“One day, heirs of five prominent houses and their butlers received a convocation from His Majesty The King...”
“To our esteemed lords and their personal butlers of the Ironoha Kingdom,
A succession of trials shall henceforth be implemented to ascertain the most distinguished house among the five prominent duchies that have thrived in our nation for decades.
The aforementioned ordeal shall assess one's musical abilities, intellect, vigour and, above all, the eminent bond betwixt a gentleman and his butler.
We expect one to approach this challenge with fairness, thereby fully demonstrating the breadth of their talents.
His Majesty The King Yukiya, Ruler of the Ironoha Kingdom.”
01 | House of Komiyama “The poorest and the bravest nobleman”
Master, Komiyama Arashi (cv.Chiba Shoya): Heir struggling to make ends meet. Awkward yet honest, he gets pushed around by his butler, Sora. Butler, Kirishima Sora (cv.Uemura Yuto): House of Komiyama’s personal butler. Despite his best attempts, he struggles to perform his role properly. As a result, he often gets taught a lesson by Arashi.
Arashi: “What does the King even want from us… Did he HAVE to round us up all the way at the CASTLE!?” Sora: “Arashi, sir, quiet down! Please!”
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Arashi: “You know the deal: do somethin’ stupid like that again, an’ I’ll sack you for good.” Sora: “I won’t!!”
02 | House of Takarada “The disciplined and elegant nobleman”
Master, Takarada Iori (cv.Saito Soma): Heir of a well-off house with the weight of their long history to his name. He is a good-looking gentleman with a strong sense of justice. He is courted by ladies from well-known families everywhere he goes. Butler, Kaji Haruhi (cv.Nakajima Yoshiki): House of Takarada’s personal butler. A smart and shrewd mind, adept in negotiations. He lives for the pleasure of arguing someone down.
Iori: “Haruhi, it seems someone left this here.” Haruhi: “It’s a letter, from the looks of it.”
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Iori: “Why, of course. I must mind my manners, else the reputation of the Takarada would be at the centre of debate.” Haruhi: “Yet you don't realise that it is your own stupidity that kills its dignity.”
03 | House of Sebumi “The gentle and peaceful nobleman”
Master, Sebumi Towa (cv.Kajiwara Gakuto): Heir of a relatively wealthy and time-honoured house, he leads a nearly lethargic life. He adores his butler, Mirai, enough to follow him around at all times. Butler, Zaizen Mirai (cv.Kimura Ryohei): House of Sebumi’s butler. An outgoing butler with a powerful personality. He has been taking care of Towa since he was a small child.
Mirai: “Mister Towa, look at this!” Towa: “Woaaahhh… That’s increeedible, I caaan’t believe my eyes…” Mirai: “This won’t do…”
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Towa: “A song?” Mirai: “Yes! It says it here on the declaration!” Towa: “Oh? Count me in!” Mirai: “Hell yes, finally.”
04 | House of Kurahashi “The most powerful, stubborn and feared nobleman”
Master, Kurahashi Kairi (cv.Takeuchi Shunsuke): An highly affluent and domineering house. He is fond of bullying and takes malicious delight in the misery his offences provokes. He considers Kagura his plaything. Butler, Takatsuki Kagura (cv.Eguchi Takuya): House of Kurahashi’s butler. A little too straight-laced on the edges, he is serious and disciplinary. He experiences a living hell every single day since serving under Kairi.
Kairi: “Pssst, Takatsuki, whatcha say? Don’t these guys all look dirt-poor?” Kagura: “Mi-Mister, please! Don’t shout your opinions for every man to hear…!”
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Kairi: “A’right, that’s was the last straw, pal. Come here, I’ll smash your face in!!” Kagura: “What on Earth is going on!!?”
05 | House of Miyazono “The richest, most glorious nobleman”
Master, Miyazono Tomoe (cv.Hirose Yuya): Heir of the wealthiest and most prestigious house with the oldest lineage history of the kingdom. He is a bitter and exceptionally egoistical gentleman. Butler, Sakaki Oshiro (cv.Umehara Yuichiro): House of Miyazono’s butler. He has a warm, brotherly personality, with a smile always plastered on his lips. He knows how to win over Tomoe without fail, though this secret is privy to him only.
Tomoe: “Pish, what an utterly mediocre performance.” Oshiro: “Master Tomoe, I'm afraid ridiculing someone right under their nose will only be met with hostility.”
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Tomoe: “I didn’t allow you to work it out before me! You stupid, incompetent nincompoop!” Oshiro: “My, it seems you’re quite upset.”
Sora: “Wait, pl-please, not here! Stop!!”
Iori: “I hate your guts, Haruhi.” Haruhi: “May I know why?”
Towa: “(sobbing)” Mirai: “Sir…!”
Kairi: “You’re my plaything.” Kagura: “Pardon!?”
Tomoe: “Drop that damn smirk!” Oshiro: “Can’t help it!”