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Shota Hayashi / as Naruse
Naruse: Lala’s classmate who is in love with her. Confident that he is a good-looking high schooler who can match up to Lala, he actively pursues her.
Profile of Shota Hayashi:
Active since 2001. Since his first lead role on stage in “Rogers/Hart” in 2018, he has flourished in musicals as an actor.

Ko Takasugi / as Yasushi Kuga
Yasushi Kuga: Kanade’s father. As a successful doctor, he is baffled by his son's lack of interest in anything other than painting and his insecure behavior.
Profile of Ko Takasugi:
Popular for his role as SAT Captain in the “Odoru Daisousasen” series, with appearances in historical dramas and the “Godzilla” series. Received the Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association Award for Best Drama for “Sniper, Tokimura Masayoshi no Hatarakikata Kaikaku” in 2020, and has an active career spanning stage, drama, and film.

Maha Hamada / as Shun Kuga
Shun Kuga: Kanade’s mother. Although she recognizes her son's artistic talent, she worries about his tendency to close himself off. She welcomes the cheerful Lala, who grows fond of her son.
Profile of Maha Hamada:
Debuted in 1989 with NHK’s “Kamakura Pension Monogatari.” Gained recognition as the lead in TBS’s “Korede Kazoku,” and has continued to appear in a wide array of historical dramas, serials, and films.

Lana Tanida / as Rin Miyamoto
Rin Miyamoto: Part of Lala’s close friend group. Her dedication to athletic club activities and idol support activities serve as sources of admiration and envy for Lala, triggering complex emotions.
Profile of Lana Tanida:
Selected as an exclusive Popteen model in 2023, participated in romance reality shows, and is popular among her generation. She is also active on TBS’s “Sunday Japon” and in short dramas. She has over 600,000 followers on social media.

Rion Tsukiyama / as Himari Harada
Himari Harada: Part of Lala’s close friend group. Although she and Rin are passionate about supporting idols and hobbies, she feels happy to see Lala, who used to show little interest, start taking an interest in art.
Profile of Rion Tsukiyama:
Belongs to Cube. Since her debut, has appeared in “GTO Revival,” “Housoukyoku Senkyo,” as well as on stage and in music videos. She demonstrates her diverse skills in English, rap, and guitar to pursue a multifaceted career.

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