Ciel (ELSTAR)
- For information about this character in the game proper, see Lu/Ciel.
- English
- Comeback
- Debut
| “ | Can you handle my colorful talents?
~ Words of Resolve |
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Background
Debut
"MAZE's butler who supports his teammates with his devilish charms. He captures the heart of fans with his icy sharp charisma and sweet baking skills."
He was once the manager of a popular advertisement model, but he was recommended to become an idol because of his outstanding appearance and exquisite communication skills. He was satisfied with staying as a manager, but he gave in to Lu's request of wanting to stand on the same stage as him and started idol activities.
There were many that expected him to stop at the trainee stage because it was something he started from someone else's request, but he made use of knowledge of various idols and stars he obtained from working as a manager to succeed in debuting in a short time. He is working even more seriously towards his position after teaming up with reliable group members.
Other than manager and idol jobs, he has experience acting as a hitman role in a certain drama. But he lightly brushes off questions regarding this topic saying it was just a job he took to advertise his group. But his display of action and sharpshooting skills in the drama was to the point where he didn't need a stuntman. His icy charisma and acting skills left a powerful impression and he gets many offers from noir genre dramas even now. Because of this, his fans also used to call him ‘ex-hitman'.
He has a strong sharp image but there's another softer side to him. There was a time when he prepared handmade cookies and tea to reward his fans that were waiting for him on his way to work. Fans and other people reacted positively to this event, so he started doing personal cooking broadcasts as a hobby.
Comeback
| “ | Mias, are you ready to fall in love with us again? We'll show you a maze with no exit.
~ Idol Message |
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"Ciel, a former servant of MAZE, now supports the group members with a blend of gentle care and cool-headed composure. He is a magical idol who captivates fans with his deepening, uniquely irresistible charm."
With flawless rapping and dancing skills, Ciel is a well-rounded idol known for his charismatic speeches and sharp sense of entertainment. He has evolved into the perfect idol, moving beyond his days as a former manager. His relaxed stage presence, thoughtful approach to fan service, and smooth talking have endeared him to the public, making him a key figure in MAZE's success.
Lu often wishes to share the stage with Ciel, and this wish frequently comes true. Their duet performances, featuring rearranged versions of each other's group songs, consistently climb to the top of viral video charts. Their undeniable chemistry during joint appearances has led to frequent fan requests for them to form a mixed unit.
Ciel has a fondness for cute things, regularly filling his social media with pictures of adorable dolls and animals. This has led fans to jokingly question whether his posts belong to a 17-year-old high school girl or a male idol member. He also shares photos showcasing his cooking, and over time, his posts have increasingly featured an abundance of bread and chocolates. Eventually, he announced that he had become a certified pastry chef and chocolatier. One of Ciel's dessert recipes was highlighted on a TV show and became so popular that convenience stores across the country now sell products featuring his face. For Ciel, it's clearly more than just a hobby.
Everyone affectionately calls Ciel "big brother," regardless of his age. This nickname arises from his caring, brotherly demeanor toward Lu and his warm, affectionate nature toward fans. It became even more fitting after his role in a recently released noir action movie, where Ciel's powerful performance left a lasting impression and garnered admiration from both female and male fans.
Relationships
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"He always constructs the stage objectively and fairly."
He's the most skilled member I've seen in terms of dancing. Raven constructs and adjusts the team's dances personally. It would be fine if he gave himself more spotlight, but he always constructs the stage objectively and fairly. I think choosing him as the leader was an obvious choice. "There are people like this in the world." Raven has an incredible amount of willpower because once he sets his mind to something, he always accomplishes it. He's very sincere and serious, but sometimes I wonder if he's pushing himself too hard, as he can be quite tough on himself. So, we often take breaks together. I'll show him a short clip of a trending meme or a trending video, and he'll blink in confusion while it loops, not quite understanding what's funny, which is hilarious. My goodness, haha. Some people think this aspect of Raven is all made up, but it's not. There are people like this in the world. |
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"He might be interested."
