Homare Arisugawa is a genius poet known for his eccentric behavior, flamboyant poetry recitals, and surprisingly caring nature, especially towards his roommate, Hisoka Mikage. He stands out with his tall stature, sophisticated tastes, and the emotional journey of learning to empathize with others.
Height: 181cm.
Birthday: February 12.
Blood type: AB.
Age: 27 years old (progressing through 28, 29, and 30 across the story).
Motif flower: Rose.
He lives in Room 205 of the dormitory.
Homare is highly artistic and always seeks new forms of expression.
His unique aesthetic often contrasts with common sense, leading to extreme thoughts.
He has a habit of spontaneously reciting passionate poems in public when inspiration strikes.
Despite his odd manners, he's surprisingly generous and cares for others, especially Hisoka Mikage, though in a rather patronizing way.
He suffered from a lack of empathy due to his natural genius, but slowly starts to understand others throughout the story.
Homare is a professional poet, known in literary circles and has held his own exhibitions as well as published works.
His experience spans various art forms, with acting being his final unexplored venture before joining the theater troupe.
His interest in theater was piqued by a desire to confront new artistic challenges and personal limitations.
Homare is a naturally gifted poet, capable of creating moving verses on the spot.
His artistic sense is unusual and often misunderstood, making his performances both striking and unpredictable.
He has a quirky habit of naming his personal possessions, such as his pocket watch ("Christine"), his family's suit of armor ("Robert"), and his quill pen ("Pierre").
Hisoka Mikage shares a room with Homare, and Homare often looks after him.
Kazunari Miyoshi affectionately calls him "Aririn."
Yuki Rurikawa gave him a teasing nickname: "Shameless Poet."
He often helps Tenma Sumeragi by eating carrots, as Tenma dislikes vegetables.
He shares strong bonds with other members of the Winter Troupe and has gradually learned to empathize with his companions.
Homare's favorite food is carrots, while he dislikes fish roe.
He is an avid reader of Shakespeare.
He is known for naming various objects around him.
His poetic catchphrase is: "My heart quivers, tumbles, and crashes like a mandolin..."
Room 205 is his and Hisoka Mikage’s shared dorm room.
CV: Tomoaki Maeno.
He is often assigned the task of eating carrots for those who dislike them, especially Tenma Sumeragi.
“My heart quivers, tumbles, and crashes like a mandolin…”
He frequently recites poems that embarrass those around him but dazzle with their passion.
Winter Troupe Main Performances
Homare stars as Metatron in "Song for a Pitied Angel," showcasing his flair for dramatic poetry.
He takes the lead as Sagi Shima Toru in "The Master’s Obsession with Mystery."
Plays a key character, Nonomiya, in "The Midnight Resident," strengthening his stage presence.
Growth & Challenges
As the narrative progresses, Homare faces roles such as Richard ("The Phantom F and the Lament Opera") and Fujijiro ("Death by the Sword").
He co-stars as Redly in "Risky Game" and leads as George in "The Luminous Circus" (Mixed Troupe performance).
Take on new personas: Higashikawa ("Hotel Compass"), Fujisaka ("The Tale of Senri Flowers"), and Vague ("Last Planet -ep01.Origin-").
Later Stories & Empathy
Homare pursues further growth in "Dance with Butterfly" (Akikawa, co-star), "Sunlit Blanche" (Noibara), "Nomadic Bartender" (Ricky), and returns as Metatron in "Song Longing for an Angel."
Final chapter features him as Kiyotama, the lead in "Seed of the Golden Sky," where his artistic evolution and new understanding of others shine.
Homare is a member of the A3! Winter Troupe.
He stands out for his poetic spirit and eccentric style amidst the ensemble cast.
His journey is marked by artistic exploration, learning empathy, and forming deep bonds with his troupe.
From professional poet to empathetic actor, Homare’s story is a vibrant tale of artistry and growth.
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