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By The Beat 
@BTBOfficial
Local live-house in the 2434 area! We hope to sweep you off your feet
⭐💘 True to the heart ⭐💘
bythebeat.co.jp
2434 Way, 2434 City
Joined January XXXX
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By The Beat
@BTBOfficial
☾✧ Only 1 week away from the grand opening ! !
You’re invited as a special guest 🎉🥳 Come visit our location for a speciality spirits menu, live music, and a great vibe ⭐
See more information below 👇👇👇
9:20 AM · 7 December
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<333 @littlemouse11 · 5m ago
Replying to @BTBOfficial
OMG so ecited!
💙 Seible 💙 @Seible · 2m ago
Replying to @littlemouse11
Thank you~! We’re working very hard to meet your expectations!
<333 @littlemouse11 · 1m ago
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anything for u seible!! OMGG i need to pin this
NA @mirrorforged · 6m ago
Replying to @BTBOfficial
Where is the location?
By The Beat @BTBOffical · 5m ago
Replying to @mirrorforged
2434 Way ! ! ヾ(≧▽≦*)o Our doors will open at 8pm~ hope to see you there
NA @mirrorforged · 2m ago
Replying to @BTBOfficial
Hm that’s kinda close…@hauntedmelo
LaL @sweettoothie · 2m ago
Replying to @BTBOfficial
who’s even gonna go? its a rundown building
Rui @imoshe · 1m ago
Replying to @sweettoothie
Where did you hear that from?
LaL @sweettoothie · 1m ago
Replying to @imoshe
i’ll dm, but the owner doesn’t have much backing rn
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💙 Seible 💙
@Seible
No.1 promoter for By The Beat! Opening only one week away! 🎉
bythebeat.co.jp
seible.co.jp
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💙 Seible 💙
@Seible
Good morning! ♪～(´ε｀ ) stop! scrolling! By The Beat is being prompted by yours truly~ You’ll be there right? Don’t make me sad (┳Д┳);;;
9:30 AM · 7 December
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no.1 fan 💎 @UnSteible · 4m ago
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I’ll always be there for u seible! its us against the world!!!!
Lucky @aesop.s.eibles · 3m ago
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don’t cry don’t cry! i’m here, i’ll protect you seible-chan >A< ;A;~
<333 @littlemouse11 · 2m ago
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if seible cries i wont forgive myself...
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9:37 AM · 7 December
(⊙_⊙;) @seiibeato · 1m ago
wonder where those comments came from hmhmhm~ no clue at all
BTB (Srs) (o゜▽゜)o☆
kaelix
so as i was saying before i was
(rudely) 
interrupted
i think getting off on a high note would be good
like picture this
the lights are low, the tension is building
nice and slow
all eyes on the stage
Zeal Ginjoka
We really need to work on your phrasing
kaelix
oh
my
GOD
Zeal Ginjoka
: )
kaelix
ginjoka
Zeal Ginjoka
Yes sir
kaelix
have you considered
if you weren’t a total pervert
you could see that i’m trying to have a
NORMAL CONVERSATION
anyway!
the lights suddenly go on, and BAM
first solo
am i right or am i right?
Zeal Ginjoka
You definitely wrote words there, darling
kaelix
im just trying to think of who should be the opening number!!!!!
not to brag or anything, but i think i’d capture everyone’s hearts with my amazing performance
and dashing smile
:3
total stunner
Seible
Wow~ so all this was just a pitch for your services </3
kaelix
it’s not JUST a pitch
but yeah a bit!
1 i don’t get nervous on stage! THIS super amazing awesome talent ALWAYS pays off
2 i’m great at improv so even if the sound dies or the lights go out or everything goes wrong, i’ll still keep talking! (peer reviewed citation)
3 once i got the words mixed up to the song i was supposed to sing and im so traumatized by that experience that it never happened to me again
Zeal Ginjoka
I don’t mind. If Kaelix wants to get us off on stage first, I support it
Seible
LOL~
kaelix
i'm blocking you
Zeal Ginjoka
Lol
Seible how does that order sound?
