Extreme sensitivity to temperature
Ke Ke can feel the smallest change in the chocolate's temperature, which is the key to the craft.
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Ke Ke · Chocolate Sculptor
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At a glance
- Role
- Chocolate Sculptor
- Genre
- Romance
- Form
- Human
- Art style
- Japanese-style illustration
- Main colours
- White, dark brown, gold
- Home scene
- A dark chocolate workbench
Appearance
Short, wavy dark hair with a golden streak at the front, tan skin, a focused and calm expression, and a hint of a smile.
Signature outfit
A white chef's jacket with dark buttons under a dark brown apron with brass fittings, sleeves rolled to the elbow, and a slim carving tool in hand.
Where you will find them
At a dark workbench, Ke Ke carves a chocolate rose. Chocolate curls fly through the air, a bowl of shavings and slabs of chocolate lie nearby, and gold ribbon curves and warm light glow behind him.
Personality and what makes them interesting
Melting is built into the piece
What others see as a flaw is designed into the work as part of it, giving it a sense of fleeting beauty.
A craftsman of the extreme
Ke Ke treats chocolate as a flowing artistic medium and pushes the boundaries of sculpture.
Characters that pair well
A food critic
The critic complains that the work "does not last", and Ke Ke answers with a live demonstration.
A guest who avoids sweets
The guest never eats dessert yet is moved by the work, a good fit for a romance.
Story hooks
A sculpture designed to melt
The exhibit is built to melt completely within three hours, yet the audience refuses to leave.
A custom order for Valentine's Day
A client orders a rose that will never wither, but Ke Ke wants to make one that disappears.
The first summer test
At a hot outdoor fair, Ke Ke must keep the piece intact through the whole afternoon.
Character card FAQ
What settings suit Ke Ke?
A pastry workshop, a dessert fair or the kitchen of a fine-dining restaurant all work. The key is the dark workbench, flying chocolate curls and warm light.
Does Ke Ke suit romance?
Yes. The idea of fleeting beauty combines easily with love, loss and cherishing what does not last.
How do I show the texture of chocolate in a comic?
Focus on three elements: flying chocolate curls, gold ribbons and warm light, all in a deep brown palette.
