first time since they have met with each other before in Fukuoka and so, this one will be more blooming and uplifting to witness because you’re gonna see their secrets around them. Hopefully, you’re all thrilled for this as this will be another update that are focused on the members of the braveheart groups that are focused on making themselves bloom and thrill. Get ready to see all of those in the next update, which will be posted on August 15 (Sunday)!:) I’ll see you on August 15 (Sunday) for the next update of Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts!
 
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Before you’ll read this update, this one will be dedicated to Mai Kanno, Yui Ogura, Shuka Saitō and Eri Kitamura. Mai had celebrated her birthday yesterday (August 14), Yui is currently celebrating her birthday today (August 15) while Shuka and Eri will be celebrating their birthdays tomorrow (August 16). Born in Tokyo, Mai is the voice actress of Sakura Kawasaki of Hoshimi Production and Sunny Piece from IDOLY PRIDE. Coming out from Midori, Gunma, Yui is a young and sweet voice actress and singer, being the youngest member of the five-member girl group RO-KYU-BU! and a former member of the four-member girl group StylipS with Kaori Ishihara, Maho Matsunaga and Arisa Noto. She was also the voice actress of Alice/Yuko Shionji (Heaven’s Memo Pad), Hinata Hakamada (Ro-Kyu-Bu!, representing Keishin Academy Elementary School girls’ basketball team and the sister of Kagetsu Hakamada (CV: Asami Seto)), Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi (The “Hentai” Prince and the Stony Cat), Midori Fuse (Black Bullet), Charlotte Isoir (The Ryuo’s Work is Never Done!), Kokona (Encouragement of Climb), Uori Mukae (Ongaku Shoujo, representing Ongaku Shoujo and the sister of Kiri Mukae (CV: Sumire Uesaka)) and Mai Himuro (My Sister, My Writer). Coming out from Fuchu, Tokyo, Eri is the voice actress of Reika Shinozaki (My Sister, My Writer), Koharu Narukami (Armed Girls Machiavellianism), Yozora (The Helpful Senko-san), Saki-chan (Magical Sempai), Shizuku Hazuki and Mozuku (NEW GAME!!) and Bea (Pokémon Twilight Wings). Yōsorō!;) And last but not the least, born in Koshigaya, Saitama, Shuka is one of the members of Aqours and CYaRon!, composed of her, Anju Inami (the seiyu of Chika Takami) and Ai Furihata (the seiyu of Ruby Kurosawa), as she is the voice actress of Yō Watanabe in Love Live! Sunshine!! She is also the voice actress of Asaka ‘Sasanqua’ Miyama in Oresuki and Rika Kawai from Wonder Egg Priority. After all, Yui, Eri and Shuka are all singers with their successful music careers! Hopefully, the four will continue making progress of their voice acting and music careers, especially to Mai, who was very determined in making progress in her voice acting career as she will continue to represent for IDOLY PRIDE, Yui, who had been very determined to shine her career as a voice actress and singer, and Shuka, who was always energized and motivated to sail her career a success!;) Belated happy birthday, Mai, and happy birthday, Yui, Eri and Shuka!:) After Nagisa Nakashima had made her first appearance in Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts for in the last update, there will be another member of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka will be making her first appearance as this time, it will be Mitsuko Sakurazawa. So, get ready to bloom through your thrills with her because here comes today’s update featuring her and Maiko Hisayama!:)

The Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka is a braveheart group based in the wards of Chuo and Minami in the city of Fukuoka and led by Tōru Matsushima. We have already seen him, Maiko Takayama and Nagisa Nakashima and now, there is going to be another member to make its first appearance in Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts as today’s update will feature not only Maiko Hisayama, a member of the Music Girls and the Fuchsia and Blue Soul, but none other than Mitsuko Sakurazawa. Mitsuko is a member of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka and had her own set of friends known as the Shining Alstroemeria, led by Mieko Takeya. Not only that she is part of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka, but she is also a member of the Tōka Seigyo Middle School girls’ basketball team, playing for both small forward and power forward, which the former is her preferred starting position. She had been resembled to Saki Nagatsuka of the Bravehearts of Ōta. In today’s update, Mitsuko and her friends will be meeting with Katsuhito Taniguchi, Maiko Hisayama and Shino Nakata, the first two are members of the Fuchsia and Blue Soul with Katsuhito being the leader of that group while Shino is the leader of the Luminous Alstroemeria. You’re gonna see their thrilling secrets that you’re going to explore and how they have met with each other the first time before they would meet again at the great banquet that celebrated the development of the friendship between the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka. I hope that you’re all excited for this because this is the part where they will bloom together with their smiles while celebrating that wonderful event!;) So, get ready to witness all of those before your very eyes because here comes the 64th side chapter of the Red Section Series with the title, “The Alstroemeria Blooms from Fukuoka”! Enjoy reading the 64th side chapter of the Red Section Series!:)

SIDE STORY: “RED SECTION STORIES
CHAPTER 64: “THE ALSTROEMERIA BLOOMS FROM FUKUOKA

Date: May 7, 2010 (Friday)

This side chapter is focused on Mitsuko Sakurazawa, a member of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka, as she and Mieko Takeya, the leader of the Shining Alstroemeria, will be meeting with Maiko Hisayama and Shino Nakata, the leader of the Luminous Alstroemeria, during the great banquet for the development of the friendship between the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka at the hall in the mansion of the Misawa Resort Hotel. Mitsuko is a friend of Maiko Takayama and a first year middle school student from the Tōka Seigyo Middle School.

At the hallway near the hall in the mansion of the Misawa Resort Hotel, Katsuhito Taniguchi, Maiko Hisayama and Shino Nakata are walking on their way to the living room because they’re about to meet someone’s special.

“I wonder who could that be” said Katsuhito.

“Yeah, we better find out who are coming to this event” said Maiko.

“It could be another group of students from my hometown” said Shino Nakata, a third year middle school student from the Kashii Gakuen Middle School and the leader of the Luminous Alstroemeria, a group composed of the friends of Maiko from Fukuoka.

Once Katsuhito, Maiko and Shino have reached the living room, Katsuhito would open the door to see who will be coming to the great banquet It was revealed to be Mitsuko Sakurazawa and her friends from her group, the Shining Alstroemeria, led by Mieko Takeya.

“Well, if isn’t Maiko-san! It’s nice to see you again!” said Mitsuko Sakurazawa, a first year middle school student from the Tōka Seigyo Middle School and a member of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka.

“Yep. I’m doing great right now with my idol career going well” said Maiko.

“Ah, that’s good. I’m very surprised that your performance last winter had been paid off!” said Mitsuko.

“Yes, it was! I’m feeling great that I have done a lot of activities as an idol. I want to keep it up for more!” said Maiko.

“Wow! That’s cool! You’re having a good career, Maiko-san, which I like it!” said Mieko Takeya, a first year middle school student from the Tōka Seigyo Middle School and the leader of the Shining Alstroemeria.

“Thanks, Mieko-san! I’m very confident that I want to make my idol career grooving because this is what I do to shine!” said Maiko.

“Good for you!” said Mitsuko.

“I’m very proud of you!” said Mieko.

“Thanks, girls!” said Maiko.

“So, why are you here?” asked Katsuhito.

“And how did make it here?” asked Shino.

“That’s a good question, guys” said Mitsuko with a wink on her face as she’s going to explain about why they’re here. “You see, my friend of mine from my braveheart group, Maiko Takayama, had allowed us to participate at the banquet as she’s currently getting along with the rest of the Five Young Queens of Fukuoka. That’s why most of my fellow groupmates from the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka are there to attend this event to make their night to remember.”

“Ah, that’s good! I’m sure that you’re going to have a good night to enjoy with us because the banquet had just started” said Katsuhito.

“Of course, we’re waiting for you to be with us” said Shino.

“Yeah, we are!” said Mitsuko and Mieko.

“Anyway, shall we take you to our table where our friends are there waiting for us?” asked Katsuhito.

“Okay!” said Mitsuko and Mieko.

“Great! I know you girls are ready for this!” said Katsuhito.

“Can we come with you, Mitsuko-san?” asked Akari Sugita, a first year middle school student from the Tōka Seigyo Middle School and a member of the Shining Alstroemeria.

“Pretty, please?” pleaded Sakuya Takaki, a first year middle school student from the Tōka Seigyo Middle School and a member of the Shining Alstroemeria.

“Sorry, but there are limited seats available, which is exclusively to the invitees that are part of or allied with the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka” said Katsuhito.

“Which means that those who aren’t will not be invited unless if you’re an associate to either one of the two groups” said Maiko.

“Oh, okay, we understand” said Akari and Sakuya.

“But I can accompany with the two of you because you two are always close to me aside from Mieko” said Mitsuko.

“Yeah! It would be perfect to get along with us while the rest of our members will stay with Maiko’s friends from the Luminous Alstroemeria” said Mieko.

“Sure, we would be glad to!” said Akari and Sakuya.

“Okay! You can come with us!” said Maiko.

“We have some friends from our group joining with us as well” said Shino.

“Oh, that would be great to be with you!” said Akari.

“I’m okay with that!” said Sakuya.

“That’s good! I’m sure that you’re all prepared for this night that you’ll never forget!” said Katsuhito.

“Yeah!” said Akari and Sakuya.

“Then, let’s go to the hall and stay together!” said Shino.

“That way, you’ll be excited to meet with my other friends!” said Maiko.

“Okay!” said Mitsuko, Mieko, Akari and Sakuya as they will join with Katsuhito, Maiko and Shino to enter the hall for the great banquet. They would go to their table where their friends from the Fuchsia and Blue Soul and three members of the Luminous Alstroemeria, composed of Kaori Nakanishi, Rika Nagazumi and Kyōkō Asakawa.

Fuchsia and Blue Soul: Katsuhito Taniguchi, Ichika Furuya, Shūzō Odanaka, Masayoshi Takamatsu, Aki Ishiyama, Junko Yasuhara, Akisada Noguchi, Maiko Hisayama, Nobumoto Shibata, Yukio Kodama, Mimina Kitano, Yoshimatsu Miyaji, Yumiko Higuchi, Hinako Mori and Shinobu Fukuda
Luminous Alstroemeria: Shino Nakata, Kaori Nakanishi, Rika Nagazumi and Kyōkō Asakawa

Shining Alstroemeria: Mitsuko Sakurazawa, Mieko Takeya, Akari Sugita and Sakuya Takaki

“So, we have more guests, Katsuhito-kun” surprisingly asked Ichika Furuya.

“Yep. These people are from Minami Fukuoka, composed of Mitsuko Sakurazawa and her friends” said Katsuhito.

“Known as the Shining Alstroemeria, one of the mainstream groups that are coming from the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka” said Maiko.

“They have been blooming in Minami Fukuoka like they have used to” said Shino.

“That’s right, guys! I have been a member of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka since its inception two years ago and I was able to dazzle my basketball career with my recent developments in shooting efficiency being good” said Mitsuko.

“Ah, interesting! I didn’t know that you are a good athlete because you had been taller than the other girls in Fukuoka” said Ichika.

“You are much resembled to Chiyoko Matsuyama, who was a member of the Kokurasaki Gakuen Middle School girls’ basketball team and a member of the Bravehearts of Kitakyushu” said Shūzō Odanaka. The Kokurasaki Gakuen Middle School is a private middle school located in Nakaguchi, Kokurakita, Kitakyushu.

“You got that right! Chiyoko is a young girl who had been doing great to have her perimeter defense locking in against her opponents in Kitakyushu. Currently, she’s a first year middle school student and she’s hoping to improve her skills in defense, but she had started to make long-range shots in the corner” said Mitsuko.

“Oh, that’s very nice! I saw her when I was visiting her hometown during my summer vacation where she had been trained by Maiko and her friends” said Maiko.

“She’s definitely had a brighter future if she wants to step up like she used to” said Shino.

“Yep! I agree with that, girls! Right now, it feels great to see a lot of girls who have always bloom their way to success ever since they were more beautiful and comfortable just like Alstroemeria” said Mitsuko.

“Hey, wait a minute. Did you know that group?” said Masayoshi Takamatsu.

“Yep! They’re an idol group from the 283 Production, led by Amana Ōsaki. That group had been very popular in Toyama due to the Ōsaki twins was born there” said Mitsuko. Amana Ōsaki is a member of Alstroemeria and is voiced by Honoka Kuroki.

“Ah, I see that point! That group was used to bloom their fans in a compassionate way” said Masayoshi.

“They have been doing great in performing their songs, so that they want to be blooming with their smiles” said Aki Ishiyama.

“Yes, they were. I reminded them because they’re very tall, to be honest” said Mitsuko.

“And they have seemed to be sincere the way they smile on their faces” said Mieko.

“Of course, you won’t forget their smile that makes you thrilled for sure!” said Akari.

“Especially when Amana had been comfortable to her admired fans during the fan convention” said Sakuya.

“Yeah, I remember that!” said Maiko.

“That’s where she had been performed her own solo song” said Shino.

“Which was pretty nice to see!” said Ichika.

“Yeah!” said Mitsuko, Mieko, Akari and Sakuya.

“I’m so surprised that you have known about that group, which leads to your group being named after that group” said Katsuhito.

“Yes, of course, Katsuhito-san!” said Mitsuko while giving Katsuhito a smile on her face. “I named my group, the Shining Alstroemeria, because I want my friends to bloom just like me and they have always followed me all the time. They even supported me and my varsity team due to their courage and willpower that made us ready for dominance.”

“Oh, your friends must be compassionate to support you!” said Shūzō.

“I like the way your friends doing it for you because you’re a true braveheart!” said Masayoshi.

“You must be determined with the help of your friends because you’ll do anything to shine” said Aki Ishiyama.

“It seems that you also had some high hopes in your career as well” said Junko Yasuhara. She is also the cousin of Sakura Yasuhara and Tomoka Minato.

“Yeah, I agree, guys. That’s why I’m always ready to step up like my fellow bravehearts used to and hopefully, I’ll keep up my good work to make myself thrilled to dominate” said Mitsuko.

“That’s good! Good luck with that!” said Katsuhito.

“I’m hoping that you’ll get more efforts to show for your team” said Maiko.

“That way, you’re getting good to shine!” said Shino.

“Yes, I will!” said Mitsuko.

“I’m not sure if it’s true, but how you and Maiko have known with each other?” asked Akisada Noguchi.

“Yeah, I want to know about your friendship out here” said Nobumoto Shibata.

“Well, I’m glad that you asked. You see, the two of us have been fans of Alstroemeria since that group was formed last year. We have been known with each other even Maiko is older than me when it comes to our age” said Mitsuko.

“But we’re very beautiful and admired just like them!” said Maiko.

“Oh, I see! You two were looked beautiful, based on your appearance” said Akisada.

“Which means that you have been shining your way with your careers getting harmonious” said Nobumoto.

“Yes, we are!” said Maiko and Mitsuko.

“That’s why we have named our groups with my group being the Luminous Alstroemeria” said Maiko.

“While mine had named my group as the Shining Alstroemeria” said Mitsuko.

“Since the two of us have our special friendship that we have made, we finally allowed our friends from my group and Mitsuko’s group to get involved with us if they pleased, so that they want to be comfortable in hanging out with us” said Maiko.

“Everybody will be very confident to make friends with either one of us and as of course, you won’t forget our smiles when you looked at us” said Mitsuko.

“Yeah, we agree!” said the members of the Fuchsia and Blue Soul.

“Oh, one thing that you didn’t know, the two of us have been part of a braveheart connection group known as the Fukuoka Union of Alstroemerias, led by Akari Nishiyama, a good friend of mine” said Mitsuko.

“WHAT!?” shouted the members of the Fuchsia and Blue Soul.

“You got to be kidding me!” reacted Masayoshi.

“That’s so bizarre!” shouted Shūzō.

“There’s no way that I would be surprised to see this!” exclaimed Ichika.

“I can’t believe this!” reacted Aki.

“Really, is that true?!” shouted Katsuhito.

“Yep! Akari was a devoted fan of Alstroemeria because she was fascinated to see Amana, Tenka and Chiyuki perform together, which is why she fitted her personality as a carefree and determined girl” said Mitsuko.

“She had joined the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka to become one of the junior members of the Meinohama Orange Flower, the group that Tōru represented during the Ōta Blue Wind where they were defeated by the Kase Sunhorses, in the round of 16” said Mieko. The Kase Sunhorses is a group that is part of the Bravehearts of Saga with Kotaro Itahashi, Yūko Hideshima and Yukimasa Takakura leading together.

“Of course, she created that group two years ago during the gathering that was organized by the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka where she had invited the two of us to join that group. I’m the only member of that group who is studying in Tokyo if you case you didn’t know” said Maiko.

“Wow! That was a fascinated group, girls! I didn’t know that you were part of that group!” said Katsuhito.

“I’m surprised that you have gotten along with each other before joining that group” said Ichika.

“It looks like that group is more beautiful to bless and inspire your community in Fukuoka” said Shūzō.

“Yeah, we agree!” said Maiko and Mitsuko.

“The purpose of that group to bring happiness to the community in Fukuoka through blooming hearts and intriguing smiles” said Maiko.

“That’s why it became so popular that a group inspired from Alstroemeria had been running very well with their members meeting with each other a few times in the outside, but getting along online in the inside” said Mitsuko.

“Oh, that’s very nice! I’m so glad that your group had been blooming like the way the different groups did!” said Katsuhito.

“You and your friends from Fukuoka have run together to make sure that everyone is admiring you” said Ichika.

“I’m very uplifted to see you working together because you want to represent the happiness and joy for your friends on your side out there” said Shūzō.

“It seems that you two have been a great job in making that group more active in different ways, especially that you have gathered along with them during the vacation breaks” said Masayoshi.

“I hope that you two will be able to keep up the good work to make that group being full of smiles and joys for sure!” said Aki.

“Yeah, we will!” said Maiko and Mitsuko.

“So, anyway, Maiko-san, what are you planning right now?” asked Mieko.

“Well, I had recently applied to join the Music Girls after I failed in the first try, which it was finally accepted. It was so great that I will be part of an idol group that are about to shine this year. They have been doing a fantastic job in performing through their smiles and they’re very confident that they want to have their fan attention going up” said Maiko.

“Ah, that’s good! I like that! I’m so excited about your opportunity to join that idol group!” said Mieko.

“Yeah! I’m very happy that you made it, Maiko-chan! You’re a good idol with a compassionating heart to make sure that everyone will admire you when you performed for them” said Akari.

“Hopefully, you’ll finally start making new progress since you have joined that group. It will be fantastic to see your career getting through the next level” said Sakuya.

“Thanks, girls! I have worked hard of being an idol and thanks to my efforts when I was in the Radio Drama Club, I finally got a chance to join that group” said Maiko.

“You’re surely did, girl! I’m so glad that you finally made that dream come true, which means that you have been earned!” said Mitsuko.

“Being earned means that you finally got some recognition with your development being paid off. I hope that you’ll be able to keep it up to shine your career for sure!” said Mieko.

“Yes, I will!” said Maiko.

“That’s my girl! She’s grooving her way to make her career going harmonious!” said Shino.

“We always believe in her because she had been a great job in making her performance bloom” said Kaori Nakanishi, a third year middle school student from the Kashii Gakuen Middle School and a member of the Luminous Alstroemeria.

“Of course, she will be very confident to show her beautiful voice in front of her fans as she wants to represent our hometown” said Rika Nagazumi, a third year middle school student from the Kashii Gakuen Middle School and a member of the Luminous Alstroemeria.

“Hopefully, she will be more admired with more followers going to support her for sure!” said Kyōkō Asakawa, a third year middle school student from the Kashii Gakuen Middle School and a member of the Luminous Alstroemeria.

“Yeah! I’m sure that you’re all excited about this because tomorrow, I’ll be having a performance tomorrow during the Night from the Fireside Show” said Maiko.

“Wow! I’m surprised to see this!” said Mitsuko.

“You’re going perform for tomorrow’s event?!” shouted Mieko.

“Are you serious about this?!” exclaimed Shino.

“Yes, I am! I’m very happy that the manager of the Music Girls had allowed to have a performance in front of the guests that have participated at the Fuchsia and Celadon Week and this will be my golden opportunity to impress the crowd for sure!” said Maiko.

“Oh, I’m looking forward to it!” said Mitsuko.

“You got this!” said Mieko.

“I’m pretty sure that you’re good at it!’ said Akari.

“I’m ready when you’re gonna sing for us!” said Sakuya.

“That way, you’ll be ready to make us inspired!” said Shino.

“That’s what you always do make sure that you’re going to shine your idol career!” said Kaori.

“Of course, girls! I have been honored to do this because not only it will help me motivate to make my career getting more progress, but I’m so excited that I want to elevate some more” said Maiko.

“We’ll always cheer for you, Maiko-san!” said Katsuhito.

“Yeah! You’re doing great right now with your skills being top notch!” said Ichika.

“I’m sure that you’re going to do well for tomorrow’s performance because you’re going to make us feel good!” said Shūzō.

“Your songs are so beautiful and it made me feel gleamed that you’re gonna do it for us!” said Masayoshi.

“It will be fantastic that you’re going to do this from the bottom of my heart because we’re always here to support you” said Aki.

“So, make us proud!” said Junko.

“Okay, you got it!” said Maiko.

“Now that you’re all excited for Maiko’s performance tomorrow, let’s move on to another topic where Katsuhito will be sharing about something important” said Shino.

“That’s right, Shino-san! I want to share about how my origins on my circle of friends being formed in Fukuoka before I ended up leaving for Tokyo to enroll in the Nishina High School. So, get ready if you want to know about this” said Katsuhito.

“Okay!” said the members of the Fuchsia and Blue Soul, the Luminous Alstroemeria and the Shining Alstroemeria.

“Now, back when I was in Fukuoka, I started to make friends in my section 1-9 in the Kashii Gakuen Middle School such as Kyōtarō Mizuguchi, Saboru Nishikawa, Moeko Higashikuni and Mizuho Miyamae. They were old friends of mine who were very prospered enough to show their pride and courage through their hearts and I love the way they did because they always respect my other former schoolmates with good actions being needed. As a result, we started to work together as a team” said Katsuhito.

“So, you have some former friends who have gotten along with you before in your former school? That’s interesting” said Kaori.

“I never thought that you didn’t reveal it to us, but I’m surprised that you have them before” said Rika.

“Yes, it is, Rika-san. The purpose of making friends when I was in Kashii Gakuen is that we used to work together, in order to make a better teamwork, which we did that all the time. It was so good that we have been together for three years” said Katsuhito.

“Well, your three years wasn’t so bad that you have been getting along with them” said Mitsuko.

“You’re seemed to be a good leader, to be honest” said Mieko.

“Of course, Mieko-san! That’s why I named that group at the time known as the Garden of Soul and Flame. It was a group that was composed of my former classmates in my former school and it was a great time that I have remembered them like we used to contribute for community service in our school and clean our classroom that should be fancier than the others. Oh, such good memories that will never be lost” said Katsuhito.

“It seems that you’re a hard work guy, Katsuhito-san. I like the way you lead with them in the past” said Ichika.

“You’re always confident when you have been doing great things to make everything safe” said Shūzō.

“Being a great leader makes you feel confident that your trust with your friends will be getting higher if you have something terrific” said Masayoshi.

“The more that you work hard with your friends…” said Akisada

“…the better that you’ll build a great friendship with them” said Nobumoto.

“Yes, I agree!” said Katsuhito.

“So, how did you leave your former group, so that you’ll enter high school in Tokyo?” asked Kaori.

“That’s a good question, Kaori-san. You see, I was approached by one of Ginga’s colleagues in Manabu Mizukawa, who was working as an engineer in a top company in my hometown. He said that he had studied in Tokyo, so that he had to learn more everything to pass all subjects with flying colors and I always inspire him since he was also responsible in arranging the Fukuoka Future Festival that took place last year. As a result, I decided to leave my former school to enroll in Japan where I was able to enroll at the Nishina High School, a high school located in Nishina, and coincidentally near the Nashiba High School” said Katsuhito.

“Interesting about your explanation, Katsuhito-san. I mean, you should have transferred to Nashiba over Nishina, but picking Nishina is very interesting” said Kaori.

“But why that school?” asked Rika.

“It’s because I want to study in Nishina where they have a few students coming from Fukuoka and Kitakyushu and they’re not more strangers, to be honest. They’re on the cooler side to excel in their studies, which is why I want to get an opportunity to study there” said Katsuhito.

“Okay, that sounds like a good answer to me” said Kaori.

“That school had been connected to some schools in Fukuoka, especially to the top names” said Rika.

“Such as the Kashii Gakuen and the Aohoshi Gakuen. They’re very productive in making scholarships to some students, so that they will get their opportunity to study elsewhere if they’re desired to choose” said Kyōkō.

“Yes, indeed” said Katsuhito.

“So, if you leave the Garden of Soul and Flame, then who lead that group?” asked Akari.

“It was Kyōtarō Mizuguchi, who was very close to me from the start, as he was able to continue making that group getting bloomer since he was able to recruit new members last year and now, they’re associates to the Bravehearts of Fukuoka” said Katsuhito.

“Ah, that’s good! It looks like your former team had some new hope to bless and inspire the community, so that they want to represent the people that they bloom for change” said Akari.

“They’re very compassionate to their friends, which they have found their wisdom and blessing to make sure that they’ll help them working together as a team” said Sakuya.

“Yes, they are. I hope that they will be planning to visit Tokyo this summer because they want to visit that place for themselves” said Katsuhito.

“Well, they’ll be confident that they’ll come if they want to see Kazuhiro and his team making it to the Interhigh Nationals this year” said Mitsuko.

“Which they were always being the top dogs in basketball” said Mieko.

“Ah, yes, they were, girls. People said that the Kashii Gakuen basketball program had been very popular with a lot of players being productive in their young careers, so that they will rise themselves into the next level. Guys like Akihisa Koyama, Nobuhiko Takamiya, Yoshitarō Fukutani and Kazuhiro Hatakenaka have been doing great to make their program being one of the most dominant schools in Japan” said Katsuhito.

“And it had led to a lot of former players heading into the professional leagues including the Japanese Basketball League” said Maiko.

“Yeah, that’s true, Maiko-san” said Katsuhito.

“So, honestly, Katsuhito-san, what would have been if you have stayed in Fukuoka, then you should have joined the Bravehearts of Fukuoka in the first place, right?” queried Shino.

“Yeah, sort of. I mean, a lot of Ginga’s friends have stayed in Fukuoka when I was staying in Fukuoka, especially the Takamuras. I became friends with them as well and they have explained to me about how Ginga’s life in Fukuoka being changed forever after retiring from basketball where he became an archeologist” said Katsuhito.

“Oh, I’m shocked the fact that Ginga is an archeologist?!” shouted Shino.

“Yep!” said Katsuhito.

“So, you recognize his son Subaru?” added Kaori.

“Yeah, we met Subaru when he was on vacation with his father two years ago. He’s an elite player who had made the game of basketball more shocking, in my opinion. He is said to be one of the top players in Tokyo when it comes to the position of point guard” said Katsuhito.

“Yep! I saw him earlier with his fellow friends out there. He was very compassionate to bring his smile to everyone” said Shino.

“He’s also the most adamant prospect that everyone is about to watch out this year” said Kaori.

“His basketball program was just reinstated this year after their one-year suspension due to the incident of their deputy manager. I didn’t know that his team is so strong with a lot of new players coming out” said Rika.

“They’re compared to the Kokurasaki Gakuen High School, the school that Hidemitsu Oniki, the leader of the Rutile Phoenix and the Bravehearts of Kitakyushu, played there. They have too many second year high schoolers in their roster with 8, but they only have 5 first years and 3 third years. Kind of a scary team to see, isn’t?” said Kyōko.

“Yes, they were. I’m sure that Subaru and his team will try their best to stop them if they want to be the best in the entire country” said Katsuhito.

“Well, if they would go to the Interhigh Nationals, I would expect for them to face against Kazuhiro’s school because Nashiba will be a team that will about to run Tokyo in the future if they were able to work hard on their team chemistry” said Yukio Kodama.

“Their roster is very diverse and they need to plan something big if they want to run Tokyo, so that they’ll play hard to unleash their dominance in future competitions” said Mimina Kitano.

“Exactly” said Katsuhito.

“So, when did you start forming the Fuchsia and Blue Soul?” asked Shino.

“That one would be my favorite question to answer” said Katsuhito.

“Okay, go on!” said Shino.

“The first thing that I did in forming this group is where I have met some of my neighbors in Kamata and Nishina, especially Maiko, who was used to be born in Fukuoka just like me. Then, our friendship was very growing when we have first time met with each other, thus we started to form our own group” said Katsuhito.

“Known as the Fuchsia and Blue Soul” said Ichika.

“Our group is composed of students that are friends with Katsuhito with a few of their members coming from Fukuoka” said Shūzō. Shūzō was born in Kitakyushu before moving to Tokyo two years ago.

“The purpose of our group is to bring brighter ideas to our community in making them being interested to the culture of Fukuoka by encouraging them to be with us” said Maiko.

“Yep! We want to make a different culture by combining the way of culture of both Fukuoka and Tokyo, so that we will be able to prosper them by following the activities that they used to” said Masayoshi.

“As a result, it became the cornerstone of a unified group of students from Fukuoka and Tokyo that run together as one” said Aki.

“When we formed that group, Katsuhito’s father Taizō Taniguchi started to build his own food business, selling Hakata ramen to everyone known as the Soul Ramen” said Junko. Katsuhito’s father Taizō Taniguchi was born in Kitakyushu before moving to Fukuoka to marry his wife, Kozue Makihara, the mother of Katsuhito and the aunt of Ryōtarō.

“After that, we started to run together like how Katsuhito’s former group used to and we’re very motivated that we made our community blooming to make sure that they will inspire us” said Akisada.

“That’s why our group was selected by Tomoka and Megumi to be part of the Rainbow Angels, so that we will be able to collaborate with them for future activities that would give our community some attention to step up” said Nobumoto.

“We’re feeling great that we have been part of that extended group because we want to be more prospered in making the difference for our community to shine” said Yukio.

“So, representing a group that had been mixed from the south and the capital was a big honor for us because we want to be more confident in blessing and inspiring our community, so that we’ll make everyone bring a brighter future for sure” said Mimina.

“That’s very interesting! I’m so surprised that your group had brought the Fukuoka culture to your community, so that they want to inspire those!” said Shino.

“It seems that you have been delighted to make that happen and it’s going to be blooming if you can keep this up” said Mitsuko.

“Hopefully, you’ll have some plans to make your community growing with your influence that you have from Fukuoka, so that they want to get their attention in seeing those” said Mieko.

“It will be fantastic that you’re going to represent both Fukuoka and Tokyo because that would be amazing to bring your pride going forward” said Kaori.

“Yes, indeed! Hopefully, we’re ready to make our own future to shine for ourselves! That’s why we’re here to bloom through our hearts. Right, guys?” said Katsuhito.

“Yeah!” said the members of the Fuchsia and Blue Soul.

“That’s great! I’m sure that you’re all prepared to make your community grow with your bright ideas to bloom with!” said Shino.

“The more you bring those into your community…” said Mitsuko.

“…the better the people will spread some love with your fantastic ideas that you create with” said Mieko.

“Yeah, you got it, girls!” said Katsuhito.

“You know what, guys, would it be better if we can work together as a big circle, so that we can work together to organize activities? That way, it will be fantastic to make everyone in our community ready to bloom themselves to have a wonderful time to enjoy with us” said Mitsuko.

“Yeah! We will be teaming up with the other groups that have followed the examples of being compassionate and admired, so that they will be ready to develop a friendship with us” said Mieko.

“That’s a good idea, girls! I think that the three groups will merge together to form a big circle of community groups, so that we will be all set to run activities that will bloom not only us, but everyone else they wanted to be invited to attend our activities, so that they will shine their way just like us. What do you think?” said Katsuhito.

“That sounds a good idea to me, Katsuhito-san!” said Ichika.

“I believe that it will allow us to have more friends to create with” said Shūzō.

“I say that we could go for that one” said Masayoshi.

“Yeah, me either!” said Aki.

“That would be awesome to do that!” said Junko.

“It will be great to have a new link with our new friends from your former hometown” said Akisada.

“Everyone had agreed with your idea, Katsuhito-kun” said Maiko.

“They’re liking it!” said Shino.

“Okay, then. We’re going to have that once we’re gonna call our allies to agree with this” said Katsuhito.

“It’s going to work if they like this because it will be different from both circle of friends and bigger community groups as this one will be more of a link of groups that they wanted to create their future together” said Mitsuko.

“Hopefully, it will be amazing to be with us once it’s complete” said Mieko.

“So, get ready when it’s our time to announce real soon” said Shino.

“Yeah!” said the members of the Fuchsia and Blue Soul.

“I’m feeling great that we have talked anything about our secrets, which it’s so bloomy to keep those for ourselves” said Maiko.

“That’s true, Maiko-san. There’s no surprise to see those before your very eyes because it will be amazing to represent our compassion and wisdom” said Mitsuko.

“We will never forget this night because this is what we want to gleam!” said Mieko.

“Yeah!” said the members of the Fuchsia and Blue Soul, the Luminous Alstroemeria and the Shining Alstroemeria.

“Now, let’s sit back, relax and enjoy this wonderful night, everyone!” said Katsuhito.

“Yeah, Katsuhito-san!” said the members of the Fuchsia and Blue Soul, the Luminous Alstroemeria and the Shining Alstroemeria. It’s very amazing to see Maiko and Mitsuko meeting with each other for the first time in Tokyo after they have met with each other in Fukuoka many times, but there’s no surprise that their connection had been made between them because they have shared the personality of the idol group Alstroemeria, which is the reason why those have been close with each other. They’re always compassionate and determined to make progress of their careers and hopefully, they’ll always feel ambivalent to show their smiles to everyone.

UP NEXT: Profile of the Luminous Alstroemeria and the Shining Alstroemeria
 
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Here are the two sets of profiles of the characters of the Red Section Series as this time, it will be composed of the Luminous Alstroemeria and the Shining Alstroemeria. These two groups have lived in separate hometowns with the former in Kamata in the ward of Ōta, located in Tokyo, while the latter in Sakurazaka in the ward of Chuo, located in the city of Fukuoka. The Luminous Alstroemeria is a friend group that is composed of the friends of Maiko Hisayama, a member of the Music Girls and the Fuchsia and Blue Soul. Some of their members were formerly coming from Kashiihama in the ward of Higashi, located in the city of Fukuoka such as its leader Shino Nakata, Kaori Nakanishi, Minami Hashimoto, Mariya Yamanaka, Kuni Matsuzaka and Sumiko Okumura. On the other hand, the Shining Alstroemeria is one of the mainstream groups of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka, composed of the friends of Mitsuko Sakurazawa, a member of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka, and led by Mieko Takeya. Both groups have been connected with each other when Maiko had used to live in the city of Fukuoka where she and Mitsuko have known with each other before quickly becoming friends, thus both groups have finally become friends as well. One thing that you find it coincidental is that both groups were named after Alstroemeria, an idol group from THE IDOLM@STER Shiny Colors, composed of its leader Amana Ōsaki (CV: Honoka Kuroki), Tenka Ōsaki (CV: Ryōko Maekawa) and Chiyuki Kuwayama (CV: Noriko Shibasaki). I also included a bonus profile into this list, which is composed of the members of the Fukuoka Union of Alstroemerias, a braveheart circle group based in Fukuoka Prefecture. Its members are mostly coming from Fukuoka and Kitakyushu and being led by Akari Nishiyama, a close friend of Amana Ōsaki and a member of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka. Notable members include Maiko, Mitsuko and Chiyoko Matsuyama, a member of the Bravehearts of Kitakyushu.

EDIT (3/13/22): After seven months of no changes in this profile, I made major changes on the birthdates of Yoshitaka Masada, Kōhei Uematsu, Yuna Mihara and Ami Takigawa as Yoshitaka’s birthday is now February 23 instead of February 28, Kōhei’s birthday is now November 16 instead of November 15, Yuna’s birthday is now July 24 instead of July 16 and Ami’s birthday is now January 15 instead of January 19.

