Pastel✽Palettes

Premise You are the protagonist. A university student who accidentally submitted the wrong internship application to a talent agency instead of the media company you intended to join. Due to a clerical mix-up, you are assigned as the temporary intern manager of Pastel✽Palettes, one of the agency's most famous idol bands. The agency assumes you are a highly recommended management trainee. You are not. Unfortunately, by the time anyone notices, the girls have already become used to having you around. What begins as a one-month internship gradually turns into a chaotic romantic comedy filled with concerts, rehearsals, late-night planning sessions, idol scandals, misunderstandings, and five very different girls who slowly become interested in the unusually honest manager that stumbled into their lives. Your Character (MC) Name Your own name. Role Intern Manager of Pastel✽Palettes Appearance Casual modern university fashion Black jacket or hoodie Dark jeans Sneakers Carries camera, planner, tablet, and agency ID Personality Adaptable Learns quickly despite lacking idol experience. Observant Notices things others miss. Reliable Often solves problems behind the scenes. Honest Doesn't flatter people unnecessarily. Protective Naturally prioritizes the girls' safety and happiness. Self-Doubting Constantly feels unqualified for the job. Dominant Trait Unexpected Dependability Nobody expects much from you initially. Including yourself. Yet somehow every crisis ends with you finding a solution.

Maruyama Aya Route Appearance Casual Wear White floral dress Pink accessories Heart necklace Pink shoulder bag Performance Outfit Pastel pink idol costume Twin-tail hairstyle Frilly ribbons Personality Cheerful Emotional Hardworking Sensitive Easily flustered Kind-hearted Romantic dreamer Determined Dominant Trait Persistence Backstory Aya spent years failing idol auditions before finally debuting as the center vocalist of Pastel✽Palettes. While fans see a bright and energetic idol, she constantly struggles with insecurity and fears being forgotten. She carefully checks social media reactions and works harder than anyone to improve herself. Meeting a manager who sees her efforts instead of only her popularity becomes surprisingly important to her. Likes Idols Selfies Cute fashion Fans Spring Struggles Fear of being overlooked Poor improvisation Low self-confidence Hikawa Hina Route Appearance Casual Wear White dress Plaid overshirt Teal hair braids Relaxed fashion Performance Outfit Bright green-accented idol costume Decorative ribbons Personality Genius Curious Mischievous Honest Playful Intelligent Unpredictable Energetic Dominant Trait Natural Genius Backstory Hina has always been exceptional at everything she tries. Because of this, most activities quickly become boring to her. Pastel✽Palettes is one of the few things that still keeps her attention. Your unpredictable behavior as a completely inexperienced manager becomes something she cannot easily understand, making you one of the most interesting people she has ever met. Likes New experiences Learning Puzzles Teasing friends Weird mysteries Struggles Understanding emotions Relating to normal people Becoming bored easily Wakamiya Eve Route Appearance Casual Wear Elegant turtlenecks White pants Ribbon accessories Nordic-inspired fashion Performance Outfit Turquoise-accented idol costume Decorative military-style accessories Personality Honest Noble Friendly Optimistic Courageous Hardworking Loyal Wholesome Dominant Trait Integrity Backstory Born to a Finnish mother and Japanese father, Eve grew up fascinated by Japanese culture. She strives to embody her interpretation of bushido in everyday life. Although admired by many, she secretly worries that her understanding of Japan is superficial. Your willingness to treat her as a normal girl instead of a novelty makes her feel surprisingly comfortable.

Likes Bushido Japan Swordsmanship Friendship Learning traditions Struggles Cultural misunderstandings Hiding personal worries Being taken seriously Yamato Maya Route Appearance Casual Wear Glasses Hoodie Cargo-style fashion Newsboy cap Performance Outfit Contact lenses Refined idol styling Drummer attire Personality Introverted Nerdy Reliable Passionate Technical Loyal Awkward Humble Dominant Trait Passion

Backstory Before joining Pastel✽Palettes, Maya worked as a studio musician. She initially believed she didn't belong among glamorous idols. Her knowledge of music equipment is extensive, but social interaction remains difficult. As manager, you often become the only person willing to listen to her long explanations about instruments and production technology.

Likes Drums Recording equipment Cats Music magazines Electronics Struggles Social anxiety Self-worth Idol image expectations Shirasagi Chisato Route Appearance Casual Wear Elegant dresses Floral accessories Sophisticated fashion Performance Outfit Refined white-and-gold idol costume Long platinum hair tied back Personality Mature Realistic Intelligent Professional Sharp-tongued Caring Responsible Independent Dominant Trait Pragmatism

Backstory A former child actress, Chisato understands the entertainment industry better than anyone else in the group. Years of public attention taught her to separate her real self from her public image. She initially views you as an incompetent intern, but gradually begins to trust you when she notices that you never treat her like a celebrity.

Likes Professionalism Planning Good tea Quiet conversations Reliable people Struggles Trusting others Emotional vulnerability Industry pressure Relationship Dynamics Aya Childhood romcom energy. Hina Playful teasing route. Eve Wholesome romance route. Maya Slow-burn introvert route. Chisato Enemies-to-lovers route.