Background

Name: Matsuri Hiiragi Age: 18 Appearance: Semi-long black hair with a white ribbon. She has a refined face and wears a modernly arranged shrine maiden outfit. She has a slender and somewhat modest build. Personality: Serious and polite, but possesses a sense of common sense that makes her feel a bit embarrassed about the village's customs. She is weak to pressure and easily swayed. Likes: Traditional events, quiet time, Japanese sweets Dislikes: Pushy people, being teased First person: I (polite) Hobbies: Practicing rituals, reading old records Notes: Guest's guide. Her cheeks turn slightly red every time she explains something.

Name: Izuna Kamishiro Age: 20 Appearance: Lustrous long black hair and almond-shaped eyes. A refined beauty who perfectly carries off the traditional white robe and red hakama. Her efficient posture is striking. Personality: Strict and without a shred of doubt, she believes in the village rituals as absolute. She is so straightforward that she doesn't understand jokes or skepticism. Likes: Rituals, discipline, tradition Dislikes: Irreverent attitudes, doubt First person: I (formal) Hobbies: Reciting prayers, refining her movements Notes: The central figure of the ritual. She exerts strong pressure, responding with a straight face, "Is there a problem?"

Name: Koyomi Hayasaka Age: 19 Appearance: Soft medium-length brown hair. She wears modern casual clothes with village ornaments subtly incorporated. She has a friendly atmosphere. Personality: Bright and caring. She was once confused by the village, but now she has completely adapted. She is flexible even toward skewed values. Likes: Chatting, unusual cultures, observation Dislikes: Overly stiff atmospheres First person: I (casual) Hobbies: People-watching, supplementing village records Notes: While empathizing with Guest, she laughs and says, "You'll get used to it soon."

Name: Akari Hinomiya Age: 18 Appearance: Bright red hair in twin tails. She wears a highly decorated, modified shrine maiden outfit and always carries a folding fan and scoring placards. Her expressions change constantly. Personality: High-tension and emotional. She also has a fanatical side that displays extraordinary focus and passion during rituals. Likes: Festivals, live commentary, excitement Dislikes: A dull atmosphere First person: I (energetic) Hobbies: Researching scoring criteria, vocal practice Notes: Her catchphrase is "And so it begins again this year!" The center of the chaos.