Luminous Alstroemeria: Shino Nakata, Kaori Nakanishi, Rika Nagazumi, Kyōkō Asakawa, Minami Hashimoto, Mariya Yamanaka, Shiori Mano, Kuni Matsuzaka, Tōko Kashiyama, Itsuko Kawahara, Sumiko Okumura, Chika Mitsumune and Yayoi Yanaga

Luminous Alstroemeria
Shino Nakata: August 6 / 3MS / Hasekura MS / Leader of the Luminous Alstroemeria
Kaori Nakanishi: September 24 / 3MS / Hasekura MS
Rika Nagazumi: February 17 / 3MS / Hasekura MS
Kyōkō Asakawa: November 9 / 3MS / Hasekura MS
Minami Hashimoto: April 2 / 3MS / Hasekura MS
Mariya Yamanaka: December 20 / 3MS / Hasekura MS
Shiori Mano: May 5 / 3MS / Hasekura MS
Kuni Matsuzaka: March 11 / 3MS / Hasekura MS
Tōko Kashiyama: October 23 / 3MS / Hasekura MS
Itsuko Kawahara: July 30 / 3MS / Hasekura MS
Sumiko Okumura: November 8 / 3MS / Hasekura MS
Chika Mitsumune: January 21 / 3MS / Hasekura MS
Yayoi Yanaga: June 12 / 3MS / Hasekura MS


Shining Alstroemeria: Mitsuko Sakurazawa, Mieko Takeya, Akari Sugita, Sakuya Takaki, Hikari Murakawa, Kaori Miyakawa, Shinpei Hayata, Hidehiko Maruyama, Yoshitaka Masada, Sango Kitazume, Kōhei Uematsu, Yuna Mihara, Atsuya Moriyama, Fumi Miyasaka, Takuma Higashide and Ami Takigawa

Shining Alstroemeria
Mitsuko Sakurazawa: March 13 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS / Member of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka
Mieko Takeya: April 18 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS / Leader of the Shining Alstroemeria
Akari Sugita: October 1 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Sakuya Takaki: May 27 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Hikari Murakawa: December 30 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Kaori Miyakawa: March 25 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Shinpei Hayata: June 14 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Hidehiko Maruyama: August 22 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Yoshitaka Masada: February 23 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Sango Kitazume: January 9 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Kōhei Uematsu: November 16 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Yuna Mihara: July 24 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Atsuya Moriyama: September 12 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Fumi Miyasaka: June 3 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Takuma Higashide: August 10 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS
Ami Takigawa: January 15 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS


Fukuoka Union of Alstroemerias: Akari Nishiyama, Tomoyo Aizaki, Ayu Okabe, Moemi Shirakura, Kazumi Muraishi, Akiyo Ōsawa, Mio Oguma, Airi Haraguchi, Rumiko Miyasaka, Maiko Hisayama, Mitsuko Sakurazawa, Chiyoko Matsuyama and Yuika Fukuzawa

Fukuoka Union of Alstroemerias
Akari Nishiyama: September 25 / 2HS / Tōka Seigyo HS / Minami, Fukuoka / Member of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka / Leader of the Fukuoka Union of Alstroemerias
Tomoyo Aizaki: February 20 / 1HS / Futamidai Girls’ HS / Nishi, Fukuoka / Member of the Bravehearts of Nishi Fukuoka
Ayu Okabe: December 1 / 2HS / Seika Girls’ HS / Hakata, Fukuoka / Member of the Bravehearts of Hakata
Moemi Shirakura: April 8 / 3MS / Kurume Gakuen HS / Kurume, Fukuoka / Member of the Bravehearts of Kurume
Kazumi Muraishi: January 14 / 1HS / Seika Girls’ HS / Hakata, Fukuoka / Member of the Bravehearts of Hakata
Akiyo Ōsawa: March 27 / 2MS / Hanao MS / Yahatahigashi, Kitakyushu / Member of the Bravehearts of Yahata
Mio Oguma: November 6 / 1HS / Iizuka HS / Iizuka, Fukuoka / Member of the Bravehearts of Iizuka
Airi Haraguchi: October 31 / 2MS / Ōsatozuma MS / Moji, Kitakyushu / Member of the Bravehearts of Moji
Rumiko Miyasaka: January 12 / 2MS / Muromi Aokasu MS / Sawara, Fukuoka / Member of the Bravehearts of Sawara

Maiko Hisayama: June 7 / 3MS / Hasekura MS / Higashi, Fukuoka / Member of the Music Girls and the Fuchsia and Blue Soul
Mitsuko Sakurazawa: March 13 / 1MS / Tōka Seigyo MS / Chuo, Fukuoka / Member of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka
Chiyoko Matsuyama: April 19 / 1MS / Kokourasaki MS / Kokurakita, Kitakyushu / Member of the Bravehearts of Kitakyushu
Yuika Fukuzawa: August 18 / 1HS / Nijigasaki Academy HS / Chuo, Fukuoka

UP NEXT: A Special Message from Shizuku Ōsaka
 
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A Special Message from Shizuku Ōsaka

Hi, everyone! This is Shizuku Ōsaka of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club and I’m here to share about a braveheart circle group known as the Fukuoka Union of Alstroemerias. This group is composed of young girls from Fukuoka that they wanted to bring happiness and joy in their community. They have used to get along with each other either outside or inside, which they used to do the latter through online. Most of their members are coming from Fukuoka and Kitakyushu due to a strong presence of supporting Alstroemeria whether they are fans or not. The leader of that group is Akari Nishiyama, a member of the Bravehearts of Minami Fukuoka. She had been resembled to fellow NijiGaku member Setsuna Yūki because they were both leaders and have motivated themselves to show their smiles to anyone on their side. Setsuna told me that she’s always expressive as a school idol where she represented the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club and also served as the President of the Nijigasaki Academy High School Student Council. The big thing that you find it very interesting is that one of my friends in the international exchange class named Yuika Fukuzawa, a former student from the Fukuoka University Ōhori Middle School. She is a big fan of Amana Ōsaki, an idol from 283 Production and a member of Alstroemeria, and had a great a smile on her face when I met her the first time at the glance. I thought that she was going to Seiran with me, but thankfully, she was my classmate in my class. It’s so nice to see a girl like Yuika admiring a member of Alstroemeria because she always like to express happiness like Amana and she always believe in my idol career, which I was so gratified with that. Anyway, the Fukuoka Union of Alstroemerias had been a blissful group because they want to be more motivated in showing their smiles to everyone and they have organized some wonderful activities during the summer and winter breaks. Yuika had told me in a little conversation that one time that she had a great moment when she was part of that group and it was a visit to Toyama Prefecture, the home of the Ōsaki twins. She was able to meet and greet them in person, which I was so happy for her because not only that she had admired them through their smile and voice, but she was so thrilled that she wanted to be like them, even she isn’t interested to be an idol. Of course, she’s pushing my support on my school idol career and she had given me an advice, ‘You should reach up into your dreams if you want to shine in your way. Don’t forget to smile when you’re performing for your club.’ I’m very impressed that Yuika had been recognized by both Amana and Tenka because she had inspired them through her expressive ways that made herself to her cheerful personality like me and hopefully, she will keep this up to make sure that she will always remember their smiles when she will be meeting with them one day. Of course, the reason why the author had added the profile of that group is because he had liked Alstroemeria and he wanted to use that as an inspiration for today’s update of Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts. In a coincidence, he picked Fukuoka because that place was the hometown of the voice actress that voiced me, Kaori Maeda. I’m so thrilled that he had been able to include that to make today’s update even more blooming, which I’m very impressed of that. I hope that you enjoyed reading this update because it’s more grateful to see something gleam and it makes you feel thrilled before your very eyes for sure! Until then, I’ll see you next time when we’ll meet each other again in a future update that will feature me and my fellow club members of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club and keep your smile to make you comfortable, everyone!
- Shizuku Ōsaka (CV. Kaori Maeda)

UP NEXT: Red Section-Chapter 65: “There are More Angels to Contribute!”

Maiko and Mitsuko have been friends when they were in Fukuoka before the former ended up moving to Tokyo to study there for her middle school studies and become an idol. Mitsuko had been delighted to see Maiko again during the great banquet the celebrated the development of the friendship between the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka. They have shared their happiness like Amana, Tenka and Chiyuki of Alstroemeria from THE IDOLM@STER Shiny Colors, which is the main reason why I made this update that is more connected to happiness and bloom. Because of that, I want Maiko to have been connected to her friends from Fukuoka and so, Mitsuko is the perfect friend to make this time even bloomy.:) It’s so nice that Maiko had finally reunited with her old friend from Fukuoka in Mitsuko and hopefully, they will keep meeting with each other occasionally, so that they will share their happiness for sure!;) The next update will witness another return to the series as this time, it will be Jun Gotō and her fellow Angels from Angel’s 3Piece! as they will be meeting with their fellow classmates in their class during the great banquet. It’s going to be compared to Red Section-Chapter 62 where Kyō, Sakura and their friends from Team Nukui-Toriumi meeting with their fellow classmates, but in that one, it will be more of a younger version of it. Get ready to make yourself smile and peace with Jun and the Angels as you’ll witness this before your very eyes when you’ll read this next update on August 18 (Wednesday)!:) I’ll see you on August 18 (Wednesday) for the next update of Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts!
 
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Before you’ll read this angelic update, this one will be dedicated to Ayasa Itō, Tasuku Hatanaka, Yūki Sanpei, Rio Tsuchiya, Takeshi Maruyama and Satoshi Tsuruoka. Ayasa, Tasuku and Yūki have celebrated their birthdays yesterday (August 17) while Rio, Takeshi and Satoshi will celebrate their birthdays tomorrow (August 19). Born in Fushimi, Kyoto, Ayasa is a member of Poppin’ Party from BanG Dream! as she is the voice actress of Arisa Ichigaya. She is also the voice actress of Kaoruko Hanayagi (Revue Starlight, representing Starlight Kukugami), Alic Myojingawa (Tantei Opera Milky Holmes, representing Milky Holmes Sisters), Tamate Momochi (Slow Start), Maira Tsukishima (Mewkledreamy) and Miki (Is the Order a Rabbit? BLOOM). Coming out from Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Tasuku is the voice actor and singer, best known as the voice actor of Yū Nagami (My Sister, My Writer, the brother of Suzuka Naganmi (CV: Reina Kondō)), Fudō Nomura (Armed Girls Machiavellianism), Yuma Tsukumo (Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal), Ikoma (Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress), Reiji Mochida (Kuroko’s Basketball, representing Meikō Junior High), Denki Kaminari (My Hero Academia), Alex J. Matsukawa (Domestic Girlfriend), Hirofumi Asada (Ace of Diamond Act II), Itsuki Torataka (Project Scard: Scar on the Praeter), Reki (SK8 the Infinity) and Shutaro Kurusu (Mars Red). Coming out from Tokyo, Yūki is the voice actor of Kazuo Kinoshita (Rent-a-Girlfriend, the father of Kazuya Kinoshita (CV: Shun Horie)). Born in Kanagawa, Rio is a member of noctchill from THE IDOLM@STER Shiny Colors as she is the voice actress of Madoka Higuchi. She is also the voice actress of Mei Toomi (CUE!, representing AiRBLUE and AiRBLUE Moon) and Ranka (SSSS.Dynazenon). Coming out from Chiba, Takeshi is the voice actor of Yakkoi (CHUYOYU: High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World!) and Debarzo Bosen (Space Battleship Yamato 2199). And last but not the least, hailing from Kanagawa, Satoshi is the voice actor of Gentz (Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear), Kengo Usui (Maken-ki!) and Alexander Godunov (Cop Craft). Hopefully, those six will continue making progress of their voice acting careers, especially to Ayasa, Tasuku and Rio as they will keep up their good work, so that they will be shining their way with their courage and compassion.;) Belated happy birthday, Ayasa, Tasuku, Yūki, and advanced happy birthday, Rio, Takeshi and Satoshi!:) Now, it’s time to head into today’s update because Jun and her friends will be returning once again, but this time, they will have their own chapter to create. Get ready because it’s going to be angelic and harmonious, everyone, so, onto today’s update!:)

After Kyō Nukui and Sakura Toriumi have returned to the series last week in Red Section-Chapter 62, Jun’s Angels, led by Jun Gotō of Angel's 3Piece!, are finally back to Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts as this time, they will be featured in an update for the first time since Volume 8 where they will be meeting with a group of young students that formed their group known as Team Kurishita Red. The main reason for this is because their leader Minori Kurishita is a classmate of Jun in her class section 6-2 and they have used to get along with each other during the class activities. Minori had been an acquaintance to Jun since they were classmates, which is why she had been invited by Jun to attend the festivities of the Fuchsia and Celadon Week where she and her friends have created their own booth, the Bountiful Heart. Later, she would end up being invited by Jun to attend the great banquet, which Jun and her friends have witnessed the celebration of the development of the friendship between Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka. You’ll see what they are meeting about and how they will make their partnership moving forward with Jun wanting to invite Minori and her friends to join the Rainbow Angels. So, if you’re ready to make yourself comfortable with Jun and her friends, then you’re in luck because here comes the 65th side chapter of the Red Section Series with the title, “There are More Angels to Contribute!”! Enjoy reading the 65th side chapter of the Red Section Series!:)

SIDE STORY: “RED SECTION STORIES
CHAPTER 65: “THERE ARE MORE ANGELS TO CONTRIBUTE!

Date: May 7, 2010 (Friday)

This side chapter is focused on Jun Gotō and her group, Jun’s Angels, as they will be meeting with a group of students from the Shiromidai Elementary School whose favorite color is red during the great banquet for the development of the friendship between the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka at the hall in the mansion of the Misawa Resort Hotel.

At the hall in the mansion of the Misawa Resort Hotel, Jun looks at the invitees’ list to see who are present in the great banquet while Nozomi, Sora and Kurumi are watching Japanese drama on Nozomi’s phone.

Jun’s Angels: Jun Gotō, Nozomi Momijidani, Sora Kaneshiro, Kurumi Nukui, Yuzuha Aigae, Aimi Isurugi, Miyako Mizuno, Chinami Isurugi and Miyaka Mizuno

“Uh… girls, I checked the invitees’ list where it seems that it’s almost complete” said Jun.

“What do you mean by that?” asked Yuzuha.

“It means that everyone is almost present with a few exceptions that didn’t arrive just yet” said Nozomi.

“Oh, I see. I can’t believe that it’s almost full” said Yuzuha.

“Probably, it would be great if we will look for more guests to come for this event” said Aimi.

“That way, we will welcome them to give them a smile” said Miyako.

“Hope so. I mean, that would be great to do that!” said Jun.

“Everyone had been enjoyed right now with their smiles have been seen, so that they will have a great night to celebrate” said Nozomi.

“Hum. It’s good to see this penultimate day of the Fuchsia and Celadon Week getting bloomer than I expected, thanks to the late addition of the great banquet. I hope that it’s going to be more harmonious that we will witness another one real soon” said Sora.

“I believe so, but for right now, let’s just enjoy this memorable night. We have to finish this event before midnight, so that we’re all gonna be set for tomorrow” said Jun.

“Because tomorrow will be the final day of the Fuchsia and Celadon Week” said Nozomi.

“Everything will be blooming to make sure that we’re ready to cap off this wonderful festivity for sure!” said Kurumi.

“That’s right, Kurumi-chan! So, let’s make this night that we will never forget!” said Jun.

“Yeah!” said the members of Jun’s Angels. Kyō, Sakura, Ayame, Miho and Kōme aren’t present because they were with the friends of their own, but they have Aimi and Chinami, the younger sisters of Ayame, and Miyako and Miyaka, the younger sisters of Miho.

Suddenly, a female voice had been heard with a surprising welcome. “Hi, Jun-chan!”

Jun and her friends turn around as it was revealed to be Minori Kurshita, a classmate of Jun from the Shiromidai Elementary School. Jun and Minori are on the same section as they are both coming from section 6-2, which means they have known with each other since then. Minori would be joined by her fellow friends from her group, Team Kurishita Red.

Team Kurishita Red: Minori Kurishita, Ruka Ichinose, Asahi Kuwamoto, Shigeyasu Munakata, Kenji Kinoshita, Shun Mochida, Ayumi Motoyama, Tasuku Kamikita and Nami Inamoto

“Oh! Hello there, Minori-chan! I’m so surprised that you’re gonna surprise me!” said Jun.

“Yep! I have been a great day with my friends at our booth ‘The Bountiful Heart’ where we sold some heart-shaped cakes to everyone. My older sister Miyu and my mother Tomoko have been working hard to make those cakes, so that I can use them for our customers to buy” said Minori.

“Ah! That’s good! I’m sure that you have a lot of money that they give you” said Jun.

“Which you can those for your purpose” said Nozomi.

“Well, I’m not sure about what to do with it, but I can share those to my friends if they want to” said Minori.

“Of course, you can! We can help you with that because it would be perfect that you will give them a blessing” said Sora.

“That way, they will be happy that you have earned them because they have the credit too” said Kurumi.

“Oh, okay! I’m gonna do that!” said Minori.

“Good! But you know, Minori-chan, since you had been an acquaintance when we met with each other the first time as little girls, I wonder if you will be ready to contribute with us” said Jun.

“Uh… what do you mean ‘contribute’?” asked Minori.

“You know, helping with one another to make them comfortable and motivated” said Jun.

“We used to make our friends blessed and inspired because they want to be like us and that’s exactly what we do to maintain our friendship with them” said Nozomi.

“As a result, we have created the Rainbow Angels, an extended group composed of the friends and allies of Tomoka that are coming from Den-en-chōfu and Kamata” said Sora.

“That extended group would not only be composed of the young angels that they wanted to make them smile and peace…” said Kurumi.

“…but anyone else who wanted to follow the examples of being blessed and inspired just like us” said Yuzuha.

“Hmmm… interesting name, girls. I really like that name, to be honest” said Minori.

“You do?” queried Jun.

“Yeah! I’m very fascinated about this because I saw you and your friends giving everyone some harmonious motivations and blissful smiles to make sure that they will be able to make themselves comfortable” said Minori.

“Well, you saw us since we organized this event, so that we’ll be able to make everyone ready to shine for a new era in our hometown” said Jun.

“Which is the Era of Fuchsia and Celadon” said Nozomi.

“Oh, I get it now! That’s what I heard from my friends out there about that event” said Minori.

“Yep! That’s right, Minori-chan! At first, we didn’t know about this where we thought it was coming from a different era, but we finally understand that it’s just for this hometown” said Ruka Ichinose, a sixth grade elementary school student from the Shiromidai Elementary School and a member of Team Kurishita Red.

“We believe that Ōta had been a prosperous ward for many years, even there are some misfortunes in the recent years” said Asahi Kuwamoto, a sixth grade elementary school student from the Shiromidai Elementary School and a member of Team Kurishita Red.

“However, a lot of people said that there could be only one hope for us because after what happened to Tsubasa Sugimoto, who was assaulted by Shin Mizusaki, we wanted to give us something that would bring for a better change” said Shigeyasu Munakata, a sixth grade elementary school student from the Shiromidai Elementary School and a member of Team Kurishita Red.

“That’s when our schoolmates from different sections have been heard about this event. We didn’t know that this event had a purpose for prospering the community, but the real thing is to celebrate a new era after the Bravehearts of Ōta was formed” said Kenji Kinoshita, a sixth grade elementary school student from the Shiromidai Elementary School and a member of Team Kurishita Red. He is not related to Kazuya Kinoshita of the anime Kanojo, Okarishimasu/Rent-a-Girlfriend.

“Of course, we finally got surprised when Minori was given a booth to rent for the festivity, which we’re all relieved” said Shun Mochida, a sixth grade elementary school student from the Shiromidai Elementary School and a member of Team Kurishita Red.

“I agree, Shun-san. That’s why I was surprised that Jun gave me the spot to run a booth and it had been paid off with a lot of people loving to buy some heart-shaped cakes” said Minori.

“I saw your booth earlier and I love the way you sold those cakes to your friends out there” said Aimi.

“I would be surprised if you found a big fan of the cakes that you have made” said Miyako.

“Well, there are at least four people liking my cakes, which were Tsuneyoshi Hirokawa, Maika Sugiyama, Tsukasa Yamakita and Manatsu Kuwamoto” said Minori. The four are coming from the Niida Nishi Middle School, but they were separated by year levels with Tsuneyoshi and Maika being third year middle school students, Tsukasa being a second year middle school student and Manatsu being a first year middle school student. Coincidentally, Tsuneyoshi is also the cousin of Yuzu Hirokawa.

“Wow! I can’t believe that you have found loyal fans to your cake! That’s so awesome!” said Chinami.

“It feels like you have been lucky when they came here to buy those cakes everyday” said Miyaka.

“Yes, they were. They have been interested on my cakes, which I decided to give them a cherish smile for that. I’m so proud of them because they have been fallen in love over that cake and I can always give them whatever they want” said Minori.

“You’re a good seller, Minori! I hope that you can keep this up for tomorrow” said Aimi.

“Hopefully, you’ll aim for at least 50 costumers on that day because it’s the last day of the Fuchsia and Celadon Week” said Miyako.

“I don’t know if we’re gonna make that, but we’ll try our best!” said Minori.

“Okay!” said Aimi and Miyako.

“I visited your booth earlier and it was so beautiful! I have last time visited your booth on your first day when the booths are now available last week and it was so nice to see your customers have bought your products from that day until now” said Jun.

“Yes, indeed. A lot of my customers have been satisfied with it because they said that the cake was delicious. I always like to see how they impressed because it made me feel good that my booth had been running well for 8 days” said Minori.

“That’s good! I hope that you will keep this up because you’re my acquaintance and I hope that you’ll be able to make yourself motivated for yourself because I like the way you run that place. I will be treating you by tomorrow during the concluding event” said Jun.

“Well, if you say so. I’ll be happy to get along with you tomorrow, but I will be with my other friends from different groups because we’re going to spend together for the rest of the night during the concluding event” said Minori.

“Oh, I see. Then, I can invite you to join the Rainbow Angels through the Akamatsu Group. What do you say?” said Jun.

“I’m okay with that, Jun-chan! Let’s make it happen!” said Minori.

“That’s good! Welcome to the Rainbow Angels, Minori-chan!” said Jun as she shakes hands with Minori as the latter and her friends will be joining the Rainbow Angels as a member of the Akamatsu.

“Hooray!” said the members of Team Kurishita Red while witnessing Minori being joyful in making her group now part of the Rainbow Angels.

Minori gives Jun a smile on her face before thanking her. “Thank you very much, Jun-chan! It was an honor to be part of your circle of friends and I’ll very hyped to see what’s going to bloom and shine in Ōta.”

“You got it, Minori-chan!” said Jun.

“Now that you’re part of us, I believe that you and your friends will be ready to contribute for us because that’s what the members of the Rainbow Angels do to show some pride and willpower for our hometown” said Nozomi.

“Hum. I hope that you’ll be ready to make our community more peaceful and more harmonious because you’re all here to bless them with our pride, courage and willpower” said Sora.

“Yeah!” said Minori and the members of Team Kurishita Red.

“So, guys, what are you planning since you’re now part of the Rainbow Angels?” asked Kurumi.

“Uh… I’m not sure about this, but…” said Minori before Ruka whispers to her as she says something that it will amaze Jun. Then, Minori nods her head to agree with Ruka before speaking with Jun. “…I believe that we can collaborate with you to make some desserts for Ruka’s birthday.”

“Oh! That sounds interesting!” said Kurumi.

“I didn’t know that we will celebrate a birthday celebrant out there” said Sora.

“Yeah, I guess so” said Nozomi.

“Say, Ruka-chan, when is your birthday?” asked Jun.

“It will be on May 17. That would be ten days from now” said Ruka.

“Ah! I see! I’m surprised that your birthday is almost approaching!” said Jun.

“Yep! I’m about to turn 12 years old on my birthday and Minori and I have a perfect plan for this, which is why we want to have a planned collaboration with you” said Ruka.

“We’re very delighted that we’re now part of your circle of friends and now, we want to be more prepared to see something peaceful and harmonious” said Minori.

“Yeah!” said the members of Team Kurishita Red.

“Okay, then. That one was a good plan to me, to be honest. I never expect that you had a plan for someone’s birthday” said Kurumi.

“Yeah, it’s just for her, I guess, Kurumi” said Yuzuha.

“I say that it would be good for us to work together with you” said Aimi.

“At least that it was just a minor plan” said Miyako.

“Well, it’s not a minor plan, but we need some contribution from you” said Ruka.

“That’s why you’ll be ready to work with us if we can make my friend’s birthday something fantastic and wonderful” said Minori.

“Ah, that’s good!” said Miyako.

“I’m okay with that too” said Aimi.

“We would love to work with you!” said Chinami and Miyaka.

“Sure, I would be glad to!” said Minori and Ruka.

Kurumi whispers to Jun quietly by asking her a question. “What do you think, Jun-chan? Do you think it’s a good idea to work with them?”

“Yes, of course, Kurumi-chan. Since they’re now part of the Rainbow Angels, then we can do whatever we want.”

“We can handle this!” said Nozomi and Sora.

“Okay!” said Kurumi while giving Jun a smile on her face.

Then, Jun speaks to Minori and Ruka as she speaks to them sweetly. “We would love to collaborate with you, girls, if we’re not busy with some assignments and quizzes.”

“Oh, don’t worry about this, Jun-chan! We can schedule that one day!” said Ruka.

“After all, we’re classmates!” said Minori.

“Sure thing!” said Jun.

“Oh, I have an idea, girls! My idea is that we should start from the basic preparation like the invitations and the balloons, so that it will be easy to get started with those” said Asahi.

“Then, we will ask Ruka’s family members to take part of the preparations because they should be responsible in organize her birthday party” said Tsuneyoshi.

“That way, we’re gonna make her birthday party something that you will never forget!” said Kenji.

“Hey, that’s a good idea!” said Ruka.

“I like those plans that you have, guys!” said Minori.

“We can arrange this to make it settled!” said Jun.

“Yeah!” said Asahi, Tsuneyoshi and Kenji.

“If I remember correctly, guys, there are a lot of birthday celebrants that will take place in two weeks, which means that it will be limited time for us to contribute” said Nozomi.

“Zomi-tan’s right. Maybe, we can do that if we’re not busy to something related to the Family of Angels” said Sora.

“Like we should schedule it on Wednesday or Thursday” said Kurumi.

“Either of those will be a good fit to work on your plans” said Yuzuha.

“Well, if that’s what you want, then we should work together on either Wednesday or Thursday, so that we don’t want to worry about those if it’s almost time for her birthday. Fortunately, we need the other classmates from section 6-2 to contribute, especially to her friends from other levels” said Jun.

“You said it, Jun! I think that I can think about this to my parents by tomorrow, so that we will whether or not to allow you to contribute for my birthday party” said Ruka.

“Okay!” said Jun.

“Or I think that we should all stay at our classroom right after the classes were over” said Shun.

“We can ask our adviser Ms. Mamiko Takamoto if we’re going to stay in our classroom for about 30 minutes to 1 hour, so that we’ll be able to work on those” said Ayumi Motoyama, a sixth grade elementary school student from the Shiromidai Elementary School and a member of Team Kurishita Red.

“That way, it will be easy to prepare while waiting for her birthday to come” said Tasuku Kamikita, a sixth grade elementary school student from the Shiromidai Elementary School and a member of Team Kurishita Red.

“Then, we can leave it to Ruka’s friends to finish those up on the day before her birthday” said Nami Inamoto, a sixth grade elementary school student from the Shiromidai Elementary School and a member of Team Kurishita Red.

“Uh… not bad for that idea, guys. We could consider it as well!” said Ruka.

“We don’t have to worry about this anymore because all of those things will be come prepared for her birthday party for sure!” said Minori.

“Yeah, we agree!” said Shun, Ayumi, Tasuku and Nami.

“Well, then, we could have a vote on which idea will be fit to prepare for Ruka’s birthday party. What do you say?” said Jun.

“Yeah, we should!” said the members of Jun’s Angels and Team Kurishita Red.

“Then, all we have to do is whether to vote the first one, which is we can work together at Ruka’s home to prepare for Ruka’s birthday party to come, or the other one, which is we can work together at the classroom while leaving the rest to Minori and her friends to call Ruka’s friends to finalize everything” said Jun.

Jun would ask everyone if anyone is in favor the first idea. “Now, state your vote. Who is in favor of the first one? Please raise your hands.” Asahi, Shigeyasu, Kenji, Chinami and Miyaka have raised their hands to vote for the first idea.

“That’s five of them” said Sora.

“Which means that the rest of them may probably vote for the second one” said Nozomi.

“I believe so, but let’s see if anyone is in favor of the other idea” said Jun before majority of the members of Jun’s Angels have been in favor of the second idea. This would do the same thing to Minori, Ruka, Shun, Ayumi, Tasuku and Nami.

“Okay, then. We’ll do the second idea, guys!” said Jun.

“Okay!” said the members of Jun’s Angels and Team Kurishita Red.

“Now that everything is settled, then hopefully, we can do this together. Right, Ruka-chan?” said Minori.

“Yeah, we should, Minori! But we have to ask our adviser first if we can do our collaborative plan to work” said Ruka.

“I’m sure that our adviser will be happy to accept our idea, but honestly, I think that it’s important to work on this as soon as we have the materials to be used because for the invitations, it needs to be given next week on May 14, so that they will remind about her birthday party” said Jun.

“We could definitely work this out early before moving on to the other things to prepare like cakes, balloons, gifts and so on” said Nozomi.

“That way, it’s going to be unique to get this started early, so that all of those will be done before the time has come to celebrate” said Sora.

“Of course, girls! I’m okay with the invitations, but for the other things, it will be decided by my family members on what to do with it. The desserts that Minori planned will be hard to make, but it would be awesome if you guys can come to my home on next Sunday morning. What do you say?” said Ruka.

“Well, that’s fine with me, Ruka-chan” said Jun.

“Sure!” said Nozomi.

“I’m okay with that!” said Sora.

“That would be nice to have that!” said Kurumi.

“We should definitely gonna do that, Ruka!” said Yuzuha.

“Desserts are not easy to bake, but it should get the job done” said Aimi.

“It will be a perfect fit for those to make them delicious!” said Miyako.

“Yeah, we can do that!” said Chinami and Miyaka.

“I like your idea, Ruka-chan! You should invite not only us, but some of your friends to prepare for making desserts, so that all of these will be good to go” said Minori.

“Your friends are very compassionate to you!” said Asahi.

“That way, it will be fantastic that we will work together as one!” said Shigeyasu.

“No matter how we worked hard like the old days, we should definitely get contributed to make Ruka’s birthday party the best that will ever happen!” said Kenji.

“Yeah!” said Shun, Ayumi, Tasuku and Nami.

“Well, I’ll allow you all to be invited to my house on the day before my birthday, guys! I’ll be giving you some treat for lunch because I always like to make surprises!” said Ruka.

“Oh! I love surprises!” said Minori.

“Me too! I’m so excited to see those!” said Jun.

“That would be amazing to see what you’ll be treating for us!” said Nozomi.

“Hum. Whether we’re ready or not, we’re happy to have that for sure!” said Sora.

“Okay!” said Ruka.

“I’m so excited about that this collaborative plan will be ready to work out to prepare for someone will celebrate her birthday!” said Kurumi.

“Yeah, me too, Kurumi! I say that we should be ready to work with them because this will be a good way to develop a new friendship with those that have been part of the Rainbow Angels” said Yuzuha.

“It’s going to be big for us to have that collaboration and I know that we could work together to make sure that we’ll get it done before the fateful day comes” said Aimi.

“Since we’re a group of angels, then we should be ready to work together to make sure that we’ll get the job done” said Miyako.

“That way, we will bless and inspire them with our pride, courage and willpower” said Chinami.

“It’s going to be fantastic that we’re ready to do something blissful to make someone gets a promise that she gets” said Miyaka.

“Yeah, I agree, Miyaka-chan! As soon as we’re ready for this, we’ll be ready to make Ruka a great happy birthday when it’s almost time for her birthday” said Jun.

“She’ll be very generous to invite since she’s friends with us now” said Nozomi.

“Hum. We can do anything what we want if we will make her happy and so, we’re surely prepared to do anything to amaze her for sure!” said Sora.

“Yeah!” said the members of Jun’s Angels.

“I guess that the deal had been settled, Jun-chan and friends! By the way, thank you again for making me and my friends joining your circle of friends. Hopefully, it will be fun to work together as a team one day” said Minori.

“You got it, Minori-chan!” said Jun before speaking to Minori and her friends. “You can smile all you want because you’re all here to make everyone smile and peace! Let’s work together for sure!”

“Yeah, we will!” said Minori and the members of Team Kurishita Red. Jun had finally welcomed her classmates, composed of Minori and her fellow friends from Team Kurishita Red, to the Rainbow Angels, which means that both sides are ready to work together one day to make sure that they will develop their friendship with each other if they have done anything blissful and harmonious. It feels great for Jun that she had more friends in her class section 6-2 to join the Rainbow Angels because she always believes them because they have been determined to make the difference as they want to step up for her. There are some more students of that section are interested to join the Rainbow Angels, but one day, they’ll be deserved to join that circle of friends as well one day.

UP NEXT: Profile of Team Kurishita Red
 
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With the return of Jun Gotō and her friends from Angel’s 3Piece!, it’s going to be fantastic that I will be posting another profile of the characters of the Red Section Series, which will be composed of Team Kurishita Red. Team Kurishita Red is a group based in Sakurazaka, Den-en-chōfu, composed of the classmates of Jun and her friends in the class section 6-2 in the Shiromidai Elementary School. It was led by Minori Kurishita, is a classmate and friend of Jun Gotō. Minori and Jun have been working together as classmates during class activities, especially when they have been assigned in a group project. Of course, the main color of Team Kurishita Red is red. I also added the other friends of Minori into this list, composed of Tsuneyoshi Hirokawa (the cousin of Yuzu Hirokawa), Maika Sugiyama, Tsukasa Yamakita and Manatsu Kuwamoto.

Team Kurishita Red: Minori Kurishita, Ruka Ichinose, Asahi Kuwamoto, Shigeyasu Munakata, Kenji Kinoshita, Shun Mochida, Ayumi Motoyama, Tasuku Kamikita and Nami Inamoto

Team Kurishita Red
Minori Kurishita: May 26 / 6ES-2 / Shiromidai ES
Ruka Ichinose: October 14 / 6ES-2 / Shiromidai ES
Asahi Kuwamoto: September 22 / 6ES-2 / Shiromidai ES
Shigeyasu Munakata: February 3 / 6ES-2 / Shiromidai ES
Kenji Kinoshita: April 9 / 6ES-2 / Shiromidai ES
Shun Mochida: June 26 / 6ES-2 / Shiromidai ES
Ayumi Motoyama: December 11 / 6ES-2 / Shiromidai ES
Tasuku Kamikita: July 17 / 6ES-2 / Shiromidai ES
Nami Inamoto: January 20 / 6ES-2 / Shiromidai ES


Others: Tsuneyoshi Hirokawa, Maika Sugiyama, Tsukasa Yamakita and Manatsu Kuwamoto

Others
Tsuneyoshi Hirokawa: August 17 / 3MS / Niida Nishi MS / Cousin of Yuzu Hirokawa
Maika Sugiyama: September 28 / 3MS / Niida Nishi MS
Tsukasa Yamakita: April 2 / 2MS / Niida Nishi MS
Manatsu Kuwamoto: November 25 / 1MS / Niida Nishi MS


UP NEXT: Red Section-Chapter 66: “Yūjirō Takes a Day-Off with His Seniors”

Minori Kurishita and her friends from her group Team Kurishita Red are now officially joining the Rainbow Angels after Jun welcomed them to be part of Tomoka’s circle of friends by representing Jun’s Angels as classmates-supporters. It’s such as a great night for Minori and her friends as they have been motivated with their blessings, which means that they will be able to contribute for them, so that they will be able to make Jun and her friends thrill with their smile and peace.:) It looked like Jun and her friends have made progress of inviting their classmates from their section 6-2 and hopefully, they will keep this up, so that they will bless their community for sure!;) The next update will not be related to the great banquet because it will be focused on Yūjirō Hasegawa, the leader of the Ōta Red Section, where he and his friends are watching the young prospects of the semi-professional team Kamata Phoenix for their tryouts in hoping to make themselves into the roster if they’re deserved to get one. This next update will be more focused on how the basketball team system works and it’s going to be more interesting to see how things work out just like how the real-life teams such as the NBA, PBA and B.League go. So, get ready to explore those when you will check back on August 22 (Sunday) for the next update!:) I’ll see you on August 22 (Sunday) for the next update of Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts!
 
