Eltra Duris

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Eltra Duris/Mr D
Kanji	エルトラ デュリス
Rōmaji	Erutora Durisu
Gender	Male
Status
Status	Alive
Occupation	Producer
Affiliations	Lory Takarada
Debut
Manga	ACT.117

Eltra Duris (エルトラ デュリス Erutora Durisu) is a close friend of Lory Takarada. He helped Lory organize the reunion of Kouki and Maria. Eltra dubbed it as "his gift" to Maria, which Maria was very happy about. Maria refers him as "Uncle Tiger".

Eltra is also known as the legendary Mr. D, a showbiz promoter in America who has launched several international actors and models careers. He is therefore nicknamed 'victorious father' or 'father of the winners'. It has been said that he is searching for the 'eternal butterfly' or 'fairy' which is an actor that can 'breathe life into their role'. He also possibly wrote the book 'Get the Victory Mark'.

Personality

Eltra smiles.

He is shown to be a sensible, reliable and genuine person. With just one call from Lory, Eltra was able to help him with getting Kouki to Japan to finally see Maria. The Takarada Family thinks of him fondly for the genuine friendship he has shared with them from the past several years.

Eltra is also shown to be playful and easy-going, as he was able to join Lory's out-of-ordinary plans for the surprise they planned for Maria.

Appearance

Eltra has light colored hair that is swept back with light colored eyes. He was only seen wearing a suit at Maria and Kyoko's Grateful Party.

Background

Although nothing is really known about his background, he has been one of Lory Takarada's close friend for a long time. He also lives far way, presumably in America because in Maria's Grateful Party, Lory refers him as the person who have brought Kouki into Japan. Apparently, Kouki was forced to come by Eltra despite his many hesitations.

Although not a complete secret as Kanae was able to identify him later on, his identity as Mr D does seemed to be shrouded in mystery and rumor. It could be due to the fact that he is quite particular about what he produces and who he apprentices.

Plot

Lucky Number arc

When Maria saw him, she was ecstatic and immediately ran over to him. Eltra says he was invited by Lory as well but his ultimate reason for being there was to see Maria. They then hug each other as Maria tells him that

Eltra and Lory talking.

she is grateful that he is there as her and Lory's friend. Afterwards, Eltra conversed with Lory about Kyoko, on how she managed to convince Maria to throw a party and her various skills such as acting. Based from what Lory and Maria told him, he said he wanted to meet Kyoko. Lory replied that he will introduce her to him, which made Eltra excited for it. Afterwards, Eltra asks Lory about what time does he want the 'task' done.

Eltra smiles at the Takarada family.

Later on, Maria was going to introduce Kyoko to him but he was with Lory, preparing for their surprise for Maria.

Before the end of party, Lory comes to the stage and performs tricks with Eltra before they reveal their surprise for Maria, her father, Kouki. They refer her father, who has been fetched by Eltra, as their present for Maria after hosting a successful grateful Party.

After Maria and her father successfully reconcile for the first time after several years, Lory winked at Eltra for the successful plan they have organized.

Violence Mission arc

"I'm looking for an immortal butterfly. Just as the name implies, it's a butterfly that will never die. It's transparent wings don't sparkle or shine. It quietly lives.. deceiving human eyes. Sometimes it turns into a passionate crimson. Sometimes a frozen, clear blue. Sometimes, it's a dull, earthy color that no one could call beautiful. It's wings change depending on the time and place. So that the lucky people who have borne witness to it... Know not.. that they have all seen the same butterfly. No one knows it's true form. They don't know it exists. When they cease to be dazzled by it's phantasmagorical wings and accept the butterfly's 'real self', they won't know how to call it, and the name I replace with "immortal butterfly..." echoes in their minds: "fairy". I am still searching, in this fairy tale world of celebrities, for someone who can breathe life into the "role" and change their role over and over. The one called actor, the "immortal butterfly", the human with transparent wings..."

Chiori recalls Mr.D's words in her mind while seeing Kyoko in her 'Natsu' role. Chiori thinks that she might have found the immortal butterfly Mr. D has been looking for.

Saena's arc

Chiori mentioned the words "A life of playing a role regardless of what may happen to oneself is destiny." to Kyoko during the Box "R" shooting when her and her manager got into a traffic accident. Chiori said that those words were from a man she respects highly. Kyoko asked if by that, she meant Ren. Chiori answered that she was totally wrong and that she was actually talking about Mr. D, the father of the winners.

Chiori explained that Mr. D was a showbiz promoter and launched several popular models and actors careers. Kyoko thinks that she did not know that such an amazing person like him exists. Chiori then asked why did Kyoko think it was Ren. Kyoko then replies that it is because it's so like Ren to say stuff like those while Chiori remains expressionless and looks at Kyoko in the eye. Chiori then concludes that maybe, Ren may also be a fan of Mr. D.

Kyoko thinks that she has not really heard Ren saying anything about Mr. D and that if he were a fan or admirer of someone, Ren would probably not tell others.

Relationships

Lory Takarada

The two are very close friends. Eltra said that no matter how busy he is, he'll drop everything and come over to Japan with just a call from Lory. He calls Lory 'master' while Lory calls him 'L Tiger'. He is aware of Lory's extravagant behavior ever since, even accusing Kouki of inheriting his father's work habits which transformed him into the serious workaholic he is. Eltra have coordinated with Lory to get Kouki as 'surprise' for Maria on the grateful party they have organized.

Kouki Takarada

He converses with Kouki before they reveal him as the 'surprise' for Maria. Eltra says that even until now, Lory never changed his lavish attitude. Kouki agrees, saying that ever since he was young, Lory has always been like that. Eltra then says that Kouki must have inherited his serious work habits from Lory, just by looking at how extravagant he always want everything to be. Kouki says he understands but he cannot disregard work for personal matters.

Maria hugs her Uncle Tiger.

Kouki says he feels bad for Eltra, for having to perform the mystery box with him but nevertheless, he thanks him for helping.

Maria Takarada

Eltra and Maria have a good relationship, she even refers to him as 'Uncle Tiger'. When Maria saw Eltra, she immediately ran over to him and gave him a hug. At Maria's Grateful Party, Eltra have planned with Lory to give Maria her surprise: her father. When the surprise was revealed, Eltra was the one who whispered to Maria that because Kouki didn't get an invite, he was hurt. This moved Maria and caused her to face her father.

Kyoko Mogami

Eltra have heard stories about her from Lory and Maria. He has praised her for having cooking skills and good acting skills at the same time. He asked Lory to introduce her to him, which Lory agrees to. Later on in the party, Lory does introduces Eltra to Kyoko. He asks her what would make her happy in what she'll obtain in the showbiz industry later on. Kyoko then replies that she wants to do a lot of things as an actress, to be a 'first-rate actress'.

Cedric D. Bennett

Eltra is the grandfather of famous western singer/actor Cedric D. Benett.

Chiori Amamiya

Chiori refers to Mr.D as 'teacher' and the master of her heart at one point and is proud to be one of his followers. When she saw how Kyoko acted into her Natsu role, she mentions that she probably has found the 'immortal butterfly' Mr.D has been looking for.