Nagano Division The Dynasty are a rap group consisting of television hostess, Asuga Takeda, auction expert, Rikona Takeda, and the leader of the division, Internet CEO, Akira Takeda.
The team color is a scorched brown, which looks the color of the dirt, which runs over the entire earth. It signifies that the nothing is out of their reach, and that this family's goal is to spread the name of their family far and wide, by any means necessary.
The group's symbol is that of the tiger, which, in Japanese society, is considered a legendary and respect animal that symbolizes strength, power and protection. It was also the nickname of their revered ancestor, Takeda Shingen.
Each member of the team has a tiger somewhere on their character. Akira has an intricate tiger tattoo on his back, Rikona has a tiger's imprint on one of her rings, and Asuga wears a tiger pendant on the collar of her dress shirt.
The group's hand sign is what they call the 'The Dynasty Circle', in which each member extends one hand outward with their fingers curved, as if holding part of an invisible circle. They then align their hands with one another to complete a full circle when standing in a group, which symbolizes unity, eternity and strength of their family.
Although all three members of the team are siblings, in truth, they could not be more different from each other. In fact, they have a fierce rivalry with each other due to the fact that they all seek to become the next head of their family. It is for this reason that they've entered the D.R.B., to determine just which of them will be the one to wield the power of the Takeda name.
"How do I react to fireworks?" Akira repeats, one brow lifting as he leans back slightly, eyes flicking toward the screen like he's weighing how honest he wants to be.
"I don't have any strong feelings about them. They're beautiful, of course, bright, loud, dramatic. I can appreciate the spectacle. I've event set a few off myself, legally… and maybe once or twice not so legally." A small smirk. "And yes, I let my daughters play with the safer ones. They love the sparklers. I supervise, of course."
He folds his arms, gaze drifting upward as if recalling a distant New Year's Eve.
"When done right, fireworks can turn a simple celebration into something unforgettable. LIMITLESS has used them for events before. After all, nothing says 'success' like lighting up the sky."
His voice lowers, thoughtful.
"But as for how I feel about them… well."
A pause. A faint exhale through his nose.
I enjoy them, yes, but I don't chase them."
"Fireworks burn bright, then disappear. I prefer things that last. Things you build. Things you earn. That's one of the few things my sister, Rikona, and I agree upon.
He looks back at the screen, a small, knowing smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.
"After all… I'd rather be the light people look up to than watch it fade."
"You actually agree with me on something, dear brother? I'll have to be sure to jot this down in my journals, both at home and work."
"Don't let it go to your head."
Rikona - 🕶️ What's your OC's summer aesthetic?
"My summer aesthetic?" Rikona repeats, adjusting her glasses with a soft exhale, as if the question is simple but she intends to give a precise answer anyway.
"I suppose most people expect something would expect me to say something dramatic. Beach goth, festival chaos, something loud and attention‑seeking." Her expression doesn't change, but the faintest hint of amusement touches her voice. "That isn't me."
She folds her arms lightly, posture straight, composed.
"I prefer structure. Shade. Clean lines. Clothing that breathes but still looks intentional. I don't 'dress down' just because the temperature rises. I adapt. Linen, light vests, airy silhouettes. Nothing that clings, nothing that melts, nothing that compromises my ability to move or think clearly."
A pause. Her gaze shifts slightly, thoughtful.
"I don't chase the sun, but I don't hide from it either. I simply refuse to sweat for no reason. If I'm outdoors, it's because I chose to be. Hiking, climbing, or studying a landscape worth my time."
She tilts her head, voice lowering with that signature Rikona certainty.
"So if I had to name it… my summer aesthetic is 'endurance with elegance.' Practical, composed, and unmoved by heat or chaos. Others wilt in the sun."
A small, knowing smile.
"I don't."
"Did you seriously waste three minutes bragging about your fucking shitty taste in clothing?"
"I assure you, Asuga, my, as you say, 'shitty' taste in clothing, far exceeds yours. Which is a shame considering you have people watching you on television every night."
"The fuck did you say?!"
"Instead of focusing on me and style of clothing, why don't you answer our dear reader's question?"
"Screw you, you bitch!"