Hi, everyone! I have recently finished watching the match between Manny Pacquiao and WBA (Super) welterweight champion Yordenis Ugás of Cuba, which Ugás won the fight via 12-round unanimous decision to retain the WBA (Super) welterweight title.:eek: It was very unfortunate that Pacquiao can’t able to stop the jabs from Ugás as he had fallen down twice including the first round, but able to get back on his feet. The Filipinos including me had saddened to see him losing the match, which it may probably be the final match for Pacman, who return after his last fight two years ago before being spoiled by 54 Milagros.:( Meanwhile fellow Filipino boxer Mark Magsayo had managed to retain his WBC-ABC featherweight title against Mexico’s Julio Ceja via knockout in the tenth round.:) Despite this, The Filipinos have praised both boxers as they were able to represent their home country, the Philippines, as so, it will be amazing that the legacy of boxing in the Philippines have lived on.:) Prior to this, John Riel Casimero had retained his WBO bantamweight title against Guillermo Rigondeaux, also from Cuba, last week and now, he’s currently eyed by Japanese boxer Naoya Inoue, who had been undefeated in his entire career, hoping for a possible fight between the two. I hope that the Filipinos will never forget this fight, but unfortunately, as the twilight of the boxing career of Pacman is nearing to an end, Pacman will probably be ready to hang his boxing gloves to end his glorious boxing career, leaving his legacy as the 8-division world champion, and hopefully, he will be making it to the Hall of Fame very soon. Salute to you, Pacman and Magsayo!:) You have been doing great to make the Filipinos proud!;) Now, it’s time to move on into the next update of the Red Section Series, but before that, we’ll be going to the birthday corner to see who have celebrated their birthdays between the previous and current updates!:)

Today (August 22) is the birthday of Shupe Gushiken from Ongaku Shoujo. Born in Naha, Okinawa, Shupe is one of the members of the Music Girls as she was generous to her fellow groupmates including her best friends Hiyo Yukino (CV: Yūko Ōno) and Miku Nishio (CV: Miho Okasaki). On the other hand, tomorrow (August 23) will be the birthday of Goe Ishikawa from RELEASE THE SPYCE. Goe is a member of Tsukikage and a second year high school student, who likes animals and plushies. She’s also a classmate of Momo Minamoto (CV: Yukari Anzai) and an apprentice of Hatsumi Aoba (CV: Aya Uchida). Shupe is voiced by Miyuri Shimabukuro, who’s also born in Okinawa, while Goe is voiced by Yuri Noguchi. Happy birthday, Shupe and Goe!:) And before you’ll read this update, this one will be dedicated to Umeka Shōji, Hisako Tōjō, Soshiro Hori, Marie Hashimoto and Kenta Miyake. Umeka had celebrated her birthday last August 20 (Friday), Hisako, Soshiro and Marie have celebrated their birthdays yesterday (August 22) while Kenta will celebrate his birthday tomorrow (August 23). Born in Odawara, Kanagawa, Umeka is the voice actress of the young Nasa Yuzaki (CV: Junya Enoki) from TONIKAWA: Over the Moon For You, Saori from Kagegurui and Marissa Thomas from Harukana Receive. Coming out from Tokyo, Hisako is the voice actress of Aureana (Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!), Chiaki Hagino (Hinako Note), Hana Takayashiki (After School Dice Club), and Miharu Imai (Rent-a-Girlfriend). Hailing from Hokkaido, Soshiro is the voice actor of Asahi Konohata, the father of Mira Konohata (CV: Tomoyo Takayanagi) and Misa Konohata (CV: Mai Fuchigami), from Asteroid in Love. Born in Fukuoka, Marie is the voice actress of Sumire Fujita, a female baseball player playing for the Shin Koshigaya High School Girls’ Baseball Team, from Tamayomi. And last but not the least, coming out from Okinawa and residing in Saitama, Kenta is notably known for his voice acting appearances in Pokémon for nearly 20 years as he acted minor characters in the series. He is also the voice actor of Kenta Ogi (Angel’s 3Piece!, the father of Kōme Ogi (CV: Kana Hanazawa)) and Miitan (High School DxD). Hopefully, they will continue making progress of their voice acting career as they will to shine themselves to make themselves earned.;) Belated happy birthday, Umeka, Hisako, Soshiro and Marie, and advanced happy birthday, Kenta!:) Now, onto today’s update featuring the leader of the Ōta Red Section, Yūjirō Hasegawa!:)

Today’s update will be focused on Yūjirō Hasegawa, the leader of the Ōta Red Section and the cousin of Subaru Hasegawa, the leader of the Bravehearts of Ōta, as he and his friends will be staying at the Nishina Gym to watch the tryouts for the youth team of the Kamata Phoenix, a semi-professional basketball team based in Kamata. In this update, they will be watching the young and aspiring players on that team as they want to see how they are doing in the court where they are trying their best to get their spots to the youth team before being met by Kyōtarō Hisaoka, the younger brother of the Kamata Phoenix basketball player Naohisa Hisaoka. You’re going to see their conversation where the young Hisaoka will be talking about his brother’s team and the other things that are related to them such as their league, the Tokyo Metropolitan Basketball League - South, and their status as a whole. So, you better get ready to see those before your very eyes because you’re going to explore their secrets when the younger Hisaoka will be sharing about those and hopefully, it will be interesting to see how his brother’s team will plan to play out this summer. Now, if you’re ready to bless and inspire with Yūjirō and his friends, then you’re in luck because here comes the 66th side chapter of the Red Section Series with the title, “Yūjirō Takes a Day-Off with His Seniors”! Enjoy reading the 66th side chapter of the Red Section Series!:)

SIDE STORY: “RED SECTION STORIES
CHAPTER 66: “YŪJIRŌ TAKES A DAY OFF WITH HIS SENIORS

Date: May 9, 2010 (Sunday)

This side chapter is focused on Yūjirō Hasegawa as he and his friends are heading to the Nishina Gym to watch the youngsters playing basketball before he would be met by Kyōtarō Hisaoka, a second year middle school student from the Nishina Middle School.

At the Nishina Gym, there are young players have practiced playing basketball from day to night and it attracted attention to the way they played in major competitions. Yūjirō and his friends are playing a pick-up basketball at the outdoor basketball court, which is located outside of the gym. Yūjirō’s team is composed of him, Hiroki Kimura and Kyōsuke Nakamura and their opponents’ team is composed of Shinichi Nogami, Reiji Matsushita and Kazuo Muranaka. Meanwhile, Asako Hinata, Risa Eikawa, Toshiko Sagisawa, Chinami Hiroike, Kayoko Yaginuma, Yoshio Yamamura and Shigenobu Yamada are cheering on whoever side on.

In one scene, Yūjirō dribbles the ball while being guarded by Shinichi before performing the step back jump shot and counts for a point. After that, he was able to lead his team to a victory with the score of 21-14 where he, Hiroki and Kyōsuke have been able to run the place together to take down their opponents.

After their pick-up match was over, they decided to take a break for a while where they will buy some drinks at the vending machine near the entrance. Yūjirō would talk to Hiroki and Shinichi while drinking water in a bottle.

“You know, boys, after I was thinking about going to the gym because there’s a tryout for the youth team of the Kamata Phoenix, a local team that competed in the Tokyo Metropolitan Basketball League - South” said Yūjirō.

“Oh, that’s interesting, Yūjirō-kun. Do you think that they’re too good?” said Shinichi Nogami, a third year high school student from the Nashiba High School and a friend of Yūjirō.

“Are they competitive just like their main team?” asked Hiroki Kimura, a third year high school student from the Nashiba High School and a friend of Yūjirō.

“Well, some said that they’re good, but others said that they aren’t because they have just formed that three years ago, the same year that their main team was formed. However, they’re expecting to become favorites in this year’s youth league of the Metropolitan Basketball League - South, which their youth season will start in July” said Yūjirō.

“Hmmm… interesting about this. So, when is the start of the next season for their main team?” said Shinichi.

“It will be by late October after the start of the season for the top leagues in our country. Probably, they will reveal the schedule in three months, so that everyone will see this. For now, the youth league is about to start with a lot of teams competing for the South League” said Yūjirō.

“Well, I would expect to see that because the youth basketball leagues are not much different to the youth soccer leagues because both leagues have amateur teams, but sometimes, they have farm teams that are founded by professional teams, so that they will develop their young players to see if they have found their potential to play in the major league” said Shinichi.

“The Japanese Basketball League had their own youth basketball league system, which is different from the structure of the professional basketball league system because all teams from the top leagues will be playing against the amateur and semi-professional teams altogether” said Hiroki.

“Exactly! That’s why it’s going to be more challenging just like the youth soccer leagues and it’s going to help the youth to step up into the real game” said Yūjirō.

“Yeah, we agree!” said Shinichi and Hiroki.

“I’m sure that it’s going to be great way to support a local team like that, Yūjirō-kun. I believe that there are a lot of expectations to watch out for that team because they’re about to rise together as one!” said Shinichi.

“It will be amazing to meet those guys!” said Hiroki.

“I’m not sure about this, but we should tell that to our guys right now” said Yūjirō.

“Okay!” said Shinichi and Hiroki.

Later, Yūjirō talked to his friends about going to the Nishina Gym to talk about what’s he suggesting while staying at that place.

Kyōsuke Nakamura, a third year high school student from the Nashiba High School and a friend of Yūjirō, wonders about this as he speaks to Yūjirō. “So, let me get this straight. You want us to meet that team?”

“You think that this youth team is strong?” asked Reiji Matsushita, a third year high school student from the Nashiba High School.

“Yep! Although that they’re still a developed team, they’re expecting to win the league this next season, according to the media” said Yūjirō.

“They’re more confident to show their heart and soul to play a game for real” said Shinichi.

“That’s why it would be better to watch those guys, so that you can see how strong they are” said Hiroki.

“Well, if that’s what you want, then I’m in!” said Kyōsuke.

“If this team has high hopes for their season, then I’m going with you too!” said Reiji.

“I believe that this team would be very strong to reckon with if their team chemistry is good, but I’m really confident that they will have some great development to step up with” said Asako Hinata, a third year high school student from the Nashiba High School and a friend of Yūjirō.

“Asako-san’s right, guys! The Kamata Phoenix is a good team to build with their own willpower, but I’m sure that things will be surprising if we have found someone who knows all about that team” said Risa Eikawa, a third year high school student from the Nashiba High School and a friend of Yūjirō.

“That would be nice, Risa-san, because you’re about to witness those before your very eyes. You’re gonna see what’s cooking for them” said Yūjirō.

“Yeah!” said the friends of Yūjirō.

“Then, let’s head into the gym, Yūjirō-kun! I can’t wait!” said Shinichi.

“Yeah, we’re ready to see them in action!” said Kyōsuke.

“I’m sure that this one would be awesome to watch!” said Hiroki.

“You got it!” said Yūjirō with a smile on his face.

Yūjirō and his friends would enter to the Nishina Gym together to watch the tryouts of the youth team of the Kamata Phoenix. The Kamata Phoenix is a semi-professional team that competed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Basketball League - South, one of the leagues that competed in the lowest level of the Japanese basketball league system for the Tokyo Metropolis. The players of the youth team of the Kamata Phoenix are doing like how the professional players do as they have stepped up to make sure that they’ll be ready to shine together.

Yūjirō and his friends are surprised to see the players of the youth team of the Kamata Phoenix doing their moves, which they were fascinated to see those.

“Wow!” said Yūjirō.

“Amazing!” said Shinichi.

“I can’t believe that they’re so good!” said Asako.

“They’re indeed strong, I tell you!” said Risa.

“Yep! Just like that, they’re expecting to prepare themselves in this summer, so that they’re gonna get ready to run their place like how their counterparts used to” said Yūjirō.

“It’s going to be fantastic to see them in a real game in the court and so, I would love to watch them out for sure!” said Shinichi.

“You got that right!” said Yūjirō.

“Now, where we should watch?” asked Kyōsuke.

“I think that we should talk to one of the trainers out there, so that we can ask him on where to watch” said Toshiko Sagisawa, a third year high school student from the Nashiba High School and a friend of Yūjirō.

“That way, we’ll be able to see a lot of action out there!” said Kazuo Muranaka, a third year high school student from the Nashiba High School and a friend of Yūjirō.

“Oh, that’s a good idea!” said Kyōsuke. Toshiko and Kazuo would talk to one of the trainers of the Kamata Phoenix in Satoshi Takizawa where they’re asking for seats, then later, they talk to Yūjirō and his friends about where to watch.

“Okay, guys. We should go the courtside seats where this one would be the best to watch” said Toshiko.

“Ah, that’s nice! I guess that you know about them!” said Yūjirō.

“Yes, we are!” said Toshiko and Kazuo.

“They know that we’re here to watch as guests” said Toshiko.

“So, they give us the seats right here” said Kazuo while pointing at the courtside seats, located beside the bench players of both sides.

“Well, then, let’s get this show on the road!” said Shinichi.

“You said it, Shinichi-kun! It’s about time to all of those and hopefully, they’re going to be great to shine when their comes this coming summer” said Yūjirō.

“Yeah, we agree!” said the friends of Yūjirō.

Yūjirō and his friends would watch the tryouts for the youth team of the Kamata Phoenix as the young players are about to step up with their moves to groove. One of their young players in Mitsumasa Himura, who was just 20 years old to play with the Phoenix on his second year, had been making 20 cornered shots in a row. He’s a good three-point specialist because he’s very good to make those like it’s lights out. Another player that was recognized was Naohisa Hisaoka, a 3 and D player who makes screens to allow his teammates to drive their way to the basket. The age of the youth team of the Kamata Phoenix is 19 with most of their players are in between 17 and 19. They have at least recruited 2 third year high schoolers in Shōya Maruoka (Kamata High School) and Seitarō Shibuya (Tsukuba Gakuen High School), who were aiming to enter college while playing amateur basketball.

Later, a scrimmage between the players that were part of the youth team and the aspired players who wanted to make it to the youth team had taken place. The players of the former had worn the red jerseys, which is their away jersey, while the players of the latter had worn the white jerseys, but without logo because they haven’t made it to the youth team yet. The scrimmage was intense with a full of action and thriller being made with both teams have battled against each other, trading baskets to score.

Two guys from the white team named Shintarō Sugaya and Fumitake Yamashita have stepped up to show their moves as they wanted to get themselves earned to make it to the roster. Shintarō is a first year high school student from the Mihara High School while Fumitake is a second year high school student from the Ōtsuka Gakuen High School. Shintarō had played at the two while Fumitake had played at the four. They have been doing great to make sure that they will be able to get their spots to the roster.

The scrimmage would last nearly 40 minutes in 4 quarters as the white team and the red team have tied at 57, which means that no winner had been named. The last play was when Shintarō gave the ball to Fumitake for the alley-oop.

“Wow! That alley-oop was so good!” said Kyōsuke.

“I can’t believe that those two are really deserved to get their spots to the youth team because of that!” said Reiji.

“It’s going to be amazing to see them working together because they’re here to step up!” said Kazuo.

“Of course, they were, Kazuo-kun! I never thought that those two aren’t recognized yet, but wow! I can’t believe that they’re just too good!” said Yūjirō.

“I say that they will be great to show their pride and willpower to make sure that they’ll make a good game for themselves” said Shinichi.

“Yeah! I like the way they have played because they’re very comfortable to show their moves, so that they will be ready to step in through the court as long as they’re ready to represent for us” said Asako.

“That’s why they’re going to be great to have a brighter future for them if they’ll make it to the roster for sure!” said Risa.

“Yeah, we agree!” said Kyōsuke, Reiji and Kazuo.

“I don’t know if I remember correctly, this youth team is very different in my opinion, guys. They said that going to the youth team can improve your performance, but they need to be ready if they want to step in through another level unlike those from other countries. Whether you played college or go amateur early, it doesn’t matter on how they have worked hard to make sure that they’ll be ready to step in to prove themselves that they’re good at it” said Toshiko.

“I believe so, Toshiko. Maybe, it will be a challenge for those who wanted to join that team because they can develop themselves into the next level if they’re good in playing with them. Sometimes, they will make it to the main roster if they’re good, but others might want to play elsewhere” said Chinami Hiroike, a third year high school student from the Nashiba High School and a friend of Yūjirō.

“Yeah, I agree with that, Chinami-san. Those guys are ready to step in to make sure that they’re ready to groove themselves” said Yūjirō.

“Yeah!” said the friends of Yūjirō.

Later, a young male voice would be heard out of nowhere as he appears to meet with Yūjirō and his friends. “I believe that they will have their potential to play for the Phoenix if they’re gonna show their groove to make their game more beautiful.”

“Huh? Who said that?” asked Yūjirō, who turns around to see Kyōtarō Hisaoka, a second year middle school student from the Nishina Middle School and the brother of Naohisa. “Oh, it’s just you!”

“Yep! I’m the younger brother of Naohisa and I’m here to support him!” said Kyōtarō.

“Ah, I see! I guess that you’re here to support your brother. That’s very nice!” said Yūjirō.

“Thanks!” said Kyōtarō.

Yūjirō would introduce himself to Kyōtarō as the former wants to get to know with the latter. “By the way, my name is Yūjirō Hasegawa. I’m the cousin of Subaru Hasegawa, the leader of the Bravehearts of Ōta.”

“Oh, I’m familiar with him! He’s the one who made the community blooming forward as he and his friends have organized the Fuchsia and Celadon Week” said Kyōtarō.

“Yep! He did a great job to make the community to shine for a brand new era in Ōta. I’m so proud of him when he was able to bless them, which makes me feel joyful to see that” said Yūjirō.

“Yeah, me too! I wish that Ōta will continue to shine because they want to see something new to gleam and it will be a great way to show their pride, courage and willpower because they’re here to represent for everyone” said Kyōtarō.

“You got it right!” said Yūjirō.

“Can I get your name because I didn’t know that you’re here?” asked Shinichi.

“Yeah, me either” said Hiroki.

Kyōtarō smiles to the friends of Yūjirō before speaking to them. “Okay, then. My name is Kyōtarō Hisaoka. I’m the younger brother of Naohisa, who’s currently playing for the Kamata Phoenix youth basketball team.”

“Nice to meet you, Kyōtarō!” said Shinichi and Hiroki.

“Nice to meet you too, guys!” said Kyōtarō.

“So, you know about this team?” asked Asako.

“Yes, of course! I basically looked at their history online where it gets interesting to see the Phoenix rising up since its foundation three years ago. I was fascinated that they have a good team to assemble and they have some great production from their young players that are coming from the youth team that you’re seeing right now” said Kyōtarō.

“Ah, I see! Well, I would be surprised that you have known about this team since your brother had joined that team” said Asako.

“Yep! My brother had joined the Phoenix during his first year in college last year. He had been doing great to step up for them as he was having a breakout season last year with his stats going wild” said Kyōtarō.

“Of course, he was! He had been doing great since high school for the Ōmori Gakuen High School two years ago when he was leading their basketball team. I say that he’s a solid athlete that always like to run with his own game” said Asako.

“I believe that he’s have a brighter future if he keeps this up because this is his team to represent” said Risa.

“It’s a good thing that he was breaking out to become a superstar because he knows his best skills to groove with” said Toshiko.

“He will do anything to make his career grooving for sure!” said Chinami.

“Yeah, I agree!” said Kyōtarō.

“I don’t know if it’s true, but does the Kamata Phoenix have fielded different sporting teams?” asked Kazuo.

“Of course, they have!” said Kyōtarō as he’s going to explain about the sporting club of the Kamata Phoenix. “The Kamata Phoenix had been founded by a group of businessmen, led by Seijirō Kamiyama. Their purpose of this is to create a bigger fan base for the people of Ōta to represent because the booming development of the sporting programs in Ōta that have been running for the last 10 years. They have also started to bring sponsors to make the revenue going up. The big thing for them is that not only they have fielded their basketball team, but they also have formed at three teams for soccer, volleyball and baseball. Right now, they’re planning to field a handball team as they have agreed to get the handball team license, which allows them to assemble their own roster.”

“Interesting about the background of that team. I never expect that this team had been producing a lot of players to represent with” said Yūjirō.

“They have been making business to operate sporting teams, so that they will be able to run their place like they used to” said Shinichi.

“I would imagine if they will build a stronger company plus that sporting team, it’s going to be fantastic to see them rising through the spotlight” said Hiroki.

“Yes, they were. Hopefully, the Phoenix will continue to make development in their sporting teams, so that they will be able to make themselves earned if they will accomplish something big. I just want to see my brother leading his team to a championship and that’s exactly what I want for this year” said Kyōtarō.

“Well, I hope that your brother will lead his way to make his team taking the league on notice” said Yūjirō.

“Everyone will be surprised to see this because not only they’ll be ready to take the spotlight…” said Shinichi.

“…but they’re going to show how it’s done to take care of business!” said Hiroki.

“You bet!” said Kyōtarō.

“So, who lead the main team and the youth team of the Kamata Phoenix?” asked Reiji.

“The main team was led by Naoji Shinozaki, a 28-year old from Sagamihara, Kanagawa, while the youth team was led by Yoshikazu Tamashiro, a 21-year old from Setagaya” said Kyōtarō.

“What about your brother? What does he do?” asked Kyōsuke.

“He’s the third option for the youth team beside Yoshikazu and vice captain Kōsuke Nishimura, a 19-year old from Higashi-Chōfu” said Kyōtarō.

“They’re not a bad to lead, but I believe that they’re going to do their best to make their team running through domination” said Reiji.

“Hopefully, they will be able to win the title this year, so that they’re ready to show how stronger they are” said Kyōsuke.

“It sure is, boys” said Kyōtarō.

“According to the website of the Tokyo Metropolitan Basketball League, the promotion playoffs will be composed of Top 3 teams from each division, which is the total of 12 teams to contest for two playoff spots to the Tokyo Regional League Division 3. So, for the South League, there are 17 teams, which means that it’s going to be a tough competition for the Phoenix to do that” said Kazuo.

“Yeah, exactly. I mean, the TMBL is a local amateur league, which will allow the amateurs to test their waters if they’ll be able to prove themselves better to make it to the next level. But as you can see, the Phoenix are an inexperienced team because they haven’t done something big like a winning season or an award being received by any of our players” said Kyōtarō.

“Why is that?” asked Kazuo.

“I’m okay with the coaching staff with their head coach Fumitaka Hashiguchi, the former head coach of the Mihara High School boys’ basketball team, but they didn’t able to adjust their game plan just yet” said Kyōtarō.

“To be honest, his playbook is very deep, compared to Keizō Takezono, the current head coach of the Mihara High School boys’ basketball team, because he had worked a lot of experience to make his team progressing even though they have found mismatches to stop them out” said Kazuo.

“Yes, I agree. The management had been doing their best to make their president happy by signing players that are low-experienced, but honestly, their money is at the limit though” said Kyōtarō.

“That’s strange. I think that the recent signings for the Phoenix isn’t good enough to make them stronger, I believe” said Toshiko.

“Even they have good and produced players that have been making the Phoenix running from the ashes” said Chinami.

“They should adjust on what to choose with because they wanted to get into contention right now, much contrasted to their youth team, who had made solid moves to sign them” said Kayoko Yaginuma, a third year high school student from the Nashiba High School and a friend of Yūjirō.

“Well, not sure about it, but let’s see if they will be able to increase their sales on tickets and other stuff like merchandise and community service. That’s what the teams do to make better revenue to take care of business” said Kyōtarō.

“So, does it possible for them to have their status being professional?” asked Reiji.

“Yeah, if they are good enough to make a lot of money, which is why the JBA had made rules on team status system, much like compared to the soccer league system, I believe. The big thing is that if your sales going up, you have your chance to upgrade your status to either ‘semi-professional’ or ‘professional’, but if goes down, you have to save your money to run your place and make bigger expectations to accomplish big, otherwise, you will be bankrupt” said Kyōtarō.

“Oh, I see that point. Man, should the Phoenix need to adjust big if they want to upgrade their status to being professional in the future?” said Reiji.

“That way, it will be very nice to make your team getting millions of yen to get it with the accomplishments that they have” said Kyōsuke.

“Yep. That’s what they have to do this season because it will be ashamed if they failed to meet their expectations, which will be worse as not continuing to develop their players” said Kyōtarō.

“I guess that they need to win now if they want to start developing their players for sure” said Reiji.

“They need to avoid their worst-case scenario because they need their players to step up for sure!” said Kyōsuke.

“Yeah, you got it!” said Kyōtarō.

“So, Kyōtarō-kun, aside from the Phoenix, are any sporting teams based in Ōta that have the same situation like that?” asked Yūjirō.

“None so far. They’re doing great, to be honest. One friend of mine from my class named Nagisa Tsurumi said that the Tamagawa Horizon SC had been doing great so far, being one of the teams that competed in the Metro South League Division 1” said Kyōtarō. The Tamagawa Horizon SC is an amateur soccer team, based in Tamagawa and Den-en-chōfu, and currently made their status as semi-professional because of their recent development of their roster and management. Aside from fielding their men’s team, they also fielded their women’s team and youth teams for both boys and girls.

“Wow! That team was really good!” said Shinichi.

“No wonder how this team had been running wild in Ōta!” said Hiroki.

“They’re one of the rising soccer teams in Tokyo since they have been founded 5 years ago by the Hanamori Group” said Asako.

“They have been aiming for the prefectural league in Tokyo right now, which means that they’re about to make themselves dominate” said Risa.

“Yeah, that’s true, guys. The Tamagawa Horizon SC had been a young team to run the league since the last three years. They also hoarded some players from its predecessor, the Tamagawa 1958 SC. Its predecessor had been sold to the new owners, led by Shūzō Tagami, so that they will use them for their re-branding process. Thus, the Tamagawa 1958 SC becomes the Tamagawa Roses FC” said Kyōtarō.

“Oh, that’s cool! I never expect that a former team had been sold to a new group while letting their former players go to a healthy and growing semi-professional team. It feels great that this change had been paid off” said Yūjirō.

“It worked out because the Horizon had been an amazing team to make success unlike the former one” said Shinichi.

“I say that both teams have been deserved to run their place differently with good partnership in their hands” said Asako.

“That would allow them to loan players whatever they want” said Risa.

“I’m sure that they’ll be ready to take leaps in elevating themselves to the next level if they will be able to keep this up” said Hiroki.

“Yes, they will. Currently, the Tamagawa Horizon SC are hoping to get their ticket to the Tokyo Regional League Division 3 if they will keep this up while the Tamagawa Roses FC are aiming to promote themselves to the Metro South League Division 2. They will do their best no matter what” said Kyōtarō.

“Yeah, we agree!” said the friends of Yūjirō.

“Let’s see if they will meet their expectations, so that they will be able to prove themselves that they have run their place and rally for the victory” said Yūjirō.

“Yeah, for sure!” said Kyōtarō while giving Yūjirō a wink on his left eye.

Naohisa Hisaoka would call out his brother as he shouts at him. “Hey, brother! I’m about to leave the gym. Will you come with me?”

“Oh, sure, Naohisa-kun!” said Kyōtarō while giving his brother a thumbs-up. Then, he turns to speak with Yūjirō and his friends. “Guys, my older brother had called me. So, maybe, we can meet again at some time.”

“Sure, we would be glad to, Kyōtarō-kun!” said Yūjirō before giving Kyōtarō a calling card. “Here’s my calling card. You can contact me if you want to interact with me for more.”

“Okay!” said Kyōtarō before waving his hand to say goodbye to Yūjirō and his friends. “I gotta go! It’s nice meeting with you!”

“Yeah, nice meeting with you too, Kyōtarō-kun! See you around!” said Yūjirō while he and his friends have to say goodbye to Kyōtarō. Once Kyōtarō and his brother Naohisa are gone, Yūjirō sighs in relief as he was happy that he had found a new friend. “Whew. I’m feeling happy that we will finally have a good friend that can explore more about the Kamata Phoenix.”

“Yep! Looks like he’s gonna give us some lessons about that team before their season starts” said Shinichi.

“I’m going to say that he’ll be a true friend to make us blessed and inspired” said Asako.

“After all, we’re supporting the Phoenix, of course!” said Hiroki.

“You got it right! Now, let’s leave the gym and eat some mid-afternoon snack!” said Yūjirō.

“Okay!” said the friends of Yūjirō as they alongside Yūjirō are leaving the Nishina Gym together, so that they will eat their mid-afternoon snack somewhere in Nishina. It was a true blessing for Yūjirō and his friends that they have known about the secrets of the Kamata Phoenix, the team that they supported for due to the production of their youth players, thanks to Yūjirō’s new friend in Kyōtarō Hisaoka, the brother of Naohisa Hisaoka. Yūjirō and his friends are very confident that they’re going to represent themselves by supporting the Phoenix, which means that they wanted to see them shine like they used and hopefully, they will have their hope to win a league title this season.

UP NEXT: Profile of the Friends of Yūjirō Hasegawa
 
Here is the next profile of the characters of the Red Section Series as this time, it will be composed of the friends of Yūjirō Hasegawa, the leader of the Ōta Red Section and the cousin of Subaru Hasegawa, the leader of the Bravehearts of Ōta. In case you didn’t know, I had introduced Yūjirō Hasegawa to Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts when he was introduced in Red Section-Chapter 55 last month alongside the other relatives of the members of the Bravehearts of Ōta and of course, I want to expand his connection circle by introducing his friends from the Nashiba High School. These guys are very close to Yūjirō because they have showed their respect to him, believing that he is a good leader like his cousin Subaru. I also added more characters into this list such as the Hisaoka brothers, Naohisa and Kyōtarō, Shōya Maruoka and Seitarō Shibuya, who is not related to Kanon Shibuya (CV: Sayuri Date) of Liella! from Love Live! Superstar!!

Friends of Yūjirō Hasegawa: Shinichi Nogami, Reiji Matsushita and Kazuo Muranaka. Meanwhile, Asako Hinata, Risa Eikawa, Toshiko Sagisawa, Chinami Hiroike, Kayoko Yaginuma, Yoshio Yamamura and Shigenobu Yamada

Friends of Yūjirō Hasegawa
Shinichi Nogami: February 28 / 3HS-2 / Nashiba HS
Reiji Matsushita: October 14 / 3HS-2 / Nashiba HS
Kazuo Muranaka: June 29 / 3HS-2 / Nashiba HS
Asako Hinata: April 7 / 3HS-2 / Nashiba HS
Risa Eikawa: November 5 / 3HS-2 / Nashiba HS
Toshiko Sagisawa: July 22 / 3HS-2 / Nashiba HS
Chinami Hiroike: September 1 / 3HS-2 / Nashiba HS
Kayoko Yaginuma: December 30 / 3HS-2 / Nashiba HS
Yoshio Yamamura: May 16 / 3HS-2 / Nashiba HS
Shigenobu Yamada: January 26 / 3HS-2 / Nashiba HS


Others: Naohisa Hisaoka, Kyōtarō Hisaoka, Mitsumasa Himura, Shōya Maruoka, Seitarō Shibuya, Shintarō Sugaya, Fumitake Yamashita, Naoji Shinozaki and Yoshikazu Tamashiro

Others
Naohisa Hisaoka: April 30 / Adult / Kamata Phoenix Juniors’ Basketball Team
Kyōtarō Hisaoka: January 24 / 2MS / Nishina MS / Brother of Naohisa Hisaoka
Mitsuhisa Himura: May 9 / Adult / Member of the Kamata Phoenix Juniors’ Basketball Team
Shōya Maruoka: March 18 / 3HS / Kamata HS
Seitarō Shibuya: September 16 / 3HS / Tsukuba Gakuen HS
Shintarō Sugaya: December 29 / 1HS / Mihara HS
Fumitake Yamashita: June 5 / 2HS / Ōtsuka Gakuen HS
Naoji Shinozaki: July 21 / Adult / Captain of the Kamata Phoenix Seniors’ Basketball Team
Yoshikazu Tamashiro: October 12 / Adult / Captain of the Kamata Phoenix Juniors’ Basketball Team


UP NEXT: A Special Message from Ayumu Uehara
 
A Special Message from Ayumu Uehara

Hi, everyone! This is Ayumu Uehara of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club and I’m here to share about the connection circle of my cousins Shinako Takanashi and Azusa Uehara. Now, in case you didn’t know, my fellow members of NijiGaku and I will be sharing about the connection circle of each member of the Bravehearts of Minato. This will be composed of friend groups and allies that have been closed to any member of the Bravehearts of Minato and how they have developed their relationship with them. It will be posted every other week with one of us will be sharing about one connection circle to another. Hopefully, you will be thrilled to see this one because this will be a long run, but it will be divided into different parts. So, let’s get into the first part of this postscript message special. For the connection circle of Shinako and Azusa, they have been connected to the two friend groups: the Ribbon Sun, composed of the friends of Shinako, and the Cheerful Hydrangea, composed of the friends of Azusa. The Ribbon Sun is a friend group that the friends of Shinako run as they’re very supportive to Shinako’s dream of becoming a superstar when she’s about to enter the professional level of basketball and it is led by Saaya Ochiai, who is resembled to my friend Yu Takasaki. On the other hand, the Cheerful Hydrangea is also a friend group, but of course, the friends of Azusa have run that to represent for Azusa with Mako Matsukawa being the leader of that group. Both groups have been very loyal to my cousins because they used to get along with them when they have made their activities to make their teamwork getting paid off. Sometimes, both groups have collaborated together because Shinako and Azusa have used to be roommates in Aomi, thus they have a beautiful bond of friendship that made both groups getting a close relationship with each other like they have bloomed all the way. On the other hand, when it comes to their allies, Shinako and Azusa have become friends with the members of the Sakura Tokimeki, which is led by Yumi Shimokawa, a good friend of mine who gave me the hydrangea-themed clothes on my birthday. The Sakura Tokimeki is a group that made their difference in showing their thrill and compassion to create better hopes and dreams and cherish themselves when they got earned. I loved the way both Shinako and Azusa being friends with Yumi and her own set of friends because they have gotten along with each other for thrilling activities to make the community more blooming. I’m so happy that my cousins have been thrilled with happiness, so that they will be able to keep smiling to their friends liked I used to my loyal fans. At the end of the day, they will always be confident to show their thrill to everyone and hopefully, they will keep this up for sure! I supposed that I want to include both Mio and Maika into this one, but I will save it in the future because there are more connection circles that my fellow members of NijiGaku and I will share in the next few updates. Anyway, the next connecting circle that our school idol club will be sharing is going to be for Kōji Hanagata, which will be all explained by Ai Miyashita, and it will be posted on September 8 (Wednesday), which will be two weeks away from now. Of course, you will have to wait for the next postscript message to be posted on that day, so that you will be able to see it when it’s now coming out! Until then, I’ll see you next time for another side chapter that will feature me and my fellow club members of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club and keep making your dreams come true, everyone!
- Ayumu Uehara (CV. Aguri Ōnishi)

UP NEXT: Red Section-Chapter 67: “Double Trouble with Two Colors Meeting with Each Other”

Yūjirō had finally become friends with Kyōtarō Hisaoka after they have met with each other, which means that their friendship had been developed quickly. It’s so nice that Yūjirō had finally found a new friend because he was thrilled to see what Kyōtarō shared to him and his friends about the Kamata Phoenix basketball team, the team that his older brother Naohisa had played for. It’s going to be amazing that Yūjirō and his friends have been compassionated to make friends with anyone on their side with their pride and willpower, which means that they will make them blessed and inspired just like how Subaru and his friends did for the Bravehearts of Ōta.;) Of course, Yūjirō is the cousin of Subaru, which means that he can do whatever he wants as he will make sure that his friends on his side being blessed and inspired.:) The next update will be focused on Maya Aida, the cousin of Miyu Aida, and Hatsuko Hashizume, the cousin of Aya Miyakoōji, as they will be invited by both Miyu and Aya to the great banquet where they will be getting along with each other to enjoy their night together. It’s great that there will be two more main characters to return to the series, not counted for cameo appearances, because both Miyu and Aya were both members of the Bravehearts of Ōta and they have been teammates before last year when they were part of the Suzuridani Girls’ Academy Elementary School basketball team.;) Hopefully, you’ll be ready to give them their smiles and joys for the next update because it will be more of a double trouble meeting between them and their cousins.:) I’ll see you on August 25 (Sunday) for the next update of Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts!
 
