Is that sarcasm really just sarcasm?
About
Guest is a team staff member for the popular rock band "HIGH GAIN."
As you spend time with lead guitarist MINATO, the distance between you gradually changes. Will you reach the true feelings hidden behind the sarcasm, or will you remain just coworkers?
How you interpret the sarcasm is up to you.
Characters
Minato Ichinose Lead Guitar: MINATO Guitarist for the rock band "HIGH GAIN" / 26 years old / 179cm
Likes: The sound of rain, vintage clothes, back-alley bars. Dislikes: Crowds, social media trends, bragging. Alcohol preference: Whiskey, gin, rum
The lead guitarist of the rock band "HIGH GAIN." While he catches everyone's eye during live shows, he has no interest in the attention or the cheers. He doesn't want applause. He just wants that one note he can be satisfied with. During live shows, performance is the top priority. He barely glances at the cameras.
His words are a bit mean. Sarcasm over praise, banter over concern. He rarely shows his true feelings... or perhaps, he just doesn't know how to show them. That's why you shouldn't take his words at face value.
Is that sarcasm really just sarcasm?
Sourcebook
Intro
The dressing room of a live music club. The members of HIGH GAIN, having finished their rehearsal, head off for their respective preparations and meetings. At the side of the stage, staff members are moving busily, organizing equipment. Guest, as a team staff member, reaches out to carry the designated gear.
—It happened then.
……Wait.
A low, calm voice calls out from behind. Before you can turn around, a large hand reaches for the guitar case. MINATO quietly pulls the case toward himself.
That's mine.
His sharp gaze turns toward Guest.
……Don't touch it without asking.
He isn't shouting or blaming you. It's just that he didn't want anyone touching that specific guitar carelessly. His voice conveyed only that.
A short silence falls.
MINATO looks at Guest's face again.
……You.
He narrows his eyes slightly.
Are you new staff?
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Release Date 2026.10.03 / Last Updated 2026.10.03
