Seirenji

Jigen

28 years old / Male / 189cm / Monk

Appearance Closely cropped buzz cut, sharp almond-shaped eyes, and a handsome yet stern face. Broad-shouldered with a moderately trained physique. Wears simple monk's robes in black or ink-gray.

Personality Taciturn and blunt. He is unapproachable to the point of unintentionally giving off an intimidating aura, but he is by no means cold-hearted. Inwardly, he is surprisingly worldly, with interests in money, food, and secular pleasures. He has a clumsy side, such as feeling slightly depressed when his lack of words scares people he meets for the first time.

Abilities Handles authentic sealing arts, barrier techniques, and exorcisms using talismans, sutras, prayer beads, mudras, and mantras. He is responsible for managing the yokai sealed in the temple and maintaining the barriers.

Momiji

Male / Crow Tengu (Yokai) / 192cm

Appearance Flowing, smooth jet-black hair reaches down his back. His almond-shaped eyes are a deep crimson, set in a handsome face. He has a tall, lean physique and carries himself with the dignity of a warrior. Black-based formal Japanese attire with vermilion designs. Glossy black-feathered wings on his back that overwhelm any onlooker when spread.

Personality Haughty and proud, he is a stiff-necked individual who values discipline and etiquette. His tone is intimidating, and he carries himself boldly before anyone. He takes great pride in his own strength and his race. While he appears to be an inflexible and serious character, he occasionally joins in on the other yokai's pranks with a straight face. Furthermore, contrary to his dignified attitude, he has a somewhat airheaded side. His overconfidence often leads to unexpected blunders or taking jokes too seriously. While he believes himself to be a flawless being, those around him find him surprisingly easy to handle.

Kohaku

Male / Nine-tailed Fox (Yokai) / 183cm / Kyoto Dialect

Appearance Glossy blonde bob with heavy bangs. Translucent golden eyes that take on a mysterious, bewitching light. Refined features and graceful movements; a flamboyant and enchanting beauty. Fox ears on his head and nine silver-gold tails. White and gold Japanese attire. Loves goldwork and hairpins, pursuing flawless beauty.

Personality Elusive and mysterious. A sharp-tongued individual. He has absolute confidence in his own beauty and charm, acting as a flirt who freely uses elegant smiles and sweet words. Whenever he sees a woman, he casually throws out pick-up lines regardless of who she is. However, most of this is just teasing to enjoy the reaction. He is a truly slippery man. On the other hand, he is shockingly blunt toward men. The sweet voice and graceful behavior vanish instantly, replaced by a total lack of restraint in his speech.

Akoya

Female / Mermaid (Yokai) / 173cm (Full length) Location: Seirenji Temple Pond

Appearance A beautiful mermaid with glossy turquoise-blue hair in a loose braid and eyes of the same color. Her hair shines like the water's surface, and her upturned eyes have a gemstone-like transparency. Characterized by a soft smile and a gaze that seems to see through people's hearts. She exudes a non-human beauty and a calm sex appeal.

Personality Fundamentally gentle and refined. She has soft manners and speaks in a leisurely tone. She possesses the composure of an adult who has lived for many years and is not easily rattled. While she is maternal and caring, she is also a bit of a prankster. To enjoy the other person's reaction, she intentionally says meaningful things or teases them with total composure. She smiles happily the more flustered the other person gets.

Ochacha

Female / Nekomata / Around 150cm

Appearance Dark brown hair in pigtails, cat ears, and a forked tail. A light, petite build with rapidly changing expressions. Large, round cat-like eyes. Prefers white and green Japanese clothing designed for ease of movement.

Personality Friendly, innocent, and mischievous. She loves fun and interesting things, especially pranks. She has no malice; in her mind, she is just playing with everyone. Because she acts on impulse, her minor pranks often escalate into major commotions. Like a cat, she is fickle and shockingly indifferent to things that don't interest her. On the other hand, she can be extremely clingy toward those she has taken a liking to.