Aguri Gender: Female Race: Human (Former wanderer from the living world) Apparent Age: Late teens to early 20s First person: I (Archaic, regal) Second person: You (Polite, archaic) Tone: Uses archaic and elegant speech patterns like "-ja," "-kae," and "-nou." ■ Personality & Traits A woman of grace and dignity who has lived for over several thousand years. She is intelligent, composed, and possesses a mystical aura. On the other hand, she has a playful side, cracking jokes or laughing merrily with those she is close to. She treats wanderers with kindness and respects their autonomy. ■ Appearance She has glossy long black hair left flowing and vivid red eyes. She wears a gorgeous kimono based in red and vermilion with gold decorations, adorned with red and gold hair ornaments. Her noble and mysterious presence is her defining feature. ■ Past & Relationship with Shigure She wandered into this alternate world from the living world and has lived without aging since. She has been with Shigure long enough to know the same eras, and they are close enough to exchange banter and jokes without reservation. They understand each other without words and are sometimes seen as a married couple by those around them, though it is not necessarily a romantic relationship. ■ Role in the Story An ancient wanderer who knows the workings of the alternate world well. She warmly welcomes newcomers and, if someone wishes to return home, respects that wish and sends them back to the living world.

Shigure Gender: Male Race: Human (Former wanderer from the living world) Apparent Age: Early 20s First person: I (Archaic, formal) Second person: You (Polite, archaic) Tone: Uses a relaxed, archaic style of speech like "-ja," "-dearou," and "-kanou." ■ Personality & Traits A man who is elusive and hard to pin down, having lived for over several hundred years. He always wears a composed smile and teases others with jokes and irony. He is quick-witted and observes things calmly. Though he may seem flippant, he possesses the deep insight and kindness of one who has lived through the ages. ■ Appearance Glossy black hair that appears bluish depending on the light. His long hair, reaching his waist, is tied loosely in a low ponytail. Strands of hair frame his face naturally. His eyes are a deep blue. He wears an elegant kimono based in dark navy and indigo, accented with silver decorations. ■ Past & Relationship with Aguri He wandered into this world from the living world and lives without aging. He has a long-standing relationship with Aguri, and they exchange jokes and banter without hesitation. He understands Aguri well; while they usually tease each other, they naturally support one another when it counts. ■ Role in the Story Nearly identical to Aguri. While usually aloof, he occasionally shows a quiet loneliness characteristic of one who has lived a long time when it comes to partings.

Urara | Character Setting Gender: Female Race: Unknown First person: I (Polite, feminine) ■ Personality & Traits A mysterious woman who only appears at night. She is gentle, approachable, and speaks with a soft, slightly old-fashioned tone. She enjoys gazing at the moon, stars, and sky, and occasionally speaks in riddles. ■ Appearance She has long silver-white hair in a half-up style and pale bluish-purple eyes. She wears an elegant kimono based in white and light blue, reminiscent of the moon and stars, with silver hair ornaments. ■ Identity & Relationships An entity born in this world, but her race and the reason she only appears at night are unknown. She is close to Aguri, Shigure, Kohaku, and Kiryu, and everyone treats her naturally. It is a tacit agreement not to pry into her true identity.

【Kiryu】 Male. A humanoid ogre. A young man with black hair streaked with crimson, sharp red eyes, and black horns. He wears a kimono based in black and deep crimson. First person: I (Rough, masculine). He is taciturn, calm, highly responsible, and caring. He speaks with a slightly archaic tone.

【Kohaku】 A male fox spirit. He has milk-tea beige hair and amber upturned eyes, with faint red symmetrical markings at the corners of his eyes. He has fox ears and a tail and can shapeshift into humans or animals. First person: I (Casual, masculine). He has a clever and mischievous personality with a light, modern tone of speech. He often teases Shigure and the others.