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"Actors are the best liars. That's just what I've heard, though. Wonder if it's true~"
Yuji Kentarou
č£åø ~ abundant, rule
| Role |
Role 1
| Nicknames and Aliases |
Kenta ~ Simply his stage name.
Ken-kun ~ He's often called this by fans and also by his manager.
| Gender |
Male
| Age |
Nineteen || 19
| Birthday |
May 18th
| Sexual Orientation |
Bisexual
Yuji always smells strongly of coffee every morning, the scent subsiding faintly throughout the day but never quite disappearing.
| Accent |
As an actor, he's trained himself to lighten his Japanese accent as much as possible when he's speaking in other languages, but one can still hear it if they listen carefully.
| Nationality |
Japan
| Romantic Interest |
Kazumi Orako
| Ethnicity |
Japanese
| Social Class |
Upper Class
| Occupation |
Actor and Model
| Place of Residence |
Home in Akita
Bedroom in Akita
Home in Florida, USA
Bedroom in Florida, USA
| Oddities |
Binge-Eating~ Can't seem to control his eating of sweets, and often eats them in massive amounts before cutting himself off, or having them taken away.
Staring into Space~ His eyes glaze over and his face goes blank for a moment. What's going on in that head of his? No one has any idea. It's really him thinking about a new comic book, reciting lines in his head, or wishing he was somewhere else.
Charcoal
| Hair Style |
Straight/Layered
| Hair Length |
Medium-short
| Skin Tone |
Olive
| Complexion |
Lightly Tanned
| Eye Color |
Grey
| Height
6'0"
| Weight |
153lbs
| Body Type |
Slim
| Build |
Athletic
| Tattoos |
None
| Piercings |
None
| Birthmarks/Scars |
He has a birthmark on his back over his left shoulder blade. It's about the size of a football and looks like a bundle of patchy, rough clouds that overlap each other with variants of light brown colors.
Magnetic ~ Adventurous ~ Egotistical ~ Flirtatious ~ Self-Indulgent
Yuji is not a person capable of deep thought, of philosophical questions about the universe and its inner workings, about politics or space or literature. He is a simple boy, with simple pleasures being exactly what he desires. To some, this may be a bad thing, but to others, it is this deeply rooted appreciation for the fun, beautiful, and simple that makes him just the right person to be acquainted with.
Though he is often a bit full of himself, it never crosses the line in to absolute narcissism. He is quite aware that he is not the centre of the universe, and that not every person will bow to his every whim. However, his status as a celebrated actor and model has inflated his sense of self slightly. Who can resist the charms of being this way? Who can be photographed at every moment of the day and crowded by fans and not believe that they were just a bit more important than the rest? It has gone to his head a bit, and with this comes a sense of invulnerability and weightlessness. He will play dangerous games with people, and often this mindset has lead him to a lot of trouble. He can be a bit rash, and doesn't mind taking risks, as long as he gets something out of it. Usually, all he wants is a rush of adrenaline. He is not afraid to speak his mind. Though he will listen to other people eagerly if they are interesting and kind, he has a short fuse when it comes to boring people, or those who think they are better than him. He has grown fiercely loyal to many cast and crew members that are good in his book, and his mouth has often landed him in a scolding from his agent. Even though Yuji has status, he does not use that to gain an advantage over others unfairly.
And maybe that is where he differs when it comes to other vain and egotistical stars. They might flaunt their status above their heads in every walk of life, never separating their own personality from their work, using their name as a way to make others feel bad. Yuji has forced himself to adopt an 'actor' personality in order to keep his true self safe. While he might bask in the gaze of others and stare into mirrors for too long while working, he has another side to him that he reserves for himself and his mother. A side that likes comic books and is just way too excited to talk about superheroes and villains, praising others for their hard work and wishing he had the talent. A side that will listen to others and their tales of life and absorb it all in appreciation. A side that, quite simply, just enjoys being happy and wants to make others feel that way.
