Yukinojou Kuresaki

Yukinojou Kuresaki
Kanji	黒崎 貴
Rōmaji	Kuresaki Yuki
Personal Information
Gender	Male
Age	Presumably in his late 40's
Status
Status	Alive
Occupation	Producer
Debut
Manga	ACT.242

Yukinojou Kuresaki (黒崎 貴 Kuresaki Yuki) is a film producer and he is currently working on the historical period drama of A Lotus in the Mud.

Personality

He seems to be quite a harsh man for he dismisses three actors from the role of Momiji based on looks alone. He is annoyed by stupid questions, for when asked why he refuses to answer because the reason should be obvious—that they should have changed their looks to match the role. He is a man who is used to having his words obeyed.

He must like being personally involved in his projects despite being a producer which could afford him more distance if he desired. He attends the audition and dismisses participants himself. For the reaction test he is the one who attacks them, not a stunt man or even the lead Koga. His blows are hard enough that all the participants walk away rubbing their hands indicating he may have some experience in swordsmanship.

Kuresaki is very rule-oriented and disciplined individual due to this he has trouble dealing with people who are free-spirited, unconventional, and insensitive. Those like President Lory and Director Herbert that are uncaring of the rules and norms and move to the beat of their own drums. Kuresaki is able to manage Director Herbert somewhat as he is the older one in the relationship however he finds it difficult to navigate a conversation with President Lory who is his superior. Lory uses Kuresaki's dutiful nature to manoeuvre him the man into coming out to dinner with him and Director Herbert as Lory's son will there who Kuresaki has had business dealings with and politeness dictates he attend to so he can thank the man.

Appearance

When he enters the audition he is attired in a black suit and black shirt with a decorative and lightly colored tie that relieves the dark scheme. His hair is combed back from his face in a left long side fringe. His expression is very cold and strict.

Background

He hates actors who don't prepare for their role in advance. He is well-known throughout the world of showbiz as one of the most difficult people to work with. His dislike of 'talents' is something known to even his colleagues and other professionals (Matsushima warns Kyoko) in the field for 'he would not work with any clueless non-actors'.

Plot

A Lotus in the Mud arc

Kuresaki dismisses Kyoko for her lack of visual preparation for the role. Kyoko doesn't even get to audition. When one of the other dismissed participants tries to argue and ask why Kuresaki cuts her off saying it should be obvious.

Yashiro then informs Kyoko that Kuresaki is quite well-known throughout the industry for being difficult and hard to work with. And he particularly hates actors who do not prepare for their roles. Kyoko isn't just going back down without a fight though.

Kuresaki is watching the auditions and is in charge of giving the reaction test. Kimiko goes in for her audition and attempts to copy Erika's audition from her Uncle's description but it comes off as a poor imitation. Kuresaki comes at her with his sword demanding she tell him her name and who serves. Kimiko answers with Momiji's alias that Momiji hates. Kuresaki is less than impressed with Kimiko but it gets her a pass.

Kyoko bursts in at the end of Kimiko's audition and asks for another chance. Kuresaki gives her another chance in honor of her guts however she must show an audition that is equal or above that of the previous participants level otherwise she must leave this time with no complaints. Kyoko agrees. Kuresaki seems taken by Kyoko's audition for he is about to readmit her to the audition when he is interrupted by Jouji.

Relationships

Kimiko Morizumi

Kuresaki was not overly impressed by Kimiko's audition.

Jouji Morizumi

They seem to know each other well for Jouji addresses him by his first name. Kuresaki seems to be aware of the Morizumi's use of familial ties in showbiz however doesn't seem overly concerned by it - just tells him not divulge too much information. Jouji admits that if he didn't think Kuresaki was going to make a good movie then he would drop him instantly, Kuresaki returns the sentiment.

Kyoko Mogami

It is hard to ascertain what he thinks of Kyoko at the moment however it does seem that her Mio created an impression on him and thus intrigued him enough to allow her to stay. He told Kyoko that he is looking forward for her take on Momiji.

Hiromune Koga

Kuresaki seems to listens to his opinion and take it into consideration.

Leonard Herbert

Kuresaki seems to get on well with the American and even seems tolerate a level of teasing from him. He goes along with Leonard's outrageous costumes he wears to hide his identity which shows a level of deeper understanding and friendship with the man. He even prepares notes for Leonard, all translated into English, knowing that he still struggles with complex words.

Hirotaka Date

These two have not been seen together so its hard to gauge how deep their friendship is. Hirotaka states to Kyoko and Kanae though that they are 'good friends' but not 'best friends' as they argue a lot on the line chat group they have going. Hirotaka does call Kuresaki Yuki-chan so it does indicate some friendliness. Hirotaka does also seem well caught up on what has transpired recently in Kuresaki's life as he is aware of who Kanae is in relation to the Chidori auditions.

Etymology

• The name Yuki means "valuable" (貴).
• Yuki's surname Kuresaki means "black" (黒) (kure) and "cape, peninsula" (崎) (saki).

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