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Dice Arisugawa, performing as Dead or Alive, is the gambler and third member of the rap group Fling Posse. Born to prominent politicians Otome Tohoten and Mikado Asuka, his early life became unstable after his father's arrest. His mother placed him with her relatives, the Arisugawa family, but he ran away during high school, descending into homelessness and gambling addiction. During this time, he frequently bet money and eventually wagered his own life seeking thrills, leading to chronic debt and starvation. Rio Mason Busujima found him collapsed from hunger, fed him, and later occasionally provided food and lent him money without demanding repayment.
Dice exhibits an impulsive, thrill-seeking personality, often acting on immediate desires without considering consequences. He is perpetually penniless, relies on others financially, and reacts dramatically to money matters, yet prioritizes loyalty to those he cares about. He avoids discussions about his mother, displaying visible discomfort through fidgeting and evasive behavior when she is mentioned. Despite his recklessness, he possesses talents like playing piano and violin, though he prefers unconventional instruments such as grass whistles or empty cans. His dietary preferences are broad, excluding only wild plants and grass, which he criticizes for their bitterness.
Physically, Dice has blue hair styled in a half-mullet over his right shoulder and fuchsia eyes with a green highlight. His accessories include a hairpiece with 12 gold beads and a die-shaped ornament with a red tassel. His typical attire consists of a green parka coat with black fur lining, a black long-sleeved shirt, ripped white jeans, and black loafers. His Hypnosis Mic resembles a ribbon microphone with dollar-sign accents, while his speaker takes the form of a slot machine featuring floating sevens, dice, and coins.
Within Fling Posse, Dice shares a close but contentious bond. He joined after Ramuda Amemura recruited him with promises of excitement. Ramuda frequently bribes him with food for affection, like offering dinner in exchange for a hug. Dice and Gentaro Yumeno engage in constant bickering, with Gentaro often teasing him through elaborate lies. Despite this, Dice willingly listens to Gentaro's stories and novel ideas, and the pair occasionally meet without Ramuda. Dice is fiercely protective of both; he defended Gentaro against insults from Hifumi Izanami and vowed to protect Ramuda from threats posed by the governing authority, Chuohku.
Dice's relationship with his mother, Otome, is strained and complex. He initially avoided contact, but confronted her in the drama track "Catch Us If You Can" to negotiate Ramuda's safety. He blackmailed Otome using Gentaro's manuscript containing classified information. Otome agreed to free Dice and Gentaro from legal charges but dismissed saving Ramuda. In defiance, Dice bet on proving her wrong, insisting Fling Posse would find a way. Their interaction ended somberly, with Dice implying they might never speak again. Despite their detachment, he retains her phone number and leaves voice messages, which she listens to but never answers.
His rap ability, "Max Bet," utilizes his slot machine-themed speaker, with effects varying based on randomized results. Dice's personal motifs emphasize gambling and chance: his birthday (July 7), height (177 cm), and weight (77 kg) incorporate the number seven, a significant symbol in games of luck. His name derives from kanji characters inherited from his parents—"帝" (emperor) from his father and "統" (sum) from his mother—while "Arisugawa" references a defunct branch of the Japanese imperial family.
Across official media, Dice's development centers on his transition from isolation to forging genuine bonds. His commitment to Fling Posse deepens, particularly evident in his defiance against Chuohku and Otome to protect Ramuda. This loyalty underscores a shift from self-destructive gambling toward channeling his risk-taking nature into meaningful causes.
Dice exhibits an impulsive, thrill-seeking personality, often acting on immediate desires without considering consequences. He is perpetually penniless, relies on others financially, and reacts dramatically to money matters, yet prioritizes loyalty to those he cares about. He avoids discussions about his mother, displaying visible discomfort through fidgeting and evasive behavior when she is mentioned. Despite his recklessness, he possesses talents like playing piano and violin, though he prefers unconventional instruments such as grass whistles or empty cans. His dietary preferences are broad, excluding only wild plants and grass, which he criticizes for their bitterness.
Physically, Dice has blue hair styled in a half-mullet over his right shoulder and fuchsia eyes with a green highlight. His accessories include a hairpiece with 12 gold beads and a die-shaped ornament with a red tassel. His typical attire consists of a green parka coat with black fur lining, a black long-sleeved shirt, ripped white jeans, and black loafers. His Hypnosis Mic resembles a ribbon microphone with dollar-sign accents, while his speaker takes the form of a slot machine featuring floating sevens, dice, and coins.
Within Fling Posse, Dice shares a close but contentious bond. He joined after Ramuda Amemura recruited him with promises of excitement. Ramuda frequently bribes him with food for affection, like offering dinner in exchange for a hug. Dice and Gentaro Yumeno engage in constant bickering, with Gentaro often teasing him through elaborate lies. Despite this, Dice willingly listens to Gentaro's stories and novel ideas, and the pair occasionally meet without Ramuda. Dice is fiercely protective of both; he defended Gentaro against insults from Hifumi Izanami and vowed to protect Ramuda from threats posed by the governing authority, Chuohku.
Dice's relationship with his mother, Otome, is strained and complex. He initially avoided contact, but confronted her in the drama track "Catch Us If You Can" to negotiate Ramuda's safety. He blackmailed Otome using Gentaro's manuscript containing classified information. Otome agreed to free Dice and Gentaro from legal charges but dismissed saving Ramuda. In defiance, Dice bet on proving her wrong, insisting Fling Posse would find a way. Their interaction ended somberly, with Dice implying they might never speak again. Despite their detachment, he retains her phone number and leaves voice messages, which she listens to but never answers.
His rap ability, "Max Bet," utilizes his slot machine-themed speaker, with effects varying based on randomized results. Dice's personal motifs emphasize gambling and chance: his birthday (July 7), height (177 cm), and weight (77 kg) incorporate the number seven, a significant symbol in games of luck. His name derives from kanji characters inherited from his parents—"帝" (emperor) from his father and "統" (sum) from his mother—while "Arisugawa" references a defunct branch of the Japanese imperial family.
Across official media, Dice's development centers on his transition from isolation to forging genuine bonds. His commitment to Fling Posse deepens, particularly evident in his defiance against Chuohku and Otome to protect Ramuda. This loyalty underscores a shift from self-destructive gambling toward channeling his risk-taking nature into meaningful causes.