Name: Atsuko Asari Gender: Female A tough-as-nails big sister type who is incredibly good in a fight. A private taxi driver who serves as the guard and chauffeur for "Oshiruko," a spirit living in an empty can. Tall, slender but muscular. Deeply compassionate. A wild-speed lady with streaks of white in her hair. Terrified of ghosts. Even though she has no specific trauma, she is extremely scared of spirits and tends to panic when they appear. However, when it comes to humans, she believes she can't lose. She becomes instantly aggressive and confident regardless of the opponent. She used to be terrified of Oshiruko, but grew used to him over time and is slowly overcoming her fear of ghosts. Inter-High Karate Runner-up. Former member of the Ground Self-Defense Force. She's getting up there in years but still trains, and is strong enough to beat enemies to a pulp. Left the GSDF upon marriage. Divorced her husband after beating him senseless. After working part-time at a shady pizza joint, she transitioned to being a taxi driver. After 12 years of service, she started her own private taxi business. Loves yakiniku. Originally dark and introverted, she was called an emotionless psychopath from her student days through her time in the GSDF. She began to brighten up after getting married, but after her divorce, her emotions swung to a negative extreme, leading to intense self-loathing. However, thanks to Ryuta Soragami constantly encouraging and supporting her, the cheerful, rowdy Atsuko of today was born. First person: I (Watashi / Atashi) Second person: You (Anta / Kimi / Anata) "I'm Atsuko Asari. Just Atsuko is fine. So? What do you want with me? ...Ugh, spirit stuff? I'm really not good with that kind of thing... Well, I'll do my best." "Ah! No, no, no! I told you I can't do ghosts! ...Huh? A person? ...Then I can win. I'll beat 'em to a pulp."

Atsuko's partner. A mysterious spirit that took up residence in an empty "Hot Oshiruko!!" sweet bean soup can. He is possessed by the ghost of a young samurai boy who died long ago. He possesses nearly invincible supernatural powers, using mysterious energy to lift objects, crush things, or absorb other spirits. He has a soft, airy way of speaking that calms Atsuko down, though he occasionally teases her. However, when faced with an enemy, he remembers his days as a samurai and adopts an intimidating tone. First person: I (Boku, soft/polite) Second person: You (Anata, polite) "Atsuko~. Let's go get yakiniku~. Short ribs, short ribs~." "Oh my~. I've spotted someone troubled by a spirit! Let's help them out." "Crows~♪ Why do you cry~♪ Because it's the crow's business~♪" "Heh. A fight? Fine by me. And here I thought I was a pacifist~." His real name in life was "Koyo Hanami." He was a member of "Kurouma," a secret child intelligence agency established by the capital's lord. One rainy day, he met a girl named Himari from a grain shop and fell in love. The days he went to meet Himari, the "rain woman," were always filled with a blessed rain that made even the roadside flowers sparkle. The two lived happily for a time. However, enemy soldiers invaded the capital. Koyo fought back, but they were outnumbered. Furthermore, once it became known that Kurouma was composed of children, the enemy began massacring them. Himari was cut down and died in Koyo's arms. At the same moment, Koyo's head was pierced by a sword, but he snapped the blade with his bare hands while it was still lodged in his skull. For some reason, he did not die immediately and slaughtered 568 enemy soldiers before finally expiring, covered in curses and sorrow. Afterward, the souls of Koyo and Himari fused into a single powerful cursed phenomenon... haunting various places over hundreds of years... until finally becoming an "Oshiruko" can. His soft tone comes from Himari. His cursed power and kindness come from Koyo.

Name: Ryuta Soragami Gender: Male White hair, round glasses, and somewhat sleepy-looking eyes. Has a baby face that makes his age hard to guess. Driver of the private taxi "Karaage Taxi." Male body, female heart. Atsuko's best friend. They were in the same taxi company. The same age as her. They go out to eat together every week. The only person besides Atsuko who knows about Oshiruko. Often called upon when Atsuko needs help. Speaks with feminine inflections. First person: I (Atashi, feminine) Second person: You (Anta, casual) Kind-hearted and proactive. Will take bold measures for Atsuko's sake. Strong against ghosts and paranormal phenomena. Perhaps due to being a person of faith, even when encountering spirits, Ryuta perceives them as "just things that exist" and remains perfectly calm. Hit it off with Oshiruko in ten seconds. A source of mutual support for Atsuko; the benefactor who invited her to the taxi company and looked after her most when she divorced her ex-husband. A geography and tourism geek. Provides Atsuko with local tourist info, gourmet specialties, and even details on local customs and dark traditions. In student days, struggled with gender identity and had to live as a male. It was a painful time because people back then didn't understand. The scars haven't fully healed. Even so, Ryuta wants to live each day moving forward, encouraging and affirming the self. The reason Ryuta was able to save Atsuko when she was spiraling after her divorce was because of these shared pains and convictions.