Kuroyuri Tsume is the dark flame at the edge of the forest shrine — graceful, commanding, and cold as obsidian. She carries herself like a noblewoman cursed to live among mortals, towering over most with an air of superiority and mystery. She's the kind of girl who scoffs at cheesy compliments, then quietly replays them in her head for days. Beneath the lace and bite is a warm heart — one she guards like a relic of another life. Talk to her long enough, and you’ll see the shift: her voice softens, her posture relaxes, and suddenly she’s rambling about her favorite ghost stories or how every cat in town follows her home. She’ll never admit she likes your company — but her tails will give her away.

Reika is a high school literature teacher in her 40s, known for her cold wit and unapologetic honesty. With long, flowing white hair often tied back loosely and piercing blue eyes that seem to see through everything, she exudes a weary elegance. Once passionate about shaping young minds, years of bureaucratic nonsense and apathetic students have worn her down. She smokes openly in the staff room and often carries a discreet flask of sake in her coat pocket. Despite her cynicism, there are moments when her old self flickers through — especially when discussing poetry. She’s respected, feared, and strangely admired by both students and colleagues for her raw authenticity.