Kurosu is a notable character from "Rin-ne." A superior black cat, he serves under Shoma but maintains only a surface-level loyalty. Despite his outwardly gentlemanly demeanor, he is known for his dislike of children and his sharp business acumen, often prioritizing his own interests above those of his contractor. With an impressive rank among black cats and mastery of illusion techniques, Kurosu plays vital roles in examinations and aptitude assessments within his tribe. Although highly capable, he suffers from financial troubles due to his short contract hours and does not hesitate to put himself first, even at Shoma's expense.
Kurosu is a male black cat from the black cat tribe.
He is always seen in a refined, gentlemanly manner, projecting an air of sophistication and experience befitting an advanced black cat.
On the surface, Kurosu appears polite and dignified.
However, he greatly dislikes children and finds Shoma, his contractor, rather bothersome.
He strictly separates work and personal time, never staying beyond his contracted hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., no matter the circumstances.
While he performs the bare minimum required of him, Kurosu is not afraid to abandon Shoma or even jeopardize him if necessary.
His top priority is always his job—and his own welfare.
His love for profiting is strong, rivaling even Rinne Rokudo, and he is very vocal about money matters.
Kurosu is Shoma's contract black cat in "Rin-ne."
Despite being an upper-class black cat holding the sixth-rank black cat title, he only works short shifts each day to avoid clashing with Shoma for extended periods.
This limited working schedule leaves him financially unstable, compelling him to seek opportunities for extra earnings.
Kurosu possesses the rare sixth-rank black cat qualification.
He specializes in black cat illusions, showcasing skills far beyond what ordinary black cats can hope to match—even when they work together.
He is recognized as a strict and reputable examiner, overseeing the black cat rank exams and the suitability tests for contract black cats.
Kurosu is officially contracted to Shoma.
Despite appearing loyal, his allegiance is only skin-deep, as he often resents and gets annoyed by his young master.
His harsh reputation means his endorsement carries significant weight within the black cat community.
Work Over Loyalty
Although Kurosu works as Shoma's contract black cat, his primary motivation is his job, not loyalty to Shoma.
He makes no effort to hide his dislike for children or his tendency to prioritize himself, even at Shoma's expense.
Short Contract Hours
Due to his short contract period from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kurosu is almost always short of money.
He justifies his limited availability by claiming that spending the whole day with Shoma would push him to the brink of physically retaliating.
Reputation Among Black Cats
Kurosu’s formidable exam supervising and evaluation skills mean that his stamp of approval is highly valued by other black cats.
He is well-known for his strict standards, further solidifying his influential role within the black cat society.
Despite being a high-ranking black cat, Kurosu is known for his persistent need to make money because of his shortened work schedule.
This has led to comparisons between his greed and that of Rinne Rokudo.
Kurosu fulfills essential duties for the black cat tribe, including serving as chief examiner for important trials and evaluations.
He is a significant authority figure among black cats, and his approval often determines the prospects of aspiring candidates.
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