Mitake Ran serves as vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and primary lyricist for the band Afterglow while attending Haneoka Girls' High School as a third-year. Her family operates a prestigious, century-old flower arrangement school, an inheritance her father initially expected her to take on; forming Afterglow stemmed partly from rebellion against this pressure. She sports short black hair featuring a distinctive dyed red streak in one forelock, a change from her previous all-black hair, and has partially sharp, dark pink eyes. Her signature punk aesthetic favors monotone colors, incorporating leather jackets, ripped denim shorts, black tights, and lace-up ankle boots, with seasonal adjustments like a pin-button-adorned red scarf in winter or layered sleeveless shirts over tank tops in summer. Strong-willed and hating to lose, Ran deeply treasures her childhood friends and family. Despite a cool, aloof exterior, she grapples with social awkwardness, often stumbling over words or seeming unapproachable, masking underlying loneliness and fear of isolation. She internalizes problems and initially resists help, causing friction within Afterglow. Her tendency to ignore texts or reply with single words frustrates friends. Ran's development focuses on reconciling band life with family duties. After proving her dedication to Afterglow, her father ceases pressuring her about the flower school, improving their relationship. She participates more actively in flower arrangement while continuing band activities, but time conflicts from this dual involvement lead her to contemplate quitting Afterglow after high school, fearing the band wouldn't "shine as brightly" later. Witnessing their performance and reflecting on their bond, she tearfully recommits to continuing. Her relationships are central. She shares an unbreakable bond with Afterglow members, all childhood friends; the band formed when middle school separation isolated Ran, prompting her friends to create Afterglow to stay together. Lead guitarist Moca discovered Ran writing poetry on the school rooftop and encouraged her to become vocalist; Moca frequently teases Ran, who responds with exasperated familiarity. Ran maintains a rivalry with Roselia's Yukina Minato, rooted in contrasting philosophies: Yukina prioritizes technical perfection, Ran values raw passion and energy. Additional traits include her catchphrase "Same as always" (Itsumodoori), a fear of ghosts, and nearsightedness requiring glasses that others sometimes mistake for a glare. Her name reflects her family's background: "Mitake" (美竹) means "beautiful bamboo," "Ran" (蘭) means "orchid." She dislikes peas but enjoys dark chocolate sweets and holds an unspecified part-time job.