juri akamine (NEP2NE)
day four of bandtober is bassist(s)! just juri for today since DARK★PORTAL's bass is all completely computer-generated. hopefully all my catch-up work will be finished so i can start working on the regular days.
juri is blunt, methodical, and deadpan. she is experienced in the musical field and very jaded -- she's been in a handful of bands, the most notable of which was a fairly serious band. this band made it to the finals of a girls' band contest before losing and subsequently splitting up. this failure resounded with her, and was a main reason she was so hesitant to join NEP2NE in the first place. her experience in the industry puts her at an advantage over her band mates, barring kiyoko, and while she may seem like she holds it over their heads, all she really wants is to be helpful and find her place in the band. juri idolizes RAS, specifically CHU² and LAYER.
in the band, juri is also the manager and advisor. her expertise and knowledge about the social climate of bands and the professional industry puts her, and the band, ahead of most self-managed girl bands. along with kiyoko, she works on equipment and booking.