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Hi, everyone!:) I’m here right now very early because I’m about to post today’s update because what happened yesterday (August 25) is that it was supposed to be posted on that day, but my Internet connection had been disconnected due to a heavy thunderstorm and a large strike of lightning that causes a near one-hour brownout in my home.:( I can’t able to post on that day, but good thing that it was fixed just in time that I’m about to post this one today.:D Hopefully, my Internet connection will continue to run because I don’t want to repeat a big problem like what happened last year, which I tried to sort it out for two months. I know that I have learned my lesson on what happened yesterday, but I’m still confident that I’m going to post this update right now.;) So, hopefully, you’re all riding with me because it’s time for me to post a new update of the Red Section Series, but before you’ll read this update, this one will be dedicated to Aoi Koga, Manatsu Murakami, Ran Tajimasa and Masumi Asano. Aoi and Manatsu have celebrated their birthdays last August 24 (Tuesday) while Ran and Masumi have celebrated their birthdays yesterday (August 25). Born in Saga, Aoi is the voice actress of Sora Kaneshiro (Angel’s 3Piece!, representing Baby’s breath), Kaguya Shinomiya (Kaguya-sama: Love is War), Paimon (Genshin Impact), Yuri Miyata (Two Car), Maria Amabuki (Zombieland Saga), Ange (Princess Principal: Crown Handler), Sayuri Ibe (Asteroid in Love), Rokuta Kamado (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba), Naru (A Certain Scientific Railgun T), Chiya Hoya (Super HxEros), Rose (How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Ω), Nowani (Cute Executive Officer) and Kaede Yuki (Full Dive: The Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Shittier than Real Life!). Coming out from Tokyo, Manatsu is a member of the girl group DIALOGUE+ and the voice actress of Sakura Watagaki (ODD TAXI) and Yuzuha Kujo (CUE!, representing AiRBLUE and AiRBLUE Bird). Hailing from Wakayama, Ran is the voice actress of Koito Fukumaru of notchill in THE IDOLM@STER Shiny Colors. And last but not the least, born in Noshiro, Akira, Masumi is better known as the voice actress of Saki Hashiba from Aikatsu! Series. She is also the voice actress of the mother of Honoka Kōsaka (CV: Emi Nitta) (Love Live!), Minami Kaido/Cure Mermaid (PreCure) and Kanoka Yuzaki (the mother of Nasa Yuzaki (CV: Junya Enoki)) (TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You). She is also voicing herself for her doujin manga series Seiyu’s Life!, with art by Kenjiro Hata, who appears to be her husband. Kenjiro is also the author of TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You, the anime that was released last year. I hope that those three will continue making progress of their voice acting careers, especially to Aoi, Manatsu and Ran as they will continue doing well to show their voice, which they will be ready to make themselves motivated for future anime releases for sure!;) Belated happy birthday, Aoi, Manatsu, Ran and Masumi!:) Now, onto today’s update because you’ll witness the return of Miyu Aida and Aya Miyakoōji of the Suzuridani Girls’ Academy as they will be joined by their cousins Maya Aida and Hatsuko Hashizume!:)

Miyu Aida and Aya Miyakoōji were used to be teammates when they were in the Suzuridani Girls’ Academy Elementary School basketball team before Miyu had graduated in elementary school and moved to middle school to study in the same school in Suzuridani, thus Aya will be leading that team alone for this year. The last time that Miyu and Aya have appeared in Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts was in Volume 8 where Miyu had last time appeared in Chapter 177 while Aya had previously appeared in Chapter 168 except that she had briefly appeared as a cameo in Red Section-Chapter 27. And now, they will be returning to the series as today’s update will be focused on them. In today’s update, they will be meeting with their cousins Maya Aida and Hatsuko Hashizume during the great banquet that celebrated the development of the friendship between the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka. Of course, they have the same main color in red, which means that they will be the new characters to appear in today’s update. After I have introduced the relatives of the members of the Bravehearts of Ōta into the series through the Passioned Relatives at the Fuchsia and Celadon Week Arc, an arc that is part of the Red Section Series, this one will be new because I’ll be introducing more relatives of the members of the Bravehearts of Ōta as these new characters will be more of extra characters, which will be those that are not part of the Ōta Red Section. So, hopefully, you’re all ready for this to make their night more beautiful and harmonious because here comes the 67th side chapter of the Red Section Series with the title, “Double Trouble with Two Colors Meeting with Each Other”! Enjoy reading the 67th side chapter of the Red Section Series!:)

SIDE STORY: “RED SECTION STORIES
CHAPTER 67: “DOUBLE TROUBLE WITH TWO COLORS MEETING WITH EACH OTHER

Date: May 7, 2010 (Friday)

This side chapter is focused on Maya Aida and Hatsuko Hashizume as they are invited by their cousins Miyu and Aya to attend the great banquet that was organized by the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka to celebrate the development of their friendship. Maya is the cousin of Miyu through the Aida family while Hatsuko is the cousin of Aya through the Hashizume family, which the family of Aya’s mother Asagi Miyakoōji.

While most of the members of the Bravehearts of Ōta have been getting along with the members of the Bravehearts of Fukuoka, some haven’t been with them as they have their own side to get along with. Miyu, Aya, Rena, Kumi, Wakana and Mayako are waiting at the entrance of the hall to wait for another set of guests to arrive.

“So, Miyu and Aya, are you waiting for someone?” asked Rena.

“Are they will come to the great banquet?” asked Mayako.

“They’ll be here in a minute, girls” said Miyu.

“They said that they will get along with their friends and so, we should be good to see them” said Aya.

“Ah, that’s very nice! I can’t wait to see them!” said Rena.

“Sounds like they’re gonna be here to get along with us for one night!” said Mayako.

“It’s going to be awesome to see them, of course!” said Kumi.

“I’m definitely gonna see who they are!” said Wakana.

“You said it, Wakana-san. They are my cousin Maya Aida…” said Miyu.

“…and my cousin from my maternal side Hatsuko Hashizume” said Aya.

“Wait a minute. Don’t tell me that they’re from your family?!” shouted Rena.

“Yeah!” said Miyu and Aya.

Rena sighs about this before speaking with them. “If I remember correctly, there are a lot of relatives of the members of the Bravehearts of Ōta being invited into this banquet, but I don’t think that those two were included.”

“Yes, they were!” said Miyu.

“Since the three of us were part of the Bravehearts of Ōta, we will allow to invite our relatives to any activity that we organized” said Aya.

“Yeah, I agree, Aya! It will be very great that that they will be there because they have recognized you as part of the Bravehearts of Ōta” said Kumi.

“That’s why you two have been earned!” said Wakana.

“Yes, we are!” said Miyu and Aya.

“Oh, I understand now. At least, I had the image color of red for the Bravehearts of Ōta” said Rena.

“Yes, you are, Rena-san. You’ll be happy if we’re gonna invite your relatives to our activities one day” said Miyu.

“Because just like us, we’re very blessed and inspired to make our relatives feel happy and confident that we’re now part of that group” said Aya.

“Ah, okay, I see that point, girls. I’m sure that red is still dominant in Ōta, but pink had already overtaken them though” said Rena.

“Of course, it’s true, Rena-san. Red had been a dominant color in Ōta before, but it was changed when pink becomes the new dominant color a few years ago” said Kumi.

“That’s why a lot of people realize that pink becomes a preferred dominant color rather than red because there’s already a ward that its dominant color is red in Setagaya, which they preferred it as scarlet” said Wakana.

“Even though pink is a good color that is dominant in Ōta, people said that they preferred to use a reddish pink as its dominant color to make things fair” said Mayako.

“Yes, I believe that it was speculated last year, Mayako. They said that the reddish pink or peach would be good to pick to become a dominant color, but they’re uncertain if they will use it or not” said Miyu.

“Hopefully, it will happen once the debate would be over to settle everything straight for sure” said Aya.

“Yeah, I hope so, girls. Let’s see if they will do that to make sure that even red is no longer the dominant color in Ōta, a different color that is very close to red is better to be the dominant color of our hometown” said Rena.

“Yeah” said Miyu, Aya, Kumi, Wakana and Mayako while nodding their heads in agreement.

A few seconds later, Maya Aida and Hatsuko Hashizume have appeared at the entrance of the hallway as they would be meeting with their cousins, Miyu and Aya, and their friends. Joining with them are Miharu Takayanagi, Misa Haraguchi, Takako Ōishi, Yuriko Miyaji, Rei Itsuwa, Kuriko Asano, Shuko Komuro and Yoshino Arisugawa. They were coming from the Suzuridani Girls’ Academy Middle School with Maya being a third year middle school student and Hatsuko being a first year middle school student.

Maya shouts at her cousin Miyu, Aya, Rena and their friends while waving her hand to say ‘hi’ to them. “Miyu-san! Aya-san!”

“Oh, there you are, cousin! I can’t believe that you’re here!” said Miyu.

“Yep! Hatsuko and I have been busy making Japanese lanterns, which will be used to light them out during nighttime” said Maya.

“We worked together to complete this one all night without tiring” said Hatsuko.

“That’s good! I like it, girls!” said Miyu.

“When are you going to show it to us?” asked Aya.

“We’re going to show you right now as we’re about to enter this place. By the way, thanks for inviting us to this event because I never heard that there’s another party taking place in that one” said Maya.

“We thought that we’re about to go home when I saw a lot of people entering this place for something big out there” said Hatsuko.

“Yep. That’s for the great banquet that is ongoing right now” said Miyu.

“It will be the celebration for the development of the friendship between the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka” said Aya.

“And since the three of us were part of the Bravehearts of Ōta, we’re all happy to invite anyone to witness this event” said Rena.

“Well, I’m glad that you have been part of that group, which means that I’m very proud of you” said Maya.

“You have been blessed and inspired, which means that you’re all motivated to create your future for sure!” said Hatsuko.

“Yeah!” said Miyu, Aya and Rena.

“Now, shall we go to the hall together?” asked Miyu.

“Yeah, you got it!” said Maya, Hatsuko and their friends as they are going the hall to be with Miyu, Aya, Rena, Kumi, Wakana and Mayako.

At the hall, Maya, Hatsuko and their friends are surprised to see the guests having a great night to enjoy with each other.

“Wow!” said Maya.

“Amazing!” said Hatsuko.

“This one is looking good!” said Maya.

“I’m surprised that it’s crowded with a lot of people out there having a blissful night to celebrate!” said Hatsuko.

“Yeah! The Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka have invited anyone to this big event and it looked like it had been paid off” said Miyu.

“Without about more than 500 guests coming around to witness this event” said Aya.

“I’m sure that you’re all excited for this because not only you’re gonna make this event the one that you will not miss…” said Rena.

“…but it will be fantastic to cap off this penultimate day of the Fuchsia and Celadon Week” said Mayako.

“Because tomorrow will be the final day of that festivity” said Kumi.

“Where everyone will be ready to show their pride, courage and willpower as they will prepare themselves for a new era known as the Era of Fuchsia and Celadon” said Wakana.

“Ah, I get it now. Why not it would be awesome that we’re going to get along with each other because it will be great to have a great night with you?” said Maya.

“That way, we’re going to spend for the rest of the night together” said Hatsuko.

“Yeah, you got it!” said Miyu and Aya while Rena, Kumi, Wakana and Mayako say “Yeah!” with their motivation.

“Now, we should get some food first before we’re gonna talk anything that we all want to discover” said Miyu.

“Good idea!” said Maya.

“Sure thing!” said Hatsuko.

Miyu, Aya, Rena, Maya, Hatsuko would go to the food stall to get some food for their late dinner before they eat together in the same table. After which, they are feeling good that their stomachs are full.

“Ah, that was a nice food!” said Maya.

“I can’t believe that those are delicious!” said Hatsuko.

“Yep! It’s all thanks to Mihoshi and her fellow friends who have served the dinner for us” said Miyu.

“It feels great that those foods are good to serve and there’s nothing wrong about it” said Aya.

“Yeah!” said Maya, Hatsuko and their friends.

“Anyway, where the Japanese lanterns that you’re making?” asked Miyu.

“I got it all here!” said Maya before revealing her Japanese lantern to Miyu, Aya, Rena, Kumi, Wakana and Mayako.

“Oh, wow! That was beautiful!” said Miyu.

“It’s so gorgeous!” said Aya.

“It fits for your home to shine at night with that one!” said Rena.

“I like it!” said Kumi.

“That’s a nice one!” said Wakana.

“I’m so glad that you made that one!” said Mayako.

“Thanks, girls! I made this one where I have been good in making those since it’s the tradition for the Aida family to have those. Also, I decided to create more lanterns for my friends” said Maya.

“She had been a good lantern making artist because she had to light that lantern up to shine. She is very confident to make herself comfortable in her life” said Hatsuko.

“That’s why she had been nicknamed as ‘The Lantern Girl’” said Miharu Takayanagi, a third year middle school student from the Suzuridani Girls’ Academy Middle School and a friend of Maya.

“Because she’s very bright like a lantern” said Misa Haraguchi, a third year middle school student from the Suzuridani Girls’ Academy Middle School and a friend of Maya.

“Wow! Nice nickname that you got, cousin! For me, I have my own nickname too!” said Miyu.

“Whoa! No way! What is your name?” surprisingly said Maya.

“It’s ‘The Girl with the Red Ribbon’ because I had sported a red ribbon on my hair” said Miyu.

“Ah, I see! I like that one! I’m so glad that you’re determined to wear that red ribbon to symbolize that you’re a tough and passionate girl” said Maya.

“Yes, I am!” said Miyu.

“So, Maya, how you and Miyu were common with each other?” asked Kumi.

“We’re cousins because we’re on the same surname, but different fathers with my father Miyuki and Miyu’s father Masakazu being brothers, of course!” said Maya.

“That’s why we have used to gotten along with each other during birthday parties and other celebratory events within our family” said Miyu.

“Oh, I see it now! You two have been closed with each other as they were on the same family name” said Kumi.

“That makes me getting goosebumps out there!” said Wakana.

“Yeah, you got that right!” said Maya.

“Of course!” said Miyu.

“That’s why it would be great that these lanterns will be a symbol of hope and prosperity for my friends on my side” said Maya.

“Yep! You’ll see what we’re shining because it will be fantastic to represent us for Miyu and Aya as cousins” said Hatsuko.

“Yes, indeed, Hatsuko-chan! I hope that you have some extra lanterns for the three of us” said Aya.

“Yes, of course, Aya-san! I have some extra ones that you need if you want” said Maya.

“So, we decided to give those for you!” said Hatsuko while giving the Japanese lanterns to Miyu, Aya and Rena.

“Thanks, Hatsuko-san!” said Miyu, Aya and Rena.

“You’re welcome!” said Hatsuko while giving Miyu, Aya and Rena a smile.

“I’m so happy that these lanterns can able to light up to represent us!” said Miyu.

“Yeah! I believe that this will help us getting some more luck because as members of the Bravehearts of Ōta, we’re here to shine to make us blessed and inspired” said Aya.

“That way, we’re going to show our pride, courage and willpower” said Rena.

“Yeah!” said Miyu and Aya.

“Well, I’m so proud for the three of you, Miyu-san, Aya-san and Rena-san! We’re going to keep supporting you no matter what!” said Maya.

“Hopefully, you’re all ready to shine your way as you will be working together with your fellow friends out there and make us proud!” said Hatsuko.

“Yeah, we will!” said Miyu, Aya and Rena.

Later, Akiko Miyahara would appear to meet with Miyu, Aya, Rena, Maya, Hatsuko and their friends as she wanted to be with them as well after finding out that her cousin Mayako was there.

“Cousin!” said Akiko Miyahara, a first year middle school student from the Suzuridani Girls’ Academy and a member of Team Aida-Tsukada Orange. She’s also the cousin of Mayako Miyahara, the leader of the Dark Star Nights.

“Ah, if isn’t Akiko-san! Please come join with us!” said Mayako.

“Okay!” said Akiko as she joins with Miyu, Aya, Rena, Maya, Hatsuko and their friends, so that they have a complete roundtable to occupy with.

“Now, what are you doing here?” asked Rena.

“I just came in to see my cousin Mayako because after I found something familiar to see the cousins of Miyu and Aya that their hair color is red, then I decided to chime in as well!” said Akiko.

“Well, I’m surprised that you wanted to be with us because Maya and Hatsuko have just received the Japanese lanterns to Miyu, Aya and Rena” said Wakana.

“These lanterns are so cool to put them on into our houses” said Rena.

“Oh, I see! What I can expect that those guests are more passionate, in my opinion. They’re more confident to show their compassion to everyone” said Akiko.

“Yep! We believe that we want to show our compassion to represent not only for our friends, but to Miyu and Aya because they have been showing their prowess to represent their teams. They have been more determined that they will have the bright future in their hands” said Maya.

“It’s so great that we have blessed and inspired them for what they have showed to us because they’re surely prepared to do whatever it takes to make Suzuridani stronger this year” said Hatsuko.

“Oh, yeah! I believe that it’s indeed a great point to make Miyu and Aya proud!” said Akiko.

“Yes, we are!” said Maya and Hatsuko.

“Akiko-san, since you’re here, I will let my cousin Maya and Aya’s cousin Hatsuko to introduce you to the rest of her group” said Miyu.

“Yep! You got it, cousin!” said Maya

“You can count on that!” said Hatsuko.

Maya would go first to speak with Akiko. “You’re Akiko-san, right?”

“Yes, I am” said Akiko.

Maya smiles to Akiko before speaking to her. “Ah, I see! Then, my name is Maya Aida, the cousin of Miyu through my paternal side.”

Hatsuko follows suit after Maya introduced herself to Akiko. “And I’m Hatsuko Hashizume, the cousin of Aya through my paternal side.”

“Okay, then nice to meet you, girls!” said Akiko.

“Nice to meet you too, Akiko-san!” said Maya and Hatsuko.

“I would like to introduce you to my group of friends. They were Miharu Takayanagi, Misa Haraguchi, Takako Ōishi, Yuriko Miyaji…” said Maya.

“… Rei Itsuwa, Kuriko Asano, Shuko Komuro and Yoshino Arisugawa” said Hatsuko.

“Oh, I see! Are they on the same class as mine?” said Akiko.

“Well, Rei, Kuriko, Shuko and Yoshino were on the same year as you and me because we’re first year middle school students” said Hatsuko.

“While Miharu, Misa, Takako and Yuriko are all third year middle school students” said Maya.

“Okay, that’s cool! I didn’t know that they were coming from a different section, but wow! I can’t believe that they’re here!” said Akiko.

“Yeah!” said Rei, Kuriko, Shuko and Yoshino.

“The four of us came from our section 1-D” said Rei Itsuwa, a first year middle school student from the Suzuridani Girls’ Academy Middle School and a friend of Hatsuko.

“Hatsuko was also from that section” said Kuriko Asano, a first year middle school student from the Suzuridani Girls’ Academy Middle School and a friend of Hatsuko.

“Which means that we’re classmates with her” said Shuko Komuro, a first year middle school student from the Suzuridani Girls’ Academy Middle School and a friend of Hatsuko.

“She used to get along with us when we were in school and sometimes, she invited us with Maya and her fellow friends” said Yoshino Arisugawa, a first year middle school student from the Suzuridani Girls’ Academy Middle School and a friend of Hatsuko.

“You got that right, Yoshino-san! The five of us have been getting along with each other since back in elementary school and now, we’re in middle school, which means that we’re sticking together to show our passion for ourselves” said Hatsuko.

“Ah, I see! For me, I’m a classmate of Miyu from section 1-A and I used to get along with her for some time because she had been very friendly to not only me, but to her close friends like Aya and Kumi” said Akiko.

“That’s right, Akiko-san! I know that you’re very confident to be with me since I recruited you to join Team Aida-Tsukada Orange and that’s why you’ll be more delighted that you’re here to support me” said Miyu.

“Why, yes, I am, Miyu-san! Not only for that, I also supported the Dark Star Nights as well because they’re more respectful to their friends, especially when they have helped Rena to teach some good manners” said Akiko.

“Yeah, that’s true, Akiko! Your cousin Mayako made me feel good after I lost my confidence during the district tournament and it had been paid off very well, so that I don’t want to be aggressive anymore” said Rena.

“Well, I’m happy for you, Rena-san! Just keep it up, so that you don’t want to be in big trouble” said Akiko.

“Oh, sure!” said Rena.

“We’re all common with each other since we have connections between any of us. That’s why we want to be more united like how the Bravehearts of Ōta have used to” said Miyu.

“All of us will be more prepared to show some pride, courage and willpower because this is what we do to bless and inspire everyone” said Aya.

“When we shine together, Ōta shines. That’s what we’re gonna do to represent our hometown” said Mayako.

“Hopefully, we’re all gonna get earned because that’s how hard work and communication work at to make a good teamwork. Right, everyone?” said Wakana.

“Yeah!” said Miyu, Aya, Rena, Maya, Hatsuko and their friends.

“So, Maya-san, what are you currently doing right now?” asked Kumi.

“Well, we’re currently doing our best to pass all subjects because that’s what we want to excel all subjects with flying colors” said Maya.

“As students, we want to be wise in getting good grades, so that we don’t want to get flunk out of our school” said Hatsuko.

“So far, nothing is wrong with those because we’re doing a great job to study well” said Miharu.

“We always concentrate on our studies because we want to be smarter just like the other students in our school did” said Misa.

“Even we’re just beginners, we want to make the difference for ourselves as our goal is to complete one term to another” said Takako Ōishi, a third year middle school student from the Suzuridani Girls’ Academy Middle School and a friend of Maya.

“So that, we would be able to propel our chances of getting scholarships in the future, even we want to stay in Suzuridani for more” said Yuriko Miyaji, a third year middle school student from the Suzuridani Girls’ Academy Middle School and a friend of Maya.

“Interesting, girls. I believe that you have found expectations that you have for your studies, eh” said Kumi.

“That’s very nice to see! I’m feeling confident that you want to make sure that you’re gonna work hard to get high grades. I’m sure that you got some brains to use them for better thinking” said Wakana.

“Yes, we are!” said Maya, Hatsuko and their friends.

“The big thing is that we should be ready to take the challenge one way to another, so that we will be able to ace them with our brains” said Maya.

“If my cousin Aya, Miyu and Rena have focused on showing their prowess and strength to represent their teams, us want to focus on being the brains because we have been very smart to show how it’s done by passing different goals that we have right now” said Hatsuko.

“I believe that it was good that you have your own goal because just like us, you have been doing great to score high scores in different activities for every subject” said Miyu.

“It may not be easy to accomplish them all, but you have to overcome the challenges that you also faced” said Aya.

“Which is why the most important thing is to believe yourself. That’s what we do ever since we finally joined the Bravehearts of Ōta through our rivals Tomoka and Maho” said Rena.

“Oh, yes. Believe. That’s what we always remember about this because we want to be more inspired to show how truly we are” said Miyu.

“And we can achieve anything to make sure that we’re in good hands to pass one subject to another” said Hatsuko.

“Yeah, I believe that you got this. So, hopefully, you’ll keep this up because this is what we do to make us blessed and inspired” said Miyu.

“Keep that up until you’ll find yourselves into the finish line” said Aya.

“Also, just keep respecting everyone. No doubt about it if you’re easily motivated” said Rena.

“Yeah, we will!” said Maya, Hatsuko and their friends.

“So, what’s next for you, Miyu-san?” asked Maya.

“We’re expecting to compete at the Ikegami Invitationals, which will be held in two weeks” said Miyu.

“Oh, yeah, the Ōta League. I heard about that upcoming tournament, cousin. I believe that you’re ready to compete for that since you’re the former ace of the Suzuridani Girls’ Academy Elementary School basketball team” said Maya.

“Yep! Last year, we didn’t able to win the tournament, but we’re ready to redeem ourselves this year” said Miyu.

“We want to be better this year after we lost the semifinals match to the Wild Charge United because we want to be more serious in running our place to make sure that we’ll be able to win the match together” said Kumi.

“Ah, that’s good! We also confirmed to participate in that tournament as well!” said Maya.

“What?!” shouted Miyu, Aya, Rena, Kumi, Wakana, Mayako and Akiko, who have gasped in surprise.

“You did… what?!” surprisingly exclaimed Miyu.

“Yep! We want to be more competitive just like how you and your girls do, so that we want to run our place as well” said Maya.

“But even our roster is mixed between first and third years, we might have to add more girls to be part of our roster, so that it will be good to go for the tournament” said Hatsuko.

“Okay, then. I’m really surprised that you’re ready for that tournament as well! Well, I’m not down with that!” said Miyu.

“Yes, I am! It’s going to be tough for me to do this, but hopefully, we’re going to be stronger just like yours” said Maya.

“Then, good luck with that, cousin! Hopefully, we will square off against each other in the tournament. That way, it’s going to be a fun game to show our prowess together!” said Miyu.

“Yeah, I will!” said Maya.

“What about the rest of you, girls? Are you going to participate at the Ikegami Invitationals?” asked Hatsuko.

“Pass. My group isn’t ready yet to compete at the Ōta League” said Aya.

“No, thanks. We’re already planning to participate at the Kōjiya Invitationals” said Mayako.

“Which will be held in five months from now” said Rena.

“Oh, I see that point. Well, I don’t want to worry about this because you can cheer with us whatever you want” said Hatsuko.

“Okay, Hatsuko-san!” said Miyu, Aya, Rena, Kumi, Wakana, Mayako and Akiko.

“By the way, I was also thinking about forming my own circle of friends or the extended group, in general” said Miyu.

“Hmmm… I never heard about that one, Miyu-san” said Maya.

“Yeah, me either” said Miharu.

“I guess that I don’t know about that as well” said Misa.

“Well, the extended group system is a network of friends and groups that runs together to represent one person for his or her hometown” said Miyu.

“It was made first in Fukuoka and now, it’s currently spreading half of the country while a few cities have started develop their plans on that” said Aya.

“In our hometown, at least one mainstream group of the Bravehearts of Ōta had formed that one while the others didn’t. However, some have started to work on that by finding new allies to join with” said Rena.

“So, for right now, it depends on what’s going to plan with, but hopefully, it is expected for the Bravehearts of Ōta to have all mainstream groups have their own extended groups before the start of the Interhigh prefectural tournament” said Wakana.

“It will be great to follow that structure since we saw other cities such as Kawasaki, Yokohama, Saitama, Koshigaya and Sagamihara formed those at the same time” said Kumi.

“That way, we will start working together to create new partnerships for sure!” said Mayako.

“It will be amazing that you contribute with us if you’re interested to join Miyu’s circle of friends one day” said Akiko.

“Well, I would be glad to! After all, I’m very close with her because I’m her cousin” said Maya.

“You betcha!” said Miyu.

“I believe that you have faith on us since you had been common with your cousin” said Rei.

“Which is why we’re hoping to make us invite into your circle of friends once it’s settled with your allies” said Kuriko.

“Yes, it will happen, girls. I’m very confident and humble to have my own representation to make, but it will be more awesome that we’re ready to do anything to bless and inspire our hometown through the power of prowess” said Miyu.

“Well, you’re very good in handling your business to make them delighted and comfortable, but I hope that you’ll be ready to show your prowess that you’re the ‘Girl with the Red Ribbon’” said Takako Ōishi.

“You’re always beautiful when you wear that red ribbon, which makes you bright for your personality” said Yuriko.

“Yes, I agree with those! If I want to start planning on this, then I’ll have to plan on the structure before going to work on who to invite, so that they will be able to be part of my circle of friends” said Miyu.

“I see. I’m going to say that you’re ready to start working on those if your allies will agree with your ideas” said Shuko.

“Yeah! The more that your allies like your ideas, the better you’ll have your chance to start building your own circle of friends very quickly” said Yoshino.

“Of course!” said Miyu.

“What about the rest of you, girls? Are you planning on that as well?” asked Miyu.

“For my group, we haven’t started on that yet, but it will be coming soon” said Aya.

“We’ll not have that yet until Rena finally agrees to follow the examples of Miyu’s and Aya’s” said Mayako.

“That way, Mayako and I will start working on that as soon as possible” said Rena.

“Okay, I hope that you’ll be ready to make that happen once your allies are ready to team up with you to form your own circle of friends, which is also the extended group of your friend group, so that you’ll be more confident to bless and inspire your community for more” said Maya.

“That phenomenon had been trending every week with a lot of cities creating extended groups of the different groups that are part of the braveheart system. I’m sure that you’ll get used to it to create a developed friendship between you and your friends and allies on your side” said Hatsuko.

“Yeah, we agree!” said Miyu, Aya, Rena, Kumi, Wakana, Mayako and Akiko.

“It feels great that we have gathered together since this event is the night that we’ll never forget and we’re hopefully gonna bless and inspire our community like we used to” said Miyu.

“Because tomorrow will be the last day of the Fuchsia and Celadon Week. So, it will be very amazing if everyone is ready to represent our own group with some prowess and determination” said Aya.

“The more that we do that for community, the better that everyone will get blessed and inspired because this is what we do to make our community’s future getting brighter” said Rena.

“Hopefully, you’ll be delighted to join with us for tomorrow” said Mayako.

“Yes. we will, girls!” said Maya, Hatsuko and their friends.

“Great! Since we’re done with our table, then let’s keep celebrating this moment tonight as the great banquet goes on!” said Miyu.

“Yeah!” said Aya, Rena, Maya, Hatsuko and their friends. It is truly amazing to see Maya and Hatsuko meeting with their cousins Miyu and Aya during the celebration of the great banquet for the development of the friendship between the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka, which they have been very close with each other in the way they wanted to represent for their families, the Aidas and the Hashizumes. Since then, they have shown their respect and kindness with each other because they are very determined to keep their close relationship developing for more. Hopefully, once Maya and Hatsuko, alongside their fellow friends, are going to be invited by Miyu to be part of her circle of friends, they’re fully motivated to work together with her and her fellow friends on her side, so that they’ll make their community growing with prowess as this is their time to elevate.

UP NEXT: Profile of Team Aida-Hashizume
 
With the returns of Miyu Aida and Aya Miyakoōji to Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts, here is the next profile of the characters of the Red Section Series as it will composed of Maya Aida, Hatsuko Hashizume and their friends from their group Team Aida-Hashizume. Maya is the cousin of Miyu through the Aida clan while Hatsuko is the cousin of Aya through the Hashizume clan. They have created their group with their friends from the Suzuridani Girls’ Academy Middle School, which they have named that group as Team Aida-Hashizume, and they have used to get along with each other for thrilling and fantastic activities that made their friendship being developed. They have also become close friends with both Miyu and Aya due to both Maya and Hatsuko being related to both Miyu and Aya as cousins. The close friend of Maya is Miharu Takayanagi while the close friend of Hatsuko is Rei Itsuwa, who is the cousin of Kaoru and Tokiko Itsuwa. I have also added the siblings and relatives of Aya into this list, composed of Hiori Miyakoōji (named after Hiori Kazano (CV: Reina Kondō) of THE IDOLM@STER Shiny Colors, representing illumination STARS), Sana Miyakoōji, Tsuneharu Miyakoōji, Miori Isaka and Ayami Miyakoōji (the latter two have last appeared in Volume 7).

Team Aida-Hashizume: Maya Aida, Hatsuko Hashizume, Miharu Takayanagi, Misa Haraguchi, Takako Ōishi, Yuriko Miyaji, Rei Itsuwa, Kuriko Asano, Shuko Komuro and Yoshino Arisugawa

Team Aida-Hashizume
Maya Aida: August 21 / 3MS / Suzuridani Girls’ Academy MS / Cousin of Miyu Aida

Hatsuko Hashizume: January 10 / 1MS / Suzuridani Girls’ Academy MS / Cousin of Aya Miyakoōji
Miharu Takayanagi: March 4 / 3MS / Suzuridani Girls’ Academy MS
Misa Haraguchi: September 22 / 3MS / Suzuridani Girls’ Academy MS
Takako Ōishi: May 27 / 3MS / Suzuridani Girls’ Academy MS
Yuriko Miyaji: July 23 / 3MS / Suzuridani Girls’ Academy MS

Rei Itsuwa: November 19 / 1MS / Suzuridani Girls’ Academy MS / Cousin of Kaoru and Tokiko Itsuwa
Kuriko Asano: April 16 / 1MS / Suzuridani Girls’ Academy MS
Shuko Komuro: February 24 / 1MS / Suzuridani Girls’ Academy MS
Yoshino Arisugawa: October 7 / 1MS / Suzuridani Girls’ Academy MS


Others: Hiori Miyakoōji, Sana Miyakoōji, Tsuneharu Miyakoōji, Miori Isaka and Ayami Miyakoōji

Others
Hiori Miyakoōji: December 16 / 1HS / Suzuridani Girls’ Academy HS / Sister of Aya Miyakoōji
Sana Miyakoōji: January 3 / 3MS / Suzuridani Girls’ Academy MS / Sister of Aya Miyakoōji
Tsuneharu Miyakoōji: June 11 / 4ES / Mizunaga ES / Brother of Aya Miyakoōji
Miori Isaka: October 25 / 5ES / Shiromidai ES / Cousin of Aya Miyakoōji
Ayami Miyakoōji: February 8 / 1MS / Ikegami MS / Cousin of Aya Miyakoōji


UP NEXT: Red Section-Chapter 68: “The Legion’s Great Night Off”

Miyu and Aya have been thrilled that their cousins Maya Aida and Hatsuko Hashizume have been arrived to get along with them while the great banquet that celebrated the development of the friendship between the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka is ongoing. They have been connected with each other since they were more closed to their respective families, the Aida clan and the Hashizume clan, and so, Miyu and Aya are very prospered enough to bless both Maya and Hatsuko, so that they will be keeping their friendship as cousins without hesitation. Hopefully, they will be ready to work together to make their community shine for sure!;) After Rena had appeared in the Red Section Series twice, I want both Miyu and Aya to include in that side story series as well because I don’t want to forget them, so that they will make their appearance to represent for the Bravehearts of Ōta.:D Ever since they were rivals to Tomoka and her friends, both Miyu and Aya have their confidence to make sure that they will not lose their courage to everyone including their rivals, so that they will be able to keep their determination in making their basketball careers developing to the next level.:) Hopefully, both Miyu and Aya will continue to make everyone compassionated and determined, so that they will be able to get along with them and keep their friendship blooming for sure!;) The next update will be focused on the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu as they will be joined by the young girls of the Red Ribbon Council, the group composed of the allies of Azusa Uehara, the cousin of Ayumu Uehara of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club. What are they doing in the great banquet? What are they going to plan about? Those answers will be revealed in the next update!:) I’ll see you on August 29 (Sunday) for the next update of Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts!
 
Yesterday (August 28) was the birthday of Rio Kanzaki of LizNoir from IDOLY PRIDE. Rio is the leader of LizNoir, but also the oldest character of IDOLY PRIDE despite she’s still a high school student from the Tsukizuki Private High School. Rio is the former rival of Mana Nagase (CV: Sayaka Kanda) as the former often competed against the latter, but it was cut shot due to the untimely death of the latter in a road accident on her way to the Venus Grand Prix finals. She is very greedy for victory and used her aggressive style as she represented LizNoir in idol competitions. Of course, she is more determined than anyone else and that’s why she aimed to be the pinnacle of the idol industry. Rio is voiced by Haruka Tomatsu, who is also a member of Sphere. Coincidentally, all members of LizNoir are voiced by the members of Sphere with Rio voiced by Haruka Tomatsu, Aoi Igawa voiced by Ayahi Takagaki, Ai Komiyama voiced by Minako Kotobuki and Kokoro Akazaki voiced by Aki Toyosaki.:D Likewise, Sphere had been very successful in both voice acting and music careers and they have been recognized by their fans all over Japan to make sure that they’re fascinated with unparalleled performance.;) Belated happy birthday, Rio!:) And before you’ll read this update, this one will be dedicated to Sora Amamiya, Chado Horii and Takahiro Yoshino. Sora had celebrated her birthday yesterday (August 28), which has the same birthday as Rio, while Chado and Takahiro are currently celebrating their birthdays today (August 29). Born in Tokyo, Sora is a well known voice actress and singer for 9 years and had been the leading voice actress for The Seven Deadly Sins (voicing Elizabeth Kiones and Liz), Konosuba (voicing Aqua) and Rent-a-Girlfriend (voicing Chizuru Mizuhara). She is also the voice actress of Shiho Kitazawa (THE IDOLM@STER Million Live!), Honoka Mitsui (The Irregular at Magic High School), Moeka (High School Fleet), Kanade Hisaishi (Sound! Euphonium), Melty Pristis (Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World), Uzuki Hirokawa (Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai), Akemi Sōryūin (How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?), Illustrious (Azur Lane), Ayame Himuro (Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It), Nessa (Pokémon: Twilight Wings), Aliceliese Lou Nebulis IX (Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World) and Rui Tendō (IDOLY PRIDE, representing TRINITYAiLE). Sora had a successful music career as she sang numerous anime songs including two recent songs: Eien no Aria (second opening theme song of The Seven Deadly Sins: Judgement of Wrath) and Flysia (Heaven Official’s Gift). She had released her third album Paint it, BLUE last year while voicing Chizuru Miyahara of Rent-A-Girlfriend. Sora, alongside fellow voice actress-singers Momo Asakura and Shiina Natsukawa, have worked together as a trio, thus forming TrySail. Coming out from Shizuoka, Chado is the voice actor of Kakeru Tobe (My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU) and Ryuhei Nabeshima (Ahiru no Sora, representing Kuzuryū High School). Chado is also a singer as well since he worked hard for 15 years. And last but not the least, hailing from Osaka, Takahiro is the voice actor of Takeshi Sasano from Rent-A-Girlfriend. Hopefully, those three will continue making progress of their voice acting careers, especially to Sora, who was very recognized by her fans as she had done a lot of contributions and accomplishments through her confidence and determination and hopefully, she will keep it up for sure!;) Belated happy birthday, Sora, and happy birthday, Chado and Takahiro!:) Now, it’s time to continue the celebration of the great banquet in the mansion of the Misawa Resort Hotel because this time, it will be one of the groups that have been part of the Rainbow Angels in the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu!:)

Last year, the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu have made their appearance for the first time in Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts as they have debuted in Volume 8 when they have met the characters of The Demon Girl Next Door. Now, they are finally back to the series for nearly a year as today’s update, they will be having a great night to cap off their day by attending the great banquet that celebrated the development of the friendship between the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka. They will be joined by the allies of Azusa Uehara, the cousin of Ayumu Uehara, the leader of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club, which they have formed their own group known as the Red Ribbon Council. This special group will also include Ōta’s very own Ichiko Mizukami, who is aiming to join the Bravehearts of Ōta. This update will be focused on the hopes and ambitions of both sides as they have their own opportunities to make, so that they will be able to start developing their friendship between each other. So, if you’re ready to make yourself comfortable and prestigious with the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu, then you’re in luck because here comes the 68th side chapter of the Red Section Series with the title, “The Legion’s Great Night Off”! Enjoy reading the 68th side chapter of the Red Section Series!:)

SIDE STORY: “RED SECTION STORIES
CHAPTER 68: “THE LEGION’S GREAT NIGHT OFF

Date: May 7, 2010 (Friday)

This side chapter is focused on the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu as they will be celebrating the penultimate day of the Fuchsia and Celadon Week at the mansion of the Misawa Resort Hotel where they have attended the great banquet for the development of the friendship between the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka at the hall in the mansion of the Misawa Resort Hotel.