Asuga - 🌊 How does your OC behave around water?
"How do I behave around water?" Asuga repeats, saying it like the question personally offended her. "The fuck kinda bullshit question...?!"
She flicks her hair back, scowling.
"Not that it's any of your fucking business, but I swim just fine. More than fine, actually, I look fucking good doing it! Cameras love me, waves love me, the whole ocean practically parts just to get a better view. I'm not one of those people who flail around like a dying pigeon the second their feet leave the fucking sand."
She leans forward, lowering her voice with a conspiratorial grin.
"But do I like the ocean? Eh. It's salty, unpredictable, and tries to ruin my damn hair. I prefer pools. Controlled environments, clear water, and no fucking seaweed trying to grab my ankles like some desperate fan asking for a damn autograph."
A shrug, casual and cocky.
"If I'm at the beach, I'm there to tan, sip something expensive, and look incredible. If I'm in the water, it's because I chose to be, not because I'm trying to 'connect with nature' or whatever idiotic nonsense people say nowadays."
She smirks again, sharper this time.
"And if someone splashes me? Well... let's just say my show is always for some idiot to embarrass and make headlines with."
"..."
"...What? What the fuck are you looking, nobody?"
"How your and your show haven't been cancelled yet is something I will never understand."
"Did I ask for your damn opinion, you fucking outsider? No. So keep your damn mouth shut!"
"If only people saw the real you, I wonder what they'd think..."
Rikuto - 🔥 How does your OC handle extreme heat?
Rikuto reads the question in silence, their fox mask tilted just slightly, as if considering the weight of the words.
They don't speak, they never do, but after a moment, they reach for a brush pen and a small sheet of paper.
A few elegant strokes.
A pause.
Another line.
Then they hand the note to one of their attendants, who bows before reading it aloud.
"Rikuto‑sama states," the attendant begins, voice steady and respectful,
"While I do not particularly care for the heat, it is not something that troubles me."
They glance at the paper again, then continue:
"Kaisen Jōki, a Buddhist monk who perished in the flames of his temple during Oda Nobunaga's assault, spoke words I have carried with me for years. They are as follows:"
The attendant clears their throat softly, then recites:
'To one who is at peace with himself and with a focused mind, flames are naught more than a cool, refreshing breeze.'
They lower the paper, bowing once more.
"Rikuto‑sama wishes to convey that discomfort is a matter of the mind. Heat cannot disturb one who refuses to be disturbed."
Rikuto simply inclines their head, serene, unbothered, unmoved by even the harshest summer sun.
Top Row: Conference Room, Elevators, Akira's Office
Middle Row: Employee Breakroom, Exterior of Building, Employee Workstations
Bottom Row: Cafeteria, Company Garage, LIMITLESS Warehouse
🔥 Tidbits 🔥
Employees often joke that working under Akira means "climbing the fire," due to how his office is designed. However, they say it with firm and complete respect.
Akira conducts surprise interviews with each department head, trusting that high-pressure situations bring out genuine responses. He is infamous for firing individuals on the spot if they show even the slightest hesitation during their discussion.
He owns a pet tiger named "Tora" that he keeps in his office. He purchased the beast while traveling overseas on business. While Tora is generally quite tranquil and tends to nap for the majority of the day, it shares a spirited temperament with its owner. If anyone fails to show Akira the proper respect, Tora won't think twice about defending its master.
— Pinnacle Inc.
Top Row: Conference Room, Stairs, Rikona's Office
Middle Row: Entrance, Exterior of Building, Part of Art Gallery
Bottom Row: Auction Room, Art Restoration Lab, Path to Secret Vault
⛰️ Tidbits ⛰️
Surprisingly, Rikona almost never speaks during auctions. Her presence alone is enough to silence the room, and her subtle gestures dictate millions in bidding.
She keeps a private vault of rejected art pieces labeled "False Echoes." No one knows what happens to them, but artists fear the term like exile.
Her office contains a curated selection of chairs; each one was designed by a different artist she personally approved. Sitting in one is considered an honor, but she never explains her choices.