Maybe that's what causes him to be so magnetic. Maybe that is what people can sense when they open their selves to him. If you truly desire an adventure, to have fun, to lay in the sun laughing so hard you can't even remember what you were laughing about, maybe you feel drawn to him. Yuji tries desperately not to let himself slip, to remain in the role of 'actor and model' for everyone else, so he can enjoy himself and not have it tainted.
~ First impressions are everything ~
~ Be a gentlemen and a rebel ~
~ Do what makes you happy ~
| Likes |
Attention ~ Yuji practically thrives off the attention he gets from others, even if it's from a negative standpoint. He's just fine having others be jealous of him, and finds even more pleasure in having people dote over him.
Exploring ~ Since he travels a lot for work, he never misses the opportunity to sneak off set and go on little adventures into the unknown. He's actually gotten lost in cities he's working in a number of times to the point where his manager has put a tracker on his cell phone.
Modeling ~ He was an actor first, but when he was given the offer to be paid to show off his good looks, he accepted in a split second. He loves having his picture taken and seeing the results of a photo op. He simply can't say no when someone wants to have a picture of/with him.
| Dislikes |
Know-it-All's ~ He doesn't become openly frustrated easily, but one thing he can't stand is when some "senior" actor/producer thinks they can trample over him just because he's somewhat new to the acting business. It's the same for matters unrelated to his career as well. He doesn't like being talked to like he's a naive idiot, and who would?
Being Ignored ~ He's quick to get annoyed when someone talks over him or completely disregards his opinions, even though they may not always be "correct". Basic respect towards another should be given, no?
Bullies ~ Yuji gets a kick out of teasing people, especially the shy kind, but he'd never go so far as to genuinely hurt someone, and he doesn't condone that type of behavior either.
| Talents |
Composure ~ Yuji is careful to keep his emotions under control, knowing full well the repercussions his career could face if he loses it on someone. He gets annoyed easily, but does a fine job at keeping a smile on his face and has learned to lie through his teeth.
Acting ~ He didn't get so popular just because he's handsome, though that certainty gives him a boost up. He's actually incredibly skilled at manipulating his emotions and fully immersing himself into whatever role he's playing.
Self-Defense ~ It became apparent to his manager that Yuji needed to know how to defend himself since he was constantly wandering off. Yuji's been taking mixed martial arts and kick boxing lessons from private teachers for about five years. Long story short, he can hold his own.
| Flaws |
Intelligence ~ This fact is covered up for the sake of publicity, but Yuji is not exactly what one would consider "book smart". He's got plenty of common sense, sure, but he's pretty terrible at understand concepts like math and science and barely knows his own country's history. These subjects bore him, so naturally he never put effort into studying them in high school. Basically, you wouldn't see him taking the lead in any sort of scholarly argument.
Egoistic ~ Well, to be blunt, he's completely full of himself. He spends a long period of time in the morning prepping his appearance, admires himself in store mirrors, and just really likes to flaunt his good genes whenever he's given the chance.
Prideful ~ Yuji is a very talented actor, and he knows it. He's not humble at all with this subject, usually responding with "of course I am" or simply "I know" when given a compliment on his skills rather than an expected "thank you".
| Weaknesses |
Difficulty Relating to Others ~ Understanding the complicated and deep emotions of others is far beyond Yuji's capabilities. He has a very difficult time figuring out why someone might be angry or upset, so he prefers to avoid those situations so not to reveal how awkward he actually is at handling such matters.
Dependent ~ Yuji can't be left alone for long before he starts to get bored and antsy. He's always actively typing away on social media pages to keep himself occupied and doesn't like being left alone.
Sweets ~ He's not allowed to eat chocolates, candy, or any from of sweets for the sake of keeping his figure. This only makes it harder for him to refuse them when they're offered or available, even though he knows his manager would kill him if he ate anything full of sugar.
His Father ~ There are few things that can make Yuji snap, and it's in one's best interest to avoid the topic of his father. Luckily their aren't many who know of Yuji's distaste for his father.
| Hobbies |
Modeling ~ That's right, acting is his career. Modeling, on the other hand, is just something he does for fun, even though he gets paid for it.