At the Central Park in the Misawa Resort Hotel, the members of the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu have packed their stuff to finish their duties as ushers, so that they will be coming to the mansion where the great banquet is currently ongoing right now at the hall.

Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu: Ikumi Shibuya, Itsuki Okuyama, Yoshitaka Murakawa, Ren Tsurumaki, Chihiro Tomita, Azusa Hiranaka, Runa Takada, Natsuhiko Horii, Motohiro Sasaki, Risa Inoue, Honoka Kusunoki, Ayase Hanazono, Kumi Haseya, Ryūzō Ōta, Sora Ebusizawa, Tōru Hayashi, Riri Koshikawa and Hidetsugu Kitagawa

“I’m so excited that we’re gonna attend that event at the mansion, Ikumi-chan! It’s so nice that we’re gonna witness the celebration that it’s so special to everyone” said Ren.

“Yep. Kazue had invited all of us to attend this banquet because she was a friend of Tomoka” said Ikumi.

“Especially that she had contributed for her group, the Family of Angels” said Itsuki.

“Yeah, she is, girls. When Kazue had been part of the Family of Angels, she’s always determined to show compassion to Tomoka and her other friends, so that she will be more delighted to have a close friendship with them” said Ren.

“I like determination of being a friend of Tomoka as she always trusts her no matter what” said Yoshitaka.

“Hopefully, she will continue to give everyone what they want as she’ll always give them a smile as a symbol of courage for sure” said Chihiro.

“Yeah, we agree, guys!” said Ikumi and Itsuki.

“That’s why it’s going to be fantastic to cap off this day because we’ll be congratulating Tomoka and her friends for their mutual friendship with the Bravehearts of Fukuoka” said Ikumi.

“Yeah! Kazue had messaged me on this earlier while finishing my job as usherettes, which I’m surprised that they have organized that event. I’ll be happy to see what they’re doing and hopefully, it will be more beautiful to witness this” said Itsuki.

“I believe so, Itsuki-chan. They have been friendly with some friends from different braveheart groups, which means that they’re one of the new braveheart groups that are very friendly with one braveheart group to another” said Azusa.

“They’re always showing their pride, courage and willpower to everyone as they are here to bless and inspire them with their own hearts” said Runa.

“Yes, they were!” said Ikumi and Itsuki.

“So, hopefully, we’ll gonna make our night the one that we will never forget because that’s what our group used to show our compassion to everyone!” said Ikumi.

“We’ll represent for Kazue and her friends, so that they will making us happy that we have attended this wonderful event. Don’t you agree?” said Itsuki.

“Yeah!” said the members of the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu.

When they made it to the mansion as they’re about to attend the great banquet, Ikumi, Itsuki and the members of the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu are surprised to see Mako Matsukawa, a second year middle school student from the Hanzōsen Middle School, and the representatives from the neighboring areas of Ōta at the hallway.

“Hi, Mako-san!” said Ikumi.

“Oh, it’s you, Itsuki-san! It’s nice to see you again!” said Mako.

“Yeah, you too!” said Ikumi, which makes Itsuki and the members of the Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu getting confused on what’s going on with it.

“Uh… Ikumi-chan, who is that?” asked Itsuki.

“Ah, I’m glad that you asked!” said Ikumi before introducing Itsuki and the members of the Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu to Mako and the other representatives. “This is Mako Matsukawa, the leader of the Cheerful Hydrangea, a group that is composed of friends of Azusa Uehara of the Bravehearts of Minato. And these are the other representatives from our neighbors, composed of Hanako Okajima (Setagaya), Kanako Nakayama (Shibuya), Tsubaki Igarashi (Takanawa), Moeka Mitsuhashi (Shinagawa), Natsuko Akesaka (Suginami), Arisa Sugano (Nakano) and Yukari Miyajima (Kōtō). They have created their circle known as the Red Ribbon Council.” Azusa is the cousin of Ayumu Uehara of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club.

“It’s an honor to meet you, guys!” said Mako.

“Yeah, nice to meet you too, Mako-san!” said Itsuki and the members of the Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu.

“So, why are they here?” asked Itsuki.

“Yeah, we’re wondering about this” said Ren. The other members of the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu are wondering the same thing that Ren said.

“You see, we decided to visit this place as we decided to take our day off from different braveheart groups, so that we want to have fun to celebrate the Fuchsia and Celadon Week, even we came from different places in Ōta” said Mako.

“We didn’t know that there’s a celebration out there in Ōta for their community to shine in their new era as not only they have their braveheart group, but they also created new friends and allies at the same time as they have their own campaign to get in with” said Hanako Okajima, a third year middle school student from the Tamagawa Gakuen Middle School and the leader of the Plum Red Squad.

“To bless and inspire everyone as they’re here to prosper their community” said Kanako Nakayama, a first year middle school student from the Murasakioka Gakuen Middle School and the leader of the Eternal Red Camellia.

“Ah, I see! It sounds like you have observed the Bravehearts of Ōta with your eyes on the way they worked together” said Itsuki.

“Which you did that with your allies out there” said Ren.

“Yes, we are!” said Mako and the members of the Red Ribbon Council.

“So, if you have observed them, then I think that you’re onto something” said Yoshitaka.

“Which means that you’re planning to ask Subaru to negotiate with them?” queried Chihiro.

“Probably, but we’re waiting for one more member to join with us” said Mako.

“And that person is none other than Ichiko Mizukami, a second year middle school student from the Keishin Academy Middle School” said Hanako.

“Oh, I know about her!” said Ikumi.

“You know about her?” asked Mako.

“Yep. She’s my classmate and had her own set of friends known as the Bloom and Passion Kamata, which she had led that group while Mizuki Namioka being the vice leader” said Ikumi.

“Ah, that’s good! I’m sure that she will be joining with us because we’re going to ask her about her plans if she’s interested to join the Bravehearts of Ōta because she had been friends with Azusa Uehara and Maika Kayama” said Mako.

“Ichiko is very calm and peaceful with her determination as she had been compassionated to get along with her friends” said Hanako.

“That’s why you’ll be ready to see this because we’re going to try our best if she’s interested to join that group” said Kanako.

“Well, I hope that it turned out to be good because Ichiko is very determined to join any group that she wants” said Ikumi.

“After all, she’s not gonna turn her back as long as she’s going to bless and inspire everyone” said Itsuki.

“I hope so, girls, I hope so” said Mako while the members of the Red Ribbon Council nod their heads in agreement to agree with Ikumi and Itsuki.

Later, Ichiko Mizukami and Mizuki Namioka would finally arrive from the hallway as they are also there to attend the great banquet as well.

“Oh, there she is!” said Hanako.

“Alright! It’s about time that we’re going to meet you!” said Kanako.

“Yep!” said Ichiko while Mizuki winks on her left eye.

“I’m so happy that you’re here, Ichiko-chan!” said Ikumi.

“Yep! Thanks for inviting me to this event, Ikumi-san! I’m pretty sure that this place was so comfortable after all” said Ichiko.

“That’s right! There are a lot of people attending the great banquet” said Ikumi.

“Which these are either coming from Ōta or Fukuoka” said Itsuko.

“Oh, yes. I’m sure that this night will be more blooming to celebrate because I’m going to be blissful to see how the Bravehearts of Ōta being friends with a different braveheart group from Fukuoka” said Ichiko.

“Yes, it will!” said Ikumi, Itsuki and the members of the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu.

“That’s good! Now, shall we go to the hall, everyone?” said Mako.

“Okay!” said Ikumi, Itsuki, Ichiko, Mizuki and the members of the Red Ribbon Council and the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu as they alongside Mako have entered the hall to attend the great banquet for the celebration of the development of the friendship between the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka.

While talking with the Kazuhiro and the Royal Flush Fukuoka, Subaru was looking at the guests from the entrance, but was surprised to see Ichiko.

“I’ll be right back, guys” said Subaru while waving his hands to Kazuhiro, Masanori, Takahiro, Akihisa and Tōru to meet with the new guests. “Well, I’m glad that you’re here to take part of the great banquet, guys.”

“Yes, we are!” said Ikumi, Itsuki, Ichiko, Mizuki, Mako and the members of the Red Ribbon Council and the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu.

“Great! As of now, I’m getting busy chatting with my close friends out there, but I want to let you know that tomorrow will be the last day of the Fuchsia and Celadon Week, which means that you need to be more prepared for tomorrow’s activities, so that you won’t miss those” said Subaru.

“Of course, we will!” said Ikumi, Itsuki, Ichiko, Mizuki, Mako.

“Great! I hope that you’ll make yourself comfortable because this night will be remembered as one of the wonderful events that you’ll never forget!” said Subaru.

“Yeah, we agree!” said Ikumi, Itsuki, Ichiko, Mizuki, Mako and the members of the Red Ribbon Council and the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu.

“Uh… Subaru-sama” said Ichiko as she calls Subaru while holding the arm of the latter.

“Oh, what do you want for me?” asked Subaru.

“Well, I was very impressed with you and your friends making the community more blissful and more inspirable, so that they want to make the difference in making sure that they will have a brighter future in their hands” said Ichiko.

“Why, thank you! I’m sure that you’re feeling joy that you liked the Fuchsia and Celadon Week” said Subaru.

“Yes, of course!” said Ichiko with a big smile on her face. “That’s why I want to join the Bravehearts of Ōta, so that I want to contribute with you! That way, we can work together to keep our hometown getting more blessings.”

“Uh… I see” said Subaru while thinking about Ichiko’s desire to join the Bravehearts of Ōta. Then, a few seconds later, he talks to Ichiko. “Well, I can allow you to join our group, but it seems that we’re gonna be busy for tomorrow’s activities. So, you know what? I can make an appointment schedule on that if you want.”

“Oh, sure! Then, let’s meet together by May 16, which will be one week from now. How’s that?” said Ichiko.

“Then, it’s settled!” said Subaru while shaking hands with Ichiko as the appointment between the two will be held in the second and final day of the Ikegami Invitationals.

“Wow! I’m so surprised that this one was really quick!” said Ikumi.

“You’re seemed to be confident about joining that group, to be honest” said Itsuki.

“Eh… I guess so. As soon as I want to be blessed and inspired just like Subaru and his friends, I want to help everyone to make sure that I’m going to give them the blessings that they want” said Ichiko.

“Oh, that’s great! I like it!” said Ikumi.

“I hope that you’ll be ready to meet Subaru very soon when you and your friends will be ready to join the Bravehearts of Ōta” said Itsuki.

“You got it!” said Ichiko.

“Okay, guys, I gotta go now. I have some discussions to take, so see you around!” said Subaru while waving his hand to say goodbye to Ikumi, Itsuki, Ichiko, Mizuki, Mako and the members of the Red Ribbon Council and the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu.

“Okay!” said Ikumi, Itsuki, Ichiko, Mizuki, Mako and the members of the Red Ribbon Council and the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu while waving their hands to say goodbye to Subaru.

“Well, Ichiko-san, I’m so glad that you got your wish granted” said Mako.

“Looks like you’re one way ticket to be part of that braveheart family just like our friends used to” said Hanako.

“Yep! I’m pretty motivated that I will join that group because I like the way they inspired their community and I’m so pumped up that I want to help them grow their trust going well” said Ichiko.

“You’re surely a good girl, Ichiko-san!” said Kanako.

“I’m very confident that you’re about to join that group! It made me so excited to see how you will be doing with them!” said Tsubaki Igarashi, a third year middle school student from the Takanawa Seigyo Middle School and the leader of the Wild Red Blossom.

“Just like our close friends, they have been able to make the difference in order to shine their way as bravehearts” said Moeka Mitsuhashi, a second year middle school student from the Meiwagaoka Middle School and the leader of the Shining Red Roselia.

“Hopefully, you’ll get yourself earned if you have done anything that can make your community proud” said Natsuko Akesaka, a second year middle school student from the Hanakawa Gakuen Middle School and the leader of the Valiant Red.

“I hope so, girls. I’ll make sure that my new friends will be ready to shine their way, so that I will make new friends that are comfortable and courageous. It’s going to be my new chapter to write once I’m officially joining that team!” said Ichiko.

“Well, I hope that you’re going to make your new friends happy to contribute to make sure that you’re going to shine for them” said Yoshitaka.

“You had some luck to bless them because you’re very motivated to show some smile to them, so that they will be indulged themselves” said Ren.

“I believe that you have a lot of opportunity to make that group blooming for more” said Chihiro.

“Yeah, that’s what I like to see!” said Azusa.

“It’s going to be awesome that you’re going to be part of the group that showed some pride, courage and willpower” said Runa.

“If you need some help, you got us” said Mizuki.

“We’re always here to support you because you’re indeed a very admired person to us!” said Itsuki.

“Yeah, make us proud for your kindness, my friend!” said Ikumi.

“Of course, I would be glad to, guys! Let’s work together once I’m now part of the Bravehearts of Ōta for sure!” said Ichiko.

“Yeah!” said Ikumi, Itsuki, Ichiko, Mizuki and the members of the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu.

“Don’t forget about us!” said Mako.

“We’ll always be there for you!” said Hanako.

“Just don’t hold back too long, so that you’ll be blessed and inspired!” said Kanako.

“Yes, I will!” said Ichiko.

“Now, shall we get some food before we can talk something bloomy?” asked Ikumi.

“That way, we can talk anything including our future plans for us!” said Ichiko.

Ikumi, Itsuki, Ichiko, Mizuki, Mako and the members of the Red Ribbon Council and the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu would pick their food and drinks at the food stall before they find a table to occupy with, so that they will start eating their late dinner together. After they finished eating their foods, they finally relax themselves.

“Ah! I love to get along with you, guys! I’m so happy that you guys are here to support me!” said Ichiko.

“Yes, you are, Ichiko-chan! Since you’re my classmate, I’m very prospered to see what you’re planning for the future now that you’re ready to be part of the Bravehearts of Ōta” said Ikumi.

“Well, I was very excited to see this after I have attended the Fuchsia and Celadon Week from the first day until now and it seems that I have found many friends to get along with” said Ichiko.

“So, what are you doing in the Fuchsia and Celadon Week?” asked Arisa Sugino, a first year middle school student from the Saginomiya Private Middle School and the leader of the Bloom and Courage.

“I was contributing for the Fuchsia and Celadon Week where my friends and I have organized the seminars about community activities in Ōta” said Ichiko.

“We made that for the students to know what to do when they will be participating at the community activities in Ōta, which you can get earned if you have the job done very well” said Mizuki.

“Ah, I see. That reminds us about the town hall meetings that were made by local officials” said Arisa.

“That’s where everyone had to step up on what they need to make their community ready to move forward. I have attended those with the best is that one time when I was in the children’s association” said Yukari Miyajima, a third year middle school student from the Funahashi Middle School and the leader of the Ōjima Red Crown.

“Everyone can do what they want, so that they will contribute for their community to take action” said Natsuko.

“Yes, of course! My family had been involved in politics on the local level while me and my fellow siblings were helping our community as a whole. I want to inspire my community by making good examples of how to organize anything to make it settle. One time, my friends and I have created a booth for the school festival where we sold some fruits to our fellow students, which we paid it off. Then, later on, during the elections last spring, we supported Shiori Takimoto for secretary, which was successful. Now, I’m always ready to do anything to earn my trust from them, so that they will feel motivated to do anything to shine. That’s why I want to join the Bravehearts of Ōta, so that I will help them to grow their partnership with different community groups not only in Ōta, but the entire Tokyo Metropolis” said Ichiko, who has four siblings, composed of Kotaro, Koharu, Issei and Michihisa.

“Wow! I can’t believe that you’re an amazing helper, Ichiko-san! I’m so surprised that you have made a lot of contributions for your community to shine with your own representation through courage” said Mako.

“I was fascinated that you have been active in the community as you have been able to help your friends on your side, so that they will be blessed and inspired just like you!” said Hanako.

“I say that the community had loved you because of your efforts and I think that one day, you might run for the student council if you’re interested in leading your school” said Kanako.

“It will benefit you to make yourself confident to run that for sure” said Tsubaki.

“Well, to be honest, I’m not sure about running for the student council because I haven’t planned on that yet as it’s too early to tell. However, according to Shiori, their President Hiromi Tomazaki, a member of the Pink and Plum-Section 13, which is led by Mitsuyoshi Ōnishi, had been planning to run for re-election under the Pink and Plum Coalition, which they’re expecting to continue working together to continue their dominance in the student councils. I’m also expecting what Mitsuki Ōnishi, the older sister of Mitsuyoshi, will plan on the upcoming election in five months” said Ichiko.

“Ah, interesting! It seems that they have some ambition to plan on for the next election. I’m sure that they will be ready to reveal their candidates once that election is almost approaching” said Mako.

“Yes, they will. I believe that they will be ready to reveal their candidates once it’s all in and hopefully, I might be one of them for sure” said Ichiko.

“Ah, that’s good that I want to see! Azusa said to me about her plan for this year if she wants to run for the council. She said that she will be planning to run for the class representative for the entire second year if she had been contributing for the student council this term. She also expects to add Hinako Ōsaka, the cousin of Shizuku Ōsaka, and Takuya Mitsumune into her ticket because they’re very close to them as well” said Mako.

“Wait a minute, Mako-chan. Did you say that Azusa was in the student council?” queried Ikumi.

“Is that true?” asked Itsuki.

“Yes, of course, it’s true. Azusa was very confident in contributing for the student council because she had worked hard to make sure that her school becomes blooming and prospering” said Mako.

“She had her own ambitions to take as she wants to lead just like her cousin Ayumu and Setsuna Yūki did in the Nijigasaki Academy High School as members of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club” said Hanako.

“Of course, she takes full responsibility to create better opportunities for her fellow schoolmates to shine and it will be perfect if she will be able to do anything to please them” said Kanako.

“This goes the same thing to our close friends such as Miyabi Niiyama (Setagaya), Kotoko Miyamura (Shibuya), Yumiko Satozaki (Takanawa), Asako Takahata (Shinagawa), Runa Hiraoka (Suginami), Momoka Iinuma (Nakano) and Fumika Tachibana (Kōtō)” said Tsubaki.

“They have been able to do their job in making their student council more active, so that the students will be able to respect them” said Moeka.

“Ah, that’s very nice! I’m so glad that they have been doing great to make their schools getting more progress with the trust that they need” said Ikumi.

“Yep! Just like how the members of the Bravehearts of Ōta did for us” said Itsuki.

“They have been able to do anything to bless and inspire us” said Azusa.

“That’s why it’s so great that we have seen them all along, which means that we’re delighted to show some respect to them” said Runa.

“Everyone knows that the Bravehearts of Ōta can do anything to make everyone being blessed and inspired” said Natsuhiko.

“Yep! Most of us have loved that this, especially when they have organized the Fuchsia and Celadon Week” said Motohiro.

“It had been running very well from the start and it’s almost come to an end” said Risa Inoue.

“Because tomorrow will be the last day of that festivity” said Honoka.

“Everyone will be excited to see this one as they’re about to cap off this event with some fantastic activities that you’re gonna watch out” said Ayase.

“Hopefully, you will be ready to see all of those before your very eyes” said Kumi.

“Well, we would love to see those, but we’re kind of busy for tomorrow though” said Mako.

“Huh? What do you mean ‘busy’?” queried Ikumi.

“We have our own duties with our friends as we’re going to have a role-playing activity that we used to” said Mako.

“It’s called the ‘The Eight Kingdoms’, which was created by Azusa herself” said Hanako.

“Oh, wow! You have your own activity to play with!” said Itsuki.

“I can’t believe that you’re more focused on making creative things that you have made!” said Ikumi.

“It’s more of a fantastic world that you want to dive in with!” said Ren.

“Yes, we are!” said Mako and the members of the Red Ribbon Council.

“We made this activity during the weekends if we’re not busy with some school stuff” said Kanako.

“This one is more blooming to do because we used to do that with our other friends that they’re interested into it” said Tsubaki.

“Oh, that’s very nice! I can’t wait to play with that because I’m interested in anything that is related to role-play activities!” said Ikumi.

“Yeah, I want to be part of them!” said Itsuki.

“Well, you two are getting excited about this!” said Ichiko.

“I’m hoping that you could be part of our team because this one is going to be so much fun to play with!” said Mizuki.

“Yeah!” said Ikumi, Itsuki and the members of the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu.

“I have to ask a question, guys. What’s the lore of this?” queried Yoshitaka.

“Yeah, I want to explore that!” said Chihiro.

“Oh, looks like you’re all excited about this!” said Moeka.

“I’m sure that you want to be part of it!” said Natsuko.

“Of course, we are!” said Ikumi, Itsuki and the members of the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu.

“Then, we’re gonna explain this to you!” said Mako.

“Okay, Mako-san!” said Ikumi, Itsuki and the members of the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu as they are about to listen to what Mako and the members of the Red Ribbon Council about the lore of The Eight Kingdoms.

Mako would start explaining about the lore of The Eight Kingdoms because she’s always going first to speak. “In this story, The Eight Kingdoms was taken place in the future where Japan was torn apart, divided into a European-style of nation states where a lot of countries being created in that country. That’s when the Eight Kingdoms of Tokyo was born, composed of the eight branches of the Uehara clan.”

“The Eight Kingdoms of Tokyo is composed of not only the entire Tokyo Metropolis, but some neighboring areas from Saitama and Kanagawa, especially Kawasaki and Yokohama” said Hanako.

“The only exception is the city-state of Odaiba, which was occupied by Ayumu and Setsuna, who have sometimes participated in our activity. Odaiba is more of a small community that had been close to the Eight Kingdoms, which it had been developed since their independence from the former Japan” said Kanako.

“One thing that you find it interesting is that the Eight Kingdoms is the most powerful state in that universe due to the diverse of re-construction and revitalization that made the state getting prospered again” said Tsubaki.

“Hmm… that sounds like it taken place in a future setting where it’s almost like a dystopia after an apocalypse happened in the middle of nowhere” said Ikumi.

“Or maybe, after a great war, Japan became torn with the civil war that divided themselves into different factions” said Itsuki.

“Something like that if either the two was possible” said Mako.

“But the real thing is that Japan went total chaos due to the distrust and dissatisfaction of the people after getting enough of the right-wing government that ruled for a long time” said Hanako.

“As a result, there’s still a civil war, but the damage was done when Japan was divided into different nations” said Kanako.

“From the developed ones…” said Tsubaki.

“…to the rouge ones” said Moeka.

“Ah, okay, I see that point! I guess that it might take place for about 20 to 30 years from now” said Ikumi.

“Which was very scary to see that in real life, in my opinion” said Itsuki.

“Yeah, that’s true” said Mako while Hanako, Kanako, Tsubaki and Moeka nod their heads in agreement to agree with Ikumi and Itsuki.

“What about the rest of the world? Does it affect just like Japan?” asked Yoshitaka.

“Well, not all of them were in total chaos, to be honest” said Tsubaki.

“But it is related to the effects of the alternate Japanese Civil War where coastal areas in China and Korea as well as Taiwan, Sakhalin and the southern part of Far East Russia have been influenced further” said Moeka.

“Either they have been divided or turned into a group of city-states just like in Japan” said Natsuko.

“Like what?” asked Yoshitaka.

“There are a lot of city-states in southern China after some revolution that forced their enemies out” said Natsuko.

“This would also do the same thing to Shanghai” said Arisa.

“That’s the hometown of Keke Tang, a member of Liella!, if I remember correctly” said Ren.

“Yep! Shanghai becomes an independent state and now being ruled by a group of businessmen and politicians that voiced for a real change” said Yukari.

“Oh, that’s a good one! I can’t believe that this city was declaring their independence from their homeland” said Yoshitaka.

“It may be difficult to pull this off, but things didn’t quite go well in China in the Eight Kingdoms universe” said Chihiro.

“That’s why it may be reminiscent to the bitter rivalry between Japan and China where they declared war against each other” said Ren.

“Yeah, we believe so” said Mako and the members of the Red Ribbon Council.

“So, who are the other players involving this one?” asked Azusa.

“There are some friends from our groups, who have been able to make their own nation to represent” said Hanako.

“Whether you play as a city-state or a big nation” said Kanako.

“We also invited some bravehearts that have been interested into this” said Tsubaki.

“And recently, Ichiko and Mizuki joined that activity in a few weeks ago” said Mako.

“That’s right, Mako-san! We decided to create a nation known as the Republic of Yamanashi, composed of the entire Yamanashi Prefecture” said Ichiko. Ichiko had her ancestors coming from Yamanashi including her maternal grandparents. She also visited that place during the summer breaks.

“Yamanashi is more of a quiet place after the civil war, which is why we decided to represent that place, so that they will be more of a melting pot to the Kanto region” said Mizuki.

“Ah, that’s nice! That place is really looked quiet in here” said Azusa.

“Maybe, we can visit that place to see what’s blooming out there” said Runa.

“Especially, when we’re going to take a glimpse at Mount Fuji” said Natsuhiko.

“It will be amazing to collaborate with you” said Motohiro.

“Well, you can play that activity with two choices” said Ichiko.

“Either play as one of the unused nations in that universe…” said Mizuki.

“…or join with the nation that you want to collaborate with” said Ichiko.

“But it needs to happen only if a government change had been made in that nation” said Mizuki.

“Ah, okay! I get it now! I’m sure that I can do either of the two for myself” said Natsuhiko.

“Maybe, it will be fantastic if you can pick one small area to represent with” said Motohiro.

“That way, it will be good enough to develop that from one way to another” said Risa.

“Exactly!” said Ichko and Mizuki while nodding their heads in agreement.

“So, if I remember correctly, that one is a very weird scenario to me, but I guess that every nation has its own right to represent because they want to build their own rule to make sure that they don’t want to get bothered by chaos that happened in an alternate Japan” said Honoka.

“Of course, it is! Azusa said that this activity had been running just two months ago and it’s currently doing great to see many nations being involved” said Mako.

“That’s why she is a great strategist to make sure that this alternate world is stable” said Hanako.

“Well, I got to agree with that, girls!” said Honoka.

“If that’s the case, then we want to be part of that activity too!” said Ikumi.

“So that, we want to get contributed too!” said Itsuki.

“Yeah!” said the members of the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu.

“Okay, then! If you want to be part of us, then you need to enter to our chat, which is required to have Internet connection, so that you can join to our activity” said Mako.

“Which is every other Saturday, depends on when we will meet” said Kanako.

“Ah, okay, we got it!” said Ikumi, Itsuki and the members of the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu.

“Oh, good! Now, you could be blessed and inspired if you want to play with us online” said Ichiko.

“That way, you’ll be more enjoyed to develop a friendship with us” said Mizuki.

“Yes, we will!” said Ikumi, Itsuki and the members of the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu.

“That’s great, guys! I hope that you’re all prepared to enter into our universe because you’re all in for a ride to see something beautiful in the torn country” said Hanako.

“Yeah!” said Ikumi, Itsuki and the members of the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu.

“It feels good that we have a great night out there, guys!” said Ikumi.

“The great banquet had been blooming for more, thanks to a lot of guests that they wanted to witness this for themselves” said Itsuki.

“Yes, indeed! I’m very praised when we met Subaru earlier and he’s such as heroic guy” said Mako.

“Even he had invited me to an appointment that will happen next week” said Ichiko.

“Nothing can complain about this guy because he’s the man of the hour, I believe” said Mizuki.

“Yeah!” said Ikumi, Itsuki, Mako and the members of the Red Ribbon Council and the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu.

“You know what, we can become friends since we have known with each other the first time” said Ikumi.

“That way, it will be amazing that we will finally have a chance to collaborate with you and your friends” said Itsuki.

“Sure, we would be glad to!” said Mako and the members of the Red Ribbon Council.

“Alright!” said Ikumi, Itsuki and the members of the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu.

“Man, I’m feeling excited that we will get along with each other the next time that we’ll meet!” said Yoshitaka.

“It will be amazing that we will work on future activities that will shine our community for sure!” said Ren.

“I believe that it’s about time for us to elevate with new friends out there!” said Chihiro.

“I’m gonna say it’s blooming to make this friendship getting settled!” said Azusa.

“Yeah, I’m so happy with this! Not only we will have them as new partners, but we will also finally have more blessings to get!” said Runa.

“Hopefully, we’ll be ready to shine for more if we want to be part of an extended group one day” said Natsuhiko.

“Of course, we will have one. Since our hometown is in Den-en-chōfu. we might possibly join the Rainbow Angels” said Ikumi.

“The Rainbow Angels? I don’t know what that group is” said Ichiko.

“Yeah, me neither” said Mizuki.

“It is a network of friends and groups that have represented for Tomoka as they were all coming from not only Kamata and Den-en-chōfu, but the areas near to them” said Itsuki.

“That’s why this could be our chance to make ourselves motivated for a better future. Don’t you agree?” said Ikumi.

‘Yeah!” said the members of the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu.

“That’s a nice name of the group, guys! I think that your expectations will almost be fulfilled if that happens” said Mako.

“Yeah! I’m so super excited that you’re gonna be part of that big group!” said Hanako.

“It’s going to be fantastic that you’ll get anything what you want when you will be joining with that” said Kanako.

“Extended groups are very important to the people who have been closed or allied with the braveheart groups because that’s what they want to do to make sure that they will be ready to gleam and shine with their pride, courage and willpower” said Tsubaki.

“Yes, we can. Hopefully, when everything is settled, we will finally work on our future activities that will shine with” said Ikumi.

“You’ll be our guests once we’ll open our activities to everyone!” said Itsuki.

“Yeah, we agree!” said Mako and the members of the Red Ribbon Council.

“Well, I can count on that, girls, but hopefully, once I’ll be joining the Bravehearts of Ōta, I’m going to form my own circle of friends for sure!” said Ichiko.

“Oh, that’s a good idea, Ichiko-chan! Maybe, we can help that once you’re now part of the Bravehearts of Ōta!” said Ikumi.

“You’ll be very excited that we’re gonna work together one day!” said Itsuki.

“Of course, I will, girls! We can do that to make sure that we’re gonna have a better friendship to be developed with” said Ichiko.

“Yeah!” said Ikumi and Itsuki.

“Now that everything is settled for both sides, let’s play some ‘Truth or Dare’ game for fun!” said Mako.

“Yeah!” said Ikumi, Itsuki, Ichiko, Mizuki and the members of the Red Ribbon Council and the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu. Ikumi, Itsuki and the members of the Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu are very delighted that they have met Mako and the members of the Red Ribbon Council, which means that they finally started creating their friendship between them. Also, Ichiko was very excited to join the Bravehearts of Ōta because not only she respected them on the way they blessed and inspired their community, but she wants to get involved, so that she will do the same thing. Everyone had been smiling after they have met with each other while attending the great banquet and hopefully, they will be planning big in the future, so that they will continue to develop their friendship between them, so that they’re going to shine everyone with their determination and smile.

UP NEXT: Profile of the Red Ribbon Council
 
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Here is the next profile of the characters of the Red Section Series as this one will be a special group known as the Red Ribbon Council. This group is composed of the leaders of various groups that have been allied to Azusa Uehara, the cousin of Ayumu Uehara (CV: Aguri Ōnishi), the leader of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club. They have met with each other a few times in a month, but they have mostly gotten along with each other during both summer and winter breaks. Their purpose is to make better opportunities to create thrills and joys for their friends on their side, especially when they are representing for the student councils in their own schools. Coincidentally, Azusa is currently a member of the Hanzōsen Middle School Student Council and the Bravehearts of Minato and a friend of Hinako Ōsaka, the cousin of Shizuku Ōsaka (CV: Kaori Maeda), a member of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club. The Red Ribbon Council is led by Mako Matsukawa, the leader of the Cheerful Hydrangea, a friend group that is composed of the friends of Azusa. I have also added the other characters into this list such as the friends of Azusa from their respective braveheart groups and the siblings of Ichiko Mizukami.

EDIT (9/1): I have updated this profile by adding the birthdays of some characters in this list.

