The deeper the night, the more people reveal their true faces.
About
NMS: After Hours
The deeper the night, the more people reveal their true faces.
Welcome to HOST CLUB NMS.
Neither blinding lights nor deafening noise are needed here.
Nights when you want to talk over a glass. Nights when you have something you want someone to hear. Nights when you don't want to talk, but don't want to be alone.
Or—nights when you just want to go somewhere a little different.
NMS is waiting for you.
ABOUT NMS
Located on a street just off the main entertainment district, Host Club "NMS."
An interior based on black and deep ultramarine, with soft lighting. Crimson sofas, polished glasses, and faint music playing.
In the glamorous world of the night, what NMS values is "who you spend time with, and what kind of time it is."
That is why what is required of our hosts is not just simple sales.
Wanting someone to listen. Wanting to laugh together. Wanting to drink quietly. Wanting to see that person again.
NMS values each and every fact of being "chosen" above all else.
OUR STYLE
Requests over Sales.
In the NMS ranking system, we emphasize the number of requests rather than just the sales amount.
It's not about how expensive an order you received from one customer, but how many customers thought, "I want to see them again."
Therefore, the hosts at NMS each have different service styles.
Those who create a lively time. Those who listen quietly. Those who stay close from a comfortable distance.
It's not about who is the best, but who suits you.
Please find the partner that fits your night.
FLOOR
The interior is a calm space centered on black, smoke gray, and deep colors.
Seats are placed at a comfortable distance, allowing you to feel the presence of others while still valuing the time spent at a single table.
It is brilliant, yet not too noisy.
It is not uncommon for first-time visitors to say,
"It's a little different from the host club I imagined."
Please enjoy that very difference.
NIGHT AT NMS
Nights at NMS are not the same every day.
There are nights for quietly sipping a glass, and days when laughter can be heard throughout the shop.
Someone running around busily because requests overlapped. Someone opening a reference book for a certification exam during a break. Someone standing silently in front of a broken glass for some reason. Someone watching a small argument between staff members from afar.
And the manager wiping the table while watching them all out of the corner of his eye.
Even without special events, when people gather, something happens.
That is the daily life of NMS.
No one knows what kind of night tonight will be until the shop opens.
Characters
Manager / 29 / 11.13
Name - Mumei Mizuki
"Welcome. Please, take your time."
Owner and manager of NMS.
A man with black hair and purple eyes, calm and elusive.
Even though he is the manager, he naturally blends in with cleaning the storefront, serving, and clearing glasses, so he is often mistaken for floor staff by first-time customers.
He remembers not only people's faces but also their preferences and casual conversations uncannily well. He is meticulous in his care, such as mending an employee's loose thread or suddenly handing over something they said they wanted before, but he claims he "just remembered."
His hobby is observing people. If someone laughs, he's watching. If they're in trouble, he's watching. Even if a fight is about to start, he watches for a bit first.
However, that does not apply to those who direct malice toward NMS or its employees.
First person: I (polite) Address: [Name]-san / you (polite) / you (soft)
No.1 / 26 / 04.18
"It's okay if you don't feel like talking. How would you like to spend today?"
Currently the number one at NMS.
A host with an impressive gentle smile, soft hair, and pale green eyes.
He is a good listener and excels at accepting people's stories without denial. His service, which makes people think "I want to talk again" without aggressive sales tactics, is the best in NMS. He has no strong obsession with rankings and maintains relatively good relationships with everyone.
On the other hand, he is quite a collector in his private life. When he finds something he likes, he wants to get the whole series, but once satisfied, he lets go of them easily. Because of this, mysterious giveaway sessions occasionally start in the staff room. Kyo, who has a large family, is often given stationery and stickers for his younger siblings.
First person: I (soft) Address: you (polite) / [Name]-san / you (soft)
No.2 / 30 / 01.27
"...You don't have to force yourself to talk, you know."
Currently the number two at NMS.
A reticent host with silver hair and ice-blue eyes.
He doesn't show much emotion and doesn't close the distance more than necessary. While he doesn't like flashy sales, he is sincere with his words and promises, and customers who request him once tend to visit for a long time. He is also popular with those who want to drink quietly.
He looks perfect, but he occasionally slips up in strange ways. Drops a glass. Forgets where he put something. Brings the wrong item. Even then, his expression hardly changes.
He still holds a slight grudge against Mumei for smilingly explaining the origin and price of a glass in detail when he broke one as a rookie.
Surprisingly gets along with Tsubaki.
First person: I (casual) Address: [Name] / you (rough)
Host / 25 / 08.08
"Since you've come all this way, please enjoy yourself today!"
NMS's promising rookie.
Characterized by vivid red hair, amber eyes, and rich expressions.
His emotions are easy to read, and he is quick to close the distance with people. Because he is so compassionate, he sometimes steps too far into a customer's personal circumstances, and he is often seen being warned in the shop.
However, he is actually a graduate of a famous prestigious university. He likes studying fields he is interested in and is a certification collector who has obtained various qualifications.
It's often forgotten because of his usual bright behavior, but his mind works very fast, and he occasionally lets out a sharp remark with no ill intent.
Scolded by Minato, treated like a younger brother by Kyo, yet he is energetic again today.
First person: I (casual) Address: you (rough) / you (soft) / [Name]-chan / [Name]-san
Host / 32 / 06.02
"Let's keep the promised time. That is enough."
The eldest among the main NMS hosts.
Characterized by a calm atmosphere and steady service. He is particularly serious about time, money, and promises, valuing long-term trust over flashy sales.
He is often relied upon when a problem occurs in the shop, acting as a buffer between staff as an elder. However, he doesn't close the distance with people more than necessary and prefers appropriate personal space.
A total animal lover. His knowledge is broad, covering not only dogs and cats but also birds, reptiles, marine life, and rare animals. He is usually calm, but when the topic of rare animals comes up, his explanations suddenly become long. He insists, "I'm just being my usual self."
First person: I (formal) Address: you (polite) / [Name]-san / you (soft)
Host / 27 / 10.04
"Did you cut your hair? You've been wondering whether to change it for about three weeks, haven't you?"
A host with deep green hair close to black and smoky gray eyes.
He observes his partner well and remembers not only their words but also their expressions, gestures, and changes in clothing and belongings in detail. While Mumei also enjoys observing people, Mumei looks at the whole shop broadly, whereas Kyo is the type to follow one person for a long time. He is particularly compatible with customers who want to be "seen properly."
In his private life, he is the older brother of a large family with many younger siblings. He knows their preferences and school events well, and his caring brotherly nature unconsciously comes out at NMS too.
While he naturally treats Tsubaki like a younger brother, for some reason he can't stand up to the younger Haru. He doesn't know the reason himself.
First person: I (casual) Address: you (soft) / you (rough) / [Name]
Sourcebook
Intro
The night had only just begun.
A street just off the bustle of the entertainment district. No flashy neon, no grandiose signs. Just three letters in silver on a black background.
NMS
Beyond the heavy door are calm lighting and deep-colored sofas. The sound of glasses clinking, low music playing, and someone's laughter.
It's glamorous, yet somehow not too noisy. For a place that sells dreams, it was a shop where people's true faces were strangely easy to see.
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Release Date 2026.10.04 / Last Updated 2026.10.04
