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Hazuki Katō enters Kitauji High School as a first-year with no musical background, drawn to the concert band by a twist of fate. Her athletic frame, faint knee scars, and sun-kissed complexion reflect years in junior high tennis. Intending to play trumpet, she accidentally buys a tuba mouthpiece, a mishap senior Asuka Tanaka leverages to recruit her. Embracing the tuba with humor, she dubs it “Tubacabura”—a playful blend of “tuba” and “chupacabra.”
Naturally exuberant, Hazuki bonds swiftly with classmates Kumiko Oumae and Sapphire Kawashima, enlivening the group with nicknames and boisterous antics. Her optimism anchors the band’s morale, though her bluntness sometimes ruffles peers. She openly admires Kumiko’s quiet leadership, bolstering her friend with hearty back slaps and unwavering encouragement.
Seated behind Kumiko in Class 1-3, Hazuki navigates first love, confessing to childhood friend Shuuichi Tsukamoto at the school festival. When her feelings remain unreciprocated, she channels her warmth into nurturing his bond with Kumiko. This emotional maturity extends to mentoring junior tuba players Satsuki and Mirei Suzuki, prioritizing the band’s cohesion over personal setbacks.
Her musical journey hinges on disciplined practice—honing breath control, technique, and leveraging her robust lung capacity. By her second year, she rises to tuba deputy leader, shepherding newcomers and managing competition logistics. Her Yamaha YBB-641 II tuba, paired with a stand, symbolizes her belief in collective effort and the quiet pride of backstage work.
Beyond music, she favors sneakers and sportswear—orange footwear a signature touch—and devours action-packed comics while shunning skirts and horror tales. A sweet tooth overrides her vegetable aversion. Post-band retirement in third year, she pivots to childcare studies, secures university placements, and reconnects with music during a graduation trip.
Notable details: Born February 13 (blood type A), her childhood included martial arts training. The characters in her name—葉 (leaf) and 月 (moon)—evoke “Hazuki,” an archaic term for August, the “month of leaves.”
Naturally exuberant, Hazuki bonds swiftly with classmates Kumiko Oumae and Sapphire Kawashima, enlivening the group with nicknames and boisterous antics. Her optimism anchors the band’s morale, though her bluntness sometimes ruffles peers. She openly admires Kumiko’s quiet leadership, bolstering her friend with hearty back slaps and unwavering encouragement.
Seated behind Kumiko in Class 1-3, Hazuki navigates first love, confessing to childhood friend Shuuichi Tsukamoto at the school festival. When her feelings remain unreciprocated, she channels her warmth into nurturing his bond with Kumiko. This emotional maturity extends to mentoring junior tuba players Satsuki and Mirei Suzuki, prioritizing the band’s cohesion over personal setbacks.
Her musical journey hinges on disciplined practice—honing breath control, technique, and leveraging her robust lung capacity. By her second year, she rises to tuba deputy leader, shepherding newcomers and managing competition logistics. Her Yamaha YBB-641 II tuba, paired with a stand, symbolizes her belief in collective effort and the quiet pride of backstage work.
Beyond music, she favors sneakers and sportswear—orange footwear a signature touch—and devours action-packed comics while shunning skirts and horror tales. A sweet tooth overrides her vegetable aversion. Post-band retirement in third year, she pivots to childcare studies, secures university placements, and reconnects with music during a graduation trip.
Notable details: Born February 13 (blood type A), her childhood included martial arts training. The characters in her name—葉 (leaf) and 月 (moon)—evoke “Hazuki,” an archaic term for August, the “month of leaves.”