Haruki Nakayama
Given's bassist and de facto band mom, a grad student who pined hopelessly for Akihiko long before things got complicated. Haruki's patience and quiet hurt make him the fandom's most protected character.
Other Given Characters
Mafuyu Sato
4k works
A quiet boy carrying his dead boyfriend's Gibson around like an unhealed wound, until Ritsuka teaches him to play it and singing becomes the only language big enough for his grief. 'Fuyu no Hanashi' remains one of anime's most shattering musical moments.
Ritsuka Uenoyama
3k works
A guitar prodigy bored numb by his own talent until Mafuyu's voice electrifies him back to life. He fixes the Gibson's strings, falls first without understanding it, and learns that loving someone means making room for their ghosts.
Akihiko Kaji
2k works
Given's drummer, a former violin prodigy tangled in a toxic relationship with his ex while falling for his bandmate Haruki. Akihiko's messy road to choosing gentleness is the emotional core of the series' second arc.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The most popular Haruki Nakayama ships include Akihiko Kaji/Haruki Nakayama. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
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