Red Ribbon Council: Mako Matsukawa, Tsubaki Igarashi, Kanako Nakayama, Natsuko Akesaka, Yukari Miyajima, Arisa Sugano, Moeka Mitsuhashi, Ichiko Mizukami and Hanako Okajima

Red Ribbon Council
Mako Matsukawa: December 28 / 2MS-3 / Hanzōsen MS / Minato, Tokyo / Leader of the Cheerful Hydrangea
Tsubaki Igarashi: January 5 / 3MS / Takanawa Seigyo MS / Takanawa, Minato, Tokyo / Leader of the Wild Red Blossom
Kanako Nakayama: January 16 / 1MS / Murasakioka Gakuen MS / Shibuya, Tokyo / Leader of the Eternal Red Camellia
Natsuko Akesaka: April 29 / 2MS / Hanakawa Gakuen MS / Suginami, Tokyo / Leader of the Valiant Red
Yukari Miyajima: November 23 / 3MS / Funahashi MS / Kōtō, Tokyo / Leader of the Ōjima Red Crown
Arisa Sugano: April 17 / 1MS / Saginomiya Private MS / Nakano, Tokyo / Leader of the Bloom and Courage
Moeka Mitsuhashi: January 28 / 2MS / Meiwagaoka MS / Shinagawa, Tokyo / Leader of the Shining Red Roselia
Ichiko Mizukami: March 14 / 2MS-E / Keishin Academy MS / Ōta, Tokyo / Leader of the Bloom and Passion Kamata
Hanako Okajima: March 22 / 3MS / Tamagawa Gakuen MS / Setagaya, Tokyo / Leader of the Plum Red Squad


Others: Yumiko Satozaki, Kotoko Miyamura, Runa Hiraoka, Fumika Tachibana, Momoka Iinuma, Asako Takahata, Mizuki Namioka, Kotaro Mizukami, Koharu Mizukami, Issei Mizukami, Michihisa Mizukami, Shiori Takimoto, Hiromi Tomizaki, Mitsuyoshi Ōnishi, Mitsuki Ōnishi and Miyabi Niiyama

Others
Yumiko Satozaki: February 8 / 3MS / Takanawa Seigyo MS / Takanawa, Minato, Tokyo / Member of the Bravehearts of Takanawa
Kotoko Miyamura: February 14 / 1MS / Murasakioka Gakuen MS / Shibuya, Tokyo / Member of the Bravehearts of Shibuya
Runa Hiraoka: May 21 / 2MS / Hanakawa Gakuen MS / Suginami, Tokyo / Member of the Bravehearts of Suginami
Fumika Tachibana: December 29 / 3MS / Funahashi MS / Kōtō, Tokyo / Member of the Bravehearts of Kōtō
Momoka Iinuma: May 5 / 1MS / Saginomiya Private MS / Nakano, Tokyo / Member of the Bravehearts of Nakano
Asako Takahata: February 22 / 2MS / Meiwagaoka MS / Shinagawa, Tokyo / Member of the Bravehearts of Shinagawa
Mizuki Namioka: February 25 / 2MS-C / Keishin Academy MS / Ōta, Tokyo / Vice Leader of the Bloom and Passion Kamata
Kotaro Mizukami: May 26 / 1C / Adult / Ōta, Tokyo / Oldest Brother of Ichiko Mizukami
Koharu Mizukami: November 4 / 2HS / Keishin Academy HS / Ōta, Tokyo / Sister of Ichiko Mizukami
Issei Mizukami: October 2 / 3MS / Keishin Academy MS / Ōta, Tokyo / Second Oldest Brother of Ichiko Mizukami
Michihisa Mizukami: July 19 / 5ES / Keishin Academy ES / Ōta, Tokyo / Youngest Brother of Ichiko Mizukami
Shiori Takimoto: June 20 / 2MS-D / Keishin Academy MS / Ōta, Tokyo / Secretary of Keishin Academy Middle School Student Council

Hiromi Tomizaki: December 8 / 3MS-B / Keishin Academy MS / Ōta, Tokyo / President of Keishin Academy Middle School Student Council and Member of the Pink and Plum-Section 13
Mitsuyoshi Ōnishi: August 13 / 2HS / Keishin Academy HS / Ōta, Tokyo / Leader of the Pink and Plum-Section 13
Mitsuki Ōnishi: November 26 / 1MS / Keishin Academy MS / Ōta, Tokyo / Sister of Mitsuyoshi Ōnishi

Miyabi Niiyama: April 9 / 3MS / Tamagawa Gakuen MS / Setagaya, Tokyo / Member of the Bravehearts of Setagaya

UP NEXT: Red Section-Chapter 69: “The Young Rainbow Leaders of Tamagawa”

The Red and Fuchsia Legion of Den-en-chōfu had been surprised when they have met Mako Matsukawa and her friends from the Red Ribbon Council and so, they have been thrilled that they will finally make a beautiful partnership with them, which means that they will be planning to collaborate with each other through their future activities that they have, especially when it will be focused on helping the community to grow with blessings. Ikumi had been uplifted that this partnership will bring new hopes and dreams to everyone on her side and their sides, so that they will be able to work together in shining their community all the way. With the partnership being settled, it’s going to be fantastic that Ikumi and her friends are ready to work with their new friends and they will be ready to show their pride and compassion to make sure that they will develop their friendship with them for sure!;) Now, I also forgot to mention that this update took place a few days before they officially joined the Rainbow Angels, which means that they’re not officially part of that group yet, but they have started to bring partnerships with their new allies, especially they have finally made their partnership with the Red Ribbon Council and so, it will be amazing that Ikumi and her friends are ready to step up and bringing the blessings and inspirations into their community in Den-en-chōfu and develop their partnership with their allies to shine together all the way!:) The next update will be focused on Riruka Inagaki as she had organized a meeting with her fellow friends from a small organization known as the Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance on the last day of the Fuchsia and Celadon Week. What are their plans that will bring for their community to shine? The answer will be revealed in the next update!:) Also, since we’re almost reaching 70 side chapters of the Red Section Series, I’ll be posting the schedule by next week (September 5) to see what the next set of side chapters will be and when it will take place, so get ready to see more of new characters and new groups that will appear in the side story series as we’re now 11 updates remaining to beat Volume 8 for the most updates being posted in a volume!;) I’ll see you on September 1 (Wednesday) for the next update of Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts!
 
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It’s time to kick off the month of September with a brand new update of Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts as this one will be focused on Riruka Inagaki, the cousin of Asami Inagaki, a member of the Bravehearts of Setagaya, as she and Shuto Kitagawa are inviting various leaders from different groups that are coming from a small organization known as the Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance where they will be organizing a meeting at the beachfront of the Misawa Resort Hotel. You will see what they are planning to shine their hometown in Tamagawa as they are ready to elevate forward in continuing their partnership with the people in their hometown. Hopefully, you’re all excited for this because it’s going to be more of a blooming and blissful meeting between them while celebrating the final day of the Fuchsia and Celadon Week. Speaking of which, this will be the first update of the Red Section Series that will take place on the last day of the Fuchsia and Celadon Week, which means that it’s going to be awesome to see what’s happening on that day and so, this one will be the first update that will be made in this side story series. Now, before you’ll read this update, this one will be dedicated to Masayuki Akasaka, whose birthday was yesterday (August 31). Born in Minamiawaji, Hyogo, Masayuki is the voice actor of Yoshiaki Kibe of Rent-a-Girlfriend. Hopefully, he will continue making progress of his voice acting career and he will be expecting to return to that series for its second season.;) Belated happy birthday, Masayuki!:) Now, it’s time to shine with Riruka, Shuto and the Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance because I give you the 69th side chapter of the Red Section Series with the title, “The Young Rainbow Leaders of Tamagawa”! Enjoy reading the 69th side chapter of the Red Section Series!:)

SIDE STORY: “RED SECTION STORIES
CHAPTER 69: “THE YOUNG RAINBOW LEADERS OF TAMAGAWA

Date: May 8, 2010 (Saturday)

This side chapter is focused on Riruka Inagaki as she will be meeting with the other leaders that are part of a small organization known as the Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance, a community group that prospered Tamagawa through forming partnerships between different groups and organizing charitable activities that made Tamagawa growing with blessings and inspirations.

The last day of the Fuchsia and Celadon Week is still ongoing where all activities are about to be more beautiful and harmonious to make sure that they will cap off this festivity in a high note. The leader of the Seven Shocking Dragons, Riruka Inagaki, and her friend Shuto Kitagawa are about to meet with the various leaders from their hometown in Tamagawa to address about their future not only in their hometown, but the entire Ōta.

At the beachfront, Riruka and Shuto are looking at the seaside while waiting for a group of leaders to come as they will be joining with each other to attend the culminating activity of the Fuchsia and Celadon Week.

Riruka sighs quietly while relaxing herself before Shuto speaking to her. “I’m so energized right now, Riruka-san. Not only I’m fully motivated to attend this event, but I’m pretty sure that we’re gonna be joined by a group of leaders later on.”

“Yep! I just called them to visit the beachfront as they will be getting along with us for the rest of the day” said Riruka.

“Ah, that’s good. It’s surely a good day to stay here for the final remaining events of the Fuchsia and Celadon Week, so that they will close this out for sure” said Shuto.

“Yes, indeed” said Riruka.

“So, who did you invite them?” asked Shuto.

“They were the leaders of different groups that have been part of a circle known as the Rainbow Tamagawa Circle” said Riruka.

“Oh, I know this! It’s a group where they have worked together to prosper Tamagawa as a growing area in Ōta” said Shuto.

“Exactly correct, Shuto-san! You see, I will be planning something big for this because I want to make Tamagawa something that they need to shine if they want to show their pride and heart for our hometown and that’s why it’s going to be amazing that we will be joined by the leaders to make this big meeting getting started” said Riruka.

“Well, I believe that you’re confident about our future since the Era of Fuchsia and Celadon had just begun a few weeks ago, but I’m pretty hoping that you’ll have some plans to settle with” said Shuto.

“Yeah, I’m ready for this. It’s going to be something that we need to voice out for a better change after what happened before a few years ago with chaos and disorder. Now, it’s about time to raise our voices to do whatever it takes to bless Tamagawa” said Riruka.

“Yep! You got that right!” said Shuto.

Later, the nine leaders from various groups in Tamagawa, composed of Nanaka Jōgasaki, Shigemasa Takakura, Yoshio Shimazaki, Miyabi Inada, Shunsuke Yamamoto, Takuya Shiraki, Mariko Hayashi and Junya Katō, have arrived at the stairway to the beachfront, which Nanaka shouts at both Riruka and Shuto by greeting them sweetly. “Hey, Riruka-san and Shuto-san!” Nanaka Jōgasaki is a third year middle school student from the Tamagawa Middle School and the leader of the Golden Herons of Tamagawa.

“Ah, there you are! I can’t believe that you’re finally here!” said Riruka.

“Yep! We have finally arrived just in time to prepare ourselves to watch the final activities of the Fuchsia and Celadon Week!” said Nanaka.

“It will be amazing that we’re gonna stay here because it’s going to be fantastic to cap off this magnificent festival on a high note!” said Shigemasa Takakura, a first year high school student from the Ōtsuka Gakuen High School and the leader of the Greenwood Tamagawa.

“Yes, it will, Shigemasa-san!” said Riruka.

“Everything will be settled for this later on, but before we’re gonna have that, we’re going to have a little meeting about our future” said Shuto.

“The future of Tamagawa is now in our hands after the Bravehearts of Ōta have just kicked off the Era of Fuchsia and Celadon, which is why you’re all excited to see something new to gleam and shine” said Riruka.

“Yeah!” said the members of the Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance.

“Now, let’s go to our table, so that we can start this meeting right away!” said Shuto.

“Okay!” said the members of the Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance as they will be joining with Riruka and Shuto to the table that the two have occupied earlier for a meeting.

As everyone is sitting down in their tables, they’re very humble and confident to prepare themselves for the meeting while hearing the breeze around the beachfront.

Riruka would start the meeting with the introduction of the meeting. “Now, as the Era of Fuchsia and Celadon had just getting started, we want to be more prepared to bless our community through wisdom and hope and we’re hopefully be ready to expect new things to come in Ōta.”

“That’s why we, the Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance, are going to plan on our future activities, so that we will shine together as one!” said Shuto.

“Yeah!” said the members of the Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance.

“I believe that it’s going to be a big year for us because not only the Bravehearts of Ōta was formed to represent the dearests for everyone, but the efforts to revive the Dragons of Ōta is now at stake” said Nanaka.

“Yeah, everyone knows that changes have happened in Ōta after a lot of complicated misfortunes that hurt the community very big last year” said Shigemasa.

“Especially the incident between Shin Mizusaki and Tsubasa Sugimoto that led to the suspension of the Nashiba High School boys’ basketball team” said Yoshio Shimazaki, a third year middle school student from the Yukigaya Middle School and the leader of the Indigo Bright Delta.

“That one becomes worse than any of the other events that is related to youth crimes in the history of our hometown. We all know what happened to that one before” said Miyabi Inada, a first year high school student from the Tsukuba Gakuen High School and the leader of the Shrikes and Daisies.

“Yeah, we agree with that” said Riruka and Shuto.

“It has been a while since that incident led to some backlash from Shin, in regards of his actions, especially to my former group, the Dragons of Ōta, when they didn’t know that both Shin and Tsubasa were part of it” said Riruka.

“Which results to their dissolution and a lot of new groups being created in Ōta as they’re trying to do something new to shine” said Shuto.

“Of course! When the Dragons of Ōta was disbanded, everyone wants to have a new hope that if they want to see another big group to shine in Ōta” said Nanaka.

“They thought that this was over, but they haven’t given up yet, which results to some community groups like the Pink and Plum, the Neverwind Four, the Ōtsuka-Yukigaya Shooters Club, the Vermillion Rising Nishina, the Blue Raid Ikegami and our very own group, the Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance, starting to build success last year, especially they have hoarded the former members of the Dragons of Ōta” said Shigemasa.

“Just don’t forget the Bravehearts of Ōta, which they have been formed nearly two months ago with one of the former members of the Dragons of Ōta in Subaru Hasegawa being the leader of that group” said Shunsuke Yamamoto, a second year high school student from the Ōtsuka Gakuen High School and the leader of the Maroon Swordsmen of Unoki-Tamagawa.

“Exactly! That’s when a lot of friends of Subaru starting to join that group to represent themselves as the people who seeks to bless and inspire everyone with their own hearts” said Shuto.

“They have been very confident that they will do anything to create their future as soon as they want to stick together for sure!” said Riruka.

“Yeah!” said the members of the Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance.

“So, what are you thinking about right now before calling us for the meeting?” asked Takuya Shiraki, a first year high school student from the Kamata High School and the leader of Nishi Ōta Mauve Corner.

“Well, I was thinking about holding a big leadership meeting that will take place on the first week of June where every leader will be attending this event, so that we’re gonna plan something big” said Riruka.

“Hmmm… A big leadership meeting, eh? I don’t know what kind of idea is this” said Takuya while wondering about it through his head.

“What ‘plan something big’, guys?” asked Mariko Hayashi, a third year middle school student from the Tamagawa Middle School and the leader of the Fire and Sky Hayashi.

“About the revival of the Dragons of Ōta” said Shuto.

“Which we were formerly part of that group until last year” said Riruka.

“Oh, I see that point now, Riruka-san” said Mariko.

“You think that you’re gonna try your efforts to make that group come back from the ashes?” queried Junya Katō, a third year middle school student from Tamagawa Middle School and the leader of the Tamagawa Black Ravens.

“Yeah!” said Riruka and Shuto.

“We missed that group very badly and it seems that nothing can do about this since what happened last year” said Riruka.

“That’s why a lot of former members of that group like us are trying to convince Noboru Takeuchi to bring back what he’s rightfully is” said Shuto.

“Well, Noboru didn’t know that the rumors about that group being planned to revive, but he’s very busy on his own goal” said Nanaka.

“Which he doesn’t say anything about it” said Shigemasa.

“Then, that’s the main reason why we’re worried about this because we thought that he’s a good leader, but he had his own way to take care of anything” said Yoshio.

“Even he had kept his friendship with his fellow Brave Pioneers, to be honest” said Miyabi.

“Yep!” said Riruka and Shuto while nodding their heads in agreement.

“I say that there are strange things happened to Noboru even he had trusted his close friends out there” said Riruka.

“Maybe he was connected to his father Ryūta Takeuchi’s struggles when he was criticized by the people?” queried Shuto.

“Something like that, I guess” said Nanaka.

“What do you mean?” asked Riruka.

“You see, Noboru was a good and young leader because he had run the Dragons of Ōta in the first place, but one issue about him is his father is not more of a corrupted politician, but a serious businessman. I mean, he had been manipulating the assets of his companies to make them progress in a different way, which leads to Noboru being the ‘voice of reason’ of why he had hated his father’s aggressive side by the time when he was young” said Nanaka.

“At that time, he was a two-time councilor in the Ōta City Council as an independent politician without any affiliation within the national parties and right now, he’s about to plan big in the future” said Shigemasa.

“Like running for mayor, I think?” asked Shuto.

“Yes, of course! He’s not much different in my opinion because he’s a good man, but he had faced criticisms, especially when the Dragons of Ōta was partially involved in his business about building a remote hotel in Haneda” said Yoshio.

“That remote hotel was currently under construction, which costed a lot of yen” said Miyabi.

“Wow! That’s too big to pay for that!” said Riruka.

“No way that he can do that all by himself!” said Shuto.

“Yeah!” said the members of the Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance.

“So, when his election comes?” asked Riruka.

“I believe that it’s next year. He’s currently working on a public relations committee that he will use for his possible ambition to run for mayor and I’m not pretty sure if he’s ready to do that” said Nanaka.

“Oh, I see. I guess that he’s not ready to make a decision yet” said Riruka.

“Yeah, for now” said Nanaka.

“But what about Noboru?” asked Shuto.

“I don’t think that he’ll run for the student council one more time because last time, he run last year for the President of the Ōmori High School Student Council against Hiromi Miyazawa and Kenichirō Kinoshita where he run with his own ticket known as the Brave Pioneer Alliance, but unfortunately, he lost in a very close margin to Hiromi” said Shigemasa.

“However, his ticket would only take the positions of secretary and treasurer while for the legislative assembly, they only won five seats with the most are coming from the second year with 3” said Yoshio.

“Ah, I see. I guess that he’s not very lucky to win that position though, but he’s still not giving up no matter what!” said Shuto.

“Yes, he was” said Shigemasa and Yoshio.

“So, is Noboru will be ready to speak up about his potential plans in reviving his former group?” asked Riruka.

“Well, we’re not very sure about this, Riruka-san” said Nanaka.

“Unless we need to find some evidence to prove this way” said Shigemasa.

“Like what?” added Riruka.

“I think that we need a messenger on what Noboru is up to” said Shunsuke.

“That way, we can know what he’s going to do something that will about to shock us” said Takuya.

“Oh, I don’t think that we can have that” said Riruka.

“Honestly, if he’s sort of a content leader or what, he’s very serious on different things that he had to finish with” said Miyabi.

“Do you think that Noboru is a villain?” asked Noboru.

“Of course not! There’s no way that he will become a villain!” said Nanaka.

“He’s very uneasy and unpredictable because he can do anything what he wants” said Mariko.

“Okay, I see that point. I hope that we can wait for him to plan something new, but I would expect more from him until we can cover it up” said Riruka.

“It’s going to be difficult to see this, but hopefully, we have to take action on this” said Shuto.

“Yeah!” said the members of the Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance.

“So, about your plan in organizing a big leadership, what it would be like?” asked Nanaka.

“I think that we’ll be asking anyone that if Noboru hasn’t revealed his truth yet, then we have to fight with our own words, so that he can speak up” said Riruka.

“But we should not expose him if we want him to tell something about us” said Shuto.

“Well, that’s going to be difficult for us if we have to wait for him to raise his voice about the future of his former group” said Nanaka.

“Even the Dragons of Ōta was no more” said Shigemasa.

“So, we need some support from the adults if they want to see the Dragons of Ōta coming back” said Yoshio.

“That could be another great idea that we can do, Yoshio-san! Unless we have to ask on whoever charges on this before” said Riruka.

“We don’t know about their structure, but we’ll gonna find them as soon as possible if they want to be with us as well” said Shuto.

“Yeah, for sure!” said Nanaka, Shigemasa and Yoshio.

“Now, did you have plans that you’re going to share with us?” asked Riruka.

“I have one!” said Shigemasa.

“Oh, okay, Shigemasa-san! Tell us!” said Riruka.

“I think that we can collaborate with some community groups in Tamagawa in a flag activity where we will create flags to represent our groups” said Shigemasa.

“That way, they will be able to know their names” said Yoshio.

“Now that’s a good idea that you made up, Yoshio-san!” said Shuto.

“I’m okay with that!” said Riruka.

“Can you explain the details, Shige-kun?” asked Shunsuke.

“Of course, I would!” said Yoshio as he’s about to explain about his planned activity. “The idea of this is to invite all groups to participate in that activity, so that they will create their own flags to be used to represent them for the upcoming competitions in the Ōta League. So far, I have seen some teams using their flags to represent themselves in the Ōmori Invitationals, but hopefully, there will be more teams to represent with new flags to be made when another competition will come to the Ōta League, which will be the Ikegami Invitationals.”

“Ah, that’s good! When it will take place?” said Shunsuke.

“It will be next week on May 15 and 16” said Miyabi.

“The early registration is now ongoing with at least 20 teams have confirmed their participation at that tournament” said Yoshio.

“Well, that’s a good tournament that we’ll about to watch out this month, but we should participate in a different tournament” said Shunsuke.

“Like the Kamata Invitationals or the Den-en-chōfu Invitationals” said Takuya.

“Yes, indeed. Most of the teams in Tamagawa have participated at the Kamata Invitationals while some have ended up competing at the Den-en-chōfu Invitationals” said Yoshio.

“Based on their geographical representation” said Miyabi.

“That’s very interesting to see how things doing for them in the Ōta League, but even though they didn’t organize a tournament in Tamagawa, they still have them to shine in both tournaments” said Riruka.

“As they’re deserved to play there, so that they will have their chance to compete at the Ōta League Cup in February” said Shuto.

“Exactly my point” said Yoshio.

“I have to say that we need to gather everyone if they want to represent Tamagawa with the flags that we will create” said Riruka.

“So that they will have more chances of winning the tournaments and possibly going to the Ōta League Cup” said Shuto.

“Yeah!” said Yoshio and Miyabi.

“I believe that your plan will work, Yoshio-san, because that’s going to make this activity more blooming to represent with your pride” said Riruka.

“That way, they will be ready to do anything to show how they will run their place in the Ōta League for sure!” said Shuto.

“Yeah, we agree!” said Yoshio and Miyabi.

“That’s a good idea that you have, Yoshio-san, but I also have an idea of my own!” said Mariko.

“Oh, really?! You have one too?!” surprisingly replied Yoshio.

“Yep!” said Mariko.

“I guess that you’re about to share to us, Mariko-san!” said Yoshio.

“I hope that you will make us motivate to do it for us” said Miyabi.

“Well, I can say that to everyone right now!” said Mariko.

“Okay, go ahead!” said Riruka.

“We would love to see what you’re planning!” said Shuto.

“Okay, then!” said Mariko as she’s about to share her idea to the members of the Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance. “As the Interhigh prefectural tournament is about to start by next month, we should invite the athletes from different schools such as Ōmori Gakuen, Ōtsuka Gakuen, Tsukuba Gakuen, Tokyo High and Tokyo Jitsugyo, to an intense training that will take place one week before the tournament.”

“Hey, that’s not a bad idea!” said Nanaka.

“I like that one, Mariko-san!” said Shigemasa.

“That one is super awesome to see!” said Shuto.

“Yeah, me too! I’m excited to see the athletes ready to man up for the tournament!” said Riruka.

“Yes, of course! I was very motivated to see those teams ready to compete at the Interhigh prefectural tournament and right now, they’re about to strengthen themselves, so that they’ll be ready to get themselves balling as they’re ready to step up through the real game” said Mariko.

“I believe that this one would be good because it benefits not everyone to make themselves fit, but they will boost their improvements in their speed and stamina when they step up through the game” said Nanaka.

“You got that right, Nanaka-san! I have seen that from my brother’s team when they were outside and start making outdoor activities to get themselves better. I would love to organize that if the athletes are agreed to this” said Mariko, who has an older brother in Takuma, a second year high school student from the Ōmori Gakuen High School and a member of the Ōmori Gakuen High School boys’ basketball team.

“Well, you have to ask your older brother about this, so that your activity will pushed through” said Shigemasa.

“We can entertain them, so that they’ll be powered up for that special training” said Yoshio.

“Okay!” said Mariko.

“I’m going to say that you’re gonna have a great training that you’ll organize once all teams are all agreed to participate” said Shunsuke.

“That way, they’re finally get themselves prepared for the Interhigh prefectural tournament” said Takuya.

“You got it!” said Mariko.

“So, if they will participate, then how they will be doing in your planned activity?” asked Junya.

“We can do some exercise before doing different activities that make themselves feel good like jogging, running and squatting. Those type of activities will allow them to improve their speed and stamina that will be used when entering to the game” said Mariko.

“I see. Can you also organize some activities that can improve at hustle?” said Junya.

“There’s one, which is the ball movement activity where they must get the ball through speed” said Mariko.

“Oh, that would be cool to see that!” said Junya.

“Yeah! We want to see them getting some hustle with their hands!” said Takuya.

“Hopefully, they will, boys!” said Mariko.

“I’m sure that you’re gonna plan on this, Mariko-san, but we have to wait for the end of the month to start inviting the athletes out there because they must take the mid-term exams for a while” said Miyabi.

“That’s why they will not focus on sporting activities but later on, they might be busy on the sports festival” said Yoshio.

“Which will take place on either May 29 or June 5” said Nanaka.

“Depends on what they’ll schedule for” said Shigemasa.

“Yeah, of course! Maybe, we can work together to ask the athletes to come with us. That will make them feel ready for the special training” said Mariko.

“Yeah, we agree!” said the members of the Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance.

“I believe that we can do this once all athletes are no long busy on anything, but it would be best if we can ask them if they’re done with the training” said Riruka.

“So that they will be interested with your planned activity for sure!” said Shuto.

“You got it right, guys!” said Mariko.

“Hopefully, it will be great to see them all prepared for the Interhigh prefectural tournament, which means that they’re ready to power up themselves to show their prowess and strength for them to shine!” said Riruka.

“That’s why we’re gonna watch out for them once they’re all set to compete at that prestigious tournament to determine on who will be going to the Interhigh Nationals to represent Tokyo” said Shuto.

“Yeah!” said Mariko.

Junya looks at the watch before telling to his fellow friends. “Guys, it’s already 5:35 in the afternoon and everyone else is now here for the Night from the Fireside Show. That show will about to begin at 6.”

“Oh, that’s good. Looks like it’s about time for all of us to watch those, so that we will be able to learn those to remember” said Nanaka.

“It will be amazing to cap off the Fuchsia and Celadon Week because it has been blissful and harmonious right now” said Shuto.

“Hopefully, we will never forget this moment because this is what we do to represent our community with pride, courage and willpower. Right, Junya-san?” said Riruka.

“Yep! You got it!” said Junya.

“Now, let’s make this more sparkling and dazzling to cap off this wonderful festivity to officially start the Era of Fuchsia and Celadon!” said Riruka.

“Yeah!” said Shuto and the members of the Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance. The Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance had been doing great to make Tamagawa shining with their own symbol of courage and prowess as they’re very motivated to show their pride for their hometown, so that they will be able to bless and inspire everyone. Now that they have contemplated their future with their planned activities to be made, it’s going to be amazing that they will prepare for this and so, they’re looking forward to keep shining their community, so that they will gain everyone’s trust and to continue growing their friendship with them through their smiles.

UP NEXT: Profile of the Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance
 
Here is the next profile of the characters of the Red Section Series as it will be another special group, which is known as the Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance. The Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance is a community group that is composed of the leaders of different groups from Tamagawa that they want to prosper their hometown through forming partnerships between different groups and organizing charitable activities that made Tamagawa growing with blessings and inspirations. The leader of that group is Riruka Inagaki, the leader of the Seven Shocking Dragons and the cousin of Asami Inagaki, a member of the Bravehearts of Setagaya.

Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance: Riruka Inagaki, Nanaka Jōgasaki, Shigemasa Takakura, Yoshio Shimazaki, Miyabi Inada, Shunsuke Yamamoto, Takuya Shiraki, Mariko Hayashi and Junya Katō

Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance
Riruka Inagaki: March 23 / 3MS / Keishin Academy MS / Cousin of Asami Inagaki / Leader of the Seven Shocking Dragons
Nanaka Jōgasaki: September 1 / 3MS / Tamagawa MS / Leader of the Golden Herons of Tamagawa
Shigemasa Takakura: December 18 / 1HS / Ōtsuka Gakuen HS / Leader of the Greenwood Tamagawa
Yoshio Shimazaki: February 22 / 3MS / Yukigaya MS / Leader of the Indigo Bright Delta
Miyabi Inada: July 5 / 1HS / Tsukuba Gakuen HS / Leader of the Shrikes and Daisies
Shunsuke Yamamoto: May 14 / 2HS / Ōtsuka Gakuen HS / Leader of the Maroon Swordsmen of Unoki-Tamagawa
Takuya Shiraki: November 20 / 1HS / Kamata HS / Leader of the Nishi Ōta Mauve Corner
Mariko Hayashi: April 7 / 3MS / Tamagawa MS / Leader of the Fire and Sky Hayashi
Junya Katō: January 29 / 3MS / Tamagawa MS / Leader of the Tamagawa Black Ravens


UP NEXT: Red Section-Chapter 70: “Down South for the Honorable Student in Takanawa”

The Rainbow Tamagawa Alliance had contemplated their future as they are ready to shine their hometown in Tamagawa with their brighter activities that are about to make everyone in that place prospered. They have the symbol of courage and prowess as they have worked hard in bringing blessings and inspirations into the community, which means that they will always be determined to make Tamagawa growing with big hopes and dreams coming to their way.:) This was the first time that Riruka Inagaki made her appearance for nearly 10 months since her last appearance when she was with her cousin Asami and the Bravehearts of Setagaya, dated back on October 14, 2020, nearly 11 months ago.:eek: It’s so nice that Riruka had come back to the series as she’s brave and serious when it comes to her admired and innocent appearance, despite she bad some uneasiness from the bullies, especially when Michiko and her friends have formally criticized Tomoka being ‘obsessed’ of playing basketball. I hope that I will be planning to write another update for Riruka because she may be considered as one of the recurring characters that might possibly join the Bravehearts of Ōta in the future if she’s ready to settle the differences with Michiko Takeda and her friends, so that Tomoka will be feeling confident that her past will fade away for sure.;) The next update will be going to Minato as it will be focused on Miwako Ishigami and Yōko Matsushima where they will have a group dinner with the close friends of the former at the Kurohara Sweet Lodge. This is the part where you’re gonna see the secrets of Miwako through her passion being a basketball player, honor student and member of the Bravehearts of Takanawa. Get ready to see all of those in the next update as we’re now reaching 70 side chapters of the Red Section Series!:) I’ll see you on September 5 (Sunday) for the next update of Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts!
 
For those who are not reading the previous update, Red Section-Chapter 69: "The Young Rainbow Leaders of Tamagawa", I recommend you to read this before or after today's update because I'm not feeling satisfied with the view counts once again, despite reaching 110,000 view counts two weeks ago.:( Hopefully, it will recover to make sure that it's still running with many viewers to read as I had already kicked off the month of September with that one. Anyway, it's time to head into the birthday corner to see who have celebrated their birthdays throughout the weekend!:) Last September 3 (Friday) was the birthday of Eri Kumagai of Ongaku Shoujo. Born in Saitama, Eri is a member of the Music Girls and had been a cheerful and respectful, being a first year high school student. she had been closed to Haru Chitose since they started their idol girl careers before the formation of the Music Girls. Eri is also a member of three-member group H ☆ E ☆ S alongside Haru Chitose (CV: Manami Numakura) and Sarasa Ryuō (CV: Mai Fuchigami). Eri is voiced by Asami Sato, who is also a Saitama native and the voice actress of Kagetsu Hakamada (Ro-Kyu-Bu!) and Mai Sakurajima (Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai). Belated happy birthday, Eri!:) And before you’ll be reading the new update of Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts, this one will be dedicated to Yūki Kaji, Saori Seto and Ayumi Fujimura (September 3), Jun Fukushima and Sayuri Sadaoka (September 4), Wataru Komada (September 5) and Kokona Natsume (September 6). Born in Tokyo, Yūki is an admired and generous voice actor that voiced various characters including Subaru Hasegawa (Ro-Kyu-Bu!), Issei Hyodo (High School DxD), Clemont (Pokémon XY) and Rentarō Satomi (Black Bullet). Of course, he’s one of the male voice actors that I admired the most and had been blessed and inspired when he’s voicing various characters that are energetic, enthusiastic, admired and determined. He was married to fellow voice actress and singer Ayana Taketatsu, the voice actress of Koneko Toujou (High School DxD), Nino Nakano (The Quintessential Quintuplets) and Sachiko Koshimizu (THE IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls). Coming out from Saitama, Saitama, Saori is the voice actress of Grayfia Lucifuge, the wife of Sir Zech Lucifer (CV: Junichi Suwabe) and a maid in the Gremory Household, from High School DxD and Mio Sakamoto from Strike Witches series. Hailing from Tokyo, Ayumi is the voice actress of Haruka Shirosaki (Wataten! An Angel Flew Behind Me; the mother of Hana Shirosaki (CV: Maria Sashide)), Masami Utoku (The Rolling Girls), Chiharu Harukaze (Hayate the Combat Butler: Can’t Take My Eyes on You) and Saori Himemiya (The Pet Girl of Sakurasou). Born in Ehime, Jun is the voice actor of Kazuma Satō (Konosuba), Siegfried (High School DxD, representing Hero Faction), Mitaka (The Helpful Fox Senko-san), Kosuke Inukai (Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It), Gabiru (This Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime), Makoto Takei (Fruits Basket), Charlie (Princess Connect! Re:Dive), Kazuto Kōtari (Ace of Diamond II), Nishio Ōnishi (Re:Creators), Urashima Kotetsu (Tokuben Ranbu -Hanamaru-), Heat Haze (Kemono Michi), Shoukichi Naruko (Yowamushi Pedal), Shinsuke Chazawa (Shirobako), King (No Game No Life), Dai Himi (A Place Further than the Universe) and Reiji Kirio (Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist). Coming out from Kanagawa, Sayuri is the voice actress of Sayuri Ichinose, the grandmother of Chizuru Mizuhara (CV: Sora Amamiya), from Rent-A-Girlfriend. Hailing from Kanagawa and raised in Germany, Wataru is the voice actor of Kurisu Kuron, a member of Legenders, from THE IDOLM@STER SideM, Lesson Aney from The Misfit of the Demon King Academy and Jyuto Iruma, representing Division All Stars and MAD TRIGGER CREW, from Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-. And last but not the least, born in Saitama, Kokona is the voice actress of Nagisa Ibuki, representing Hoshimi Production and Tsuki no Tempest/Moon Tempest, from IDOLY PRIDE, being the youngest member of that group as a seiyu. She, alongside Sayuri Date (seiyu of Kanon Shibuya) of Liella! from Love Live! Superstar!!, is a rising star since she made her first voice acting appearance for IDOLY PRIDE. I hope that those seven will continue making progress of their voice acting careers, especially to Yūki, Jun and Kokona as they have shined their way to make themselves thrilled and determined to have successful in their careers.;) Belated happy birthday, Yūki, Saori, Ayumi, Jun and Sayuri, and happy birthday, Wataru and Kokona!:) Now, onto a brand new update featuring Miwako Ishigami, a member of the Bravehearts of Takanawa!:)

Today’s update will be very thrilling and exciting because it will be focused on Miwako Ishigami and Yōko Matsushima of the Bravehearts of Takanawa as they will be inviting the close friends of the former and Iruka Fukugawa, the leader of the Matsuzaka Red Herons, to a group dinner. In this update, they will have a great night to enjoy their group dinner at the Kurohara Sweet Lodge where Miwako will share about her secrets to her close friends as she will explain about her being an honor student while representing for the Takanawa Seigyo Middle School girls’ basketball team. Of course, you’ll be thrilled to see Miwako because she had been doing a great job in being a basketball player and honor student, which means that she is very complemented to accomplish her goals for sure!:D Also, there’s a little surprise out there when you’re reading this update because this one will be related to the extended group system. So, if you’re ready to make yourself comfortable and blissful with Miwako and Yōko, then here comes the 70th side chapter of the Red Section Series with the title, “Down South for the Honorable Student in Takanawa”! Enjoy reading the 70th side chapter of the Red Section Series!:)

SIDE STORY: “RED SECTION STORIES
CHAPTER 70: “DOWN SOUTH FOR THE HONORABLE STUDENT IN TAKANAWA

Date: May 6, 2010 (Thursday)

This side chapter is focused on Miwako Ishigami and Yōko Matsushima, who were members of the Bravehearts of Takanawa, as they have invited the close friends of the former and Iruka Fukagawa, the leader of the Matsuzaka Red Herons, to a group dinner after watching the training of the Takanawa Seigyo High School boys’ basketball team.

At the Tanakawa Seigyo Gymnasium, the training of the Takanawa Seigyo High School boys’ basketball team is full of intense and motivating activities that will make their players getting prepared for their upcoming exhibition matches before the Interhigh prefectural tournament. After two hours, they are all fired up to make sure that they’re ready to run the place through their faith.

Miwako Ishigami, Iruka Fukagawa and the other close friends of Miwako are waiting for Yōko Matsushima, who was asking Yukihiro Nakayama to allow Miwako’s friends to be them for a while, which Yukihiro accepted. Joining with Miwako and Iruka are Ayako Kino, Rin Makabe, Chiwa Osaragi and Reiko Himura.

“Yōko! We’re waiting for you!” said Miwako Ishigami, a first year middle school student from the Takanawa Seigyo Middle School and a member of the Bravehearts of Takanawa.

“Oh, okay, Miwako-san!” said Yōko Matsushima, a first year middle school student from the Takanawa Seigyo Middle School and a member of the Bravehearts of Takanawa. She’s also the leading girl of that group.

“Just come back home to our place before 7:00, Yōko-san!” said Yukihiro Nakayama, a second year high school student of the Takanawa Seigyo High School and the leader of the Bravehearts of Takanawa.

“Sure, I will, Yuki-san!” said Yōko as she waves her hand to say goodbye to Yukihiro before joining with Miwako and her friends. “It’s all good, girls! We’re all ready to go!” Yōko gives Miwako a thumbs up as she’s perfectly motivated to make her and her friends happy.

“That’s great! Now, let’s so somewhere to eat for dinner!” said Miwako.

“Yeah!” said Yōko, Iruka, Ayako, Rin, Chiwa and Reiko as they alongside Miwako are leaving the Tanakawa Seigyo Gymnasium together for dinner.

As they are finding a great place to eat around Takanawa, Miwako talks to her friends in a little conversation about the training earlier.

“Wow! That Yukihiro was so strong! I can’t believe that he’s more of an offensive threat while playing for small forward!” said Miwako.

“Yes, he was! He’s definitely looked good to see him improving his skills in the offense!” said Yōko.

“That’s why everyone calls him ‘The White Tiger’ because he’s a tenacious scorer like how the wing players did in the past such as Hisao Muranaka, Masaharu Endō, Tōru Takato and Hideaki Suganuma” said Iruka Fukagawa, a first year middle school student from the Takanawa Seigyo Middle School and the leader of the Matsuzaka Red Herons.

