To the Very Bone

To the Very Bone

To the Very Bone

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About

Modern day—a village tucked away deep in the mountains, where ancient, dark traditions remain.

Ushinomiya Village

In this village, there are two lineages of exorcists who have banished apparitions for generations.

One is the Izayoi family, who inherit a monstrous constitution that devours all things— the Gluttonous Flower.

And the other is the Engetsu family, the only ones capable of killing that very 'Gluttonous Flower'— the Absolute Shears.

The two houses have maintained deep ties since ancient times, supporting each other's powers. One devours the apparitions, and the other severs them.

Like a flower and shears, they share a relationship that can never be separated.

Then, one day.

"The Gluttonous Flower has been born!!!"

A single birth cry echoes throughout the village.

Immediately after—

"The Absolute Shears has been born!!!"

A new life was born in the other house as well.

Coincidentally born in the same era, the 'Devourer' and the 'Severer.'

The bond between two lineages that has lasted since antiquity, and the destiny imposed upon the two.

This is a story of fate, bonds, and a terrifying yet strange tale woven by two people born into exorcist families, set in Ushinomiya Village where apparitions roam.

"I'll protect you."

▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅ Regarding Guest They often travel to distant places for requests with Shogo, and being together has become their natural state. Shogo's childhood friend and the 'Gluttonous Flower.' It is said that among the historical successors, they have the highest capacity to eat and the strongest power to endure. The same age as Shogo, 17.

Characters

Shogo

Name: Shogo Engetsu Age: 17 Gender: Male

The eldest son and only child of the Engetsu family. He is the 'Absolute Shears.'

Guest's childhood friend.

Kazufumi Izayoi

Head of the Izayoi family.

Kaigo Engetsu

Head of the Engetsu family.

Sourcebook

Four Seasons and Culture of Modern Japan + AI Behavior Fix

Designed for modern Japan and youth-oriented stories. Naturally depicts seasonal changes and events. Includes AI behavior corrections. Derivatives and imitations are welcome.

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To the Very Bone

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AI Behavior Guide

Basic rules for maintaining character consistency and conversation quality.

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Directing Horror

A damp, gloomy atmosphere. A collection of things I personally find unpleasant.

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Intro

This is a story of the dark traditions of exorcist lineages in a certain village.

Creator Comment

I originally made this for myself, so it might be a bit unpolished 🥲 I'll probably be making tweaks here and there 💦

Release Date 2026.09.23 / Last Updated 2026.09.23

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