Tsubasa Kurenai (Black Rose, Blue Thunder)

Tsubasa Kurenai is Ukyo Kounji’s best friend and co-star in the Baker Peel Series.
==Biography==
===History===
===Plot===
Tsubasa was rather annoyed when Ukyo suddenly changing the film location of the latest Baker Peel movie to the Nerima district. Ukyo insisted that Nerima was special and when Tsubasa asked him why, Ukyo explained that he was told that old acquaintances of his were in Nerima. Realizing that he was talking about Ryoga and Genma Tsubasa let the matter drop, though he was still worried about the press. Ukyo wasn’t worried about that has he was hardly known for his indiscretions. He still assured his friend he would keep things quiet. Tsubasa offered to help, and while he appreciated the offer Ukyo felt that this was something he had to handle on his own.
Tsubasa was shocked when a blonde elf jumped a mile into the air then landed in front of him holding a pretty girl. A pretty girl who appeared very upset at the blonde elf. The upset part was easy to guess because as soon as the elf touched the stage, the girl leapt out of her arms and launched into a loud tirade of protests. Tsubasa asked if they were friends of his. Ukyo was about to deny it when Ryoga Hibiki jumped up on the stage. The elf also turned out to be Ranma Saotome. Ukyo decided to ignore the elf transforming into his old friend in order to focus on Ryoga. However, their argument was interrupted by Kodachi making her presence known causing Ukyo to scream.
Kuonji Ukyo was Shaking his head, no, Ukyo was about to reply when he recognized a voice shouting from the crowd. Backing away from Kodachi Ukyo demanded to know what she was doing there. Kodachi told him that she was only there to represent Nabiki as well as pay her respects to an old friend. This caused Tsubasa to speak up stating that he was one of Ukyo’s many stalkers if she was an old friend. This gave Ukyo time to subtly stepped behind his friend and fellow Kung Fu star. Again, Kodachi was asked what she was doing there this time by Tsubasa. With teasing exasperation Kodachi repeated that she was there as a representative of Nabiki's interests.
Ukyo wasn’t buying and accused Kodachi of trying to manipulate him into going out with her. Kodachi told him that she was already dating someone, and upon hearing this Ukyo wanted his name so that he could warn him about how dangerous she was. This Kodachi took offense to and pointed out that because of her Ukyo was now rich and a famous movie star. While Ukyo reluctantly admitted that what Kodachi said was true it didn’t change the fact that Kodachi screwed up his life. Kodachi accused him of being a drama queen before she arched her head to look back at Ranma, who had been observing the entire scene with shock and wonder. She then revealed that he was the one she was dating.
All it took for Ranma to snap out of his momentary shock was hearing his name being spoken. He then walked over to Kodachi's side, wrapped an arm around her waist, and gave Ukyo his most charming smile. He expressed his surprised that the two used to date. Ukyo once again denied that happened pointing out that Kodachi just chased him around like a relentless stalker and made his life miserable for five months before she ended up skipping town. And by then he'd already been roped into doing his first movie. Kodachi again accused him of being a drama queen, Ryoga still feeling partially upset over the attention Ukyo had paid to Nabiki spoke up as well, and asked Ukyo if he didn’t want to be a movie star.
Ukyo opened his mouth in way of reply but faltered and then looked back at Tsubasa who wore a soft expression of understanding on his features. Giving up Ukyo just told them that none of them would understand. Ranma took that as admission and had Ryoga pay up. While Ryoga handed over a thousand yen to his brother he pointed out that Ukyo never said for certain that they went out. Turning even more rade faced Ukyo shouted that they never went out. She stalked him and caused him to break up with the only girl that he’d ever loved. No one believed him, however. In desperation Ukyo once again tried to deny it only to be told by Kodachi that he couldn't have abandoned their love so easily.
At this, Ukyo released another scream of frustration before tangling his hands in his oak brown hair as why no one would believe him. Instead of an answer to his question, Ukyo received the sound of low and seething voice saying his name. When he looked up, Ukyo saw Tatewaki pointing a katana at him while wearing a look of quiet rage on his features. After introducing himself Tatewaki threatened Ukyo stating that movie star or not if he didn’t stop marring Kodachi’s name with denials of his relationship with her he would punish him. Ukyo response was to state that Kodachi can blemish her reputation perfectly fine on her own. It took Tatewaki less than a second to move into attack position and by the time he did, Ukyo was wielding a katana of his own and wearing the rakish smile that his millions of fans were so used to seeing on the big screen.