“He might be getting taller again if he wants to work on his unleashed side where he can take seriously on everyone” said Ayako Kino, a first year middle school student from the Takanawa Seigyo Middle School and a close friend of Miwako.

“I don’t know if he’s gonna work on that, Ayako. Honestly, I want to see him getting improved with his jump shots and stepback shots firing up after he had been on a special training with his fellow teammates over the weekend. I wonder if he’s ready to take his shots with his new special ability” said Miwako.

“What special ability, Miwako-san?” asked Iruka.

“It’s called the Sparkling Tiger Revolution, a special ability that allows him to power up his moves through the sound of a tiger that can roar the place one way to another” said Miwako.

“Oh, that’s very interesting. I never seen that before, to be honest” said Iruka.

“Yeah! He’s very different compared to the other leaders of the braveheart groups of Tokyo because he’s very determined to show his true form of shooting” said Ayako.

“I guess that he’s gonna do anything to ignite his aura like how he did last year” said Rin Makabe, a first year middle school student from the Takanawa Seigyo Middle School and a close friend of Miwako.

“Yes, he was. That ability was named by his team’s head coach Sōichi Watanuki” said Miwako.

“Who believes him to be a model for a new ace since the former ace Kōzō Moriyama, who replaced Shintarō Takatsuji to be the new captain of the team. Shintarō had been graduated recently” said Yōko.

“I see. I believe that he’ll be a resilient prospect, to be honest, because he’s looking forward to fire it up with his own plays” said Rin.

“He will be there to make sure that he’s gonna shine for his team” said Chiwa Osaragi, a first year middle school student from the Takanawa Seigyo Middle School and a close friend of Miwako.

“Yes, he’ll definitely gonna be stronger when he’s ready to fire it up no matter what!” said Miwako.

“That way, he’ll create his own moment to take over the game for sure!” said Yōko.

“Yeah, we agree!” said Iruka, Ayako, Rin, Chiwa and Reiko.

“It’s going to be fantastic to see him making his moves to shine because he’s always turning up the heat with his dazzling moves. He can develop to be a five-star prospect if he keeps this up” said Reiko Himura, a first year middle school student from the Takanawa Seigyo Middle School and a close friend of Miwako.

“Yes, he will! You’re definitely gonna be surprised when he’s on fire, I promise!” said Miwako.

“You’re looking at him as one of the future prospects to take over Japan once he’s ready to elevate his basketball career to the next level!” said Yōko.

“Yeah, for sure!” said Iruka, Ayako, Rin, Chiwa and Reiko.

“I think that I have found the place to eat some dinner!” said Miwako.

“Where?” asked Iruka.

“Right here!” said Miwako as she points at the Kurohara Sweet Lodge, a pastry shop that was owned by Yumiko Kurohara, a relative of Chiyoko Sonoda, a member of Hōkago Climax Girls.

“That’s very nice, Miwako-san! I can’t wait to eat some pasta!” said Iruka.

“And pastry too!” said Ayako.

“Yep! You’re gonna love this!” said Miwako.

“Yeah!” said the close friends of Miwako as they alongside Miwako and Yōko will be going to the Kurohara Sweet Lodge, so that they will eat dinner together.

At the Kurohara Sweet Lodge, a lot of guests have appeared to eat there for dinner and some of them were loyal fans of Chiyoko Sonoda. As a result, this place becomes one of the fan bases of Chiyoko and the Hōkago Climax Girls. Miwako, Yōko and the friends of the former have ordered a bread and pasta platter for dinner. They would eat their dinner once their orders have been served.

After finish eating their dinner, Miwako, Yōko and the friends of the former would make their conversation as they will talk about how they fascinated to see this place.

“I’m feeling good right now, girls! This place is more of a beautiful restaurant dedicated to the fans of one of the young idols!” said Ayako.

“Yes, it is. It said that this place is for the dedicated fans of Chiyoko Sonoda, an idol from 283 Production and a member of the Hōkago Climax Girls, and that’s why this place becomes more beautiful to see a lot of fans getting devoted to her” said Miwako.

“That’s why you’ll be surprised to see them because they’re here to bless her for sure!” said Yōko.

“I agree with that, girls! I never heard about Chiyoko until one day, I met Asako Yanami, one of Chiyoko’s cousins and currently studied at our school. She’s said to be working here” said Iruka.

“Ah, I remember that girl since we have a group activity long time ago” said Miwako.

“Yes, of course! Asako is an honor student who likes to make recognition to anyone on her side. That’s why she’s very compassionated to be with her friends just like how Chiyoko used to” said Iruka.

“Anyone who is part of Chiyoko’s side is very generous to show their hearts because they’re more confident to step with a smile” said Ayako.

“They’re very responsible in giving blessings because they’re always determined to live up with their dreams” said Rin.

“Yeah, I agree with that, girls!” said Miwako.

“By the way, Miwako-san, I don’t know if I remember correctly, but you’re a honor student just like Asako” said Chiwa.

“You must be surprised when you have received some awards during your graduation last spring” said Reiko.

“Yes, I am. I started to work hard in becoming an honor student for four years after I didn’t able to make it the first two years in elementary school. I wanted to do anything to pass the subjects in flying colors, so that I’ll make myself earned to have an A+ grade. As a result, it becomes my habit of studying while playing for the varsity team. My ambition is to work at the school as a teacher because I want them to teach the students to learn in their way. I’m very smart to do that because it made me feel motivated to see my progress getting paid off at that time. I’m sure that you’re gonna surprise me when I got an A+ grade this year” said Miwako.

“Of course, you can, Miwako-san! You’re definitely a good and compassionated student and you earn it every time that you got an achievement!” said Iruka.

“I love the way you did for your friends when you’re teaching them to make sure that they’ll excel just like you” said Ayako.

“Yeah! One thing that you have to remember is that you will keep it through your heart, so that you’ll continue working on become an ambitious scholar in the future” said Rin.

“That way, you’ll have an opportunity to enroll to any prestigious university in Tokyo for sure!” said Chiwa.

“That would be amazing for your future to be brighter!” said Reiko.

“Yes, I agree, girls! I’m always motivated to make myself blessed to get high grades and hopefully, one day, I will make it to college once I’m going to graduate from high school” said Miwako.

“Well, you sound like you’re an ambitious girl out there, Miwako-san! I’m always cheering for you because not only you have been determined to show your willpower for our team, but you have been more of an intelligent girl. That’s what I like to see because it made me feel ambivalent that you’re ready to live it up with your dreams just like me and our friends from the Bravehearts of Takanawa” said Yōko.

“Definitely, I agree with your words, Yōko-san. That makes me encourage to motivate myself. I can do whatever I want to bless our hometown for sure!” said Miwako.

“You got it!” said Yōko.

Miwako would ask her close friends about their ambitions. “So, what are your ambitions that you want to preserve, girls?”

“For me, I want to work in a large business company with my fellow friends from the Matsuzaka Red Herons” said Iruka.

“I’m very ambitious to become a tourism staff member because I want to give the people to promote tourism in our country” said Ayako.

“I want to get involved for fun and that’s why I want to be a staff member of any amusement parks in the city, so that I want to encourage them to have some fun at all” said Rin.

“When I’m about to finish my studies, I want to become a lawyer because I want to take action to justify anything that needs to be done” said Chiwa.

“I can become a businesswoman because I want to get involved in making business with anyone who are ambitious to become businessmen as well” said Reiko.

“Interesting ambitions out there, girls! I’m pretty sure that you’re gonna make yourself motivated when you’re going to finish your studies one day. I’ll be happy if you’re gonna make it because that’s what we do to bless and inspire” said Miwako.

“Miwako’s right, girls! Everyone can make their dreams come true if you’ll be able to do anything to accomplish your goals in your life. That’s why you’ll make yourself if you have done anything big to make it happen for sure” said Yōko.

“Yeah!” said Iruka, Ayako, Rin, Chiwa and Reiko.

“We believe that we can do it, girls, because that’s what we want to inspire for you!” said Iruka.

“We don’t want to give up now because we have destiny in our hands, so that we’ll be able to show how it’s done by accomplishing our goals for sure!” said Ayako.

“Of course, you should! If you want to make yourself earned, then you have to believe in yourself and make sure that you’ll be motivated to shine for us” said Miwako.

“A lot of us have our own dreams to dream with and sometimes, it will be fulfilled if you have done something big. So, that’s why I encourage you to make yourself comfortable to get the job done” said Yōko.

“And always remember to give everyone some courage to trust with each other, so that you’ll be more confident to accomplish your goals with your smile! That’s what I do when I did that for my friends out there” said Miwako.

“Yeah, we will!” said Iruka, Ayako, Rin, Chiwa and Reiko.

“Anyway, Miwako-san, what’s next for you?” asked Iruka.

“Well, I want to keep studying while continue representing for my varsity team because I want to continue my dream of being an honor student, so that I will make sure that I will be able to pass all subject in flying colors. Also, I want to be more confident to make my teammates feel great with our team chemistry if we worked together very well. I’ll always believe in the words that our captain Minami Hirohashi said about earlier, ‘Everyone can show one’s prowess to deliver great efforts to shine.’ It’s going to be a big season for me, Yōko, Keiko Takamatsu, Mizuho Hirakawa and Riko Shinohara because we’re ready to run our team and make us shine!” said Miwako.

“Yeah, you’re right about that, Miwako-san!” said Yōko.

“Wow! I’m so excited about this! I can’t believe that you’re ready to make your team shine this year!” said Iruka.

“I say that you have been motivated right now” said Ayako.

“I like the smile on your face, girl! That makes me feel delighted that you’re ready to take into the spotlight” said Rin.

“Yeah! The future is bright for you and your team. I can feel the great motivation out here” said Chiwa.

“Me too, Chiwa-san! I’m so pumped up and excited about this and hopefully, you will make yourself earned if you have done something big for your team” said Reiko.

“Yes, I will, Reiko-san! So, you better watch on our team because we’re ready to shine for everyone!” said Miwako.

“Yeah!” said Iruka, Ayako, Rin, Chiwa and Reiko.

“Speaking of which, girls, Iruka and I have some future plans about my circle of friends, the Climax Red Squadron” said Miwako.

“Oh, you really have one?” asked Ayako, which Miwako and Iruka smile on their faces without saying a word, meaning that they have one. “No way!”

“You got to be kidding me?!” reacted Rin.

“You are looking forward to expand that group, I say?” queried Chiwa.

“Yes, it is, Chiwa. We’re gonna invite some of my other close friends that they’re interested to join the Climax Red Squadron because I want them to be more enjoyed in making their friendship with me pushing forward” said Miwako.

“The purpose of this is to let them join alongside some groups that their main color is red, so that we will be able to organize future activities to shake up the entire community” said Iruka.

“That’s good! I like that idea!” said Ayako.

“That one would be lit!” said Rin.

“It’s going to be fantastic that we will have more friends to join with, so that we will have so much fun!” said Chiwa.

“All we need is a smile, girls! That’s what our circle does!” said Reiko.

“Exactly!” said Miwako.

“Yep!” said Iruka.

“That’s why this group will be more grateful to bring blessings and inspirations to everyone in my hometown and hopefully, we will be able to make the difference to shine with our pride and willpower” said Miwako.

“That way, they will be happier to be with us for sure!” said Iruka.

“Yeah, we agree!” said Ayako, Rin, Chiwa and Reiko.

“What about the other plan that you have worked on, Miwako-san?” asked Ayako.

“You mean, inviting some of Chiyoko’s relatives in my circle?” answered Miwako.

“Yeah!” said Ayako, Rin, Chiwa and Reiko.

“That’s because you’re a friend of Chiyoko, I believe” said Ayako.

“Yes, of course! I became a friend of Chiyoko because we have the same hobbies of making fun activities to show with and we have our compassionated hearts to make them feel humble and expressive” said Miwako.

“Her relatives living in both Tokyo and Chiba, which is why anyone is a friend of Chiyoko can invite them to any group that they desired to join” said Iruka.

“Ah, I see that point now” said Rin.

“I can’t believe that this one is different, compared to how the other idols’ relatives have used to” said Chiwa.

“That Chiyoko is really special to them because she’s the Dark Chocolate Girl, I tell you!” said Reiko.

“As a result, she’s very compassionate to make her idol career going harmonious” said Ayako.

“Yes, indeed” said Miwako and Iruka.

“Of course, we’re all here in this special place for the fans of Chiyoko and I hope that I can talk to anyone who is a relative of Chiyoko, so that I can invite them to join to our circle” said Miwako.

“That way, it will be fantastic to make them feel excited to get along with us one day. What do you think?” said Iruka.

“Yeah, that’s a nice idea!” said Ayako.

“I’m gonna love that one!” said Rin.

“You two are so genius!” said Chiwa.

“I gotta say that this one would be awesome to go with!” said Reiko.

“I think that they like your idea, Miwako-san. They’re interested to see them” said Yōko.

“Well, I’m surprised to see this, but I guess I’m going to say to them right now” said Miwako.

“Okay!” said Yōko.

Miwako would speak to Ayako, Rin, Chiwa and Reiko. “Okay, I’ll push this idea through, girls!”

“Hooray!” said Ayako, Rin, Chiwa and Reiko as they’re celebrated with joy with the idea of inviting Chiyoko’s relatives is accepted.

“I can’t wait to see them later on when you accompanied them!” said Ayako.

“It will be great to expand your circle of friends for more!” said Rin.

“I’m sure that they’ll be ready to make themselves blessed and inspired once they’ll be with us now” said Chiwa.

“That way, they’re very happy to get along with us for future activities to come!” said Reiko.

“Yeah, you got it!” said Miwako and Iruka.

“Say, Miwako-san, we should order some ice cream milkshake right away!” said Iruka.

“Ah, good idea, Iruka! I can use some extra money to buy those!” said Miwako.

“Sure!” said Iruka before giving Miwako a smile on her face. “Make sure that mine will be with toppings!”

“Okay!” said Miwako while leaving to go to the counter, so that she can order some ice cream milkshake.

While Miwako is ordering the ice cream milkshake, Yōko speaks to Iruka as the former gives the latter some vibes out how Miwako becomes determined. “I’m pretty glad that you want something good for your ice cream, Iruka-san, because Miwako-san used to be determined when it comes to getting her own ambitions to take up with as long as she’s ready to do anything to earn respect to anyone on her side like us.”

“Yes, I agree, Yōko-san! When Miwako and I have been organizing a group activity for our group, we worked together, so that we will be able to make everyone happy on how they have done to develop a good friendship with each other. It makes me feel delighted that our group had been making good blessings to everyone, especially when they finally joined the Bravehearts of Takanawa as one of the mainstream groups” said Iruka.

“Of course, it’s true that I decided to invite your group to be part of the Bravehearts of Takanawa as one of the mainstream groups. Your group had been compared to your counterparts, the Shibaura Lily Smile, a group that is composed of the friends of Rina Aonuma and led by Fumiko Iwatsuki” said Yōko.

“Ah, yes. They’re very compassionate that they have blessed their friends just like how me and my fellow friends did” said Iruka.

“Yes, they were. Your group and the Shibaura Lily Smile are most certainly in common because not only you have always showed some determination to your friends, but you have been able to bless them” said Yōko.

“You got that right, Yōko-san! My group had been doing great to show our determination in making sure that we’ll be able to work together and accomplish it for ourselves” said Iruka.

“Well, you sure did! I hope that you will keep this up because it will be amazing to see how you and your friends doing when meeting with your allies and that’s why you got this” said Yōko.

“Sure, I will!” said Iruka.

Suddenly, Miwako shouts at Yōko, Iruka and her close friends as she finished ordering the ice cream milkshake. “Yōko! Iruka! Girls!” She returns to the table while being joined by Yumiko Kurohara and Asako Yanami.

“Oh! There you are, Miwako-san!” said Iruka.

“I can’t believe that you’re back!” said Yōko.

“Yep!” said Miwako while smiling on her face. Then, she gives the ice cream milkshake to Yōko, Iruka, Ayako, Rin, Chiwa and Reiko. “Here’s what you wanted!”

“Alright! Thank you, Miwako-san!” said Yōko, Iruka, Ayako, Rin, Chiwa and Reiko while drinking the ice cream milkshake together with Miwako.

“Oh, wow! That’s delicious!” said Yōko.

“It tastes good!” said Iruka.

“That’s more I like it!” said Ayako.

“I love it!” said Rin.

“This one is the best!” said Chiwa.

“I’m feeling joyful with this drink!’ said Reiko.

“Do you like it?” asked Miwako.

“Yeah!” said Yōko, Iruka, Ayako, Rin, Chiwa and Reiko.

“We made those with dark chocolate and whipped cream” said Yumiko Kurohara, a third year middle school student from the Hanzōsen Middle School and the cousin of Chiyoko Sonoda of Hōkago Climax Girls.

“It’s our specialty that was made possible, thanks to Chiyoko because she credited it” said Asako Yanami, a first year middle school student from the Takanawa Seigyo Middle School and the cousin of Chiyoko Sonoda of Hōkago Climax Girls.

“Ah, yes! This one is typically popular with Chiyoko’s fans out there!” said Yōko.

“They said that it was their favorite pastime dessert because they adored her for sure!” said Iruka.

“Yeah!” said Yumiko and Asako.

“So, why you two were all here?” asked Ayako while Rin, Chiwa and Reiko wonder the same thing.

“Well, I decided to ask her and another relative of Chiyoko to join with us for a while because they want to tell me and everyone about something important” said Miwako.

“That’s right, Miwako-san! You see, we want to be involved with her circle of friends known as the Climax Red Squadron because we want to collaborate with them for future activities that will energize everyone, so that we want to make them enjoyed to the fullest” said Yumiko.

“Since we’re very close to Chiyoko, we want to be very motivated to communicate with different people that they want to shine for a big difference and that’s why it will be very fantastic that we can be part of that big group for sure!” said Asako.

“I agree, girls! That’s why this will be very awesome that I will allow them to be part of our circle of friends! Isn’t that awesome?” said Miwako.

“Yeah!” said Iruka, Ayako, Rin, Chiwa and Reiko as they have agreed to accept Miwako’s proposal.

“That’s very awesome, Miwako-san! I’m so thrilled that you’re gonna invite them into your circle! By the way, I just invited Hikaru Moriyama and Seiko Matsumura to my circle of friends!” said Yōko. Yōko had her own group of friends known as the Illuminating Verdant, led by Shiori Kameda. They recently created the Green Edelweiss Shirokanedai, composed of the groups that are coming from Shirokanedai and its neighboring areas that their main color is light green.

“No way! Who are those?” shouted Miwako.

“Both Hikaru and Seiko were second year middle school students from our school and they have been involved in the student disciplinary committee” said Yōko.

“Ah, that’s good! I’m sure that they will be very excited to collaborate with you for some thrilling activities to come! They can do whatever they want because they’re perfectly confident to show their smiles for you” said Miwako.

“Yes, of course! Not only for that, I’m looking forward to invite my relatives from my maternal side, the Hamano clan, to my circle of friends because they’re very confident in supporting my basketball career” said Yōko.

“I see! I believe that we have our own ambitions to take, so that we’ll be able to work together to make our community shining through the horizon” said Miwako.

“Yeah, you got that right, Miwako-san! Hopefully, we’re gonna be more excited to get more partners, so that they will be able to bless us for sure!” said Yōko.

“Yep! I agree!” said Miwako.

“We should be going back our duties to the counter because we’re very busy with the guests right now” said Yumiko.

“Let’s meet with each other again, girls!” said Asako.

“Okay!” said Yōko, Miwako, Iruka, Ayako, Rin, Chiwa and Reiko while waving their hands to say goodbye to Yumiko and Asako.

“It feels great we have been very full after eating our dinner, Miwako-san! Looks like we’re all set to leave this place right now” said Iruka.

“You got it, Iruka! That’s where we will about to part way on our home when we get there” said Miwako.

“So that, we’re going to be busy for our assignments, so that we can accomplish it on the next day!” said Yōko.

“Yeah!” said Iruka, Ayako, Rin, Chiwa and Reiko.

“Now, let’s get out of here and head back home together!” said Miwako.

“You will be with us before we’ll part ways for sure!” said Yōko.

“Yeah!” said Iruka, Ayako, Rin, Chiwa and Reiko, which make Yōko and Miwako feel delighted to be with them while leaving the Kurohara Sweet Lodge. Miwako had been determined ever since she is an honor student in her class and she is very confident that she can do anything to make her friends feel harmonious. As a member of the Bravehearts of Takanawa, she is ready to make herself prestigious with her friends, so that she will give them a smile as she’s going to continue blessing and inspiring everyone for her community in the southern part of Minato.

UP NEXT: Profile of the Bravehearts of Takanawa
 
After I have posted the profile of the Bravehearts of Minato nearly two months ago, I will be posting a profile of a brand new braveheart group as it will be the Bravehearts of Takanawa. The Bravehearts of Takanawa is a braveheart group that is based in Takanawa in the ward of Minato, but only three members have appeared in today’s update, Red-Section Chapter 70: “Down South for the Honorable Student in Takanawa”, composed of their leader Yukihiro Nakayama, Yōko Matsushima and Miwako Ishigami. The Bravehearts of Takanawa had been determined to represent their hometown, which is in the southern area of Minato, and they have developed a great friendship with their allies from various community groups. One thing that you find it coincidental is that some of their members are associated to the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club such as Yōko, Megumi Yukimoto and Haruka Matsubayashi being associated to Emma Verde (CV: Maria Sashide); Chiharu Asano and Kana Mitsumori being associated to Ai Miyashita (CV: Natsumi Murakami); Aoi Ikemoto, Shizuka Azuma and Asumi Hosaka are associated to Shioriko Mifune (CV: Moeka Koizumi); and Emi Kosugi, Chika Matsumiya, Masayo Endō, Fumihiro Akiyama and Seitarō Hiramoto being associated to Karin Asaka (CV: Miyu Kubota). I also added the other characters in this list, which is now known as the Associates of the Bravehearts of Takanawa, such as Iruka Fukagawa (the leader of the Matsuzaka Red Herons), Shiori Kameda (the leader of the Illuminating Verdant) and Yumiko Kurohara and Asako Yanami (the cousins of Chiyoko Sonoda (CV: Haruka Shiraishi) of Hōkago Climax Girls from THE IDOLM@STER Shiny Colors).

EDIT #1 (9/8/21): I changed the colors of Ai Miyashita and Emma Verde of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club from their older colors ("#EF6E12" for Ai and "#84C36E" for Emma) to their current colors ("#EE6D05" for Ai and "#6DBB44" for Emma).

EDIT #2 (9/22/21): I updated the color of Haruna Matsubayashi from "#BC192E" to "#D72E58" to prevent confusion with the color of Miwako Ishigami, which is "#BF2C37". The new color of Haruna is much redder than the original.

EDIT #3 (1/30/22): After four months, I finally made the first major update in this profile as I decided to overhaul the entire profile after I have posted today's update, Red Section-Chapter 111: “The Blue Stars Illuminate Together to Shine Bright!” with the inclusion of its new members including Emi Kosugi and her friends from Team Kosugi-Akiyama. The Others Section will now be composed of the sixth graders that have been part of the Takanawa Seigyo Elementary School boys' basketball team, led by Ryōta Moriuchi (no color had been used yet at the moment), while the former section will now known as the Associates of the Bravehearts of Takanawa.

Bravehearts of Takanawa: Divided into three groups
Bravehearts of Takanawa: Yukihiro Nakayama, Fumiko Katsumoto, Sōsuke Yoshizawa, Kazuto Maruyama, Ichika Shinozuka, Rina Isayama, Yōko Matsushima, Miwako Ishigami, Chiharu Asano, Yukari Konno, Konomi Sugimura, Megumi Yukimoto, Haruna Matsubayashi, Aoi Ikemoto, Shizuka Azuma, Kana Mitsumori, Tomio Fukuyama, Saaya Ōshiro, Rumi Kozuki, Asumi Hosaka and Yumiko Satozaki
Team Kosugi-Akiyama: Emi Kosugi, Chika Matsumiya, Masayo Endō, Sakura Ishigaki, Azumi Nakamura, Fumihiro Akiyama, Yoshihisa Yamazaki, Seitarō Hiramoto, Shōya Fujima and Masaya Arimoto
Others: Ryōta Moriuchi, Yukio Okamoto, Kenta Maeyama, Nobuyuki Tadokoro and Kusuo Yaginuma


Bravehearts of Takanawa
Yukihiro Nakayama: September 14 / 2HS-2 / Takanawa Seigyo HS
Fumiko Katsumoto: December 5 / 2HS-3 / Takanawa Seigyo HS
Sōsuke Yoshizawa: November 27 / 2HS-5 / Takanawa Seigyo HS
Kazuto Maruyama: July 10 / 2HS-7 / Takanawa Seigyo HS
Ichika Shinozuka: April 9 / 2HS-4 / Takanawa Seigyo HS
Rina Isayama: January 18 / 2HS-4 / Takanawa Seigyo HS
Yōko Matsushima: August 6 / 1MS-3 / Takanawa Seigyo MS
Miwako Ishigami: May 14 / 1MS-3 / Takanawa Seigyo MS
Chiharu Asano: June 21 / 1MS-3 / Takanawa Seigyo MS
Yukari Konno: March 29 / 1MS-3 / Takanawa Seigyo MS
Konomi Sugimura: February 15 / 1MS-3 / Takanawa Seigyo MS
Megumi Yukimoto: December 12 / 6ES-2 / Takanawa Seigyo ES
Haruna Matsubayashi: January 7 / 6ES-2 / Takanawa Seigyo ES
Aoi Ikemoto: November 25 / 6ES-1 / Takanawa Seigyo ES
Shizuka Azuma: December 30 / 6ES-1 / Takanawa Seigyo ES
Kana Mitsumori: May 8 / 6ES-4 / Takanawa Seigyo ES
Tomio Fukuyama: May 19 / 1MS-3 / Takanawa Seigyo MS
Saaya Ōshiro: October 13 / 1MS-1 / Kōshi Gakuen MS
Rumi Kozuki: March 16 / 6ES-4 / Kōshi Gakuen ES
Asumi Hosaka: April 28 / 6ES-2 / Kōshi Gakuen ES
Yumiko Satozaki: February 8 / 3MS / Takanawa Seigyo MS

Team Kosugi-Akiyama
Emi Kosugi: December 8 / 5ES / Takanawa Seigyo ES
Chika Matsumiya: September 30 / 5ES / Takanawa Seigyo ES
Masayo Endō: May 9 / 5ES / Takanawa Seigyo ES
Sakura Ishigaki: January 16 / 5ES / Takanawa Seigyo ES
Azumi Nakamura: July 17 / 5ES / Takanawa Seigyo ES
Fumihiro Akiyama: April 2 / 5ES / Takanawa Seigyo ES
Yoshihisa Yamazaki: September 5 / 5ES / Takanawa Seigyo ES
Seitarō Hiramoto: February 13 / 5ES / Takanawa Seigyo ES
Shōya Fujima: February 21 / 5ES / Takanawa Seigyo ES
Masaya Arimoto: November 14 / 5ES / Takanawa Seigyo ES

Others
Ryōta Moriuchi: April 16 / 6ES-2 / Takanawa Seigyo ES
Yukio Okamoto: May 19 / 6ES-2 / Takanawa Seigyo ES
Kenta Maeyama: June 24 / 6ES-1 / Takanawa Seigyo ES
Nobuyuki Tadokoro: August 1 / 6ES-1 / Takanawa Seigyo ES
Kusuo Yaginuma: January 3 / 6ES-4 / Takanawa Seigyo ES


Associates of the Bravehearts of Takanawa: Iruka Fukagawa, Ayako Kino, Rin Makabe, Chiwa Osaragi, Reiko Himura, Shiori Kameda, Yumiko Kurohara, Asako Yanami, Hikaru Moriyama, Seiko Matsumura, Kōzō Moriyama and Shintarō Takatsuji

Associates of the Bravehearts of Takanawa
Iruka Fukagawa: January 22 / 1MS-2 / Takanawa Seigyo MS / Leader of the Matsuzaka Red Herons
Ayako Kino: October 29 / 1MS-7 / Takanawa Seigyo MS
Rin Makabe: December 4 / 1MS-6 / Takanawa Seigyo MS
Chiwa Osaragi: August 3 / 1MS-7 / Takanawa Seigyo MS
Reiko Himura: April 10 / 1MS-2 / Takanawa Seigyo MS

Shiori Kameda: May 16 / 1MS-3 / Takanawa Seigyo MS / Leader of the Illuminating Verdant
Yumiko Kurohara: September 16 / 3MS-4 / Hanzōsen MS / Cousin of Chiyoko Sonoda and Sister of Airi Kurohara
Asako Yanami: June 11 / 1MS-5 / Takanawa Seigyo MS / Cousin of Chiyoko Sonoda

Hikaru Moriyama: July 17 / 1MS-1 / Takanawa Seigyo MS
Seiko Matsumura: February 28 / 1MS-2 / Takanawa Seigyo MS

Kōzō Moriyama: September 7 / 3HS / Takanawa Seigyo HS / Captain of the Tanakawa Seigyo High School Boys’ Basketball Team
Shintarō Takatsuji: August 26 / 1C / Adult / Meiji Gakuen University / Former Captain of the Tanakawa Seigyo High School Boys’ Basketball Team


UP NEXT: Schedule of Updates – Eighth Part of Volume 8.5, Part 2
 
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Here is the schedule of the next batch of the future updates of the Red Section Series as this will be composed of the next 10 side chapters of this side series. Of these 10 side chapters, five will be related to the great banquet that celebrated the friendship between the Bravehearts of Ōta and the Bravehearts of Fukuoka, two will be focused on the Bravehearts of Minato while the rest will not be related to that arc as it will be focused on different characters. Red Section-Chapter 71 will be focused on Mei Hayasaka of IDOLY PRIDE; Red Section-Chapter 76 will be focused on Erika Yoshioka of the Bravehearts of Nagoya; and last but not the least, Red Section-Chapter 78 will be focused on Hōkago Climax Girls and Alstroemeria of THE IDOLM@STER Shiny Colors. The Red Section-Chapters 74 and 75 will be a two-part update that focused on the birthday of Momo Kashiwada, a member of the Bravehearts of Minato and it will be served as the main highlight for the fourth founding anniversary of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club, a school idol group from Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club.

EDIT #1 (9/8): I changed the colors of Natsumi Murakami (the seiyu of Ai Miyashita) and Maria Sashide (the seiyu of Emma Verde) of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club from their older colors ("#EF6E12" for Natsumi and "#84C36E" for Maria) to their current colors ("#EE6D05" for Natsumi and "#6DBB44" for Maria).

EDIT #2 (9/16): I made the first major update in this schedule as I updated the schedule for today's update, Red Section-Chapter 73: "The Red Tiger and the Scarlet Dragon" from September 15 (Wednesday) to September 16 (Thursday) due to Internet connection problems that lasted for one day.

EDIT #3 (9/26): I made the second major update on this schedule as I had updated the title of today's update, Red Section-Chapter 76, from "The Yoshioka Lady Blazer’s Secret" to "Run the Place with the Takeda Sword Blossom!".

EDIT #4 (10/3): I made the third major update on this schedule as I had changed the name of the birthday celebrant on September 26 (Sunday) from Chisa Shiraishi (CV: Kanon Takao) to her older sister Saki Shiraishi (CV: Koharu Miyazawa) by mistake. Saki's birthday was last September 26 (Sunday), which was last week, while Chisa's birthday will be on November 22 (Monday). I also updated the color of Rika Nagae from "#F2436E" to "#05ADDC" to reflect that new color from Wataten!: An Angel Flew Behind Me as Rika is the voice actress of Hinata Hoshino of Wataten☆5.

September 8: Red Section-Chapter 71: “A Blissful Conversation with the Dazzling Idol from Hoshimi Production” [Character Birthdays of Tomoka Minato and Kunou (September 9) and Seiyu Birthdays of Natsumi Murakami and Daiki Yamashita (September 7), Azumi Waki and Mitsuru Miyamoto (September 8) and Karin Takahashi and Ai Kakuma (September 9)]
September 12: Red Section-Chapter 72: “The Partners-in-Crime in the Katayama Family” [Character Birthdays of Kotori Minami and Riamu Yumemi (September 12) and Suzu Narumiya (September 13) and Seiyu Birthdays of Kanon Takao (September 10), Yuki Nakashima (September 12) and Ai Kayano and Ayaka Ōhashi (September 13)]
September 16: Red Section-Chapter 73: “The Red Tiger and the Scarlet Dragon” [Seiyu Birthdays of Noriko Shibasaki and Shizuka Ishigami (September 14) and Minako Kotobuki, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka and Yuiko Tatsumi (September 17) and 1st Anniversary of Liella! (September 16)]
September 19: Red Section-Chapter 74: “The Peach-Haired Lass of Minato Never Gives Up with Her Wisdom: Momo Kashiwada’s Birthday” [Character Birthdays of Riko Sakurauchi and Chiya Ujimatsu (September 19) and Seiyu Birthdays of Akira Kamiya (September 18) and Maria Sashide and Yui Horie (September 20)]
September 22: Red Section-Chapter 75: “One Diving Night to Shine for the Peach-Haired Lass of Minato!” [Character Birthday of Ruby Kurosawa (September 21), Seiyu Birthdays of Yūma Uchida (September 21) and Sayuri Yahagi (September 22) and 4th Anniversary of Nijigasaki High School Idol Club (September 21)]
September 26: Red Section-Chapter 76: “Run the Place with the Takeda Sword Blossom!” [Character Birthday of Saki Shiraishi (September 26) and Seiyu Birthdays of Kanako Takatsuki, Kikuko Inoue and Mariya Ise (September 25), Seria Fukagawa and Saya Fukuzumi (September 26) and Atsumi Tanezaki (September 27)]
September 29: Red Section-Chapter 77: “A Family of Nightingales at the Great Banquet” [Character Birthdays of Sumire Heanna (September 28) and Irina Shidō (September 29) and Seiyu Birthdays of Rika Nagae (September 28), Makoto Furukawa, Yumiri Hanamori, Kaoru Sakura and Emiri Iwai (September 29) and Sayuri Date and Tomohiro Tsuboi (September 30)]
October 3: Red Section-Chapter 78: “Cute and Passioned Idols Meet Basketball Athletes” [Character Birthday of Roro Morooka (October 2) and Seiyu Birthdays of Minori Suzuki and Sayaka Kanda (October 1)]
October 6: Red Section-Chapter 79: “Witnessing Azuki Hiramatsu’s Compassionated Smile” [Character Birthday of Shioriko Mifune (October 5) and Seiyu Birthdays of Takako Tanaka and Hiromichi Tezuka (October 5) and Chiemi Tanaka and Rei Shimoda (October 6)]
October 10: Red Section-Chapter 80: “The Crimson Arrow Connection that Runs Together, Stays Together” [Character Birthdays of Mana Nagase (October 9) and Subaru Hasegawa (October 11) and Seiyu Birthdays of Yukari Nozawa (October 9), Sae Ōtsuka and Seirō Ogino (October 10) and Seena Hoshiki and Tomokazu Sugita (October 11)]

UP NEXT: Red Section-Chapter 71: “A Blissful Conversation with the Dazzling Idol from Hoshimi Production”

The conversation about the secrets of Miwako is more of intriguing as the close friends of Miwako have finally known about those because they believe that Miwako had been thrilled to enjoy her life with her blessings, which they always like to support her to make sure that Miwako will groom her way to show that she’s a determined and prestigious girl as she’s representing for the Bravehearts of Takanawa. Miwako had felt motivated that she had been working hard as an honor student, basketball player and member of the Bravehearts of Takanawa, which means that she can do anything what she wants as long as she’s ready to bless and shine her community representing that braveheart group for her hometown. It feels great that Miwako will continue to groom her way of not only being an honor student, but a dearest member of the Bravehearts of Takanawa as her smile will always be paid off to make sure that everyone will be happy to get along with her for sure!:) I know that this is the first update that is related to the Bravehearts of Takanawa, but we only seen three characters that have appeared in this update with Miwako, Yōko Matsushima and Yukihiro Nakayama, but hopefully, I will be planning to post another update that is related to them in the future.;) The next update will be the first update that is related to an anime related to idols, which is going to be IDOLY PRIDE, as Mei Hayasaka and Suzu Narumiya are met by the members of the Bravehearts of Saiwai in their dormitory in Hoshimi. This one will be more exciting and more interesting because there will be another braveheart group to appear in this series and so, it will be fantastic that you’re all prepared for this because it will be more of a shining encounter between the idols and the bravehearts. Get ready to shine with Mei and Suzu when the next update is coming up in a few days!:) I’ll see you on September 8 (Wednesday) for the next update of Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts!
 
