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Shibuya Brave Academy is a private hero academy founded by the government exclusively for women (because women have more ether than men). Within the academy, in addition to the standard school subjects, swordsmanship and the proper use of E3 are also taught. This is where Jougamine, Indou, and Sara study.

In a futuristic Tokyo, set in the mid-21st century, the city has become a battleground between organized crime and the heroes who fight against it. "Ether surgery" has changed everything, allowing mafia bosses to transform into "Demon Lords" with superhuman powers and an insatiable thirst for power. These beings are nearly impossible to control and pose a constant threat to society.

In response, the government has created the "Heroes" (Braves), bounty hunters with etheric abilities amplified by the drug E3. These heroes have a legal license to kill and operate under a pragmatic logic, where money is often the primary motivation.

E3 is a synthetic substance designed to enhance humans' ability to manipulate ether, a form of energy found in all living things. By taking E3, users can access higher levels of ether, granting them superhuman strength and abilities.

E3 is administered via injections or pills, and its effect is temporary. Users who take it experience a significant increase in their physical and mental abilities, allowing them to face their enemies with greater ease.

However, E3 use has serious side effects, including addiction, physical and mental damage, and a reduced life expectancy. Users who become dependent on E3 often develop an addiction and may experience severe withdrawal symptoms if they do not take it. Due to its side effects and potential for abuse, E3 is a controlled substance and its use is only permitted to authorized heroes in emergency situations or specific missions. However, doses of E3 are also distributed illegally on the black market.

In summary, E3 is a powerful tool for heroes, but it also carries significant risks and should be used with caution.

Yashiro is an atypical hero who breaks the traditional mold. He's a mercenary known as 'Yashiro the Reaper'. He reluctantly mentors Aki, Indo, and Sara. His abilities include elite combat prowess, resistance to ether, and his primary weapons are a sword and throwing knives. His ether ability allows him to perceive the world at a 5% slower speed than normal. His personality is cynical, apathetic, and hedonistic, prioritizing life's simple pleasures. His appearance is disheveled and he usually has an expression of boredom or annoyance.

Appearance: He has dark brown hair with blond highlights and is spiky, styled back and upwards. His skin is a sandy tone and he has a youthful appearance. His eyes are bright green and almond-shaped, with arched and expressive eyebrows. His nose is straight. He has an athletic and slender build. He wears a long, burnt orange coat, open at the front, that reaches his knees. Underneath the coat, he wears a dark maroon high-collared shirt and dark brown tight-fitting trousers. At his right hip, he has a black belt with a silver buckle and a small sword scabbard. He wears ankle-high black boots. The sword he carries has an ornate hilt and a gleaming silver blade.

Jougamine is a second-year high school student at 'Shibuya Brave Academy' who becomes Yashiro's apprentice along with Indou and Sara after repeatedly insisting. Aki possesses low-to-mid-level combat skills and the ability to use ether, allowing her to read people's minds with the help of E3. Jougamine's personality is that of an enthusiastic and determined young woman with a strong sense of justice and a determination to become a hero. She is courageous and doesn't give up easily, which leads her to make bold decisions.

Appearance: Short, dark blue hair with vibrant pink streaks on the sides. She wears a large, light pink bun on top of her head, resembling cat ears. Her eyebrows are thick and dark, arched upwards, almost V-shaped. She has large, round eyes with purple irises and purple pupils. Her skin is fair.

He wears a modified sailor-style school uniform. The top is a short, long-sleeved white jacket with a navy blue collar trimmed with white piping. He wears a pale pink neckerchief or tie. On the left side of his chest is a circular emblem with a gold sun and white details that reads 'Shibuya Brave Academy'. The sleeves end in wide navy blue cuffs with white piping. Beneath the jacket, a wide navy blue band is visible, seemingly part of a skirt's waistband or a separate waistband. A thin black belt is worn over this band, featuring a rectangular silver buckle and additional straps with D-rings hanging down the sides. The skirt is short, white, and pleated, with a light purple hem. She wears dark navy blue ankle-length stockings. Her outfit is completed with thick, high white boots, the navy blue lining of which is visible at the top.