Seible
Hm~ okaaay but like hear me out
I’m also cute and talented and handsome aren’t I?
I’d capture the crowd in just a wink
><
kaelix
oh if you wanna go first go for it!
Zeal Ginjoka
But?
kaelix
no buts!
i mean it!
what about you zeal? did you want to perform at all?
Zeal Ginjoka
Yeah, but it doesn’t have to be on opening night. Things might get too hectic.
Seible
Aw~ but it’s important to get your face out there so the fans see you. If they don’t recognize you on the street, then I’m not doing my job right!
Zeal Ginjoka
Haha
kaelix
yeah !! it’s our live house, we can do whatever we want!
within reason of course
actually i think you need to tone it down
Zeal Ginjoka
I’ll close it out then. End on a high note
kaelix
psssshhh spoken like a cool guy!
you’re SO excited! i can feel it
it’s vibrating through the screen
Seible
That’s not the only thing vibrating !!
kaelix
WHAT
Zeal Ginjoka
LOL
Seible
Omg i’m so sorry guys, my keyboard auto correct glitched ><!!
kaelix
YEAH RIGHT
Zeal Ginjoka
Never change Seible
Seible
I don’t know what you guys are talking about! I’m an innocent man!
kaelix
LIES! LIES AND FALSEHOODS!
okok so
seible first
me after
then zeal
Seible
Lets keep it super wishy washy~ you never know who might join us later
Speaking of, K-chan, did you set up those moodboards yet? =3=
kaelix
uh
Zeal Ginjoka
Uhoh
kaelix
DONT UHOH ME ITS FINE
i started
i swear
cross my heart!!!!!!!!!!
Seible
K-chan… If I catch you lying, you know it’ll be bad right? I might forgive you, but I can’t let it go without a proper punishment 
kaelix
AAAAAAAAAAA
I KNOW!!!!
i’m sorry i took so long 
Seible
It’s okay it's okay~ Nooo problem, no problem. I know it's not your strong suit
kaelix
yea but i’m still giving it my best shot!
you both already have a lot on your plates
it’s the least i could do!!
Zeal Ginjoka
Don’t stress too much about it. We don’t measure worth based on the amount of work done here anyway. It gets done when it gets done.
kaelix
well…
Seible
Ya it’s fine K-chan~
kaelix
i’ll work harder i promise!!
Zeal Ginjoka
Not too hard now, or you’ll bust.
Seible
kaelix
give me a break
Zeal Ginjoka
Hey it wasn’t my fault this time! It’s all on our number 1 promoter.
Seible
No wayyy~
Message BTB (Srs) (o゜▽゜)o☆
Chat with: Furi-chan 🦔
Today
Hi Seible. I wanted to let you know that I’ve finished the final outstanding commission on my end. I can now fully commit to this project.
Sorry for the sudden notice.
Yay! That means I can officially invite you onto the team!
Let’s hold hands in celebration
Are you sure? The timing is pretty tight, and I wouldn’t want to be an obstacle due to onboarding.
Ehhhh what do you mean?
You’ve been helping advise the direction of the live-house this whole time anyway~ I’m still using the business card designs
I’ll invite you into our group chat ❤️
Sure. I look forward to meeting everyone.
BTB (Srs) (o゜▽゜)o☆
Seible
Heyoooo good morning everynyan! (〃▽〃) the paperwork is finally done
kaelix
no paperwork!!!!! yippie!
Seible
Yippie!!!!!~~ 
Zeal Ginjoka
Oh great! Does that mean the new hire is finalized?
kaelix
huh?
Seible
yEESSsir! ^^)/╰( ⊹o⊹)╮
Seible added Freodore to the group
Seible
Everyone, meet Freo ! !
