left: kiyoko hirano (NEP2NE), right: akane ito (DARK★PORTAL)
it's coming slow, it's coming slow...! day three of bandtober is guitarists! here's a little about these two...
akane ito is the guitarist and secondary vocalist for DARK★PORTAL. similar to her older sister, asuga, she pretends to have magical powers. unlike her sister, however, akane pretends to be a vampire, though that doesn't seem to stop her from wearing silver from time to time. she also takes her gimmick a bit further than her sister, using a parasol in direct sunlight and acting out whenever she sees crosses and similar imagery. despite appearances, akane is actually rather responsible and kind, and takes care of arranging practice and showtimes, along with equipment management.
kiyoko is NEP2NE's guitarist, and the most experienced band member second only to juri, the bassist. she is restless and headstrong, and despite being fiercely independent, she is a loyal friend and ally. in the past, she was a member of a couple 'for-fun' bands, but mostly played support guitar for bands who needed the spot filled, alongside being a street performer. most of her attempts to form more cohesive bands in the past have fallen through due to her difficulties with communication and teamwork. she can come off as gruff and mean, especially due to her appearance, but she secretly looks up to her band mates, and has a good heart.
