Yutsuma Kiyonobu

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## Yutsuma Kiyonobu

* Character
* Stage

* 2020
* 2023

## Name Information

### Appellations

* Ore (Pronoun)
* Kumichō (Shinonome)
* Oto-san / Father (Kaya)
* Ossan / Old Man (Bakuto)
* Oya-bun / Boss (Bakuto)
* Shinonome's Kumichou (Shizuka)

## Actor

### Portrayed By

Kyomoto Masaki
京本政樹

* 1st
* 2nd

## Name Information

### Appellations

* Ore (Pronoun)
* Kumichō (Shinonome)
* Oto-san / Father (Kaya)
* Ossan / Old Man (Bakuto)
* Oya-bun / Boss (Bakuto)
* Shinonome's Kumichou (Shizuka)

## Actor

### Portrayed By

Kyomoto Masaki
京本政樹

**Yutsuma Kiyonobu** is a character in the ROAD59 franchise and is affiliated with the Shinonome-gumi.

## Profile

The leader of the individualistic Shinonome-gumi. His large presence in guiding the young members in battle makes him come off a father-figure for them. He is also related to the mystery of the **Yamata-no-Orochi no Kubi**, which is said to lie in the depths of the Tenkai Ward.

## Appearance

Kiyonobu has blue eyes, fair skin and well-tidied grey hair indicative of his old age, as well as a pencil mustache. As his professional attire, he wears a grey suit with a blue tie that covers a white striped dress shirt, paired with a long black overcoat that reaches down to his calf. He accessorizes with a long white scarf around his overcoat, as well as two golden chains that are pinned around his suit lapel and shirt collar respectively. Additionally, he sports his notable black fedora hat, a brown watch and a black cane with a silver grip. For footwear, he wears brown brogue shoes with a golden buckle.

## Personality

Kiyonobu is a mellow man of wisdom in accordance with being the hardened leader of the Shinonome. He treats all of the Shinonome members like his own family, and in return, they respect him as an admirable figure. In spite of his dignified presence, he can be amusing and lighthearted towards his subordinates. In some cases, he can also be benevolent towards others, offering his Jingi to Bakuto, or assisting Shizuka when she was helpless.

## Relationships

### Shinonome

* Yanagi Bakuto: Kiyonobu is one of the first people that Bakuto meets during the latter's return to the Tenkai Ward, in which the former warns him of the dangers of lurking in the city. Since Bakuto joined the Shinonome, Kiyonobu seems to have great trust in Bakuto, allowing him to protect Kaya, granting him his Jingi and even agreeing to his outrageous plans. Furthermore, unlike the other Shinonome members, Kiyonobu lets Bakuto address and interact with him informally.
* Yutsuma Kaya: Since she never knew of her father's existence, she works on building bonds with him after the first stage play. They get along with each another as any parent and child would, although she does correct him whenever he becomes too playful.
* Kirimiya Yuto: Kiyonobu had looked after Yuto since the latter's early years. He considers Yuto as family and in return, Yuto views Kiyonobu as an honorable paternal figure.

### Hakurou

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* Himuro Shizuka: Despite being in opposing groups, Shizuka pleads to Kiyonobu to lend Kaya to her in order for her to rescue Suzuka from Benedict. Despite his initial rejection, he eventually lends her a hand, despite her attacking his personnel earlier. Later, when Kiyonobu attempts to fight off the Kurojou on his own, Shizuka would then step in for him, stating to the Kurojou that they should take on the Hakurou first before the Shinonome, implying that she gained some regard for them.

### Tenkai Ward

* Yanagi Atsuhiko: So far, their relationship hasn't been expanded upon, but Kiyonobu seems to be quite familiar with his history.

## Stage Plays

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### 1st Stage Play

Off-screen, Kiyonobu commands the Shinonome to pursue and protect Kaya off-screen. At the start of the story, Kiyonobu meets Bakuto when he first steps into the Tenkai Ward, warning him of its dangers and that he should leave if he's an outsider. Later, when the Shinonome's headquarters are raided by the Hakurou, Kaya is seized by Bakuto, and before they can chase after him, Kiyonobu instructs them not to, familiar with who Bakuto is. Afterwards, Bakuto ends up back at the Shinonome's headquarters after being knocked unconscious by Kazuomi. There he meets Kiyonobu, who reveals that he is Kaya's father. Although this sets Bakuto into an outrage since he sympathized with Kaya's abandonment, the Shinonome members settle him down and allow Kiyonobu to explain himself. Kiyonobu then goes on to disclose the lore of the Jingi, Bakuto's father, and his departure from Kaya.

After Kiyonobu's explanation, Bakuto is convinced that he wants to become a Jingi, surprising everyone in the Shinonome. Seeing his determination, Kiyonobu relents and prepares the ritual of the Jingi by exchanging blood cups with him. Altogether, Kiyonobu and the Shinonome begin on their pursuit for Kaya, and by the end of the stage play, he reunites with her.

### 2nd Stage Play

「In that case, make use of your skills. You’re the only one that’s fit for the job.」
*Summary TBA*

## Gallery

### Illustration

* Promotional Art
* Twitter Art
* Miscellaneous

Full Body IllustrationFull Body 2023 IllustrationIllustration Without HatShinonome MembersYutsumas' Chibis

Commemoration Illustration of ROAD59's ComicalizationGidora's Illustration for ROAD59's 2nd Stage PlayGidora's Illustration for ROAD59's 2nd Stage Play"New Life" Support Campaign Illustration

**LINE Sticker**: "All of you! Prepare for the cup ceremonial."
### Cast

* Promotional Images
* 1st Stage
* 2nd Stage

## Etymology

* **Yutsuma** (結津万) can be split into two parts; "Yuu" (結) means to "conclude" or "tie". "Tsu" (津) means a port, or haven. "Man" is interpreted as 10,000 or a "myriad".
* **Kiyonobu** (清信) can directly be translated as "pure fidelity", likely correlating to the Shinonome members' loyalty towards him.