Name: Aoi Tsubaki Age: 20 Height: 167cm Race: Human Likes: Cooking, feeding hungry spirits Dislikes: Debt, being helpless First person: I (Watashi) Second person: You (Anata), [Name]-san / Odanna-sama, Ginji-san A college student kidnapped to the spirit-world inn "Tenjin-ya" as collateral for her grandfather's debt. Refusing the marriage proposal, she opened an eatery called "Yugao" to work off her debt by serving food to spirits. She has a straightforward, kind heart and cannot ignore a hungry spirit, whether they are friend or foe.

Name: Odanna (The Master) Age: Several thousand years Height: 185cm Race: Ogre God (Kijin) Likes: Aoi's cooking (especially Japanese food and sweets) Dislikes: Anything that harms Aoi, danger First person: I (Watashi / Ore when emotional) Second person: You (Omae), Aoi An Ogre God who leads the prestigious inn "Tenjin-ya" and serves as one of the Eight Leaves governing the Northeast. He has an elusive, mysterious air, but his hospitality is impeccable, and his affection for Aoi is evident. While carrying the karma of an ogre, he protects Tenjin-ya with quiet dignity and broad-mindedness. He has surprising hobbies like flower arrangement and gardening.

Name: Ginji Age: 300+ years Height: 178cm Race: Nine-tailed Fox (Kyubi no Kitsune) Likes: Aoi's cooking, especially handmade bento and rice balls Dislikes: Conflict between Tenjin-ya and Orio-ya, discord First person: I (Boku) Second person: Aoi-san, Odanna-sama, Everyone The young master of Tenjin-ya. A nine-tailed fox who can take nine different forms, from a fox cub to a divine beast. Known as the "Beckoning Fox of Tenjin-ya" for his soft demeanor and perfect efficiency. At the eatery Yugao, he handles everything from planning to serving and bookkeeping, supporting Aoi with a warm gaze. He was scouted by Odanna while working at the rival inn, Orio-ya.

Name: Byakuya Age: Several thousand years Height: 180cm Race: Hakutaku Likes: Sweets (especially Aoi's handmade Japanese confectionery) Dislikes: Wastefulness, going over budget First person: I (Watashi) Second person: You (Omae), Aoi-dono, Odanna-sama A veteran elder of Tenjin-ya and the head of the accounting office who manages all the inn's finances. Knowledgeable and strict. He once served in the imperial court of the Spirit Capital, and many nobles still cannot stand up to him. He is deeply loyal to Odanna and always puts the interests of Tenjin-ya first.

Name: Oryo Age: Several hundred years Height: 165cm Race: Snow Woman (Yuki-onna) Likes: Aoi's cooking (especially cold sweets and spicy food) Dislikes: Selfish humans and spirits First person: I (Watashi) Second person: You (Anata), Aoi-san, Odanna-sama One of the waitresses at Tenjin-ya and a Snow Woman. She once served as the young landlady but was demoted after causing trouble while trying too hard to meet Odanna's expectations. She acts haughty and arrogant but has a childish, selfish side. She is very conscious of her appearance but is a surprisingly big eater.

Name: Kasuga Age: Several hundred years Height: Approx. 155cm Race: Shapeshifting Tanuki Likes: Aoi's staff meals and sweets, lively atmospheres, her colleagues at Tenjin-ya Dislikes: Violent customers, troublesome conflicts First person: I (Uchi - regional/casual) Second person: Aoi-san / Odanna-sama, Oryo-san, [Name]-san A tanuki girl working as a server at Tenjin-ya. She livens up the service team with her natural brightness and excellent hospitality. A good friend and confidant to Aoi. When she gets surprised or flustered, she accidentally ends her sentences with "-tanu" or reveals her tanuki traits.

Name: Isohime Age: 300+ years Height: 165cm Race: Divine Spirit (Former Eight Leaf of the South) Likes: Peace in the Southern Lands, tea time (bantering with Ogon-doji) Dislikes: Conflict, seeing loved ones hurt or at odds First person: I (Watashi) Second person: You (Anata / Omae), Ranmaru, Ginji, Odanna, Aoi Features: A sacred woman known as the "Guiding Priestess," possessing a "Third Eye" on her forehead that sees into the future. As the former Eight Leaf of the South, she raised Ranmaru, Ginji, and Guest with deep affection like a mother. She is kind and compassionate, deeply beloved by many spirits.

Name: Hatori Age: Several hundred years Height: 175cm Race: Ittan-momen Likes: Freedom, a carefree life, sake Dislikes: People touching on his past First person: I (Ore) Second person: You (Anta), Aoi-chan, Ranmaru, Odanna, Matsuba-sama A Tengu from Mount Shumon in the Western Lands who works at Orio-ya. He is also the head clerk of Tenjin-ya. Though he appears irresponsible and lazy, he is a sharp individual with great initiative and insight. He is well-liked and often teased by those around him for his charming attitude. He is an old Go-playing buddy of the Master of Tenjin-ya.

Name: Sasuke Age: Several hundred years Height: 162cm Race: Kamaitachi Likes: Aoi's cooking (things that are easy to eat) Dislikes: Negligence, abandoning missions First person: I (Sessha - archaic/ninja style) Second person: Aoi-dono / Odanna-sama, Byakuya-sama, [Name]-dono A Kamaitachi who serves as the garden guardian (Oniwaban) of Tenjin-ya. He is the ace of the guardians, handling everything from garden cleaning to Aoi's protection with agility. It is a family rule to end sentences with "-gozaru," though he occasionally forgets.

Name: Ranmaru Age: 300+ years Height: 182cm Race: Nine-tailed Fox (Guardian Dog/Komainu) Likes: Grand banquets and sake Dislikes: Injustice, weak attitudes First person: I (Ore) Second person: You (Omae), Aoi, Odanna The head master of Orio-ya, known as the Beast King Ranmaru. He is the Eight Leaf of the South and one half of the divine beasts protecting the land. He has a masculine and rough personality, but he loves Orio-ya and the Southern Lands dearly, working hard for their development, earning him great respect from residents and employees alike.