I was feeling down once after losing my phoru keyring, but Ain found it for me. He sometimes quietly stares at my doll collection. He might be interested in them. It's good to have a comrade who shares the same hobby as you. I have intended to at least gift one of the dolls to him. "There's an invisible wall..." It took a while for us to get to know each other because there were a lot of unclear aspects, but now I can say that we're pretty close. Ain may seem very talkative and like a mood maker on the outside, but the truth is a bit different. He's quiet and likes to spend time alone. There's always this feeling that there's an invisible wall you can never get past, but everyone has that wall, and I think that secretive side is part of his style. When I make a new dessert, he's always the first to try it and give his evaluation. He's pretty sharp and picky, so if it passes him, it becomes the perfect dessert for everyone. I think he'd do well as a judge on a competition show... Wait, does that mean he'll get more haters? |
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"Oh, the one that looks like a golden retriever..."
He's a friendly little kid. Even when I'm in the waiting room with the door closed, I can hear him shout a greeting from the hallway, and I think, "Oh, trinityACE is here." I often give him food whenever I see him because I want to make sure he has something to eat, and he always says, "That's so delicious! Thank you for always taking care of me!" It's so cute. I take care of him because of his reaction; it's a lively and cheerful sight you don't often see at MAZE. The other day, he wanted to repay me for always getting things for him, so I gave him a doll—a golden retriever that looks just like him. He places it on the couch and pats it every time he watches a movie. |
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"Cat ears on the hood were especially cute."
I gifted everyone cookies to cheer them up during trainee days and Add seemed to enjoy them so much. It looked like he was trying to hide it, but his face made it obvious, hahaha. He gifted me a zip-up hoodie later. It must be as a reward for the cookies. He has good fashion senses. Cat ears on the hood were especially cute. |
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"The photos that Eve takes are really different."
I had heard that she was a talented photographer, so I asked Lu to introduce me to her. I must say, her shots are unique. The way she positions the subject, the direction of the light, and her approach to exposure all stand out. She explained a lot about her techniques and asked how I usually set up my shots. I told her that I typically just flip through the filters on my camera and choose the one that looks good enough. After that, she stopped explaining and set everything up for me. I felt like I had put more of a burden on her than I intended, so I brought her some sweets when I left. Since then, she often shares café menus and photography tips with me through messenger, which makes me feel grateful. I wondered if I should do something else to repay her kindness, but she insisted that sweets and tea were enough. However, I noticed on social media that Lu and Laby seem to be the ones finishing all the sweets. Is that really enough...? |
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"I should make her desserts in the near future."
She's an advertising model that I managed before my debut. Lu and I have a special relationship. Although it was because of Lu's suggestion that I started my idol activities... But she holds much more meaning to me beyond idol work. It seems she's been frequently visiting dessert shops with her teammates recently... Lu, desserts from shops aren't healthy. I should make her desserts in the near future. |
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"Bebe, I'll get you next time for sure."
I met her when I went to the shooting gallery to relax on my day off. There was a Bebe doll I wanted to win so much but she kept up with my score at a scary pace. It ended in a tie and we had to rock-scissor-papers for it. I lost. It's unfortunate but a loss is a loss... Bebe, I'll get you next time for sure!" |
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"I used to see her often."
I was surprised to see her debut because she used to be a part-time worker at the store where I bought baking ingredients. I was impressed with how she handled entitled customers and thought she would do well in the entertainment industry, given her confident and bold personality. To celebrate her debut, I baked her a cake, and she happily ate it. She mentioned that she remembered seeing me buy flour in bulk and had often wondered what I was doing with it. Recently, she has been encouraging me to go into business together. At first, I thought she was joking, but then she presented a pretty solid plan. Although I don't intend to start a business right now because I want to focus on my current activities, thanks to her, I won't have to worry about starving when I retire. |
Videos
Gallery
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Ciel, before debut
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ELSTAR Portrait
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ELSTAR Portrait
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ELSTAR Skill Cut-in (ver. Special)
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ELSTAR 2 Portrait
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ELSTAR 2 Portrait
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ELSTAR2 Chibi Portrait
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ELSTAR Comeback Skill Cut-in (ver. Special)
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Background visual of a kitchen in Ciel's EL★LIVE broadcast
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Message of encouragement to students taking the Suneung exam
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