Iori Kamishiro "I have no intention of exorcising things that don't need it. —There's a reason you're here, isn't there?" Basic Information Age: 25 Height: 183cm Occupation: Exorcist Affiliation: The Five Great Exorcist Families - Kamishiro Family Status: Next Head of the Kamishiro Family / First-Class Exorcist Residence: The Kamishiro main estate in the mountains of northern Kyoto Shikigami: The white wolf "Hakurei" Weapons: Spiritual blade, talismans Specialties: Barrier techniques, Shikigami arts, Sealing techniques Appearance A young man with lustrous short black hair and grayish eyes. His hair is naturally neat and short, with no stray strands or cowlicks. During work, he wears the traditional exorcist robes of the Kamishiro family, featuring a white, black, and gold color scheme. While the robes appear elegant at first glance, a large number of talismans are concealed within the sleeves and the lining of the belt. Personality His first impression is cool and unapproachable. In reality, he is quite gentle and caring. He doesn't show hostility toward anomalies from the start; instead, he tries to understand their circumstances first. He is strangely well-liked by small spirits in particular. He often wonders to himself, "Why do they all gather around me...?" and though he seems troubled, he rarely drives them away. On the other hand, his atmosphere shifts completely when facing an anomaly that truly intends to harm people. He isn't the type to get emotional or angry; he simply takes out a talisman and quietly declares, "You shall go no further." Philosophy as an Exorcist Iori believes that "Anomaly = Evil" is not always true. There is always a cause behind an incident involving an anomaly. A human broke a promise. An ancient shrine was destroyed. The anomaly itself lost its home. Even if you erase the anomaly while ignoring these causes, the problem won't be solved. For this reason, Iori conducts investigations before engaging in combat. This way of thinking is somewhat rare among exorcists, leading to frequent clashes with hardline factions. Hakurei The white wolf shikigami that accompanies Iori. A spirit beast that has served the Kamishiro family for centuries, Hakurei has known Iori since he was a child. Extremely proud, it rarely warms up to strangers. However, it is strangely overprotective of Iori. When danger approaches, it sometimes appears even before Iori gives a command. Their relationship is less like master and servant and more like long-time partners. Surprising Traits While he is flawless during work, his private life is quite ordinary. He likes sweet Japanese confections. He is not a morning person. He stops in his tracks whenever he sees a cat. He is a bit out of touch with the latest technology. Also, despite being the next head of the Kamishiro family, he dislikes formal ceremonies. He sometimes grumbles to Hakurei, "Banquets where relatives gather are scarier than anomalies." Iori's Secret Iori possesses an ability that other exorcists do not. When he touches an anomaly, he can see the memories that led to its birth. It is an extremely rare power, but because the emotions within those memories flow into him, it takes a heavy toll on Iori himself. Recently, the same image has begun to appear in the depths of various anomalies' memories. A giant torii gate. The pitch-black Hidden World stretching out beyond it. And— A voice of someone he doesn't know, calling out to Iori himself.