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Ichika Hoshino(
Although she looks cool, she is actually a girl who is very kind to her friends.
She is childhood friends with Saki, Honami, and Shiho, but for some reason, her relationship with Honami and Shiho became strained.
She likes listening to Hatsune Miku's songs. She is the vocalist and guitarist in Leo/need.
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As her sickly childhood friend Saki recovers and returns to school, Ichika's aimless high school life begins to change. Her close childhood friends drifted away from her during middle school for unknown reasons. Ichika used to be someone who would take immediate action for her friends, always thinking before acting, and serving as the lubricant that smoothed over conflicts among the four of them. However, in the first year of middle school, Saki was hospitalized due to illness and was separated from her friends. In the second year of middle school, Ichika was placed in a different class from Shiho and Honami, but she would often go to find them. Shiho preferred being alone and was isolated by her classmates after repeatedly declining their invitations to hang out. Fearing that the rumors from her classmates would affect Ichika, she intentionally kept her distance. On the other hand, Honami was accused by her classmates of always putting on a smile for everyone, and she was slandered, mocked, and ignored. Although Ichika frequently noticed Honami's distress, she didn't know how to help because Honami couldn't open up to her. Honami also feared that the rumors from her classmates would affect Ichika and intentionally kept her distance. This situation lasted for about a year; Ichika tried to talk to Honami and Shiho many times, but they only grew further apart. However, Saki's return reignited Ichika's desire to reconcile with her childhood friends. Because of a strange song called "Untitled" on her phone, Ichika and her childhood friends entered the School SEKAI, where they encountered MIKU and LUKA. As the wishes of the four girls gradually surfaced, their friendship also began to undergo subtle changes... After the four of them entered the School SEKAI for the first time, they performed a Miku song they had played together as children at MIKU's request. Encouraged by MIKU, Ichika began to search for her and her friends' true feelings while starting band activities together with Saki.The Beginning of Leo/need After running into Shiho at a musical instrument store, Saki expressed her strong desire to form a four-person band to her. Faced with Saki's passion, Shiho made a concession, stating that if their performance could meet her requirements, she would join their band. After hard practice, the day to play with Shiho finally arrived. Although Saki fainted halfway through due to a cold, Shiho was moved by their determined attitude and serious practice, and she joined their band. Ichika and Saki learned from Shiho the reason why she had distanced herself from Ichika during middle school. Ichika invited Honami to join the band again, but Honami spoke about her experiences in middle school and refused Ichika, expressing that she did not want to go through that a second time. After hearing about Honami's experience from Ichika, Saki decided not to burden Honami further and gave up on inviting her to form a band. However, this was not Saki's true wish, and she later shed tears of sadness during a conversation with Ichika and Shiho. Shiho, not wanting Saki to remain sad, went to confront Honami. Honami was caught between her classmates and her childhood friends, becoming increasingly wavered. Ichika, troubled by her own inaction, discovered the star map that Honami cherished in the classroom. Ichika finally mustered the courage to invite Honami to the rooftop of the School SEKAI to stargaze. There, Honami finally faced her inner desires. The four reconciled, and under the brilliant starry sky, "Untitled" transformed into the song "needLe," which gathered the wishes of all four. The next day, they named their band "Leo/need," meaning "Les Léonides" (French for the Leonids meteor shower) and "need" (everyone is necessary), with the "/" representing the shooting star the four of them saw together as children. |
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(boldedRepresents the key plot with this character as the banner, i.e., the "key story" in the game) 1st Event雨上がりの一番星In, she visited the sick Saki with Honami and Shiho; eventually, everyone watched a planetarium together in the SEKAI instead of going to an observatory. 4th Event走れ!体育祭!~実行委員は大忙し~In, she cheered for their classmate Haruka together with Saki. The 9th Eventセカイのハッピーニューイヤー!In [the event], she went for New Year's shrine visiting with the members of LN. 10th Event揺れるまま、でも君は前へIn [the event], she shared Honami's worries. 13th Event響くトワイライトパレードIn, she was invited by Tsukasa to visit Phoenix Wonderland with the rest of L/n and watch WxS's performance. Ichika, who was already anxious about her singing ability, heard Nene's voice and mustered the courage to ask Nene to teach her how to sing; the two became friends from then on. 16th Event天馬さんちのひな祭りIn, she held a Hinamatsuri party with everyone at the Tenma residence. 