TV-Series
Description
Masumi Usui attends Hanasaki High School at sixteen years old, born March 30, with black hair featuring a bleached under-layer, purple eyes, and a mole near his left mouth. He typically wears a black leather jacket over a camouflage sweater, white collared shirt, black pants, and purple high-tops, often paired with white headphones.
Born into wealth but neglected by parents who traveled constantly, he developed a carefree, undisciplined lifestyle and cold demeanor. Raised primarily by his cherished grandmother Hatsune, his early isolation fostered indifference and sharp-tongued rudeness toward others.
He joined the Mankai Company after witnessing director Izumi Tachibana’s street performance, falling instantly in love. Though motivated solely by winning Izumi’s attention and praise, he demonstrated natural talent in memorization and acting intuition. His amateur success in roles like *Romeo and Julius* clashed with his dismissive attitude toward troupe members, particularly Tsuzuru Minagi.
Around Izumi—whom he calls "Director"—his personality shifts dramatically. He seeks approval through requests like "Give me an order" or "Praise me," declaring devotion with lines such as "You don’t belong to me, but I belong to you." His persistent romantic advances include date invitations and physical closeness, consistently deflected by Izumi. He resents distractions from her, complaining that school is "boring—because you’re not there," and exhibits jealousy when she interacts with others.
Spring Troupe interactions drive his growth. During *Romeo and Julius* rehearsals, he reluctantly helps Sakuya Sakuma master sword-fighting, signaling budding teamwork. After Izumi urges him to find motivation beyond her approval, he studies classical music and violin—initially to impress her—but gradually acknowledges his own enjoyment of acting. His critiques evolve from harsh to constructive, improving group dynamics.
Key events further shape him. In *Sparkling Summer Memories*, he competes in a festival acting contest to secure prime fireworks seats for Izumi, bonding with Tsumugi Tsukioka over shared grandmother memories. During a custody dispute, his father demands he move to America, leveraging parental rights. Masumi resigns himself until the Mankai Company and Hatsune intervene at the airport; Hatsune negotiates taking his place in America. This cements Masumi’s view of the troupe as family, later crediting them with teaching him "what love is."
He listens to post-rock and progressive music. Backstage, he researches curry shops Izumi might enjoy or studies roles under the guise of seeking her input. Though his romantic pursuit remains unreciprocated, he gradually prioritizes Izumi’s happiness over his desires, reflecting emotional maturity.
Later, he attends Fuyou University, forming an unexpected friendship with Madoka. He occasionally contacts his father for advice, hinting at tentative reconciliation despite their strained history.
Born into wealth but neglected by parents who traveled constantly, he developed a carefree, undisciplined lifestyle and cold demeanor. Raised primarily by his cherished grandmother Hatsune, his early isolation fostered indifference and sharp-tongued rudeness toward others.
He joined the Mankai Company after witnessing director Izumi Tachibana’s street performance, falling instantly in love. Though motivated solely by winning Izumi’s attention and praise, he demonstrated natural talent in memorization and acting intuition. His amateur success in roles like *Romeo and Julius* clashed with his dismissive attitude toward troupe members, particularly Tsuzuru Minagi.
Around Izumi—whom he calls "Director"—his personality shifts dramatically. He seeks approval through requests like "Give me an order" or "Praise me," declaring devotion with lines such as "You don’t belong to me, but I belong to you." His persistent romantic advances include date invitations and physical closeness, consistently deflected by Izumi. He resents distractions from her, complaining that school is "boring—because you’re not there," and exhibits jealousy when she interacts with others.
Spring Troupe interactions drive his growth. During *Romeo and Julius* rehearsals, he reluctantly helps Sakuya Sakuma master sword-fighting, signaling budding teamwork. After Izumi urges him to find motivation beyond her approval, he studies classical music and violin—initially to impress her—but gradually acknowledges his own enjoyment of acting. His critiques evolve from harsh to constructive, improving group dynamics.
Key events further shape him. In *Sparkling Summer Memories*, he competes in a festival acting contest to secure prime fireworks seats for Izumi, bonding with Tsumugi Tsukioka over shared grandmother memories. During a custody dispute, his father demands he move to America, leveraging parental rights. Masumi resigns himself until the Mankai Company and Hatsune intervene at the airport; Hatsune negotiates taking his place in America. This cements Masumi’s view of the troupe as family, later crediting them with teaching him "what love is."
He listens to post-rock and progressive music. Backstage, he researches curry shops Izumi might enjoy or studies roles under the guise of seeking her input. Though his romantic pursuit remains unreciprocated, he gradually prioritizes Izumi’s happiness over his desires, reflecting emotional maturity.
Later, he attends Fuyou University, forming an unexpected friendship with Madoka. He occasionally contacts his father for advice, hinting at tentative reconciliation despite their strained history.