— Hayate Productions
Top Row: Conference Room, Control Room, Asuga's Office
Middle Row: Live Broadcast Studio, Exterior of Building, VIP Room
Bottom Row: Vanity Mirror in Makeup Suite, Editing Bay, Ratings Room
💨 Tidbits 💨
Asuga writes her own scripts, edits her own segments, and reviews every broadcast before it airs. Her team calls her "The Wind" because she's almost everywhere at once.
She has a private server filled with unreleased footage of public figures. She calls it "The Vault of Truth," and only she decides when it opens.
Her dressing room has two mirrors; one for the public, one for herself. The second is cracked, and she refuses to replace it.
— INFINITY♾️
Top Row: Conference Room, Mission Control Room, Rikuto's Office
Middle Row: Observatory Telescope, Exterior of Building, Vehicle Assembly Building
Bottom Row: Space Simulation Chamber, Experimental Lab, Temporal Gate in Lab
🌳 Tidbits 🌳
Rikuto rarely appears in person. The majority of staff get their instructions via secure messages adorned with a unique constellation design exclusive to them.
When they do appear, they wear a mask modeled after a lunar eclipse: half shadow, half light. They never speak aloud during meetings; instead, their voice is transmitted through a modulated interface, making it unclear whether it's live or pre-recorded.
INFINITY♾️'s motto is "Beyond Knowing." Rikuto coined it themselves, and it's engraved in every lab, every launch bay, and every employee's contract.
They dressed my hunger in rags and called it fate. Now I dine on silence, served cold on their plates.
I built empires from the ash they left behind. Each flame a ledger, each burn a signed design.
I don't forgive, I calculate the cost. And when the sun sets, I'll count what they lost.
Try to quench me, but I became the pyre. Now watch me walk through smoke, dressed head-to-toe in fire!
Mayhem and upheaval, Hypnosis Mic! A rivalry of champions, Alternative Battle!
Throw us some ill beats, DJ Sparks fly off the desperation! We cram into these rhymes!
This is no exhibition, it’s a historic battle! The format is ruthless, this otherworldly magic!
We’re greedy, east, west, south, north! Till we take it all, we’ll throw these insults!
Take or get taken, there’s no time to hold a grudge.
Are you game for more? Do you want more!
[Rikona:]
They built their towers on trends, I carved mine in stone. Legacy isn't loud, it's the echo that won't leave you alone.
I stood where storms broke bloodlines into sand. But I held the mountain. Not with might, but with stand.
Takeda by name, but I forged my own crest. I don't chase applause, I sculpt silence into test.
I see through gloss, your shine is counterfeit. Waste my time, and I'll frame your fall as a legit exhibit.
Run and gun, Hypnosis Mic! Violently valorous rhyme power, alternative rap!
Connect these dope beats, DJ! Quickly snatching it up for real, and stuffing it full!
One for the treble, two for the bass! Painful brats may die but the flow never will!
This battle of rhymes is karmic retribution! Till we take it all, we’ll throw these insults!
Take or get taken, there’s no time to hold a grudge.
Are you game for more? Do you want more?
[Asuga:]
I spin the truth like silk, watch the headlines dance. Your story's mine now, darling. You should thank me for the chance!
You chase applause, but I own the claps on cue. I sell illusions, your little facts won't do!
Winds shift when I speak, forecasts bend to my tone. I'm the eye of the scandal, calm while you're overblown.
You're not smart, I see through your disguise. You best play your part, or I'll laugh while you fail televised! (Haha~)
Mayhem and upheaval, Hypnosis Mic! A rivalry of champions, Alternative Battle! Throw us some ill beats, DJ Sparks fly off the desperation!
We cram into these rhymes! This is no exhibition, it’s a historic battle! The format is ruthless, this otherworldly magic!
We’re greedy, east, west, south, north. Till we take it all, we’ll throw these insults. Run and gun, Hypnosis Mic! Violently valorous rhyme power, alternative rap. Connect these dope beats, DJ Quickly snatching it up for real, and stuffing it full!
One for the treble, two for the bass. Painful brats may die but the flow never will. This battle of rhymes is karmic retribution. Till we take it all, we’ll throw these insults.
Take or get taken, there’s no time to hold a grudge.
