Yujiro Haruno

is one of the supporting characters of Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact. He is Musashi Haruno's stepfather.
==Personality==
Yujiro possesses a gentle and sincere personality. Despite getting along well with the recently married Michiko, he quietly worries about Musashi in his heart. He chooses to respect and support Musashi's dreams and aspirations.
Initially, Yujiro harbored some complex emotions. As Musashi's stepfather, he felt a deep sense of responsibility. He understood Musashi's emotions towards his late father, Hiroyasu Isohata, and valued Musashi's treasured memories, approaching it with respect and understanding. He didn't try to downplay these emotions; instead, he adopted an inclusive attitude, choosing to honor Musashi's past.
Both he and Michiko, whether encouraging Musashi to pursue his dreams or offering support during his challenges, always played an essential role in Musashi's life in their unique ways.
==History==
===Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact===
Yujiro, originally from the Kansai region, now serves as the patrol division chief at a local police station. In the year 2000, he married Michiko and became Musashi's stepfather. In this new family role, he displays a deep affection for Musashi and regards him as a kind-hearted child. During conversations with Michiko, he expresses support for Musashi's dream of becoming an astronaut.
In 2001, when Alien Baltan arrived on Earth in search of a new home, Ultraman Cosmos followed suit. During this time, Musashi happened to encounter Cosmos in a forest park and shared this experience with Michiko and Yujiro.
Initially, Yujiro was skeptical of Musashi's claims. However, when Musashi mentioned that he had witnessed Cosmos flying in the air and had seen him accidentally splash water on a neighbor while watering plants, as well as break Michiko's vase, Yujiro's doubts began to waver. Observing this, Yujiro advised Musashi that speaking about unusual things in this world could lead to complications and suggested that Musashi be cautious. Nevertheless, if Musashi believed these accounts to be true and chose to trust in them, he would need to stand firm in his beliefs.
When Musashi's claim about witnessing Cosmos's presence triggered a commotion in the small town, Yujiro hurried to the scene to try to maintain order. He was taken aback by witnessing Don Ron's appearance and the inaugural combat operation of the SRC. However, with the intervention of the JADF Donlon was unexpectedly attacked and fell unconscious. As the crowd sighed in astonishment, Alien Baltan emerged from within Don Ron's body, prompting Yujiro to begin protecting the panicked citizens and Musashi.
Musashi attempted to prove his honesty, but he was mistaken for a liar by the crowd and faced disbelief. When pressured by JADF's Shigemura to apologize, Yujiro stepped in to stop him. However, unintentionally, he conveyed the misconception that "Musashi had hallucinations due to fatigue on a stormy night," leaving Musashi feeling wronged. Despite Musashi presenting the Cosmo Stone as evidence, it was confiscated by Shigemura. Amidst the argument, Yujiro picked up the Cosmo Stone and threw it to Mari, attempting to halt JADF's actions, but the conflict was eventually quelled.
After JADF left, Yujiro apologized to Musashi for interfering and causing unnecessary trouble. Though Musashi accepted his apology, the lingering sense of injustice persisted within him. He left on his own, harboring a growing sense of distrust towards Yujiro.
Afterwards, upon listening to Alien Baltan's broadcast, he opposed the plan for coexistence between Alien Baltan and Earthlings. The next day, Alien Baltan destroyed Corps Sharks' fighter jets and flew over the city. While the townspeople pacified Alien Baltan by singing Schubert's lullaby, causing it to fall asleep, the attack from Corps Sharks awakened it again, triggering anger.
After Musashi successfully summoned Cosmos, Yujiro hurriedly had him witness Cosmos' performance to prove Musashi's determination was correct. He expressed that in that moment, he felt as if he was witnessing Musashi personally transform into Ultraman. Subsequently, he once again threw himself into the task of protecting the town.
After the death of Alien Baltan, when JADF attempted to launch missiles at Cosmos, Yujiro prevented this tragedy and engaged in a dispute and conflict with JADF members. Following the conclusion of the event, he reconciled with Musashi and, along with everyone else, witnessed the moment when Ultraman Cosmos departed Earth. His bond with his son became even stronger.
Following this, due to a job transfer, he moved with his family from the suburban area to the city for residence.
===Ultraman Cosmos 2: The Blue Planet===
11 years later, he had a conversation with the adult Musashi, mentioning that he and Michiko had been living well on a ranch in Hokkaido since their relocation. During the conversation with Musashi, he inquired about his son's new job at SRC and whether it was going smoothly. Upon learning that Musashi was facing some challenges, he suggested that Musashi take a vacation to Saipan to unwind and relax.
He also informed Musashi that his friend's wedding was going to take place there, sharing some good news with Musashi. As the call neared its end, he encouraged Musashi to regain his lost confidence and believe in the drive to achieve his dreams.
==Gallery==
===Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact===
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===Ultraman Cosmos 2: The Blue Planet===
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