18th Event君と歌う、桜舞う世界でIn, her singing improved after receiving guidance from Nene, but to further keep up with Shiho, she followed Miku's advice and went busking on the street to build confidence. She met Kohane, who was also singing alone, and took her first step with Kohane's encouragement, gradually becoming more confident. Later, while playing and singing for Miku under the cherry blossoms, she attracted the passing Minori and Kohane; the three became good friends and sang together, which then attracted the passing Kanade. 20th EventResonate with youIn the event, she felt conflicted upon learning that Shiho was being scouted by another band. Eventually, she made the resolution to become a professional band and completed Leo/need's debut as the opening act for STANDOUT together with everyone. 27th EventUnnamed HarmonyIn, she worked with everyone to compose a melody for an original song. After hearing the piece Saki composed, she decided to write the lyrics for it. 30th Eventきっと最高のsummer!In, she went to the seaside school with all the Miyajo first-year students.She seems to be the only one who hasn't been grouped with other OCs. 33rd Eventふたり、月うさぎIn the event, she and the rest of Leo/need suggested that Shiho go moon-viewing with Shizuku. 34th EventKnock the Future!!In [Event Name], she worked hard to write lyrics for the song Saki composed, but it didn't go well. With Iori's help, she found her own direction for songwriting, no longer pursuing specific wording or rhyming, but instead using straightforward expressions. Later, she completed Leo/need's first official performance at a live house with everyone and performed their original song. Event 36スクランブル・ファンフェスタ!In [Event Name], she signed up for a performance at the Virtual Singer Fan Carnival with Minori, Kohane, and Nene, and conducted joint practice sessions with the members of VBS and W×S for it. 40th Event揺るがぬ想い、今言葉にしてIn [Event Name], she focused on composing with Saki for their second original song. Event 42交わる旋律、灯るぬくもりIn [Event Name], she and Kanade reached for the last CD at the same time, and Kanade let her have it. After learning from Mafuyu that Kanade was Mafuyu's friend, she lent the CD to her. At Honami's suggestion, she met with Honami, Mafuyu, and Kanade, and asked Kanade for advice on composition methods. Event 45祈りの先 願う明日はIn this event, she went for the New Year's shrine visit with everyone in Leo/need. Event 48秘密の♡バレンタイン大作戦!In [Event Name], she ran into Tsukasa on the street, which led Tsukasa to discover that Saki was lying. She then went to Saki's house with Tsukasa, but Airi managed to smooth things over. Later, she and the rest of Leo/need received Valentine's chocolates from Saki (and she realized the truth of the situation). 50th Eventあの日、空は遠かったIn [Event Name], she listened to Shiho talk about her experiences in middle school. She had been very concerned about Shiho when Shiho first started distancing herself in middle school. Event 51怪盗紳士のハラハラ!?ホワイトデーIn this event, she watched Tsukasa's White Day performance together with everyone from Leo/need and Wonderlands×Showtime. Event 54セカイの桜、つながる想いIn this event, she discussed finding cherry blossom trees in the SEKAI for the Virtual Singers with everyone in Leo/need. Event 55まばゆい光のステージでIn [Event Name], she watched a performance by W×S with the rest of Leo/need and was impressed by Tsukasa's acting. 56th EventLive with memoriesIn [Event Name], after a performance, she encountered the bickering siblings Kano and Yota Yoshizaki. Their parents lived apart after a divorce, but the younger sister Kano was unwilling to integrate into her new family and frequently met with her brother; both eventually became fans of Leo/need. For his sister's sake, Yota decided they should stop seeing each other for a while. The members of Leo/need, who had been concerned about them, happened to run into Kano being harassed by a stranger on the street, and Ichika stepped in just in time to save her. After comforting the reluctant Kano, Ichika suggested they come to hear one last performance together. She and Saki composed a new song for them and performed it, expressing the sentiment that "as long as you hold onto happy memories, you will meet again someday." After the performance, the siblings promised to come see another show together if they had the chance in the future. Finally, Ichika purchased the Hatsune Miku software. Event 63みんなでエンジョイ!