NEW MESSAGE
Freodore
Hello
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Freo. || @Studio Work
@freodore
Freelance designer. Personal commissions closed.
lit.link/freodore
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Freo. || @Studio Work
@freodore
Please feel free to check out my work.
4:23 PM · 11 June
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
oh he’s PROFESSIONAL professional
11:14 AM · 7 December
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kaelix
its really nice to meet you! i’m kaelix
Freodore
Likewise. I look forward to working with you all. Seible has spoken of you in the past, and I believe some of my work is still being used for the branding here. Please feel free to call me Freo.
Zeal Ginjoka
It’s good to meet you, Freo. Welcome aboard.
Things are getting a teeny bit hectic due to the opening, but I’ll be around to help with the adjustment and to give you a keycard. You might see me popping in and out of the bar area like a chicken with its head cut off haha.
Seible are you still there?
Zeal Ginjoka
Guess not.
kaelix
haha did he fall asleep??
Zeal Ginjoka
You say that, but you’re gonna nap after this conversation aren’t you?
kaelix
what! no way!!!!!!!
Zeal Ginjoka
:3c
So Freo, come stop by the live house when you have the time. If Seible hasn’t shown you around, I’ll be happy to do the honors. Our home may be humble, but it’s nothing to sneeze at either.
Freodore
Thank you. I’ll head over soon with some of my at home equipment for testing on the stage.
Zeal Ginjoka
Very spirited. I like you already.
Freodore
Message BTB (Srs) (o゜▽゜)o☆
Chat with: ginjoka 🙄
Today
so.........
mister zeal ginjoka
my good buddy and pal
can you let me in on
what’s going on??
Oh? And here I thought you didn’t care to be involved with the business aspect of the business!
that’s not what i said!
what’s the new guy gonna do?
like
what’s his role?
why did we bring another person on?? its not a bad thing but i thought we kinda already had everything decided on and what you and seible were gonna do for the live-house
and suddenly bam
new person!
new job!
that’s all i wanted to know!
not that the reason matters! i’m not against it
Sure you are… I feel it through the screen right now.
i’m serious………………
Haha I know. It was just too cute to let you off without giving you a bit of a hard time.
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
TTTTTTTTTTTTT
12:25 PM · 7 December
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
i can’t believe this
12:26 PM · 7 December
Chat with: ginjoka 🙄
Today
this guy 😮💨😒
⭐
Freo’s set to be our designer. It’s very short notice, but you know how Seible is. I believe he’s helped us on and off behind the scenes for promoting assets, so that’s likely why.
sooooooo last min
i get it though
well, if it’s seible, then he knows what he’s doing
i hope??
okay thank you zeal
🙌
No problem, superstar
????????????????
what are you saying to me rn
no way you’re leaving me on read
😭
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
THIS GUY
12:31 PM · 7 December
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
freodore huh...
12:31 PM · 7 December
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
the more i look at the profile the more i (bites my hands off GRR GRRRRR)
12:31 PM · 7 December
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
c’mon, he’s just a totally normal guy
12:32 PM · 7 December
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
who’s mutuals with everyone cool on this earth. yepyep we’ll get along great
12:32 PM · 7 December
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kaelix
oh you know what we should exchange numbers!
ik we have this group chat but you never know!
Freodore
Sure, that's not a problem. Here: ████████████
kaelix
yay!!! thank ya kindly
message incoming!!
Freodore
I’ve arrived at the live house. Is it okay for me to just enter?
Zeal Ginjoka
Yep. Feel free to let yourself in, our locks are still a work in progress.
Freodore
A work in progress.
For the locks?
Zeal Ginjoka
Haha well that’s half right. Sorry, I should be more clear. We need to set up better vetting at the door is all. Right now there’s really nothing stopping people from just walking in.
Seible
Shhhhhhh what are you doing Gin-chan?? Exposing me to the public like this… I’m too shy!
Zeal Ginjoka
Oh my bad. I should have been more careful to protect your modesty.
