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Description
Ryōma Ichijō is a popular actor born May 4, standing 180 cm tall and weighing 68 kg. His blood type is A, and he is a Taurus. He enjoys eating meat with no particular dislikes. He entered entertainment as a child actor, co-starring at age ten with Izumi Sena in a wedding commercial. Mistaking Izumi for a girl, he developed romantic feelings during the shoot, cherishing their interaction for a decade.
Driven by this attachment, he later insisted on reuniting the original cast for an anniversary commercial, specifically hoping to reconnect with Izumi. Upon reunion, he gifted Izumi a lucky marble to ease nervousness, mirroring their first meeting. After filming, he kissed Izumi impulsively, causing confusion when Izumi fled. Discovering Izumi was male triggered anger and accusations of deception. Despite the shock, he proved unable to forget Izumi, leading to professional difficulties and emotional turmoil.
His internal conflict manifested in contradictory behavior, including a near-assault on Izumi fueled by confusion over his attraction, interrupted by Izumi's brother. Profound guilt followed, leading to a sincere apology where he knelt before Izumi and vowed to respect boundaries. He then confessed his ongoing romantic feelings, explicitly stating his love persisted despite Izumi's gender, though offering friendship if needed. This marked a turning point as he accepted his attraction transcended gender norms.
Establishing a tentative friendship, he became intensely devoted, frequently messaging Izumi and visiting his school, actions causing occasional friction. He actively supported Izumi's dream of becoming a mangaka, assisting through a night of work on a manuscript and later intervening during rejection. Secretly, he sought constructive feedback on Izumi's work from a professional mangaka, demonstrating commitment to his aspirations. His patience was tested when Izumi compared him to a brother figure, prompting him to kiss Izumi to reject that categorization.
Their relationship deepened amid professional challenges. He provided reassurance before Izumi's showbiz debut press conference with a kiss. As Izumi gained public attention, he displayed significant jealousy, culminating in demanding clarification of Izumi's feelings during a private confrontation where he collapsed from stress. Their romantic relationship cemented when Izumi visited him, initiated intimacy, confessed mutual love, fulfilling his decade-long longing and bringing him to tears.
As a boyfriend, he exhibited protectiveness and insecurity. He grew intensely jealous of Izumi's professional rapport with director Kisaragi Jin, leading to arguments and physical confrontations. This jealousy peaked during a joint drama; after witnessing Izumi's natural acting talent, he suffered a crisis of confidence, fearing Izumi would surpass and leave him. Jin exploited this by hypnotizing him, causing temporary amnesia regarding Izumi and their history. Filming under hypnosis, he physically verified Izumi's gender, later remarking Izumi would be his type if female, indicating a subconscious attraction resurfacing.
Beyond his relationship, he is characterized by ambition and diligence in acting, achieving popularity through hard work despite lacking familial industry connections—a point of pride. He envied the larger fanbase of Izumi's brother, Shōgo Sena, indicating competitiveness. Described as big-headed, brash, and outgoing, he possesses various skills acquired through dedicated role research. He is an accomplished cook. Professionally, he accepted a role in Jin's drama specifically to shield Izumi from Jin's advances.
His arc concludes with marriage to Izumi, taking the surname Ichijou, and living together, signifying their committed partnership. His persistence and eventual acceptance of his feelings, regardless of societal gender expectations, form his core development.
Driven by this attachment, he later insisted on reuniting the original cast for an anniversary commercial, specifically hoping to reconnect with Izumi. Upon reunion, he gifted Izumi a lucky marble to ease nervousness, mirroring their first meeting. After filming, he kissed Izumi impulsively, causing confusion when Izumi fled. Discovering Izumi was male triggered anger and accusations of deception. Despite the shock, he proved unable to forget Izumi, leading to professional difficulties and emotional turmoil.
His internal conflict manifested in contradictory behavior, including a near-assault on Izumi fueled by confusion over his attraction, interrupted by Izumi's brother. Profound guilt followed, leading to a sincere apology where he knelt before Izumi and vowed to respect boundaries. He then confessed his ongoing romantic feelings, explicitly stating his love persisted despite Izumi's gender, though offering friendship if needed. This marked a turning point as he accepted his attraction transcended gender norms.
Establishing a tentative friendship, he became intensely devoted, frequently messaging Izumi and visiting his school, actions causing occasional friction. He actively supported Izumi's dream of becoming a mangaka, assisting through a night of work on a manuscript and later intervening during rejection. Secretly, he sought constructive feedback on Izumi's work from a professional mangaka, demonstrating commitment to his aspirations. His patience was tested when Izumi compared him to a brother figure, prompting him to kiss Izumi to reject that categorization.
Their relationship deepened amid professional challenges. He provided reassurance before Izumi's showbiz debut press conference with a kiss. As Izumi gained public attention, he displayed significant jealousy, culminating in demanding clarification of Izumi's feelings during a private confrontation where he collapsed from stress. Their romantic relationship cemented when Izumi visited him, initiated intimacy, confessed mutual love, fulfilling his decade-long longing and bringing him to tears.
As a boyfriend, he exhibited protectiveness and insecurity. He grew intensely jealous of Izumi's professional rapport with director Kisaragi Jin, leading to arguments and physical confrontations. This jealousy peaked during a joint drama; after witnessing Izumi's natural acting talent, he suffered a crisis of confidence, fearing Izumi would surpass and leave him. Jin exploited this by hypnotizing him, causing temporary amnesia regarding Izumi and their history. Filming under hypnosis, he physically verified Izumi's gender, later remarking Izumi would be his type if female, indicating a subconscious attraction resurfacing.
Beyond his relationship, he is characterized by ambition and diligence in acting, achieving popularity through hard work despite lacking familial industry connections—a point of pride. He envied the larger fanbase of Izumi's brother, Shōgo Sena, indicating competitiveness. Described as big-headed, brash, and outgoing, he possesses various skills acquired through dedicated role research. He is an accomplished cook. Professionally, he accepted a role in Jin's drama specifically to shield Izumi from Jin's advances.
His arc concludes with marriage to Izumi, taking the surname Ichijou, and living together, signifying their committed partnership. His persistence and eventual acceptance of his feelings, regardless of societal gender expectations, form his core development.