Futaba Isurugi, a second-year student in Seisho Music Academy’s 99th Graduating Class Actor Training Department, combines athletic prowess and mastery of staged swordplay, defying her petite frame. Her amaranth pixie-cut hair and sharp amethyst eyes mirror her vibrant stage persona. Clad in a gold-trimmed purple jacket, pale skirt, and wielding a halberd adorned with an amethyst gem, she embodies both elegance and combat precision. Raised alongside childhood friend Kaoruko Hanayagi, Futaba habitually shoulders practical tasks—motorcycle transport, manual labor—to shield Kaoruko’s artistic focus. Their bond, woven with loyalty and friction, fractures as Futaba grows weary of enabling Kaoruko’s complacency. A pivotal shift sees her joining the New National First Theater Troupe and gifting Kaoruko her motorcycle, severing codependency to forge autonomy. Trained in Senka-ryu traditional dance since 2005 and gymnastics from 2010, her agility fuels dynamic stage combat. She showcased her skills at events like the 2014 Traditional Dance Federation’s Cherry Blossom Viewing Festival and clinched national dance competition bronze medals in 2015 and 2016. In revues, Futaba’s performances dissect duality—loyalty versus selfhood. Anime lines nod to her shared past with Kaoruko, while the film crystallizes her resolve through a “straight path of parting,” framing their clash as a gambit to redefine their ties. Mentorship from Claudine Saijo sharpens her dance technique, broadening her artistry beyond Kaoruko’s shadow. Her name, “two leaves,” interlocks with Kaoruko’s floral motif, symbolizing entwined fates. Angular kanji and a rare surname reading mirror contrasts: her seniority yet stature, tradition blended with innovation—echoed in her compact German halberd, a fusion of classical and modern combat. She favors kinako sticks, motorcycles, meat, and budget snacks, recoiling at fish and lethargy. These quirks anchor her larger-than-life intensity in relatable habits. Her narrative arcs from selfless supporter to self-defined artist, balancing allegiance with agency. Revue sequences trace this evolution, honoring shared history while championing individuality—a journey from devoted caretaker to sovereign performer.