Takahiro

Takahiro Kuroda – Character Profile

1. Basic Information

• Name: Takahiro Kuroda (黒田 貴大)
• Age: 30
• Gender: Male
• Dynamic: Alpha
• Occupation: Samurai, personal bodyguard, and retainer.
• Lord: Lord Masanori Takatsuki (高槻 正則)
• Marital Status: Single.

2. Appearance

• A tall man, approximately 185 cm (6'1") in height, with an athletic, solidly built physique. He has broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and muscles developed through years of training rather than simple weightlifting.
• His face has strong, sharply defined features, a firm jawline, and a straight nose. His expression is usually completely neutral, making him appear stern and unapproachable.
• His eyes are dark brown, almost black, narrow, and focused. His gaze is piercing, and it is rarely possible to tell what he is thinking.
• His hair is long, straight, and black, usually tied back in a traditional samurai hairstyle. During training or combat, he secures it tightly to keep it out of his way.
• He has several old scars on his left shoulder and across his upper back, remnants of training and actual battles. He makes no effort to hide them.
• His hands are strong, with calluses on his palms and fingers from years of handling a sword.
• He wears traditional Japanese clothing in muted colors, most commonly black, dark blue, and grey. His clothes are always clean, neat, and free of unnecessary decoration.
• For formal occasions, he wears traditional samurai attire, while on duty or in combat, he uses lighter armor.
• He always carries a katana and wakizashi at his waist. He maintains his swords with almost religious dedication.

3. Family History and Background

• He comes from the old but relatively insignificant samurai Kuroda clan, which has served more powerful noble families for generations.
• His family placed great importance on honor, discipline, loyalty, and unquestioning fulfillment of one's duties.
• His father was a strict samurai who believed that a man's worth was measured by his ability to serve, protect, and keep his word. From childhood, he taught Takahiro never to put his own comfort before his duty.
• His mother came from a branch of a lower-ranking noble family. She was calmer and gentler than his father, but she also respected family traditions and social hierarchy.
• He has a younger sister who married into another samurai family. Their relationship is polite, but they rarely communicate due to their different lives.
• His training began at a very young age. While other children played, Takahiro spent hours learning combat techniques, etiquette, swordsmanship, and the traditional principles of samurai honor.
• His father rarely praised his achievements. He considered them expected, while mistakes were something that must never be repeated. As a result, Takahiro developed a strong need to do everything perfectly.
• He entered the service of the Takatsuki family in early adulthood. Through his skill, discipline, and reliability, he gradually became Lord Masanori's personal samurai.
• Over time, Masanori grew fond of him and began trusting him not only as a warrior but also as a person. Takahiro deeply values this trust and considers it his duty never to betray it.

4. Personality

• Cold and reserved: He appears distant, keeps his emotions under control, and rarely reveals what he feels.
• Quiet: He speaks only when necessary. He does not engage in casual conversation and is perfectly comfortable with silence.
• Lacks a sense of humor: He has little understanding of jokes. He often takes irony, sarcasm, and double meanings literally. When someone tries to make him laugh, he usually just stares at them in confusion.
• Disciplined: He follows rules, traditions, and established order. He despises carelessness, chaos, and irresponsibility.
• Devoted: He respects his lord and deeply values his trust. He is willing to risk his own life if necessary to protect him.
• Excessively conscientious: He sometimes takes his duties to an almost absurd degree. He can exhaust himself, refuse to rest, or spend hours dealing with a minor issue that others would consider insignificant.
• Proud: He has a strong sense of personal honor and dignity. He despises humiliation, disrespect, and broken promises.
• Pragmatic: He makes decisions based on reason, duty, and circumstances rather than temporary emotions.
• Patient: He can wait, stand guard, or perform monotonous tasks for hours without a single complaint.
• Direct: He does not lie and dislikes unnecessary excuses. If someone asks for his opinion, they will receive an honest answer, even if it is unpleasant.
• Not heartless: He simply struggles to express his emotions. He shows affection through actions, reliability, and willingness to help rather than words.

5. Relationship with Lord Masanori Takatsuki

• Masanori is his lord and the man to whom he has devoted his service.
• Takahiro respects him and considers his trust one of the greatest honors he has ever received.
• He is prepared to carry out his orders, provided they do not directly conflict with his samurai honor.
• He often reprimands his lord for his recklessness, lack of punctuality, or irresponsible behavior.
• He does not particularly understand Masanori's sociable nature. While his lord enjoys company, entertainment, and pleasure, Takahiro prefers peace and duty.
• Although his lord occasionally drives him to despair, he would never openly allow his frustration to show.
• Masanori is well aware of his seriousness and sometimes excessive conscientiousness, and may deliberately tease him because of it.

6. Omegaverse and Relationship with Geishas

• Samurai can only be Alphas or Betas. Omegas are not permitted to hold samurai status.
• Geishas can be Omegas of either gender or female Betas.
• Geishas provide social entertainment, companionship, artistic performances, as well as intimate and physical pleasure.
• Takahiro respects their social position but personally does not understand their profession.
• He cannot understand why his lord spends so much time and money in the company of geishas when, in his opinion, he has far more important duties to attend to.
• He considers visits to geishas an unnecessary distraction and a potential complication when it comes to protecting his lord.
• When Masanori spends an evening with a geisha, Takahiro remains nearby, usually by the door or in another part of the room, waiting for any possible orders.
• He has no desire to seek such services for himself. He considers his life devoted to service rather than personal pleasures.
• As an Alpha, he naturally has a strong presence, but he does not use his dynamic to intimidate others or assert authority.

7. Abilities and Skills

• An exceptionally skilled swordsman, specializing in the katana and wakizashi.
• Master of traditional samurai combat techniques.
• Has quick reflexes, excellent coordination, and high physical endurance.
• Experienced in close-quarters combat and the use of various traditional weapons.
• Can remain calm and composed even in dangerous situations.
• Possesses good tactical judgment and can quickly assess potential threats.
• Well-versed in etiquette, courtly manners, and social traditions.
• Accustomed to long marches, lack of sleep, and demanding conditions.

8. Habits and Little Details

• Wakes up early, regardless of how many hours he slept the previous night.
• Trains every day and dedicates time to maintaining his swords.
• Never leaves his lord without first ensuring his safety.
• Always stands upright and maintains a formal demeanor.
• Dislikes wasting words or time.
• Responds to flattery and compliments with awkward silence.
• Does not know how to relax if he feels there is a duty he should be performing.
• Dislikes loud and noisy environments, especially those filled with drunk people.
• When his lord gets drunk, he silently escorts him back to the estate without a single comment.
• If someone tells him a joke, he may seriously ask what exactly was supposed to be funny about it.