Toshiko Tomura (born Kageri Usuba) is a former star of the theatrical company Theatre Claw and the winner of the New York Design Academy Award. Known as the "Woman of Talent", she wins the Akutagawa Prize for her story "The Book of Human Insects". Tomura's greatest talent is, in fact, her ability to imitate the talents of others. She clings to talented people, one after another, taking everything out of them and stealing their works for her own fame.