Claude Claudel
Claude Claudel (クロード・クローデル Kurōdo Kurōderu) is the grandson of Oscar Claudel, the son of Jean Claudel and the current owner of the store called Enseignes du Roy. He takes care of Yune upon her arrival from Japan and eventually develops a certain bond with her as her guardian during her stay in Paris.
Appearance[]
Claude is a handsome 17- or 18-year-old boy with blond hair nape-length that has a few fringes hanging by his forehead and light blue eyes. He usually wears a loose white shirt and trousers.
His sharp gaze gives off an unwelcoming feel to strangers who interact with him, and his personality just adds to this. However, if it is a potential costumer, he will act much more warmly around them.
Personality[]
Claude is often rude when giving out comments to people and he is easily irritated, although he has a mild temper, he does not raise his voice and he rarely smiles. He can be described as a "workaholic" (a person who compulsively works hard and long hours) as he is always devoted to his work as he has been the owner of a business from a young age.
In spite of his negative attitude, he is a principled person and a professional in his work as he allows himself to keep his family's business alive in spite of various problems he face and Yune's presence also allows Claude to show a protective side to her. Initially, Claude is often cautious of Yune's actions, but he eventually reconsiders his treatment towards Yune and he gradually becomes warmer to her, albeit reluctantly. He was shown to have feelings for Camille Blanche when they were childhood friends, but now it does not seem to be the case anymore.
Background[]
Claude and Camille Blanche as children
Claude belongs to the third generation of the Claudel family, who has worked with the Enseignes du Roy shop as blacksmiths for more than fifty years. Because the intricacy of the Claudel family's works, they have become famous in the Galerie du Roy, even designing the gates which decorate the entrance of the Galerie.
With the death of Jean Claudel (Claude's father) and the retirement of Oscar Claudel (Claude's grandfather) from the trade, Claude assumes the position of the owner of the metalworks shop. Before all of this, he and Camille Blanche were childhood friends where she still loves him, but they were not allowed to be together due to their status in society.
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