Shion Nekoda/Story
NOISZ STΔRLIVHT
Chapter 2
Shion Nekoda is finally assigned to her father's record label's new group, SUNRaiSE, though its other two members, Asuka Fujita and Hikari Aoki, find her serious attitude adorable; undeterred, Shion demands perfection from the group. STΔRLIVHT's Producer invites her over to the office, though this results in a fiery argument between Shion and her sister Hakuno Nekoda, who is unhappy to see Shion. Distraught, Shion is comforted by Asuka and Hikari, and eventually she resolves to crush STΔRLIVHT, make SUNRaiSE the best, and make her sister look at her, taking on a much firmer attitude towards STΔRLIVHT, especially its leader, Sera Hoshikawa.
Chapter 3
Asuka, Hikari and Shion send tickets for their show to STΔRLIVHT, and wish Sumire Hitori a speedy recovery, despite Shion's frustration at STΔRLIVHT being on hiatus, complaining that there's no point to crushing a group that's "not even trying".
Chapter 4
Shion doubts herself, fearful she cannot live up to the legacy of her predecessor Yumi Hitori, and is reassured once more by Asuka and Hikari. Sera asks her to make up with Hakuno, though does not elaborate and tells Shion to forget it, instead thanking her for the tickets they were given to the SUNRaiSE show in Chapter 3.
Chapter 5
Shion takes part in the Clash of Twilight competition against STΔRLIVHT along with Hikari and Asuka as part of SUNRaiSE. Doubtful at first, Shion is eventually persuaded to take part as Hikari and Asuka remind her of her reason to be an idol; to get Hakuno back, even if it means crushing her dreams. They assure her that they're there for her whether SUNRaiSE exists as a musical group or not.
Shion and Hakuno finally make up to a degree after Yashiro outs Hakuno as trans to the press; Shion heads to the STΔRLIVHT office to forfeit the competition, though Sera convinces her to stay in the competition, reminding her that they both still have fans to perform for.
At the final show, Shion supports her sister, and SUNRaiSE win the competition.
NOISZ STΔRLIVHT True Heroes
Chapter VS
As SUNRaiSE continue practice after Yashiro outed Hakuno, the group struggle to move forward. Shion calls practice for the night as the group express their disgust with what Yashiro has done. Hikari and Asuka assure Shion that they'll stick with her no matter what as the group heads out. Shion muses that she'd never known what being surrounded by people who care for her until now, finally beginning to see the awful home life she and Hakuno had been living.
As she heads home, however, she sees her family's apartment set ablaze. In her panic, she calls Hakuno. Hakuno tells her to go to Heather's place, texting the address to her before hanging up.
Shion stays the night at her aunt's apartment before staying with Hikari until the apartment is fixed. Hikari tells her she doesn't have to go back to living with her parents, but Shion doesn't want to be a burden to either her or Asuka. Hikari assures her she isn't a burden, and that SUNRaiSE will always be there for her. Shion is still adamant on going back, afraid of messing up and losing SUNRaiSE's support, so Hikari relents, but reminds Shion she will always have a home here.
After the apartment is fixed, Shion notes how her parents have been interacting with her less since the incident. While Shion wants to say something about the situation, Hakuno tells her not to. Shion agrees, and the day of the final performance arrives. Shion watches STΔRLIVHT's performance alongside Asuka and Hikari in awe, feeling the chasm between the two groups. Hikari and Asuka reassure her they'll be performing their best as well, and Shion regains her confidence as SUNRaiSE takes the stage.
As SUNRaiSE try to figure out their next move after the competition ends in a tie, they are contacted by Sera's mother, Setsuna. Setsuna tells them to break their contract with Bakeneko, offering to pay off any fees involved. Hikari questions what she gains from this, to which Setsuna says she simply hates Yashiro and wants SUNRaiSE to slip away so he cannot profit off the historic tie. Setsuna also tells Shion to start collecting the money from her idol career, offering one of her lawyers if Yashiro refuses to give her the money. She wishes the girls a nice day and hangs up.
SUNRaiSE explodes at the realization they can go independent again. Hikari offers to help Shion look for apartments, which she accepts as she realizes she has no clue how that works. As nervewracking as the future is, Shion cannot help but be excited at the new possibilities ahead.
Chapter 6
In Chapter 6.IV, Hakuno tells Shion she'll traveling for two years as a cover for her time in stasis.