スポジョイパークIn [Event Name], she was invited by Minori to work out at SPOJOY PARK with Kanade and Ena.In the nine-tile pitching, she hit two targets by herself and carried the whole game. 65th EventNo seek No findIn [Event Name], she went to a new live house to perform with the rest of Leo/need, but they were met with a cold reception. While Saki was putting all her effort into composing a new song, she and the others showed their concern for Saki. Event 69Don't lose faith!In this event, to get revenge at the live house where they previously flopped, she and the rest of L/n underwent serious special training in the SEKAI. During the ensemble, she opposed Shiho, whose playing level is significantly higher, holding herself back to match the others, and expressed her determination to catch up to Shiho with all her might. Finally, she and the others performed at their best at the live house. Event 72この祭りに 夕闇色もIn this event, she and the rest of L/n signed up to perform at the Shibuya Festival. Event 75絶叫!? オオカミの森へようこそ!In this event, she and the rest of Class 1-C ran an animal cafe during the school festival. Event 76Echo my melodyIn [Event Name], she researched DTM composition to help everyone out, but was unable to write a melody she was satisfied with. Honami happened to find out and suggested Ichika consult Kanade. With Kanade's help, she gradually became proficient in DTM composition. After finishing the song, Ichika took it to the SEKAI to let Miku hear it. Miku was gratified that her real-world self was connected to everyone through this song and sang it together with Ichika. Finally, everyone decided to produce both a Leo/need version and a Miku version of this new song.VS version and Unit version.released. Event 81新春!獅子舞ロボのお正月ショー!In this event, she went to the beach with the rest of L/n to watch the sunrise and participated in Wonderlands×Showtime's New Year's performance. 83rd EventLittle Bravers!In this event, the four members of L/n began preparing for a solo live show after being approached by Shindo from a record label. 84th Eventキャンドルの香りは思い出と共にIn [Event Name], she made scented candles with Kanade and Nene under Honami's guidance to prepare Valentine's Day gifts. 91st EventGet over it.In [Event Name], she and the others successfully held Leo/need's first one-man live, passed Shindo's evaluation, and began formal discussions about their professional debut. Event 94船出の前のワンデイトリップIn [the event], she went to Yokohama for a field trip with her 1-C classmates. When Haruka was spotted by fans, she hurriedly took Haruka onto a water bus. Following this experience, her relationship with Haruka grew closer. Event 98STEP by STEP!In [the event], she, Saki, Shiho, and Kohane prepared a surprise support party for Minori and Haruka, who were about to transfer to the credit-based system. 101st Eventつなぐ、星の歌In [the event], she and the rest of Leo/need officially signed with an agency. To express gratitude to those who had supported them along the way, they held a thank-you performance together. Ichika was particularly grateful to Miku for connecting her with others, so she specially invited Miku to sing a duet with her for the final song. After the performance, the four of them watched a meteor shower together for the first time in a long while. Event 106君と紡ぐPrecious memoriesIn [the event], to help Saki complete her "100 things I want to do" list, she participated in activities such as wearing matching outfits, playing dodgeball, and having a sleepover. During this time, she, Honami, and Shiho secretly took photos for Saki to help her complete a memory album at the end. Later, she received photos and a letter full of memories from Saki, while she, Honami, and Shiho also prepared a certificate for Saki for successfully completing her 100 things. 108th Eventハロー・グッド・デイ!In [the event], she moved up to her second year and became classmates with Honami and Kohane. Event 110Stick to your faithIn [the event], when faced with Shindo's question about her "goal in pursuing music," she straightforwardly gave the answer: "To connect everyone through music." 115th Eventあっちこっち飼育員体験!In [the event], she and Haruka went to the zoo to prepare a surprise for Minori and Shiho, who were experiencing being zookeepers. Afterward, everyone helped catch an escaped armadillo. Event 121導く勇気、優しさを胸にIn this event, she practiced with everyone for the right to perform at a music festival. However, their coordination was poor, and even after syncing up, they lacked momentum. Later, under Honami's leadership, they delivered a wonderful performance together and received the president's approval. 123rd EventリラックスティータイムIn [the event], she and Kanade picked out White Day gifts with the help of Minori and AiriHow come it was you two giving the gifts last year, and it's still you two giving the return gifts this year?, but they struggled to make a choice. Ultimately, after some research, she and Kanade decided to host a tea party for everyone. Event 128Parallel HarmoniesIn [the event], at Shindo's request, she and Saki composed the debut song together. However, during the creative process, the two had a disagreement on the direction; no matter how they revised it, they couldn't satisfy each other, and both stood firm on their own opinions. Later, under the guidance of the Virtual Singers, they both realized they had prioritized their own ideas and imposed them on the other. Ultimately, they decided to base the creation on Saki's ideas this time, and the result of their collaboration was approved by Shindo. Event 137あの日見た夜空は、いつかの未来へIn [the event], while chatting with Miku, she mentioned