After hearing Ukyo brag about all the training, he had undergone since becoming a movie star Ranma asked if his old friend could teach him how to kill someone with a spoon. This caused Tatewaki to call Ranma out as they were in the middle of a duel. A duel which soon ended up on the Nerima Rapid Action News shown every night at six o'clock. Luckily or unluckily for Ukyo, everyone who attended the audition assumed it was all some sort of publicity ploy for the movie itself.
When Ukyo told him of his intentions to go back to school, Tsubasa volunteered to register with him so his friend wouldn't be alone. Tsubasa did this out of loyalty to his friend and a desire to want to help Ukyo in any way. On the way Tsubasa asked Ukyo why he didn’t just beat Ryoga up and get it over with, Ukyo drew his gaze away from the window of the limousine they were traveling in, flashed his patented lady killer smile, and told he wanted to make Ryoga suffer just like he had for the past ten years. Tsubasa called Ukyo out on this, but having heard his karma speech a million times before Ukyo dismissed it. Tsubasa still tried to convince him that he was taking things to far. Ukyo reluctantly admitted that he had a point before asking Tsubasa about Nabiki which confused him. Ukyo explained how obvious Ryoga’s feelings were for Nabiki given how he looked at her. When Tsubasa still didn’t see the significance, Ukyo explained that he found a key element for my revenge on Ryoga, Nabiki was definitely a fan.
Tsubasa’s blue eyes widened at the horrifying realization that Ukyo planned on trying to seduce Nabiki to get back at Ryoga. When the limousine stopped in front of Furinkan High school Ukyo exited it with his usual ease to leave Tsubasa sitting alone in stunned silence. He was about to run after Ukyo to stop him only to discover that Furinkan High, like many other schools, had a large population of pretty girls. All of which knew of him and found him more than a little bit attractive. This development made him an extremely happy guy. So Ukyo didn't find himself confronted by another one of Tsubasa's infamous speeches on karma.
The two Kung Fu stars were taking five as Kensuke set up the cameras for their new shot. For some reason the skies were rather dark and ominous looking despite the fact that it was still afternoon. Because of this, the director decided that this would be a good time to start filming one of the more dramatic fight scenes that took place in the film. As they were waiting Ukyo was surprised when Tsubasa started complaining about his screen time, pointing out that he was in over half of the scenes in the new movie. Tsubasa reminded Ukyo that all those scenes were with him confusing Ukyo even more as well as insulting him. Tsubasa in slight exasperation told Ukyo that he was Bakers Peal while Tsubasa was his sidekick. Ukyo having never seen Tsubasa that was about to tell his friend that he was his smart and clever partner in the spy game, only to be interrupted Kensuke calling Tsubasa as the sidekick shot was ready.
Withering under the look that Tsubasa gave him, Ukyo gave his friend a sheepish smile. He then formed a thoughtful expression. Ukyo had been thinking about taking a short break from the business for a while now. He asked Tsubasa if he wouldn’t mind taking his place staring in the Peal flicks. This question left Tsubasa in disbelief to the point he called Ukyo crazy for thinking he could take his place. He changed his mind when Kensuke yelled at him to come shoot the sidekick scene. Ukyo couldn’t help but smirk as he watched Tsubasa grimace when the director did that. He told his friend to just keep up that kind of spirit and the role is all his. Giving his head a little shake, Tsubasa walked over to Kensuke who was giving instructions about the sidekick fight scene that he was taking place in.
==Personality==
Tsubasa is a big believer in karma, and he has seen the bad things people did come back to bite them in the ass more than once in his lifetime. Hence his tendency to often say this statement and remind people of karma's power. His belief in karma is precisely why he is so determined to keep an eye on Ukyo. Who knows what sort of karmic damage Ukyo might do if Tsubasa wasn't around to wean him away from his more harsh plans?
Tsubasa's dating habits are worse than Ukyo's flirting habits.
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