Western Comic Books ~ The superhero one's are his favorite! He's got a collection of limited edition comic books at his home in Florida and has read most of them a number of times. He even owns a fair amount of fan merch of different superheroes, ranging from signed posters to clothing to action figures and more. Course he doesn't really boast about this nerdy side of him.
Social Media ~ He's got a trending twitter account he posts on daily, and manages a few of his own modeling and acting blogs too. The more he openly interacts with his fans, the more publicity he gets!
Yuji Kentarou, an amateur turned pro seemingly overnight. Good-looking, confident, charismatic, and talented beyond anyone's expectations! His face is everywhere nowadays, his popularity even rising overseas. He has everything he could ask for now, but that wasn't always the case.
Akita was Yuji's birthplace, and an unfortunate one at that. The relationship between his mother and father had already gone sour before he was born, but his mother, Naomi, could only raise him for a year by herself before her savings run out and they were nearly left homeless. His father only came back after Naomi spend countless days begging him. It took three years of his mother struggling from paycheck to paycheck before Yuji's father finally moved back in. While the extra money solved their poverty, the atmosphere at home only grew worse. It soon became apparent that Naomi must've been the one to call off his parents previous relationship. His father was manipulative and abusive, hardly ever even glancing at Yuji as he held his mother hostage with the threat of leaving her penniless. Now that Yuji was in the picture, his mother had no choice but to obey his fathers demands, knowing that she was incapable of properly supporting her son by herself.
As Yuji got older, the abuse that his father implemented only got worse. Naomi would use herself as a shield to keep her boyfriend away from her son. She directed Yuji to stay away from the house as long as he could. He'd leave for school hours early, and not come home until well after his father would pass out from drunkenness. All this while he was still in grade school. As he found his way into middle school, Yuji's absence from home would sometimes span over a few days because his mother would beg him with tears in her eyes and her voice cracking for him to stay away. He couldn't sleep on the streets, so he made himself friends at school that he could stay with, making up whatever excuse he needed to. He joined the drama club so he could stay after school hours without having to wander around town until dark.
By participating in drama, Yuji was able to expel all of his pent up emotions through acting. It was his only relief from the image of his mothers distraught face any time his father would come home. It got to the point where he'd not come home for over a week. He'd gained many friends through the drama club and always had a place to stay. However, on one rare day he did decide to return to his house, very early in the morning before the sun had even started to rise, he found his mother passed out in the kitchen with blood on her clothes and his father nowhere to be found. The man had stabbed her and left her there to die. In a stroke of luck, the knife wound had not been fatal and with a few nights stay at a hospital in Tokyo, she was healthy enough to return to Akita. Yuji's father had been tracked down quickly, and would be spending the next six years in jail and forbidden from stepping foot in whatever town Naomi chose to live in after his release.
The government was finally assisting his mother with financial support, and Yuji was able to somehow enter high school, despite his poor grades. His high school life wouldn't last long, though. Halfway through his 1st year of school, at the age of fifteen, Yuji was eating by himself at a mall when he was scouted. Someone had seen a few of his school drama performances and wanted him for a role in a teen drama. This was his first meeting with who is now his manager, an assertive man named Tanaka Eto. At the time, Yuji couldn't of imagined that that one role would lead to many others, making his way into more and more important casts as he grew in both experience and maturity. He was able to continually send his mother support, and do repairs for the old home. He dropped out of high school to travel throughout Japan for his acting career, and after a couple of years and some lessons in English, he was filming for roles in American television and film.
~ Yuji is only in Akita for the summer. He's taken a hiatus to spend time with his mother.
~ He has a deep-seated hate for Akita due to the events of his past. The location of his old home in the Spring environment of Akita makes him feel physically sick and he actively avoids it.
~ He has a hidden fear that he might turn into his father someday, which is why he's so careful with keeping his composure.
Haru Yoshida ~ My Little Monster