the recording of their debut song. At that time, Ichika, who was recording for the first time, was very unaccustomed to it and remained dissatisfied with herself, still feeling somewhat bothered by it even now, though she knew it reflected her current ability. Miku believed it was not easy for Ichika to face her own shortcomings and took her to a newly appeared station. At that moment, the childhood figures of the four girls suddenly appeared on the platform, expressing their desire to go anywhere together. Ichika resonated deeply with this and understood what the "wish" was that had brought this new place into existence in the SEKAI. Event 143This moment with you!In [the event], she was very hesitant about Shindo's proposal to "create Virtual Singer versions for all future songs." After reminiscing with everyone about meeting Miku as a child and everything Miku had brought to her, she realized the reason for her hesitation was that Miku held an extremely important place in her heart. Consequently, she didn't want to let Miku sing half-hearted songs and decided to reject the proposal. However, for the sake of a rare carbonated drink commercial collaboration, they ultimately created a song belonging to both Leo/need and Miku for this specific collaboration. 144th Event想いをのせて!Dream StageIn [the event], during the Shibuya Area Joint High School Culture Festival, she participated as an actor and composer in a musical planned by Nene. Event 147Happy Enjoy Music!In [the event], she successfully completed the music video filming for their new song and their first music festival performance with everyone, and joined the others for a celebration party. 155th EventShow your shineIn this event, she gathered with Saki and Kanade to discuss songwriting insights, and later participated in Saki's preparations for picking out outfits for Kanade. Event 158昔日のRead-aloudIn this event, upon hearing that Honami would be reading picture books to children at the neighborhood association meeting, she offered her encouragement. 159th EventConnect hearts messageIn this event, she went to an advertising and MV production company with Honami as part of a school career research activity. 162nd EventFind the dream viewIn this event, she performed an opening act for the famous rock band "Free Cluster"'s concert with everyone. 170th Eventordinary,yet special usIn this event, she and the others were transported into a dream of a parallel world where Virtual Singers did not exist. Seeing her friends finding clear goals one after another, the Ichika of this world also worked hard to find what she wanted to do, eventually deciding to compose music using Miku(Debut as Yakisoba Bread P), but progress was slow. On the other hand, it became increasingly difficult for everyone to gather; they were even unable to watch the rare Leonid meteor shower together due to Saki's off-campus activities and Shiho's performance. Regarding Honami, who was willing to postpone her university open house visit to accompany her, Ichika hoped she would prioritize her own affairs. Although lonely, Ichika decided to pour her feelings of wanting to support everyone into a song. After sending the completed support song to everyone, they gathered in the park and promised to perform it at the school festival. While discussing the group name under the meteor shower, they also recalled the origins of Leo/need. 172nd EventUnsteady, still steady stepIn this event, while preparing for their first solo live, they received an invitation to provide an original song for the Virtual Singer Fan Festival's main stage. She and the others faced the dilemma of choosing between a new song for the solo live and the Fan Festival commission, and she personally leaned toward the latter. Event 180Our Golden DaysIn this event, she was invited to an island to perform in a music festival. Event 181君と繋ぐHeart BeatIn this event, she composed a new song "WITH" for Miku, and under the personal name ichiYakisoba Bread Pposted it. With the help of derivative works by the famous illustrator aoi, "WITH" quickly became a hit, even reaching 3 million views. Ichika also felt happy about connecting with so many strangers through Miku. Event 186仰ぐ夜空に、星は紛れてIn this event, she successfully completed Leo/need's first solo live together with everyone. Event 187ともに、トゥルールートを目指してIn this event, she visited the Near Future Museum with Kohane, Emu, and Mafuyu. Event 189新年言祝ぐ、祈りの舞In [the story], she went to Kihime Shrine with everyone for a New Year's visit. Event 193Path made by faithIn this event, she appeared on the TV program WAVING BOX with Leo/need and walked in from the wrong side during the entranceand this segment was kept in by the production staff.。 |
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| 君と歌う、桜舞う世界で | N/A | |
| Knock the Future!! | 流星のパルス | Anvo1 |
| Live with memories | オーダーメイド | Anvo1 |
| Echo my melody | the WALL | Anvo1 |
| キャンドルの香りは思い出と共に | N/A | |
| つなぐ、星の歌 | 星を繋ぐ | Anvo1 |
| ハロー・グッド・デイ! | N/A | |
| This moment with you! | それでも僕らは歌うことをやめない | Anvo1 |
| 君と繋ぐHeart Beat | スター | N/A |
Childhood friends.