"In some ways, this young man reminds me of Jyushi-kun from Nagoya. Both are musicians and both have their fair share of attention. The only difference is that Jyushi-kun leans heavily into visual kei while Eko-san is more of a standalone idol. That being said, I don't know any of his songs. And, interestingly enough, neither do my daughters.
"So what does that tell me? Either his fame is largely confined to Fukuoka and its surrounding regions, or he isn’t quite the massive celebrity he claims to be. I'm sure I could find music on our streaming service, but I can't be bothered. Idols and such aren't really my cup of tea. Either way, I don't see him making much of an impact beyond his own bubble."
Mai Yousei
"A street dancer? So, are they some sort of… breakdancer? That's what I've always thought street dancing was, just another word for breakdancing, except it's happening outside of a controlled environment. If that's the case, then I have no interest in getting to know Mai-san. Sure, breakdancing can be entertaining, maybe even impressive, but it's just not for me. Give me a well-composed ballet or a refined cultural performance any day."
Yuno Kamora
"Another butler in the D.R.B.? Now that is a surprise. The first one I came across was Jack-san from Obihiro Division, though the difference is clear: Jack-san serves a single charge, while Yuno-san seems to sell his services to whoever can afford them. Truthfully, I wasn't aware butlers could pick and choose whom they wish to serve, or that their contracts were temporary. Then again, I spent most of my life in my family's mansion, seeing the same servants every day without fail.
"That aside, Yuno-san seems like an interesting gentleman, though... I have heard rumors that, aside from his work as a butler, he's also responsible for a series of books reflecting the behaviors of many prominent figures throughout the divisions. I've been trying to see if I could locate it, but its been hard to come by. Still though, such things don't exactly paint this young man in a positive light.
"Still though, I'll reserve judgment until I meet him myself. Not that I’d need his services—I said as much when reviewing Jack-san. Unlike my siblings, I've always preferred doing things myself."
OverDrive
"If memory serves me right, they're the second team representing Fukuoka, the ones who lost to MIHANASA, correct? Given that, it'd be easy to write them off as a non-threat, but that would be foolish. Underestimation has cost people far too much in the past. And even if their methods aren't familiar to me, one thing is certain, Chuohku isn't going to let them walk away so easily after a single loss. Whatever their next move is, I expect it'll be far more calculated than their last."
"Eko Seishin… I've heard his name in passing, mostly in the casual conversations that float around my galleries. Supposedly, he's a well-known singer, a celebrity of sorts. Not on the level of Sone-san in Himeji or Jyushi-kun from Nagoya, but somewhere in that general orbit. Beyond that? I know little else about him. Idols have their place, certainly. Their appeal, their presence, their artistry? It's commendable. But for me? That's not music."
Mai Yousei
"Dance is something I've always admired. I've practiced it in my spare time, though I wouldn't claim proficiency. It's more of a personal indulgence than a craft I've mastered. But as for Mai-san… they are undoubtedly skilled, yet I'm uncertain if street dancing qualifies as art in the way I define it. Perhaps it's an acquired form, something that demands a particular eye to truly appreciate."
Yuno Kamora
"Another butler in the D.R.B… curious. Unlike Jack-san from Obihiro, Yuno-san's name carries a different weight, one that extends beyond his profession. His 'Kamora Files' are far more intriguing than his record of service, detailing figures from various divisions with what seems to be alarming precision. I can't yet decide if this makes him brave or reckless. Exposing sensitive information is a dangerous game, and there's little doubt that he's painted a target on both his own back, and his teammates'. How long can they afford to keep this up before someone retaliates?"
OverDrive
"I bore witness to the battle between OverDrive and MIHANASA, and... well, I hardly know what it was that I was expecting. Before my siblings and I formed a team, the D.R.B. was hardly something that interested me. The stories people told of it, the whispers, the intrigue? None of them truly captured its reality. Because what I saw? It was far more graphic, far more deadly than I anticipated. Victory and defeat aren't just matters of pride in this arena, they carry far heavier consequences.
"And now OverDrive has accumulated a loss. What fate awaits them, I cannot say. But their battle has granted The Dynasty an advantage. Should the day come when our paths cross, we'll know exactly what kind of storm we’ll be stepping into."