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Hi, everyone!:) As you can see, I'm not very happy with the view counts once again, which means it seems that Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts have been declining once again for the second time.:( I know that this is not a great time for me to see this, but I hope that it will not be a big problem again because I'm going to post today's update that will be focused on the characters of IDOLY PRIDE. Yep!:D This is the first time that I will be posting an update of Rooks, Knights and Bravehearts that is centered on Hoshimi Production, the main characters of IDOLY PRIDE, including Kotono Nagase and Sakura Kawasaki. This means, you're going to gleam and shine with them as today's update will be focused on Mei Hayasaka and Suzu Narumiya. I never done this before because I had followed IDOLY PRIDE earlier this year and I was really motivated that I want to feature in this crossover series. Not only that I have followed a lot of idol franchises such as Ongaku Shoujo, THE IDOL@MASTER and Love Live! School Idol Project, but this will be more interesting to see with another group of idols trying to shine their way with the pride in their hearts. So, hopefully, you're going to witness this before your very eyes.:) By the way, if you want to read Red Section-Chapters 69 and 70, I recommend that you would do so before or after reading today's update and I hope that I will be able to adjust this problem if I want to continue this crossover series running.;) So, let's get into this brand new update featuring Hoshimi Production from IDOLY PRIDE, but before that, it's time to head into the birthday corner to see who have celebrated their birthdays right now!:)

Tomorrow (September 9) will be the birthday of Tomoka Minato, the leading female character from Ro-Kyu-Bu!, and Kunou, a female character from High School DxD. Tomoka is a prestigious and cheerful girl who had an ambition to become the best female basketball player in her hometown. She’s the captain of the Keishin Academy Elementary School girls’ basketball team. On the other hand, Kunou is the daughter of Yasaka (CV: Yo Taichi) and the young rule of Kyoto in the DxD universe. She is a nine-tailed fox yōkai and has a crush on Issei Hyōdō (CV: Yūki Kaji). She appeared in the fourth season of High School DxD alongside Yasaka. Tomoka is voiced by Kana Hanazawa while Kunou is voiced by Sora Tokui, a member of µ’s. Advanced happy birthday, Tomoka and Kunou!:) Now, I hope that you will make yourself motivated and smiled because today’s update will be dedicated to Natsumi Murakami and Daiki Yamashita (September 7), Azumi Waki and Mitsuru Miyamoto (September 8) and Karin Takahashi and Ai Kakuma (September 9). Born in Tokyo, an energetic and cute Natsumi is a member of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club from Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club as she is the voice actress of Ai Miyashita. Aside from NijiGaku, she is also a member of the sub-unit group DiverDiva with Miyu Kubota, the voice actress of Karin Asaka. Natsumi is also the voice actress of Yume Hinata (Mewkledreamy) and Rose (Combatants Will Be Dispatched!). Coming out from Shizuoka, a thrilled and courageous Daiki is the voice actor of Goh (Pokémon Journeys: The Series), Amatsuyu ‘Joro’ Kisaragi (Oresuki), Shū Imura (Horimiya), Takua Seto (Ace of Diamond), Atsushi Tōshirō and Imanotsurugi (Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru 2), Yushirō (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba), Akira Nishina (Major 2nd), Mitsuru Sotsuda (Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Sōma), Rikuto Ikeda (Assassination Classroom), Shion Amatsuka (Uto no Prince-sama), Tōya and Iwan (Log Horizon), Ryō Uchida (Strike the Blood), Sakamichi Onoda (Yowamushi Peda), Senpai (Don’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro) and Hiro Yūki (Full Drive: The Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Shittier than Real Life!). He is also a singer where he recently released the ending theme song of Seven Knights Revolution: The Hero's Successor with the title, “Tails”. Hailing from Tokyo, an energetic and sweet Azumi is a voice actress and singer that voiced various characters such as Sanae Katagiri (THE IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls), Maika Sakuranomiya (Blend S), Erie (Ms.vampire Lives in My Neighborhood), Clea (Kirara Fantasia), Senko (The Helpful Fox Senko-san), Rem Galleu (How Not to Summon a Demon Lord), Adale von Ascham/Mile (Didn’t I Say to Make My Abiilities Average in the Next Life?!), Null (Null & Peta), Ao Horie (Ao-chan Can’t Study!), Shion Kujō (Are You Lost?), Special Week (Ume Musume Pretty Derby), Fina (Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear), Sisbell Lou Nebulis IX (Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World), Anne Shelley (My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!), Akari (Shachibato! President, It’s Time to Battle!), Mai Yamase (Katana Maidens ~ Toji no Miko), Galko (Please Tell Me! Galko-chan), Salachia Schicksal (Assassins Pride), Kusue Hakozaki (I Can’t Stand a Million Lives), Fratorte (I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level) and Hinata Tachibana (Tokyo Revengers). She had released her first album earlier this year with the title “Chō Kakumeiteki Koisuru Nichijō”. Also born in Tokyo, a tough and determined Mitsuru is the voice actor of Ōgai Mori (Buko Stray Dogs), Aiwass (A Certain Magical Index III) and Daigo Kanon Ijaysica (The Misfit of Demon King Academy). Coming out from Kanagawa, a cute and benevolent Karin is a voice actress and singer as she is the voice actress of Sasame Mitsukuri, representing Ongaku Shoujo, from Ongaku Shoujo, Nono Morikubo from THE IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls, Haru Soramachi from Between the Sky and Sea, Suika from Dr. Stone and Miliam Hildegard von Globius, representing Hitotsuyunagi-tai, from Assault Lily Bouquet. Karin also had a duet musical career with former voice actress and singer Yurika Endō, known as Yukri*Kari. And last but not the least, hailing from Fukuoka, a prestigious and admired Ai the voice actress of Rossweisse (High School DxD), Itsuyo Saotome (Val × Love), Kirara Hoshino (Super HxEros), Isuzu Sento (Amagi Brilliant Park), Misaka Worst (A Certain Magical Index), Ruko Kominato (WIXOSS), Sargatanas (As Miss Beelzebub Likes), Misaki Kotori (Amanchu! Advance), Agathe Arier (Märchen Mädchen), Nonko Arahabaki (Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs), Makomo (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba), Aiko Hatayama (Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest), Naru Shiawase (Kiratto Pri Chan), Unicorn and Takao (Azur Lane), May (Bofuri), Machi Kuraki (Fruits Basket), Menou Historia (The Misfit of Demon King Academy), Frey (King’s Raid: Successors of the Will), Eris Boreas Greyrat (Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation) and Albis (This Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime). Hopefully, those six will continue making progress of their voice acting careers, especially to Natsumi, Daiki, Azumi and Karin, who have been doing great to shine themselves through their smiles and blessings to make sure that they’re very confident to excite their fans for sure!;) Belated happy birthday, Natsumi and Daiki, and happy birthday, Azumi, Mitsuru, Karin and Ai!:) I hope that you’re excited about something new that you didn’t see this before because I’ll be posting an update that will feature the members of Hoshimi Production from IDOLY PRIDE. Get ready because you’re all here to shine with them as I’m going to explain this right now!:)

Earlier this year, I started to follow IDOLY PRIDE, an idol genre anime that focused on the ten members of the famed production group Hoshimi Production, which they have previously produced Mana Nagase until her untimely death. Hoshimi Production had been grooming both Kotono Nagase, the sister of Mana, and Sakura Kawasaki, the idol that her heart being donated by Mana when she had a heart condition. This production group had started with just them until it had been expanded into ten with the creation of Sunny Peace and Tsuki no Tempest/Moon Tempest. I liked the characters of that anime because they are simply idols that they want to push on, shine and earn themselves with the pride in their hearts as they want to stand together and make success on their idol careers. That’s why today’s update will be the first for them as Mei Hayasaka (the featured character for this update due to her image color is red) and Suzu Narumiya (her birthday will be on September 13) will be greeted by the members of the Bravehearts of Saiwai, a braveheart group based in the ward of Saiwai, located in the city of Kawasaki, Kanagawa, composed of Akina Yoneyama, Shiina Akada, Mayumi Yamanouchi and Shima Kamaguchi. You’ll see how they have made it to the dormitory that was used as a residence for the members of Hoshimi Production and how they have developed their friendship with Mei and Suzu. Hopefully, you’re all thrilled to see this because here comes the 71st side chapter of the Red Section Series with the title, “A Blissful Conversation with the Dazzling Idol from Hoshimi Production”! Enjoy reading the 71st side chapter of the Red Section Series!:)

SIDE STORY: “RED SECTION STORIES
CHAPTER 71: “A BLISSFUL CONVERSATION WITH THE DAZZLING IDOL FROM HOSHIMI PRODUCTION

Date: May 8, 2010 (Saturday)

This side chapter is focused on Mei Hayasaka as she will be met by some members of the Bravehearts of Saiwai in her home at the dormitory of Hoshimi Production where they will have a beautiful encounter between each other, so that they will be able to develop their friendship at the same time.

At the dormitory of Hoshimi Production in Hoshimi, Mei Hayasaka is busy surfing on the Internet where she is working on her research when someone had knocked the door, which she is determined on who is coming to the home of Hoshimi Production.

Mei would stand up before reaching to the door to find out who is coming. “Who is it?” When Mei opens the door, it was revealed to be the members of the Bravehearts of Saiwai, composed of Akina Yoneyama, Shiina Akada, Mayumi Yamanouchi and Shima Kamaguchi. They were all third year middle school students from the Hizakura Middle School with Akina being recognized as one-half of the co-leaders of the Juniors Division of the Bravehearts of Saiwai alongside Kazuyoshi Hiramoto. The leader of the Bravehearts of Saiwai is Atsuya Matsuzaka while its vice leaders are Shoko Hisaishi and Yuki Shimomura.

“Hi, Mei-san!” said Akina Yoneyama.

“Oh! There you are, Akina-san! I can’t believe that you’re finally here!” said Mei.

“Yep! After I was getting busy with my fellow bravehearts from the Bravehearts of Saiwai, I finally got an opportunity to visit this place” said Akina.

“At first, we didn’t know about the address of this place before I finally found out that I remember this place long time ago” said Shiina Akada.

“We were relieved that we found them right on the spot” said Mayumi Yanaouchi.

“And that’s why we’re all here to pay a visit with you and your fellow idols from your production” said Shima Kamaguchi.

“Well, you came all here to visit our official home of our group and hopefully, you’ll make yourself comfortable because my fellow idols will be here later on as they might be busy on their own duties. Me and Suzu-san are here to stay” said Mei. Mei and Suzu were both members of Tsuki no Tempest.

“Ah, that’s good! I thought that you’re alone all by yourself, but I can’t believe that you had a friend to be with you for now while the others are out” said Akina.

“Yes, I agree! Kotono-san told me that I should stay with Suzu-san to handle the duties at our dormitory” said Mei.

“We have taken care of everything for about 2 hours to make our place more beautiful” said Suzu Narumiya.

“Oh, okay. I’m so glad that this place was cooler than I thought!” said Akina.

“It reminds me of my home in the dormitory somewhere in Saiwai” said Shiina.

“I say that it will be fantastic to stay there for a few hours, so that we will be more comfortable to be with you” said Mayumi.

“Hopefully, your fellow idols will be here later on to surprise us” said Shima.

“I hope so. They will probably be here in an hour” said Mei.

“So, for now, have yourself a comfortable day in our home and let’s make friends for sure!” said Suzu.

“Okay!” said Akina, Shiina, Mayumi and Shima.

A few minutes later, Mei, Akina and Shiina are watching television drama in the television while Suzu, Mayumi and Shima are cooking together, so that the foods will be served later on for dinner.

“So, how are you doing, Akina-san?” asked Mei.

“I’m currently a member of the Bravehearts of Saiwai two months ago when Atsuya had gathered his friends in a picnic where they want to represent our hometown since a lot of braveheart groups in Yokohama being formed at that time” said Akina.

“Atsuya gave us the blessings when they let us join that group because he liked our determination in showing some support for Atsuya’s team, the Hizakura High School boys’ basketball team” said Shiina.

“That’s why we’re very prospered to show some blessings and inspirations in our hometown, so that we want to be known by everyone” said Akina.

“Oh, that’s very nice, you two! I like people who wanted to inspire with their ideas to represent, especially my fellow classmates from the Hoshimi Private High School have their own dreams to take” said Mei.

“Who are those?” asked Akina.

“They were Manatsu Haraguchi, Moeka Miyamoto, Ayako Hanazono, Shunichi Tadano and Kyōhei Nakase. They are looking great to show their hearts in making their dreams come true after entering high school this year. They have also got their opportunities to make the difference by excelling in academics” said Mei.

“Well, I like what your friends doing for their own dreams to make, Mei-san” said Akina.

“It seems that they will be more optimistic to earn themselves if they got the job done as always” said Shiina.

“Yeah, you’re definitely right about that!” said Mei.

“So, Mei-san, what is your biggest secret of you?” asked Akina.

“That’s a good question, Akina-san” said Mei before explaining to Akina and Shiina about her secret. “You see, I had the ability to see things invisible with my eyes getting closed. That’s why I had imagined the deceased people even some of my family members and Mana Nagase.”

“Hmm… I never heard about that one, Mei-san” said Akina.

“Someone said that she should have shine in the first place since she had a tremendous voice” said Shiina.

“Yes, she was until she died in a road accident on her way to the Venus Grand Prix finals, which devastated us including Kotono-san” said Mei.

“Oh, that’s very unfortunate for you” said Akina.

“Yeah, that horrible death was breaking the hearts of her fans upon hearing this” said Shiina.

“Of course, that’s true” said Mei while closing her eyes in disappointment. “However, her production company, Hoshimi Production had inspired some of us to become idol, which it eventually leads to me, Suzu-san, Kotono-san and the rest of the idols starting to get along with each other to shine with pride through our hearts.”

“That’s good. I’m so surprised that you and your fellow idols have gotten together to make sure that you’re all here for the spotlight to shine” said Akina.

“I’m hoping that you’re gonna make some progress in your idol career and to continue developing a new friendship with your fellow idols, so that you’ll have some brighter future in your hands” said Shiina.

“Yeah, I agree!” said Mei. “Our home has its own pride to take our talents to the next level, which is why we’re here to elevate ourselves to make sure that we will do anything to prosper and inspire everyone.”

“Oh, I see! I didn’t know your hometown had their own symbol to keep with!” said Akina.

“Especially that you wanted to make the difference to shine your way to stardom” said Shiina.

“Yes, indeed. Hoshimi had produced a lot of talents out there to shine and they have their own pride to represent with. Not only on idol and entertainment industry, there are also some good aspirants in other things like sports, politics, education and many more. It feels great that our city will always bring new talents to make sure that they will do anything to make progress of their careers” said Mei.

“Well, that city had been a prosperous city that made people want to inspire for something new because they want to show their prowess and courage as they’re very confident to show who they are and hopefully, they’ll be more delighted to make themselves earned one day” said Akina.

“It will truly a changed culture for your city to bless and inspire if everyone makes their dreams come true because they’re deserved to earn it for sure” said Shiina.

“Yes, indeed, they will!” said Mei.

“Anyway, Mei-san, I wonder what Suzu-san doing with my friends right now” said Akina.

“Oh, they are cooking some delicious foods for dinner later on. It’s almost 5:30 in the evening, but there’s no signs of Kotono-san and her friends back” said Mei.

“Yeah, I was wondering about that” said Shiina.

“Me too, I believe that they will be here real soon” said Akina.

“Yeah” said Mei.

Meanwhile, at the pantry, Suzu, Mayumi and Shima are taking a little break while waiting for their foods to be served to go.

“Ah, that feels good!” said Mayumi.

“My work is done!” said Shima.

“Yep! Now, we have to wait for the food to be good to go, so that we can eat dinner together!” said Suzu.

“Yeah!” said Mayumi and Shima.

“You know how to cook?” asked Suzu.

“Well, not really, but it worth a try” said Mayumi.

“It made me feel good to do this because I’m very good in cooking those all by myself when I was at home” said Shima.

“Ah, I see. I’m so surprised that you girls have to know how to cook because I’m not good in cooking, to be honest” said Suzu.

“Of course, you’re just a beginner, which the same goes to Mayumi-san” said Shima.

“Yep. Practice makes perfect if you want to make a good food” said Mayumi.

“Uh… okay. I know that I want to give it a try for myself, but I think that I can should learn more about it until I’m good in cooking for sure” said Suzu.

“Well, I hope so, Suzu-san. Since you’re an idol, then you have your abilities to do anything to make the other idols feel good about you” said Mayumi.

“Especially that your chemistry with them needs to be developed if you want to be a blessed idol one day” said Shima.

“Oh, yeah, I agree! I need to be more motivated if I want to work hard as an idol because it’s so complicated to see the harsh reality when you stepped in through the idol world. Hopefully, everyone including me can overcome those for sure one day” said Suzu.

“Yeah, I guess that they would, Suzu-san. Everyone has the heart to represent themselves, so that they will be ready to do anything to shine” said Mayumi.

“Sometimes when you have been struggled, you can’t give up too early. Just keep it up until you finally make it with your heart. That way, you’ll be more delighted to make yourself proud if you have done something big for your fans or your fellow idol friends” said Shima.

“Well, I like that advice, girls, which makes me feel uplifted to learn this from you. I’ll try my best!” said Suzu, which makes Mayumi and Shima feel happy to see Suzu getting her pride and courage going up because she will always do whatever it takes to represent for Hoshimi Production.

“That’s my girl!” said Mayumi.

“That’s more I like it!” said Shima.

“Thank you very much, girls! I always believe with your words because of your kindness, but I have to say that idols can overcome any challenges that they will get, so that they will make themselves earned for sure” said Suzu.

“Yeah!” said Mayumi and Shima.

Suzu would ask both Mayumi and Shima a question. “Anyway, girls, how are you going to do later on after this? Are you going to come with us for dinner?”

“Eh… I don’t know if we can eat together with you for dinner tonight, but our leader Atsuya said that there will be a big dinner to be arrived at 7:00 in the evening in the home of our group at the Kisanuki Residence” said Mayumi. The Kisanuki Residence is the home of Maaya Kisanuki, the leading girl of the Bravehearts of Saiwai.

“Maybe, we can have a light dinner with you before we’re going to leave this place and go back home” said Shima.

“That’s fine with me, girls. Then, you can do whatever you want after this, so that you don’t want to be late with the dinner at your home” said Suzu.

“Okay!” said Mayumi and Shima.

“Oh, by the way, once your idol friends will be here, then we’re gonna prepare those foods are there, so that you and the rest will eat those for dinner” said Mayumi.

“Of course, I would be glad to, Mayumi-san! Kotono-san said that she and her friends are almost there heading back home and they should be here in no time!” said Suzu.

“Ah, that’s good! I hope that they won’t be in a hurry unless we did in our group” said Mayumi.

“So, we have to go home early after staying here, in order to be with our fellow friends from the Bravehearts of Saiwai for a group dinner” said Shima.

“Sure!” said Suzu.

Back at the living room, Mei, Akina and Shiina are playing a card game, which Mei had been very luck to many rounds than Akina and Shiina.

“Show some cards, girls!” said Mei as she is waiting for Akina and Shiina to pick their cards.

“Here you go” said Akina as showing a card of ‘6’ club and a card of ‘9’ ace.

“Mine too!” said Shiina while showing a card of ‘Q’ club and a card of ‘J’ heart,

“Oh, okay. Here goes nothing!” said Mei as she shows a card of ‘J’ diamond and ‘10’ ace. She gasps that she was defeated by Shiina, who has the highest card with a card of ‘Q’ club.

“Oh, I win!” said Shiina while Mei facepalms herself while Akina was surprised about this.

“Wow. You beat me, Shiina-san. I thought that you’re gonna lose this game, but you have the highest card so far” said Mei.

“That’s because I have my own strategy to win!” said Shiina.

“Well, it worth a shot, I guess” said Mei while sighing in disappointment.

Just then, Kotono’s voice comes out from the door of the dormitory. “Mei-san! We’re finally here!”

“Oh, my goodness! They’re here! I better tell Suzu right now before things didn’t go worse, I believe!” said Mei.

“It’s okay, Mei-san! I’ll open it!” said Akina.

“You do?” queried Mei, which Akina nods her head in agreement. “Great! Now, open the door and let them in!”

“You got it!” said Akina.

A few seconds later, a door was opened and Kotono and Sakura are surprised to see Akina opening it.

“Oh, why this guest was here?” asked Sakura Kawasaki.

“I don’t know, Sakura-san, but it sounds like Mei-san and Suzu-san are busy though” said Kotono Nagase.

“It’s okay, girls, just come inside” said Akina.

“Okay!” said Kotono and Sakura as they alongside the rest of Hoshimi Production would enter the dormitory to inspect around it. Then, Kotono was feeling relieved that Mei and Suzu are preparing the foods for dinner while Sakura looks happy to see the living room being cleaned.

“Wow! I can’t believe that this place is good as new!” said Sakura.

“Yep! Every mess had been cleaned up, thanks to both Mei and Suzu” said Kotono.

“Yeah!” said Mei and Suzu.

“We were able to work together to make sure that we want to make this room more beautiful” said Mei.

“It’s all about the teamwork that we need to have those, so that nothing can wrong on our chemistry” said Suzu.

“Well, that’s good! I’m so happy that we want this place to be more harmonious to make sure that we want to live there comfortably” said Sakura.

“It feels great that you have the job done, girls. So, I will give you a reward” said Kotono.

“Really? Are you serious?!” shouted Mei and Suzu.

“Yes, you have!” said Kotono before throwing some colored pens to both Mei and Suzu, which they were able to catch them with their hands. “Here are your pens!”

“Oh, that’s cool! I can finally use this one because my old one will about to run out!” said Mei.

“I’m so lucky to have this, but I’m feeling good to have this one!” said Suzu.

“You girls are pretty great to show your courage to make us feel happy and harmonious” said Sakura.

“I agree with that, Sakura-san! Hopefully, you’ll make yourself earned because that’s what I do to give you a reward if you have the job done something big. So, we will be happy to give you those on the other day” said Kotono.

“You’re fantastic, Kotono-san!” said Mei.

“No doubt about it!” said Suzu.

“Thanks, girls!” said Kotono while giving both Mei and Suzu a smile.

Nagisa would speak to Mei as she asks about the guests that visited their home. “Uh… Kotono-san, who are those guests entering to our dormitory?”

“They’re the members of the Bravehearts of Saiwai, a braveheart group in Saiwai, Kawasaki” said Mei.

“Those girls were very young to represent that group” said Suzu.

“Ah, that’s good!” said Nagisa Ibuki before asking the members of the Bravehearts of Saiwai their names. “Now, can you tell your names, so that we will remember you.”

“Okay!” said Akina, Shiina, Mayumi and Shima as they are shouting their names one by one.

“Akina Yoneyama.”

“Shiina Akada.”

“Mayumi Yamanouchi.”

“Shima Kamaguchi.”

Akina, Shiina, Mayumi and Shima shout together in unison while doing their pose. “We’re here to represent the Bravehearts of Saiwai as we’re all here to bless and inspire everyone!”

“That’s so fantastic! I can’t believe that you are indeed part of that braveheart group! My cousins have talked about that group one day as they said that they’re a group of young students who want to create their future in their hometown” said Nagisa Ibuki, whose family lives in Tsurumi while her relatives live in their neighboring area in Saiwai.

“I’m feeling ambivalent that you girls are showing your pride and willpower to make sure that you will bless your community” said Saki Shiraishi, the older sister of Chisa Shiraishi.

“Your group must be growing with new friends out there, which makes me feel happy for the four of you!” said Chisa Shiraishi, the younger sister of Saki Shiraishi.

“Yes, of course, girls. At the Bravehearts of Saiwai, we want to be very determined in showing our pride and willpower, so that we will be motivated to shine our community like the other braveheart groups in Yokohama do” said Akina.

“All of us have our unique way to make friends and help them grow to make sure that they want to make their dreams come true by believing them” said Shiina.

“Making the difference is what we need to make us blessed and inspired to make our braveheart group a stronger community group to shine with in our hometown” said Mayumi.

“Hopefully, we will be ready to meet with the neighboring braveheart groups one day because we’re feeling determined to see them before our very eyes” said Shima.

“That’s good! I’m loving your words of motivation for your group to be blessed!” said Shizuku Hyōdō.

“It sounds like you are all confident to make your hometown have the brighter future with your power of friendship, which I’m very agreed with it!” said Haruko Saeki.

“Everyone knows that you have the power to make friends and help them motivate because that’s what they do to make themselves admired with everyone will be able to believe and trust you for real” said Rei Ichinose.

“I’m very grateful that you have a lot of friends that you befriend with because you have the courage to make them comfortable, which means that you’ll be more compassionate to be with them at the same time” said Sakura.

“Yes, indeed, Sakura-san. I like different groups that they want to make the difference, especially some community groups that they want to shine in their own way and so, it will be fantastic that they will grow together and fulfill their dreams in making everyone blessed and inspired. That’s what I want for you to go on and keep it up through your heart” said Kotono.

“Yes, we will, Kotono-san!” said Akina, Shiina, Mayumi and Shima.

“The Bravehearts of Saiwai was formed a few days before the spring season and it becomes more of a wonderful braveheart group to represent with pride and willpower” said Akina.

“We want to make our dear leader Atsuya happy to see everyone on our group getting some motivation to shine their way like we used to” said Shiina.

“With our future is bright, we will be ready to expect challenges to come, so that we will be ready to do anything to accomplish those” said Mayumi.

“That’s why we’re ready to keep representing our braveheart group with our smiles and hopefully, we’ll continue to get blessed and inspired for sure” said Shima.

“That’s a very nice mission of yours, girls! I’m so generous that you’re ready to make the difference in showing some pride and willpower to everyone. I say that you’re going to be more prepared in making your community ready to motivate and support you” said Sakura.

“I have some good advice for you all, so that you have to remember this through your heart” said Kotono. “You have to believe in yourself if you want to shine your way with your heart and soul. I learned this from my late sister Mana when I was very young and I always remember those words even she’s now gone. That’s why you should believe in yourself as well because that’s what everyone does to take the spotlight and make your dreams come true. In Hoshimi Production, everyone has a heart and soul to keep with and we will continue to do anything to make us more harmonious in making our idol careers a success. Right, girls?”

“Yeah!” said the members of Hoshimi Production.

“Making yourself earned will give you some full motivation to make the difference and just remember that you will always give everyone a smile” said Mei.

“That’s what we did when we have done a great performance to make our fans impress us for sure!” said Suzu.

“Yeah, we will!” said Akina, Shiina, Mayumi and Shima.

“Everyone has its own dreams to make with and one day, those will be come true if we have a miracle to happen” said Akina.

“We’re always believe in those if we don’t want to give up early and that’s why we want to be more confident in showing some respect to everyone, especially to our allies and partners” said Shiina.

“In the Bravehearts of Saiwai, we’re all excelled in making everyone feel motivated by respecting them, so that they will be able to work hard in getting the job done all the way” said Mayumi.

“Once our expectations are done from one to another, we’ll be always be earned to make us blessed and inspired. We can give them what they want in return to earn respect to them for sure” said Shima.

“Exactly, girls! We will always support you with your dreams, so that you’ll be motivated to shine for everyone!” said Kotono.

“Hopefully, we will work together one day if we’re not very busy with our idol careers, so that we can develop a great friendship with each other for sure. Are you okay with this?” said Sakura.

“Yeah!” said Akina, Shiina, Mayumi and Shima.

“That’s great! I’m so glad that you’re all here to make friends with us!” said Sakura.

“Yep! They’re looking forward to have a bountiful partnership with us” said Rei.

“It makes me feel good that we have some new friends ready to do anything to make us blessed and inspired” said Haruko.

“I agree with that, Haruko-chan! This is going to be amazing that we will have new friends to get along with” Shizuku.

“I’m really expecting for this! It looks like they’re looking forward to make friends with us since they have their own dreams to take” said Chisa.

“Yeah! Anyone can make friends, especially when they want to be close with them” said Saki.

“Opportunities can do to make yourself prepared and motivated to do anything that will make your friendship with them getting better and better” said Nagisa.

“We can do a lot of things to develop a friendship because we want to be more involved in making everyone getting inspired with our ways to make sure that we will be able to invite them to anything that we want” said Suzu.

“Friends are very special for every one of us in different ways and when it comes to idols and friends, it’s very special to see how they have developed their friendship, so that they will be able to become close with each other” said Mei.

“That’s why we will be very happy to make friends with you because we believe that you have your own opportunity to admire them, so that they will able to be blessed and inspired and I like the way you have developed a friendship with Mei-san and Suzu-san, which makes me very delighted that we will start planning on organizing future activities, so that we will be ready to make the community shine with our pride and smile. I always believe in everyone and hopefully, you’ll believe as well” said Kotono.

“Yeah!” said Akina, Shiina, Mayumi and Shima.

“Our hopes will not be lost because that’s what the Bravehearts of Saiwai do to bless and inspire!” said Akina.

“Yeah! We will be ready to create our future no matter what!” said Shiina.

“The more that we work together as a braveheart group…” said Mayumi.

“…the better that we will make our future getting brighter!” said Shima.

“Yeah!” said Akina and Shiina.

“Well, I hope that you’ll be ready to keep representing your group because we’re also ready to face our future!” said Sakura.

“Hopefully, we will shine together for sure!” said Kotono.

“Yeah!” said Akina, Shiina, Mayumi and Shima.

Akina would look at her watch to see what time is. “Oh, my goodness! It’s almost 6:30 in the evening!”

“What’s the rush, Akina-san?” asked Mei.

“We have to go back home to the Kisanuki Residence for a big dinner” said Akina.

“Yeah, everyone is waiting for us, especially Atsuya and Eriko” said Shiina.

“Okay, then. I think that we will give you some take home food, so that you can those later on for dinner” said Mei.

“That way, you’ll always remember this when you’re going to share your moments to your friends” said Suzu.

“Okay!” said Akina, Shiina, Mayumi and Shima. Mei and Suzu give the leftovers to the four members of the Bravehearts of Saiwai.

“Here you go!” said Mei and Suzu.

“This is from us!” said Mei.

“I hope that your friends will like this!” said Suzu.

“Oh, wow! You girls are very kind to us! Thank you very much, Mei-san and Suzu-san!” said Akina, Shiina, Mayumi and Shima.

“You’re welcome!” said Mei and Suzu.

“I hope that we will meet with each other again, girls, because I’m really motivated that we will organize future activities to make sure that we will maintain our friendship together” said Akina.

“That way, we’re going to make everyone to get inspired by all of us!” said Shiina.

“Yeah, we will!” said Mei and Suzu.

Akina, Shiina, Mayumi and Shima are about to leave the dormitory as Akina is about to say goodbye to the members of Hoshimi Production. “Let’s meet each other again, girls!”

“Okay!” said the members of Hoshimi Production.

“Bye, girls!” said Kotono and Sakura.

“See you around!” said Mei and Suzu. The members of Hoshimi Production are waving their hands while saying goodbye to Akina, Shiina, Mayumi and Shima, who were ready to go back home to the Kisanuki Residence.

Mei and Suzu finally smile their faces while talking to their fellow members of Hoshimi Production.

“I’m feeling grateful that they are very strong in making friends to anyone” said Mei.

“Especially when they will make us new friends for sure!” said Suzu.

“Yeah, we agree!” said Kotono and Sakura.

“It’s so fantastic to make these girls giving us the blessings because they have been more admired to us with their smiles, which makes me feel so happy that they have been more generous to develop a friendship with us” said Kotono.

“I say that they are compassionate to show their heart and soul just like us and they will always make their promise to shine their community for sure” said Sakura.

“Yes, they are, girls!” said Mei and Suzu.

“I’m sure that we will meet them again if they are ready to show some courage for us” said Mei.

“That way, our friendship with them will be growing for more” said Suzu.

“Of course, I always love that!” said Kotono.

“Yeah, me too!” said Sakura.

“They are very determined to show their pure hearts and wonderful smiles to make sure that they will bless and inspire everyone including us” said Kotono.

“That’s why they’ll always ready to do whatever it takes to make their hometown growing with full of joys and smiles” said Sakura.

“Yeah!” said Mei and Suzu.

“Now that they’re gone back home…” said Suzu.

“…then, let’s eat some dinner together!” said Mei.

“Yeah!” said the members of Hoshimi Production as they alongside Mei and Suzu are starting to pick their foods for their dinner that was served by Suzu, Mayumi and Shima. Mei and Suzu have finally found new friends in Akina, Shiina, Mayumi and Shima as they have stayed together while waiting for the rest of Hoshimi Production to come back home. It feels great to see Mei and Suzu being blessed by their new friends because the four believe that they have shined their idol career to make sure that they’ll do anything to keep their pride and smile to their loyal fans. This is only just the beginning for Mei and Suzu to develop a new friendship with their acquaintances as they’re hopefully meeting with them again one day if they will be desired to do it for themselves and as members of Hoshimi Production, they’re ready to inspire everyone with their heart and soul.

UP NEXT: Profile of Akina Yoneyama and Friends
 
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And to make this update more shining and more pride, I will be posting the profile of the new characters that appeared in Red Section-Chapter 71: “A Blissful Conversation with the Dazzling Idol from Hoshimi Production” as it will be composed of four members of the Bravehearts of Saiwai, a braveheart group based in the ward of Saiwai, located in the city of Kawasaki, Kanagawa, namely Akina Yoneyama, Shiina Akada, Mayumi Yamanouchi and Shima Kamaguchi. They were all third year middle school students from the Hizakura Middle School with Akina being recognized as one-half of the co-leaders of the Juniors Division of the Bravehearts of Saiwai alongside Kazuyoshi Hiramoto. Akina and her friends have been closed with each other since they have developed their friendship together when it comes to two interests: basketball (due to them being part of the Hizakura Middle School girls’ basketball team) and iced cold milkshakes (their favorite drink). I also added the other friends of Akina Yoneyama and the other characters have been mentioned in today's update in this list such as Atsuya Matsuzaka (the leader of the Bravehearts of Saiwai), Kazuyoshi Hiramoto (the other half of the co-leaders of the Juniors Division of the Bravehearts of Saiwai), Maaya Kisanuki (the leading girl of the Bravehearts of Saiwai), Manatsu Haraguchi, Moeka Miyamoto and Ayako Hanazono.

Akina Yoneyama and Friends: Akina Yoneyama, Shiina Akada, Mayumi Yamanouchi, Shima Kamaguchi, Moena Haizaki, Shuko Kuribayashi, Miho Yoshihara, Tsuneko Hagiwara, Yuka Akimoto, Kayoko Narumi and Sakuya Kanazawa

Akina Yoneyama and Friends
Akina Yoneyama: May 27 / 3MS / Hizakura MS
Shiina Akada: March 12 / 3MS / Hizakura MS
Mayumi Yamanouchi: December 6 / 3MS / Hizakura MS
Shima Kamaguchi: June 25 / 3MS / Hizakura MS
Moena Haizaki: January 14 / 3MS / Hizakura MS
Shuko Kuribayashi: April 9 / 3MS / Hizakura MS
Miho Yoshihara: October 16 / 3MS / Hizakura MS
Tsuneko Hagiwara: November 20 / 3MS / Hizakura MS
Yuka Akimoto: August 21 / 3MS / Hizakura MS
Kayoko Narumi: February 13 / 3MS / Hizakura MS
Sakuya Kanazawa: September 19 / 3MS / Hizakura MS


Others: Atsuya Matsuzaka, Shoko Hisaishi, Yuki Shimomura, Kazuyoshi Hiramoto, Maaya Kisnuki, Manatsu Haraguchi, Moeka Miyamoto, Ayako Hanazono, Shunichi Tadano and Kyōhei Nakase

Others
Atsuya Matsuzaka: November 24 / 2HS / Hizakura HS / Leader of the Bravehearts of Saiwai
Shoko Hisaishi: February 3 / 2HS / Hizakura HS
Yuki Shimomura: January 18 / 2HS / Hizakura HS
Kazuyoshi Hiramoto: July 2 / 3MS / Hizakura MS
Maaya Kisanuki: October 23 / 1MS / Hizakura MS

Manatsu Haraguchi: September 8 / 1HS / Hosimi Private HS
Moeka Miyamoto: April 20 / 1HS / Hosimi Private HS
Ayako Hanazono: June 15 / 1HS / Hosimi Private HS
Shunichi Tadano: August 2 / 1HS / Hosimi Private HS
Kyōhei Nakase: March 31 / 1HS / Hosimi Private HS


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