Ranmaru Fujieda, childhood friend and neighbor to Benio Hanamura, grows up one year her junior in a kabuki theater family. Trained from youth as an onnagata performer, his expertise in female roles cultivates an androgynous appearance and demeanor, frequently prompting others to misidentify his gender. Motivated by enduring, unreciprocated affection for Benio, he adopts the persona “Ranko” to become her personal maid within the Ijuin household during her engagement—a strategic disguise enabling close proximity.

When Shinobu Ijuin’s presumed death disrupts Benio’s life, Ranmaru reluctantly abandons kabuki at her urging, assuming control of his family’s entrepreneurial ventures. This sacrifice underscores his prioritization of Benio’s desires over his artistic calling. His steadfast loyalty endures even after she rejects his marriage proposal, balancing comedic antics with pivotal narrative contributions, such as aiding her attempted escape from societal constraints.

Interactions with other characters unveil his layered persona: though his feminine presentation and theatrical speech reflect kabuki traditions, he exhibits conventionally masculine protectiveness when defending Benio, physically confronting threats. Emotional vulnerability surfaces in private moments, contrasting his dramatic flair. Abandoned by his mother in childhood, he clings to Benio’s family for stability. Later developments imply romantic resolution with a woman mirroring Benio’s temperament, though specifics remain sparse. His story concludes with a dual commitment to kabuki revival and business management, symbolizing a harmonized identity blending artistry and pragmatism.