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PP -Pianissimo- Ayatsuri Ningyou no Rinbu

PP -ピアニッシモ- 操リ人形ノ輪舞

Title
PP -ピアニッシモ- 操リ人形ノ輪舞
PP -Pianissimo- Ayatsuri Ningyou no Rinbu
AliasesRondo Del Burattino
Play timeMedium (15h from 1 votes)
DeveloperInnocent Grey
PublishersInnocent Grey & Blueberry Soft
IG Ba Hanhua Zu
Relations
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LinksWikipedia (ja), Wikidata, VNStat

Description

Tokyo, 1936.

Kudou Sousuke is a talented pianist who regularly performs at a jazz bar called "CADENZA." One night, out of the blue, he finds himself in a pickle when a frenzied geisha suddenly attacks him on his way home. Despite being battered and bruised, Sousuke manages to weather the storm and makes a hasty exit.

The following day at work, Sousuke learns that the geisha has been found murdered, and he is the prime suspect. The news spreads like wildfire, and the bar's owner gives Sousuke the boot, unwilling to risk the bar's reputation by employing a fugitive.

Finding himself between a rock and a hard place, Sousuke goes on the lam, unable to return home where his sister Yuzuha anxiously awaits. After wandering aimlessly, he crosses paths with a gorgeous yet haughty woman with a shady background. She offers Sousuke a safe haven, but there's no such thing as a free lunch; he must agree to do some tasks on the wrong side of the law.

Fate takes an unexpected turn when, a few days later, Sousuke rescues a young woman named Ayane from a gang of ruffians. He realizes she is the same person who steered him clear of the military police on the night of the geisha's attack. Grateful for the rescue, Ayane vows to help Sousuke get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding the geisha's death and clear his name once and for all.

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Protagonist

Kudou Sousuke玖藤 奏介
HairClaret, Red, Spiky, Spiky Bangs
EyesHosome, Tsurime
BodyAdult, Muscular, Pale
ClothesShirt
PersonalityHotblooded
RoleCoworker, Musician, Pianist
Engages inMartial Arts, Unarmed Fighting
Subject ofGrief

Description

The protagonist of the story. Sousuke work as a bouncer and pianist at CADENZA, a jazz bar. He lives with Yuzuha, his younger sister.

Main characters

Kudou Yuzuha玖藤 柚芭
HairBrown
EyesAmber
BodyTeen
ClothesPajamas, Sailor School Uniform, School Uniform
PersonalityAtashi, Brother Complex, Cheerful
RoleYounger Sister
Voiced byIwata Yuki

Description

Sosuke's sister. Because she grew up in the Tachibana family, she thinks of Mikage as her sister. She is a cheerful girl who wants to be spoiled by her brother.

When Sousuke became a fugitive, she wanted to help him. However, she realized that he could not do anything and became upset because of it.

Mikanagi Qwon御巫 久遠
AliasesKuon
HairWhite
EyesViolet
BodyTeen
ClothesGlasses, Hairpin, Pajamas, School Uniform, Sports Uniform
PersonalityAssertive, Blunt, Mature, Mysterious, Reserved, Stoic
Engages inTeasing
Voiced byImuraya Honoka

Description

A peculiar girl Sousuke encountered after the bar closed its doors for the night. Despite her youthful appearance, she converses with the wisdom and eloquence of an adult. Enveloped in an air of enigma, her true identity remains a tantalizing mystery.

Nirasaki Riho韮崎 璃宝
HairBlue, Bun, Long
EyesViolet
ClothesChinese Dress, Earrings, Evening Gloves, Gloves
RoleMusician, Not a Virgin, Singer
Engages inDrinking, Flirting
Voiced byNagumo Ryou

Description

Riho is Sosuke's jazz singer buddy and a coworker at CADENZA. She is a hardworker who came to Japan after fleeing the Shanghai incident.

Shirakawa Ayane白河 綾音
HairBrown, Long
EyesBlue
ClothesBlazer
PersonalityCheerful, Kind
RoleGirlfriend, Runaway
Engages inFlirting
Voiced byKazane

Description

Ayane, a runaway girl Sousuke encounters, hails from a well-to-do agribusiness family. Faced with an unsavory arranged marriage, she slipped away from her family and sought refuge in Tokyo.

Sousuke once rescued Ayane just in the nick of time from a group of menacing street thugs, sparking a friendship as thick as thieves between them. Now residing in a dorm, Ayane stands as a steadfast friend and ally to Sousuke in his time of need.

Souma Aoi相馬 葵
HairBlond, Eye Covering
EyesBlue
ClothesChoker, Fishnet Stockings, Gloves, Military Boots, Miniskirt, Stockings
PersonalityCold-hearted, Cruel
RoleNot a Virgin
Engages inSmoking
Voiced byTezuka Maki

Description

Aoi, a femme fatale with a dark allegiance to the shadowy organization Seihokai, revels in her sadistic nature as she relentlessly seeks to ensnare Sousuke in her twisted web of control.

Tachibana Mikage橘 美華夏
HairBlack, Shoulder-length
EyesBrown
BodyBig Breasts
ClothesFlat Cap, Necktie, Shirt, Suspenders
PersonalityKind, Protective, Serious
RoleChildhood Friend
Voiced byUeoka Ai

Description

Mikage, Sousuke's steadfast childhood friend, faced the tragic loss of her parents in the devastating Great Kanto Earthquake. From then on, she and the Kudou siblings forged an unbreakable bond, becoming a close-knit family in all but name.

Now employed by a reputable magazine company, Mikage remains unwavering in her belief in Sousuke's innocence. Determined to right the wrong, she embarks on a personal quest to unravel the tangled threads of the murder case and vindicate her cherished friend.

Takanashi Chika高梨 千花
HairGreen, Twin Tails
EyesAmber
BodyPale, Slim
ClothesGlasses, Maid's Dress, Maid's Headdress
PersonalityClumsy, Timid
RoleWaitstaff
Voiced byKusayanagi Junko

Description

Chika, a waitress at CADENZA, has weathered a tumultuous past marked by the heart-wrenching experience of being sold by her own parents.

Though she harbors a lingering sense of trepidation towards Sousuke, Chika's intuition tells her that beneath his rough exterior lies a kind and compassionate heart.

Side characters

Godou Gen'ichirou護堂 弦一郎
HairShoulder-length
EyesHosome
ClothesGloves, Shirt, Sunglasses, Trench Coat
ItemsBrass Instrument
PersonalityStoic
RoleBartender, Employer, Master, Musician
Engages inSmoking
Voiced byHorihata Yasushi

Description

The proprietor of CADENZA.
Despite having to bite the bullet and give Sousuke the boot when he became a fugitive, Genichirou's true nature remains caring. Typically a man of few words, he cherishes the moments spent in lively conversation with his close friends.

Ouzenji Kiyomasa逢禅寺 清正
HairBeard, Grey
BodyMuscular, Tall (obsolete)
ClothesEyepatch
PersonalityArrogant, Blunt, Cruel, Hotblooded, Smart, Stubborn
RoleCommander, Gang Leader, Veteran
Engages inMartial Arts, Swordsmanship, Unarmed Fighting
Voiced byIwao Zenshuu

Description

A hot-blooded man who served the army as a colonel, and is currently the chairman of the Seihokai.

Makes an appearance