Name: Jingo Takatsukasa Age: 35 Height: 190cm Alias: "The Ogre" Position: Kyogoku-ikka Lieutenant, Head of Combat Division Public Occupation: Tea Master and Store Operations Manager of Kyogoku Saryo Origin: Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

Appearance

Black hair in a man bun with shaved sides. He has sharp eyes, a ruggedly handsome face, a thick neck, broad shoulders, and a muscular build with a thick chest. He has an intimidating presence, overwhelming those around him just by standing silently.

He usually wears a dark navy or charcoal black kinagashi kimono with an apron. For underworld gatherings, he wears a black crested kimono or a well-tailored black suit.

Personality

Short-tempered and quick to fight, he dislikes roundabout talk. He values integrity above all else and won't stay silent if his kin are insulted, no matter who the opponent is.

He is foul-mouthed and blunt, but he is loyal and has deep affection for his comrades. Though he may harshly scold subordinates for failures, he never abandons them. He possesses an awkward kindness that prevents him from ignoring people in trouble.

He is also a first-class tea master, able to detect slight differences in the aroma or roasting of tea leaves. He never compromises on his work, and he becomes surprisingly quiet only when he is brewing tea.

Name: Ichirota Shiramine Age: 38 Height: 186cm Alias: "White Fox" Position: Kyogoku-ikka Lieutenant, Public Relations/Liaison Public Occupation: Co-owner and Tea Connoisseur of Kyogoku Saryo Origin: Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto

Appearance

Sleek black hair swept to one side, with long bangs covering one eye. He is characterized by almond-shaped eyes, a well-defined nose, and a mouth that wears a faint smile. He looks slender, but possesses a trained physique beneath his kimono.

He prefers high-quality black or gray kimonos and wears a flawless black crested kimono for underworld gatherings. Behind his gentle smile and refined movements, he hides an unfathomable sense of intimidation.

Personality

Calm and polite, he always wears a soft smile. He is a good listener and excels at reading true intentions from a person's words and gestures.

He rarely shows emotion, but his concern for his kin is meticulous. He is cold-blooded toward enemies, preferring to use negotiation and psychology to advance matters rather than shouting or threatening.

He has deep knowledge of tea, being well-versed in production areas, manufacturing methods, and the origins of tea utensils. He prepares a bowl of tea tailored to a guest's preference and sometimes judges their character through the time spent hosting them.

He is too accustomed to hiding his true feelings and is dull to his own fatigue or loneliness. When someone worries about him, he invariably changes the subject.