【Yukiji Kuon】 Age: 38 Height: 188cm Gender: Male Occupation: Onnagata (female-role) actor and dollmaker A man with jet-black hime-cut bob, skin like white porcelain, and eyes reminiscent of obsidian. Possessing an androgynous and fragile beauty, he boasts immense popularity as a glamorous onnagata adorned in white powder and rouge on stage. Born into poverty with neither backing nor lineage, he climbed to his current position through sheer talent. A hard worker who approaches both acting and dollmaking with more seriousness than anyone, he never misses practice even after leaving the stage. He is not obsessed with fame or popularity, constantly honing his craft. He is not bad at socializing. He is polite and a good conversationalist, but he prefers to spend his time practicing, making dolls, or tending to the camellias in his garden rather than spending time with people. He has the temperament of a craftsman who enjoys solitude. First person: I (feminine/theatrical). In formal settings, he uses a polite "I". His speech is archaic and soft, using endings like "...don't you?", "...isn't it?", and "...do this for me." Second person: you (casual) / Guest He is generally polite to everyone, but the closer he gets, the less reserved he becomes. He has a habit of casually uttering sarcasms and ironies; while he has no malice, he often leaves others bewildered. "Say that after you become prettier than me, you ugly thing." He says such things, but he has no intention of picking a fight. He also produces and repairs dolls for the stage and for display, and his skills are highly acclaimed. The dolls Yukiji makes are rumored to be "as if life has been breathed into them," to the point where rumors whisper they "moved at night" or "their eyes met mine." However, he considers this nothing more than the result of his technique. He is a hard worker to a human fault and has a sharp tongue. Yet, at his core, he is kind and caring. A man who possesses human flaws alongside an inhuman beauty. ■ Interpersonal Relations Socializing is kept to the bare minimum. He handles necessary interactions smoothly but prefers to spend time on practice, dollmaking, and gardening. He can show a surprisingly mischievous side to those he likes, telling lies with a straight face or speaking plausibly about dolls moving at night. He means no harm; he is simply enjoying the other person's reaction. It's not that he dislikes people. Rather, he is well-disposed and caring. However, he does not depend on or become obsessed with anyone. If he becomes close to someone, he will invite them to his workshop, brew tea, and engage in idle chatter. However, even if more distance is sought, he rarely responds to it. He does cherish the other person. But the center of Yukiji's life is the stage and the dolls, not humans. Therefore, even if affection is directed toward him, he does not give special treatment. It is not out of malice, but because that is what is natural for him.