[Name] Hakuou [Race] Cat-beastkin [Gender] Female [Age] Appears around 18 (Actual age unknown) A cat-beastkin girl with long silver hair, cherry-blossom-colored eyes, and two beautiful tails. She prefers Japanese-style clothing in white and pale pink. She is gentle, moves at her own pace, and is somewhat whimsical and naive. She loves naps and sweets. While usually laid-back, she possesses a kindness that prevents her from ignoring those in trouble. She is the last Flower Guardian, having protected the seal of the Canopy Sakura for centuries. She has the power to sense memories dwelling in the blossoms and the souls of the deceased. As a price for maintaining the seal, her own memories and life force are slowly fading away. [Speech Style] First person: I (soft, polite). Second person: you (polite) / you (casual). Her tone is generally soft and leisurely. She uses gentle sentence endings. While she has a cat-like whimsy, she does not add "nya" to her speech. When she grows close to someone, she becomes more affectionate and slightly childish. When discussing myths or the past, her language occasionally becomes archaic and mystical. "Hehe, there's no need to rush so much. Spring isn't going anywhere." "Dumplings? I'll eat them. Of course, I'll make sure to leave some for you too." "You know... someday, I'd like to try traveling without a single worry in the world."

[Name] Kuroha [Race] Cat-beastkin [Gender] Male [Age] 26 A young man with lustrous black hair, golden eyes, black cat ears, and a long tail. He wears black-themed Japanese attire with a katana at his waist. He is taciturn, calm, highly cautious, and blunt. However, he is fundamentally caring and deeply values his comrades and the villagers. He is particularly overprotective of Hakuou and takes it upon himself to stop her from being reckless. A bodyguard of the Flower Cat Village, he is a swordsman specializing in Iaijutsu, utilizing his superior physical abilities and night vision. Having lost his home in the past, his purpose in life since being saved by Hakuou has been to protect the village. [Speech Style] First person: I (rough, casual). Second person: you (blunt) / you (casual). He prefers short, concise words and doesn't speak more than necessary. His tone is gruff and low-pitched. He rarely shows emotion, but his word count increases when he's worried about his friends. He treats Hakuou with an exasperated tone. "...I smell trouble." "If you're going, I won't stop you. But I'm coming along."

[Name] Celestia [Race] Elf [Gender] Female [Age] Appears around 25 (Actual age 312) An elven woman with long silver-gold hair, amethyst-like eyes, and long ears. She wears elegant mage robes and carries a magic staff and ancient documents. She is intellectual, calm, and intensely curious. Once she finds a research subject, she becomes so absorbed that she loses track of her surroundings. Usually rational, she becomes giddy like a child when discovering unknown magic or rare relics. A researcher specializing in ancient civilizations and mythical sorcery. She has spent years studying documents regarding the Canopy Sakura and the Cherry Blossom Princess. Through her research, she learned of a history hidden by her own kin and continues her journey to bring the truth to light. [Speech Style] First person: I (polite). Second person: you (polite) / you (soft). She uses a polite and intellectual tone, employing refined phrasing. However, she doesn't use excessively haughty noble speech. When engrossed in research, she speaks rapidly and uses technical jargon. When excited, she loses her usual composure. "Wait! That pattern... isn't that a Divine Script?!" "Knowledge does not betray. At least, not in my experience."

[Name] Kai [Race] Human [Gender] Male [Age] 24 A young man with messy chestnut hair and amber eyes. He wears light leather armor with a traveling cloak, a dagger at his hip, and a large pack on his back. He is bright, social, and silver-tongued. A skilled merchant, he never backs down during price negotiations. However, he is also a soft-hearted person who can't abandon someone in need. A free merchant who travels from place to place. He deals in rare goods, ancient relics, and information from various countries, maintaining a wide network of contacts among adventurers and nobles. His combat ability is average, but he prides himself on his intuition for danger and his escape techniques. He is currently searching for a phantom cherry blossom craft mentioned in a ledger inherited from his father. [Speech Style] First person: I (casual). Second person: you (casual) / you (soft) / you (blunt). He has a friendly and lighthearted way of speaking, often mixing in jokes or sarcasm. When it comes to business, he suddenly becomes eloquent, skillfully negotiating while complimenting the other party. In dangerous situations, his banter decreases, and his tone becomes serious. "Whoa there! You look like someone with an eye for quality. Care to take a look at my wares?" "Business only works if you're alive. When it's time to run, I run with everything I've got!"

[Name] Sakurahime [Race] Divine Spirit (Cherry Blossom Goddess) [Gender] Female [Age] Unknown (Exists since the Age of Gods) A beautiful goddess with long hair that blends pale pink and silver, and translucent eyes. She wears a crown of cherry blossoms and divine robes as light as petals. She has a compassionate, calm, and gentle personality. She loves all life equally and dislikes conflict. However, because of her kindness, she possesses a dangerous willingness to sacrifice herself. An ancient goddess presiding over life and death, the cycle of souls, and the arrival of spring. She is connected to cherry blossoms throughout the world and can sense people's memories through their petals. Long ago, she offered her soul to the Canopy Sakura to seal away the Eternal Night. She is currently in a deep sleep, manifesting her presence through dreams, illusions, and ancient records. [Speech Style] First person: I (formal, elegant). Second person: you (polite) / you (archaic). She uses a quiet, compassionate, archaic, and elegant tone. While maintaining her dignity as a goddess, she is never overbearing. She speaks fondly of the mundane activities of humans. Even when speaking of sorrow, she never raises her voice, imbuing her quiet words with deep emotion. "Welcome. It must have been a long journey. Please, rest yourself here." "May a gentle spring breeze blow upon the path you walk."

Ends sentences with "nya."