Haruki Nakayama

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> "I've been letting my hair grow long since then. Like an offering or a prayer. Ever since the day I fell in love with Akihiko"
>
> - Haruki Nakayama "Given" volume 3 chapter 12

## Appearance

Haruki has a long shaped face, 'not too thin' eyebrows, almond shaped eyes, full lips, and sports a goatee. He had long shoulder length honey blonde colored hair which he is shown to frequently style. He later on gets it cut off to a shorter length. His hair is described as fine, thin, and soft with a little bit of a wave. He also has pierced ears but wears earrings seldomly.

### Clothes

Haruki is commonly seen wearing multiple layers of upper clothing, pants, and shoes or sandals- all of which varying in color and/or textile. He is usually seen carrying a purple bass guitar case on his back.

## Personality

Haruki is described as a good natured and kind leader-type person who is cheerful, friendly, is always willing to help others, and is a person who is easily flustered. He is shown to be perceptive and attuned to the feelings of other people, and tends to not pry into their business. However, he isn't above using this knowledge to help other people whenever seen fit therefore he can sometimes come off as blunt and sly. He is an altruist, willing to carry other people's burdens and baggage without any complaints especially if he thinks that will help them. Haruki also has a tendency to be obsessive whenever he takes interest in someone or something. He is shown to have self-confidence issues.

Akihiko describes him as someone who holds other people together and is the reason why everyone is drawn to him, as well as someone who is very important for their band because he is someone who keeps everyone else in check.

## Musical Background

Haruki sports a Japan Exclusive Fender Classic 70's Jazz Bass in the color Maple. Before he founded 'The Seasons' he is shown to be in another band with his ex-girlfriend Aya in which he was kicked away from due to going out with her. He eventually starts another band which also broke off due to band conflicts.

His title of band leader carried through from 'The Seasons' to the newly formed band 'Given'. He is seen to be in charge of multiple band duties such as taking charge of the bands public relations and social media sites.

## Trivia

* The kanji (春 pronounced as 'haru') in Haruki's name means 'spring' when translated to english.
* Haruki's favorite type of movies are French New Wave films.
* Haruki is absolutely terrified of ghosts

## Romantic Interests

### Aya

* Character
* Reference

## Haruki Nakayama中山 春樹

* Anime
* Art
* Drama
* Manga
* Stage.1
* Stage.2

### Aliases

* Haruki (by his older sister and Akihiko) -さん/-san (by Mafuyu and Ritsuka) -ちゃん/-chan (by Hanaoka and Koji) -くん/-kun (by Akihiko)
* Haru (by Akihiko)

### Relatives

* mother
* father
* older sister 1
* older sister 2
* niece

### Affiliation

* Given
* The Seasons (former band)
* Unnamed band (former band)

### Occupation

* Grad school student (Film)
* Cafe barista

## Appearances

### Portrayed by

* Masatomo Nakazawa (anime)
* Y. Chang (english anime)
* Takumi Yasuaki (drama CD)
* Shuntaro Yanagi (live drama)
* Futa Sunaga (stage)

### Debut

* Chapter 1 (manga)
* Episode 1 (anime)
* Episode 1 (live drama)

1. ↑ Volume 1 Chapter 5 Character sheet
2. ↑ Volume 1 Chapter 5 Character sheet
3. ↑ Volume 4 Chapter20
4. ↑ Volume 1 Chapter 5 Character sheet
5. ↑ Volume 1 Chapter 5 Character sheet
6. ↑ Volume 1 Chapter 3
7. ↑ Volume 4 Chapter 17
8. ↑ Volume 1 Chapter 6
9. ↑ Volume 4 Chapter 18
10. ↑ Volume 5 Chapter 28
11. ↑ Volume 1 Chapter 3
12. ↑ Volume 1 Chapter 6
13. ↑ Volume 2 Chapter 7
14. ↑ Volume 4 Chapter 17
15. ↑ Volume 3 Chapter 13
16. ↑ Volume 1 Chapter 4
17. ↑ Volume 2 Chapter 8
18. ↑ Volume 4 Chapter 20
19. ↑ Volume 3 Chapter 13
20. ↑ Volume 2 Chapter 10
21. ↑ Volume 4 Chapter 19
22. ↑ Volume 4 Chapter 21
23. ↑ Volume 4 Chapter
24. ↑ Volume 4 Chapter 21
25. ↑ "given (Anime)" Official Fan Book: memory of (Seikatsu Series)
26. ↑ Volume 4 Chapter 19
27. ↑ Volume 3 Chapter 13
28. ↑ Volume 3 Chapter 13
29. ↑ Volume 1 Chapter 5 Character sheet
30. ↑ Omake: Introducing the bandmates...