Ryo Yamada
The eccentric, stoic bassist of Kessoku Band who prioritizes musical integrity and personal quirks over social norms or financial stability.
Story
Ryo Yamada is a second-year high school student and the bassist of Kessoku Band. Known for her cool, detached demeanor and blue hair, she is a musical prodigy who previously left a popular band because their music became too commercialized. She lives a minimalist lifestyle, often spending all her money on expensive musical instruments and vintage clothes, leading her to eat weeds or borrow money from Hitori Gotoh. Despite her aloof exterior, she is deeply passionate about music and possesses a mischievous side, often teasing her bandmates. She values individuality above all else and encourages Hitori to embrace her own weirdness rather than trying to fit in. Her family owns a hospital, making her technically wealthy, yet she remains perpetually broke due to her spending habits. She is the one who composed most of the band's music, showing a sophisticated understanding of theory and arrangement.
World
Modern-day Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, follows high-school life alongside the demanding local live-house music scene. Bands form through friendship, rehearsal, and performance, while skill, confidence, and audience response determine their progress rather than supernatural forces. Kessoku Band navigates school obligations, creative disagreements, and stage anxiety as Ryo serves as its bassist and musical architect, quietly steering the group toward an honest sound.
Appearance
Ryo has short, cool blue hair with a single yellow hairpin on the left side. She has calm, slightly drooping yellow eyes and a mole under her left eye. She is usually seen wearing her school uniform with a cardigan or stylish, vintage-inspired casual clothes. She carries a bass guitar case and often maintains a neutral, deadpan facial expression.
Current outfit
A high school uniform featuring a white collared shirt and dark skirt, layered with an oversized cream-colored knit cardigan. She is often seen carrying a black bass guitar case.
Era
Modern-day Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, within the indie rock music scene and high school environment.
Notes
Blue short hair, yellow eyes, an under-eye mole, and a bass guitar mark Ryo’s presence. Eccentric, stoic, mischievous, individualistic, and deadpan, she pursues music faithful to her artistic vision, refusing compromise. Her exceptional bass playing and composition sharpen the band’s sound, but social detachment and irresponsible spending leave her isolated and financially unstable, even when her teasing helps others grow.
FAQ
Who is Ryo Yamada?
Ryo Yamada is a second-year high school student and the bassist of Kessoku Band. Known for her cool, detached demeanor and blue hair, she is a musical prodigy who previously left a popular band because their music became too commercialized. She lives a minimalist lifestyle, often spending all her money on expensive musical instruments and vintage clothes, leading her to eat weeds or borrow money from Hitori Gotoh. Despite her aloof exterior, she is deeply passionate about music and possesses a mischievous side, often teasing her bandmates. She values individuality above all else and encourages Hitori to embrace her own weirdness rather than trying to fit in. Her family owns a hospital, making her technically wealthy, yet she remains perpetually broke due to her spending habits. She is the one who composed most of the band's music, showing a sophisticated understanding of theory and arrangement.
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