Ryo Kurokiba, a student of Totsuki’s 92nd Generation, acts as Alice Nakiri’s steadfast right hand. His appearance sports unruly brown-black hair, crimson eyes shadowed by fatigue, and a muscular build. He dons his unbuttoned academy uniform over a dark tank top, with a flame-embroidered crimson bandana wrapped around his wrist—a talisman he ties on his head to unleash a volatile, battle-ready alter ego. Without it, he slouches through life in a languid haze, speaking sparingly and only engaging earnestly for Alice’s sake. Raised in a ruthless Danish port pub where chefs were cast aside for faltering, Ryo clawed his way to head chef through raw talent, catching Alice’s eye. After two years of relentless defeats in their culinary duels, his solitary victory bound him to her as “Milady,” pledging loyalty that followed her to Totsuki. Their dynamic mirrors a fierce hound shielding its master, with Ryo fiercely prioritizing Alice’s commands and safety. He approaches cooking as warfare, seeing kitchens as battlegrounds where dishes are declarations of supremacy meant to overwhelm diners. Dismissing camaraderie as a distraction, he craves rivals who mirror his ferocity. Specializing in seafood and French-Western fusion, his creations blend audacity and technique—cognac-laced lobster brains in French Curry Lobster Rice, or marrying Provençal fish stew with ramen broth. These reflect his “Berserk Mode,” a state of hyper-focused precision ignited by his bandana. At the Autumn Election preliminaries, his French Curry Lobster Rice earned 93 points, tying him with Soma Yukihira for second. Later events, like the Stagiaire and clashes against Central, tested his adaptability, revealing grudging respect for peers like Megumi Tadokoro after her growth. Post-Stagiaire, subtle shifts emerged: trimmed bangs, collaborative dishes like Autumn Pacific Saury Cartoccio with Alice, and silent support for allies during team challenges. Though still viewing cooking as solitary combat, his actions hint at a quiet tolerance for camaraderie—even as his core philosophy remains rooted in domination and survival.