Gen Suzuno, formerly recognized among Japan’s elite guitarists, co-founded the band Lucky Star with Takeyuki Mihama—a pivotal collaboration after prior band conflicts. Their joint songwriting fueled rising fame, but the band disbanded abruptly mid-ascent. Years later, Gen convinced Takeyuki to reunite. En route to discuss plans, Gen overlooked an oncoming truck, triggering a catastrophic collision. Takeyuki perished; Gen’s left hand suffered career-ending damage.

Wracked by guilt over Takeyuki’s death and the resentment of Takeyuki’s widow, Natsuko Mihama, Gen renounced music permanently as penance. He sold his guitar, divorced his wife Tsuru Suzuno, and fractured his family—retaining custody of daughter Ito Suzuno while son Yuu Suzuno resided with Tsuru. Though co-parenting, Gen and Ito coexisted distantly in their shared home, rarely interacting. Their relationship strained further over his refusal to rehabilitate his hand or revive his musical life, leaving Ito perplexed by his choices. Gen assumed his presence discomforted Ito, widening their rift.

He later founded and managed the Harajuku live venue "Lucky Star," honoring his band. The space faltered financially without his performances, barely remaining operational. While his driving history is unconfirmed, the accident’s guilt cemented his withdrawn nature and avoidance of music discourse.

His name echoes his journey: "Gen" (弦) signifies "string" or "bowstring," referencing his musical identity and its abrupt severance; "Suzuno" merges "cool/refreshing" (涼) and "field/wilderness" (野), reflecting his isolated, subdued existence post-accident.