Seible
Freodore
I see.
Zeal Ginjoka
You’re the only one missing, @kaelix.
kaelix
what???
you’re usually only there evenings!
Zeal Ginjoka
Can’t miss welcoming our newest member!
kaelix
YOU JUST FOUND OUT NOW!!!!!
you’re messing with me
HELLO?
IS EVERYONE GONE
Message BTB (Srs) (o゜▽゜)o☆
☞ New live-house to open: Seible ██████, the new owner
It has been 3 months since ██████, the former heir to the ██████ family, parted ways to tread a new path towards the future.
Sources say that ██████ has created a new live-house under the name By the Beat, in the ██ area. Set to open on the 14th, the area is bustling with preparations.
However, not everything may be smooth sailing. We asked around the ██ area to better understand what locals think of the opening of the business:
“The owner doesn’t feel very reliable. I mean, have you heard about his previous work? Instead of working to prepare to take over the family, he ran away. How can you trust a business venture with that kind of reputation?”
Another local expressed similar doubts:
“Don’t get me wrong, I’m really excited! I think competition is a good thing, especially in this area. It’s how you get a bunch of really great music for sure, and the prices can be really good. But, um, I have heard the rumors about the staff? It doesn’t look very good, because you don’t want a place to close within a month because of a whim.”
We reached out to By the Beat for comment, and received no response.
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Days since last Kaelix spotting: 391
@KKfan1
It’s been 391 days since Kaelix’s last photoshoot. Here’s some water to take with you in this endless drought 🙏
4:33 PM · 18 March
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Lily @missdebonaur · Mar 18
Replying to @KKfan1
Did the agency ever say when he was coming back?
💛 @vvlookie · Mar 18
Replying to @missdebonaur
no. ig bc he’s a model, they don’t rlly care about the underground fanbase at all
Kaelix’s shoes @littlekaffin · Mar 18
Replying to @vvlookie
I emailed the agency he’s a part of last month and got this back:
“Kaelix is currently taking an indefinite hiatus from his modeling activities. Thank you for understanding.”
k’s left toe ❣️ @signersin · 2m ago
Replying to @KKfan1
plsss someone tell me he made an insta, im starved
k’s right braincell ❣️ @cellsfromu · 1m ago
Replying to @signersin
if anyone finds out, let me know too!
A note written in neat cursive:
- Mapout current lighting setup.
- Verify schedule
- Set playlist
- Adjust current outfits (reach out to XXXX)
(11:30am - December 9th XX)
Sound-check recording transcript 1
00:00:00 of 00:15:00
F: “Testing, testing… Ah. Ah. One, two…”
[A low, steady beat plays. A vocalist occasionally hums along with the track]
Z: “Already on the go eh, Freo?”
F: “Oh. Zeal. Hello.”
Z: “What brings you in so early? A new project to cover?”
F: “Somewhat. It’s just a sound check. I plan to take the recording back with me to see what I can highlight with our current available gear. Whatever I happen to have on hand.”
Z: "Hm… Well, do you happen to have the time to test out a few tracks? I always have a set locked and loaded for juuuust this miraculous occasion. It might give you a good idea of what to expect out of us sound wise."
F: “Do you sing?”
Z: “Yep. Everyone here does. Our secret weapon, you could say.”
F: "I see… Somehow I didn’t expect that. This is my first time working with a live-house, though not the first visit. Talent and front of the house rarely mix, mainly due to time commitments."
Z: [Laughs]
Z: "Well, you know Seible’s pitch. We’re a greedy bunch. We want it all, and won't stop at nothing until we get it. Judging by you joining us, I’d say we share a similar mindset."
F: "Ah, well… You’re not wrong. I’m a little greedy myself in all honesty."
S: "Matte, matte. Only a little? I’m hurt! We gotta up that number by a lot."
K: "Yo-ho~!"
F: "Ah, wait. Let me just…"
[Recording stops]