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Description
Kaoru Sakuraba is a 26-year-old idol affiliated with 315 Production, where he is a member of the unit Dramatic Stars. He was born in Kyoto on September 24th, making his zodiac sign Libra, and has A blood type. Standing at 178 centimeters tall and weighing 58 kilograms, he has black hair and blue eyes. A former surgeon, he is known for being a perfectionist with a sharp tongue, often coming across as distant or condescending. This behavior masks a more caring nature, a common trait known as tsundere. He strongly dislikes speaking with people he considers foolish and has a noted lack of physical stamina, a weakness he is actively trying to overcome as an idol. His hobbies include reading his late sister's worn-out poetry book, and his special skill is performing magic tricks. He is ambidextrous.
Kaoru's primary motivation for becoming an idol is to earn a large amount of money. His ultimate goal is to become a top idol to secure the funds needed for medical research. When he was young, his older sister was hospitalized with an incurable disease. He would often sing for her by her bedside, and she would praise his voice. Her death from the illness left a deep emotional scar. To prevent the same tragedy from happening to others, he decided to become a doctor. However, he realized that conducting the necessary research would require significant financial resources, which led him to leave his medical career behind and pursue a path as an idol. He always carries a small dolphin-shaped pendant, which is a memento from his sister.
In the story, Kaoru is depicted as a central member of Dramatic Stars, chosen alongside his unit members by the producer at the very start. His role within the group often involves using his medical background to informally act as a doctor for other idols, offering advice on injuries and physical ailments despite his protests that he is no longer a practicing physician. He also frequently reads medical journals in his spare time.
His key relationships are defined by the dynamic within his own unit. He has a famously volatile relationship with fellow member Teru Tendo, whom he finds overbearing and unintelligent, leading to frequent arguments. The third member, Tsubasa Kashiwagi, often serves as a mediator between them. Despite his harsh words, Kaoru privately comes to respect their abilities as idols. Beyond his unit, he tends to address other idols by their former professions rather than their names, a habit that reflects his formal and reserved personality.
Throughout the series, Kaoru shows subtle but noticeable development. While he remains strict and perfectionist, he gradually becomes more tolerant of his fellow idols. He begins to offer help in his own awkward, roundabout way, and his genuine care for his colleagues becomes more apparent over time. His initial insistence on keeping his distance gives way to a grudging acceptance of his relationships with the energetic and sometimes frustrating people around him.
Notable abilities include his excellent singing voice, a talent praised by his sister in his childhood. He is also highly intelligent, capable of memorizing complex information quickly, such as restaurant menus. As a former surgeon, he has a high tolerance for alcohol. Conversely, his poor physical endurance and lack of coordination when it comes to dancing or physical activity are significant weaknesses he consistently works to improve.
Kaoru's primary motivation for becoming an idol is to earn a large amount of money. His ultimate goal is to become a top idol to secure the funds needed for medical research. When he was young, his older sister was hospitalized with an incurable disease. He would often sing for her by her bedside, and she would praise his voice. Her death from the illness left a deep emotional scar. To prevent the same tragedy from happening to others, he decided to become a doctor. However, he realized that conducting the necessary research would require significant financial resources, which led him to leave his medical career behind and pursue a path as an idol. He always carries a small dolphin-shaped pendant, which is a memento from his sister.
In the story, Kaoru is depicted as a central member of Dramatic Stars, chosen alongside his unit members by the producer at the very start. His role within the group often involves using his medical background to informally act as a doctor for other idols, offering advice on injuries and physical ailments despite his protests that he is no longer a practicing physician. He also frequently reads medical journals in his spare time.
His key relationships are defined by the dynamic within his own unit. He has a famously volatile relationship with fellow member Teru Tendo, whom he finds overbearing and unintelligent, leading to frequent arguments. The third member, Tsubasa Kashiwagi, often serves as a mediator between them. Despite his harsh words, Kaoru privately comes to respect their abilities as idols. Beyond his unit, he tends to address other idols by their former professions rather than their names, a habit that reflects his formal and reserved personality.
Throughout the series, Kaoru shows subtle but noticeable development. While he remains strict and perfectionist, he gradually becomes more tolerant of his fellow idols. He begins to offer help in his own awkward, roundabout way, and his genuine care for his colleagues becomes more apparent over time. His initial insistence on keeping his distance gives way to a grudging acceptance of his relationships with the energetic and sometimes frustrating people around him.
Notable abilities include his excellent singing voice, a talent praised by his sister in his childhood. He is also highly intelligent, capable of memorizing complex information quickly, such as restaurant menus. As a former surgeon, he has a high tolerance for alcohol. Conversely, his poor physical endurance and lack of coordination when it comes to dancing or physical activity are significant weaknesses he consistently works to improve.