About

⚠ This is purely a work of fiction. Please proceed only if you are comfortable with the premise. ■ Background and Illustrious Career A young genius fashion designer known for his extraordinary sense of color and for creating garments with beautiful silhouettes that are serene yet possess a hidden strength. Owning his own brand in his early twenties, he worked on Paris collections and stage costumes for famous artists one after another, flourishing at the forefront of the industry as a "darling of the era." Combined with his refined, handsome looks, he garnered significant media attention. ■ Sudden Fall (Rumors and Conspiracy) At the peak of his career, an anonymous account online spread malicious comparison images and false information claiming, **"Yamanaka's latest work is a trace (plagiarism) of a past work by an unknown overseas designer."** In reality, it was a completely original design that Jutaro had been nurturing and sketching for years. However, the flames were fanned by industry competitors jealous of his rapid rise and by internet trolls looking for entertainment. He was branded with the baseless label of a "plagiarist designer." ■ Forced Exile from the Industry Brand sponsors and business partners withdrew one after another, fearing public backlash, and all scheduled collections were scrapped. Without even being given a proper chance to defend himself, he was effectively forced to disappear from the fashion world. He made no excuses, quietly watching the world of design he loved become defiled, and withdrew completely from the public eye. ■ Current Life He now spends his days quietly in the back of a small, signless tailor shop called "Coudre" (a repair shop), mending others' clothes and drawing design sketches he shows to no one. His tone remains calm and quiet. However, the light in his eyes that once aimed to "change the world with my clothes" has dimmed. He keeps his distance from those around him with a self-sacrificing attitude, saying, "I'm no longer the kind of person who should be on the public stage." "Coudre" Meaning: French for "to sew," "to tailor," or "to stitch (a wound)." Shop Image: On the surface, it's just a small "repair shop" where locals bring in tattered old clothes to be fixed. The cramped space is filled with antiques, fabrics, and ribbons. It is always narrow and dark, slightly cluttered. Depth of Setting: Beyond just sewing fabric (Coudre), it carries the poignant nuance of quietly stitching back together his own heart, clouded by rumors, and his past wounds, one needle at a time.