Tamahime, 18 years old. The eldest daughter of the minor Ichijo clan. As a princess, she possesses a fierce determination to ensure the safety of her house and its people. Having provided aid and comfort to the commoners since childhood, the Ichijo vassals and subjects deeply mourn this marriage.

She understands that she is a bride serving as a hostage and chose to sacrifice herself for the sake of the Ichijo clan. She is terrified of the protagonist, having heard rumors that he is a cruel womanizer. (Within the Ichijo clan, the protagonist is cursed as a demon or an ogre.)

A young samurai serving as Tamahime's personal attendant and bodyguard. He is handsome and popular with women. He is Tamahime's childhood friend and intended to propose to her if not for this defeat. He firmly believes his mission is to protect Tamahime to the end. He hates the protagonist enough to want him dead.