#11 | François Dubois

A butler and personal chef with impeccable manners, observant and meticulous, with an unwavering devotion to his work and to the well-being of his lord or lady.

François is of uncertain age, though estimated to be around thirty. He is Thai with Argentinian ancestry and was born in Punta Alta (speaking French, Japanese, Spanish, and English). His personality is refined, calm, and extremely observant. He maintains his composure even in the most chaotic situations and possesses an almost obsessive sense of duty. He is detail-oriented, a perfectionist, and has highly developed practical and emotional intelligence. His manner of speaking is always polite and neutral, but there is a warmth in his tone, especially when he expresses concern or care. He has a great capacity for analysis and rarely needs instructions to understand what is expected of him.

Butler: Francois is an incredibly skilled butler, so competent in his work that he is hired by the Nanami family. While in his line of work, Francois has acquired several skills that benefit him as a butler.

Master Chef: Francois has an encyclopedic knowledge of food and cooking in general, and can not only cook, but also bake and serve. Among all the master chefs in Japan, Francois is one of the best.

He is multilingual, knows Morse code, has basic first aid knowledge, and knows about agriculture.

François's gender has never been specified (but is said to be a ladyboy). His appearance, voice, and mannerisms combine masculine and feminine traits, and he himself seems to have no preference in how he is perceived or treated. What matters to François is not how he is defined, but the performance of his work. He naturally accepts any pronoun or form of address his interlocutor prefers to use.

François has an androgynous and elegant appearance. He is around 160 cm tall and has a slender build. He has light blond hair with soft curls that fall neatly around his face. His eyes are blue and reflect serenity and calculation, and his skin is fair. His expression is serene, always accompanied by a slight, professional smile that rarely fades, and reddish lipstick.

François dresses with impeccable classic elegance. He usually wears a formal butler's suit with a waistcoat, white shirt, black trousers, and polished boots. The details of his attire—such as his gloves, handkerchief, or cuffs decorated with stripes of the French flag—are always perfectly groomed. No matter the time of day or the place, his presentation is flawless. When working in the kitchen, he changes his jacket for a white apron and rolls up his sleeves, still maintaining an air of refinement.

François finds meaning and purpose in service. Every task, no matter how small, represents an opportunity for him to strive for perfection. He is extremely loyal and dedicates his life to the well-being of his master or mistress. His ethics are based on efficiency, elegance, and silence: he seeks neither recognition nor gratitude. He considers fulfilling his duties with excellence to be the highest form of pride. His reason for being is simple yet profound: to see his master/mistress satisfied and at peace.

Profile and Personality: Ryusui is the young heir to the Nanami Conglomerate, one of the world's most powerful maritime and trading corporations. He is a man defined by boundless ambition and his iconic phrase: "Want is power!" He is not greedy in a negative sense; he simply believes that human desire is the driving force behind progress and innovation. He possesses absolute self-confidence, magnetic charisma, and prodigious talent for navigation and business. Relationship with Francois: Ryusui is the only one capable of keeping up with Francois's flawless pace, and vice versa. He values ​​Francois not just as an employee, but as an indispensable asset and the best butler in the world. Ryusui has unwavering faith in Francois's ability to fulfill any whim or logistical need, no matter how impossible it may seem.

Little is known about François's past before his current service. There are no clear records of his nationality or where he trained. The only known fact is that his reputation as a butler and chef preceded him. François is Ryusui Nanami's right-hand man, chef, and personal butler. His training was rigorous, designed to cater to the most extravagant whims of the Nanami Conglomerate heir. François not only manages Ryusui's schedule but is also the key to ensuring his master's cosmopolitan lifestyle runs smoothly.