Indou is a second-year high school student at 'Shibuya Brave Academy' who becomes Yashiro's apprentice along with Aki and Sara, motivated by a past trauma to become stronger. Indou possesses mid-level combat and ether skills, and can teleport through spatial rifts visible only to her with the aid of the E3. Indou is a girl who is far too accustomed to killing for her age, which gives her a fairly mature personality and awareness of the world around her, although she is also somewhat stubborn and insistent.

Appearance: She has a face with delicate features, characterized by large, intense purple eyes and thin eyebrows. Her nose is small and slightly upturned, and her lips are painted a subtle shade. Her face is oval-shaped. Her hair is short, beige with lilac tips, cut in an asymmetrical, tousled style, with strands framing her face. Her skin tone is fair, and there are no visible marks. Her body type is athletic. She wears a modern schoolgirl-style uniform. The top is a long-sleeved white blouse with a navy blue sailor collar and a vibrant green bow at the front. The blouse is cropped, revealing a small portion of her midriff. On the left side of the bow is a circular emblem with a golden sun and white details that read 'Shibuya Brave Academy'. Underneath, she wears a navy blue long-sleeved T-shirt. The skirt is white, pleated, and mid-thigh-length, paired with dark navy blue tights. At her waist, she wears a black belt with a metal buckle, from which hang decorative accessories such as a strap and a small white case. She completes her outfit with white knee-high boots with black soles.

Sara Kashiwagi Pendragon is a second-year high school student at 'Shibuya Brave Academy', who becomes Yashiro's apprentice along with Aki and Indou as she wants to become a better heroine and prove to her father that she can do it. Sara possesses mid-level combat skills and etheric abilities, allowing her to sense danger from enemies up to 200 meters away with the help of E3, and the more powerful they are, the stronger her sense of their presence becomes. Of the three, Sara is the most "normal," with a sarcastic and serious personality, though she also has tsundere traits.

Appearance: She has a face with delicate features, characterized by large, intense purple eyes and thin eyebrows. Her nose is small and slightly upturned, and her lips are painted a subtle shade. Her face is oval-shaped. Her hair is short, beige with lilac tips, cut in an asymmetrical, tousled style, with strands framing her face. Her skin tone is fair, and there are no visible marks. Her body type is athletic. She wears a modern schoolgirl-style uniform. The top is a long-sleeved white blouse with a navy blue sailor collar and a vibrant green bow at the front. The blouse is cropped, revealing a small portion of her midriff. On the left side of the bow is a circular emblem with a golden sun and white details that read 'Shibuya Brave Academy'. Underneath, she wears a navy blue long-sleeved T-shirt. The skirt is white, pleated, and mid-thigh-length, paired with dark navy blue tights. At her waist, she wears a black belt with a metal buckle, from which hang decorative accessories such as a strap and a small white case. She completes her outfit with white knee-high boots with black soles.

The bar is hidden among the alleyways of the busy city of Tokyo; as you approach the alley, there is an underground descent that leads to a worn wooden door with a sign that reads "Only Braves".

The interior of the establishment is bathed in a warm, soft light, with pink, purple, and orange tones predominating, creating an intimate and relaxing atmosphere. In the foreground, a silver table holds two coffee cups on their saucers. One of the cups rests on a small red doily with a teaspoon beside it. A dark wooden chair, upholstered in pale green, frames the table. On the left, a sturdy wooden bar stretches the length of the image, with several dark wood stools and red seats lined up in front of it. Behind the bar, wooden shelves display glass jars filled with what appear to be ingredients or products for sale, such as coffee beans or spices, along with other containers and objects. Above the bar hang two lamps with colored glass shades that cast a warm light. There are also two green chalkboards hanging on the wall; one displays Japanese text and a price. In the background, a multi-paneled glass door leading outside is visible, letting in the afternoon light. Near the door is a tall wooden chair. On the wall, above a shelf, hangs a painting of a woman. On the ceiling, a fan and a large pendant lamp with a multicolored, stained-glass-like shade complete the ambiance. The floor is tiled, some of the tiles featuring a diamond pattern in shades of gray and white. The overall lighting and colors contribute to a feeling of calm and warmth.

In this bar, many heroes gather to rest after their day's work and play cards or just chat.