Saki feels happy when the two are together, and Ichika senses this as well.
She felt guilty about not being able to visit Saki much during middle school because the hospital was too far away. That being said, it took two hours by Shinkansen to get to Saki's hospital, making it a four-hour round trip, and the fare was also very expensive.
Childhood friends.
Their relationship was somewhat awkward at the start of the story. Ichika felt that Honami was kind to everyone, while Honami felt unable to open her heart to Ichika.
Childhood friends.
Their relationship was quite tense at the start of the story, with Ichika thinking that Shiho hated her. The two of them barely spoke.
Concerned that Leo/need's practice time takes up almost all of Shiho's solo practice time, she wants to improve her singing skills to live up to Shiho's expectations.
Friends from the same school.
LikeMIKU's companions. They exchange good songs they've discovered with each other.
At18th EventIn [the story], they became close through Azusawa Kohane.
Actually, it was Minori who took the initiative to say "Please call me Minori!", otherwise, with I-chan's shy personality, who knows how long she would have kept calling her "Hanasato-san."That's our super friendly little angel for you (tactical lean back)
Classmates during their first year. They often eat lunch together.
Kiritani-san becomes very cute when talking about penguin-related topics.
After Ichika and Saki helped Haruka find her important penguin plushie, the three became close; Haruka is grateful that both of them still care about her even though she is no longer an idol.
A member of MORE MORE JUMP! who performs as an idol with Minori, Haruka, and Shizuku, and a senior at the same school.
She is also Saki's favorite idol.
Shiho's older sister, who loves Shiho the most.
She used to play with everyone from Leo/need when they were children.
A senior in street performance.
She eats lunch with Minori and the others as a group of three. Ichika wanted to gain confidence through street performing but was too afraid of the crowd to sing; after listening to Kohane's performance and talking with her, she gained the courage to finish a song and received unanimous praise from the audience.
Under Minori's initiative, they became close enough to call each other by their first names.
Became classmates in the second year.
The person who forms a singing duo with Kohane.
During the preparations for the Virtual Singer Fan Festival, she asked them for guidance on her singing.
The person who forms a singing duo with Kohane.
During the preparations for the Virtual Singer Fan Festival, she asked them for guidance on her singing.
A friend of Saki and Tsukasa who once attended a Hinamatsuri party at the Tenma household.
The person who forms a singing duo with Kohane.
During the preparations for the Virtual Singer Fan Festival, she asked them for guidance on her singing.
Saki's older brother.
A bit of a strange person.
Always very energetic.
A friend from the same school. Honami's classmate.
Also Tsukasa and Nene's performance partner.
The person who teaches her singing.
Would like to become closer if possible. (They have become close now.) One evening, she heard Nene's singing in the park and was drawn to it; she tried to talk to her, but failed because Nene ran away. With everyone from Leo/need,they went to Phoenix Wonderland togetherand met the members of Wonderlands×Showtime. She successfully spoke to her and made a promise that Nene would teach Ichika singing when she had time.
Pointed out what was lacking in Ichika's singing.
Tsukasa and Nene's performance partner.
In13th EventIntroduced through Tsukasa.
One day, Ichika and Kanade happened to meet at a CD shop, and both of them looked at each other's hair and simultaneously had thedangerousthought of "wanting to touch it."
At Nonomigi ParktoMinoriandKohaneSinging togetherMIKUthe song, she made eye contact with Kanade who was passing by.
Later, because ofin the "Last CD" incident,they officially met.
When, because ofbeing troubled by how to compose music using DTMshe sought help from Kanade following a suggestion from Honami.Then she naturally changed the way she addressed her from "宵崎さん" to "奏さん”
Both are class representatives at school.
Mafuyu is one grade above Ichika. The two have discussed class representative matters at school, and Mafuyu told Ichika she could consult her if she had any difficulties. Ichika thinks Mafuyu is always serious and kind, and is an impressive person.
Later, she acted as a bridge for her and Kanade to meet, and they also have much to talk about regarding lyrics.
A member of the same music circle as Kanade and Mafuyu, in charge of illustrations.
Very good at taking care of others
AtEvent 63Met while going to SPOJOY PARK together.
Someone in the same music circle as Kanade, inWhite Day Tea Partymet on.
