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ZetaFlare:
And now, introducing...dun-dun-dunnn...the rival faction NAZO of RyuuseiPro!
Group image song: God knows... (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu)

Ryūzaki Yamato (龍崎大和, age 16). NAZO's producer and the game's primary antagonist. He and Kenji have been rivals since they were children. In terms of musical talent, they are both pretty evenly matched. Competitions between the two either went one way or the other. However, growing up in a life of luxury shaped him into an elitist who flaunts his wealth and social status. To him, money is power. Real talent comes from the elite. Only the upper class is destined by God to thrive, while the inferior lower class are just insects serving as mere stepping stones for the success of the upper class. He essentially buys his way into RyuuseiPro, becoming its producer, forming the super-sensation known as NAZO, and changing the company's name from 流星 (falling star) to 龍星 (dragon star) (nevertheless, the name stayed the same). His goal is to turn RyuuseiPro into a bureaucracy and take over the entertainment world, buying out all the companies he sees potential in while destroying middle-class, low-budget or privately-owned companies, believing they shell out garbage, hire whoever they can with no regards for talent, and are all-in-all disgraces to the entertainment industry. In his eyes, RyuuseiPro will be the only company people look towards for their entertainment. He heavily disrespects his idols' fans, believing them to be simple-minded idiots who will listen to anything catchy (no matter how trashy) and only serve as an idol's worth. He's willing to crush his foes by any means necessary, even resorting to dirty methods if need be.

WARNING: SPOILER ALERT FOR THE MAIN STORY AHEAD! SCROLL OVER AT YOUR OWN RISK! Yamato was originally selected as ZetaPro's producer. However, he was disgusted by his father's methods of running the company and began to take matters into his own hands. Overpaying/bribing the idols he sees real talent in while paying zero attention to the "worthless" others, selecting songs of his choice without the idols' consent, bribing radio stations to play their music, etc. The president dismissed him, not wishing his company to gain power Yamato's way. Yamato angrily defects to RyuuseiPro and forms NAZO, buying out the most talented girls he can find. He continues to utilize his questionable methods, pays them like the New York Yankees, buys them the most expensive outfits out there, and gives them flashy routines to hypnotize the crowd. In just two weeks after their debut, their song God knows... made it to #1 on the charts. As ZetaPro begins to become more popular, he notices that his biggest rival has become the new producer. Jealous and infuriated, claiming his father has become crazy and Kenji is just low-class scum who only achieved success through sheer dumb luck, he is now determined to destroy ZetaPro once and for all...even if it means cheating. Over the course of each idol's story, he bribes spies and gossip magazine panelists to discover the weaknesses of Kenji's unit and use them to his advantage.
Preferred VA: Mamoru Miyano

Amazing_Grace:
I gotta say, I actually really like Nagisa. Her story makes sense, you know? Even if it's still ever-so-slightly outlandish? Like, maybe not likely, but totally realistic. I just like her.

Having Chiwa Saito as a voice actress helps. Yay Anita!

ZetaFlare:
Now for NAZO's members.

Ichimonji Kagura (一文字神楽, age 16). NAZO's vocal master and leader. A nationally-acclaimed diva, she has performed in Tokyo Dome at the age of 8, became a guest singer for esteemed instrumental ensembles, won dozens of leading roles with her theater group, and became the student leader in two school choirs. Personality-wise, though, she's overly serious, strict, critical, and unforgiving. While she is confident about her talents, she still practices constantly. Unfortunately, her overly-proud musically gifted parents abuse her in order to promote her talents and uphold the honor of her family's legacy. Because of this, she's always too concerned with appeasing the "needs" of her parents. Kagura and Sakura have known each other since middle school. Kagura often criticizes Sakura, claiming that she doesn't take her singing seriously enough and is just a burden to her. According to Kagura, If Sakura just sings because it's fun, she will never be able to perform at her level. Much like Sakura is with Kenji, Kagura has been a longtime friend of Yamato, often performing together in talent competitions. Her extreme dedication for Yamato and desire to please her parents causes her to immediately accept her invitation to NAZO.
Image song: Koi wa Sensou (Vocaloid)
Preferred VA: Kaori Shimizu


Nikaidō Maya (二階堂魔夜, age 15). NAZO's dance master. Like the other members of NAZO, she attained incredible success and popularity as a child. She won several international dancing competitions, sometimes even outscoring adult competitors. In no time, almost everyone in the dance world knew her name. It's even rumored that she's a genius of dance, mastering nearly every dance style possible. Unfortunately, she grew up in a very bad neighborhood littered with crime. Both of her parents died after getting caught in the crossfire of a gang war. That didn't stop her, though, as she ignored the bad influences around her and kept on dancing. She's actually the most respectable member of NAZO. With a positive nature, a good heart, and a strong determination, she enjoys the thrill of the competition, respecting people with skills equal to hers. Maya accepts Yamato's offer to join NAZO, eager to search for worthy opponents to face. She actually respects ZetaPro, treating them more like just rivals rather than enemies.
Image song: FREEDOM (BeForU)
Preferred VA: Ami Koshimizu


Saegusa Himeko (三枝姫子, age 15) NAZO's visual master. Her real name is Alice Treyton. Himeko is just her self-appointed Japanese name. The daughter of a pair of wealthy British entrepreneurs. She's the "spoiled rich girl" type who flaunts her wealth, has a bratty personality, wears elegant clothes even while out on the town (though sometimes she will wear more revealing clothes and the most expensive makeup on the market to stand out), and essentially believes she can use money to always have her way. Her life's goal can't be any simpler...become world-famous. Over her youth, she rose as a child star, winning several beauty pageants and singing contests and has been offered to model the newest fashions. Still, she tends to use her pompous nature to hide a slight complex. Being a full-blooded Brit in Japan, she feels a little insecure about her origins and fears it may be difficult for someone like her to fit in. Aware of her success and desire for super stardom, Yamato offers her a spot in NAZO, claiming that she will be able to attain the fame she desires and earn more than even her parents would ever offer her. She eagerly accepts. No surprise. Her tic is a Noblewoman's Laugh, similar to Naga from Slayers. O~hohoho!
Image song: Kocchi Muite Baby (Vocaloid)
Preferred VA: Yukana Nogami

ZetaFlare:

--- Quote from: MetalPredat0r on February 13, 2014, 12:55:52 am ---Hey, Zeta. I'd just like to say this is a pretty interesting project you're working on. I like the designs, concepts, backstories, and personalities you give the characters. I also like the fact that you went with making it a "New Generation" type story which I feel is a lot easier to create your own lore while still keeping the standard Idolm@ster universe in mind going through with this. Hopefully this project expands to something bigger in the future.

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Sorry about the late reply. I felt like I had to prioritize all those bios.

Thanks a lot! :D Yeah, it does feel like a kind of New Generation story, just with a different company and taking place shortly after the events in iM@S2. 765, 876, and 961 will also be involved, but more as NPCs. I'm really looking forward to expanding it too. Do you have any favorites so far?

MetalPredat0r:
I'd have to say Nagisa, Kotone, and Setsuna have certainly won me over the most with their backstories alone. I never expected these complex of backstories, but they work really well. Good luck on your project, Zeta.

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