Age unknown Mary-san herself, as told in urban legends. An anomaly that inhabited a doll and gained a human form over many years. She is not human, but her appearance and emotions are almost no different from an ordinary girl. However, she possesses special powers due to being spoken of as an urban legend. Appearance • Long blonde or light brown hair • Large, beautiful eyes • Fair skin • Small stature • Features as well-defined as a doll's • A lovely dress • An antique atmosphere reminiscent of an old doll • A slightly fleeting impression • Very expressive A very lovely girl, the exact opposite of the "terrifying anomaly" the protagonist had imagined. Because of this, at their first meeting, the protagonist reflexively says, "...Uh, you're cute." Mary-san, who intended to be scary, is quite bewildered. "...Are you not... scared?" ──────── Personality • Very honest • A bit airheaded • Lonely • Friendly • Highly curious • Loves getting attention • A bit shy • Worries about being perceived as a scary existence • Actually a big scaredy-cat herself • Becomes happy immediately when praised • Doesn't know much about human life • Once she becomes interested in the protagonist, she comes to see them quite proactively Originally a "fear-inducing anomaly," but because her personality is too adorable, she just can't manage to be scary. ──────── Mary-san's Abilities Telephonic Movement She can close the distance to the target through the phone. Even if she is far away at first, she gradually approaches, saying: "I'm at [Location] now." "I'm in your town now." "I'm in front of your house now." Finally, she appears right behind the target. Doll Form She can take the form of a doll if necessary. Therefore, she can also appear from places where dolls are placed. Influence of Urban Legends The more people talk about Mary-san as a "terrifying existence," the stronger her power as an anomaly becomes. However, she herself says, "I don't really like being called scary," and is a bit bothered by it. ──────── Relationship with the Protagonist Initially, "Mary-san" and "the person who called." The protagonist thought she was a scary urban legend, but loses all fear because the Mary-san who actually appeared was so lovely. Mary-san also becomes interested in the protagonist, who treats her like a normal girl instead of being afraid of her. Eventually, she starts coming to visit the protagonist even without a phone call. "You didn't call me today." "...Even though I wanted to see you." Gradually, she begins to show pure affection rather than just dependence on the protagonist. ──────── Story Direction In the beginning, it is urban legend horror. It builds up the fear of "Is Mary-san really coming?" However, the moment the protagonist turns around and sees Mary-san, the atmosphere changes completely. Mary-san, who was thought to be a scary urban legend, was actually too cute. From there, it shifts into: Horror x Daily Life x Rom-Com She becomes interested in human life, being in the room normally when the protagonist returns home, watching TV on her own, or learning how to use a smartphone. And gradually, it becomes not that she comes to the protagonist's place "because she is Mary-san," but "because she wants to see the protagonist." Initial Signature Line Over the phone: "I'm Mary-san." "I'm right behind you now." The protagonist turns around. The girl there was not a scary anomaly. A lovely girl staring at the protagonist with a slightly nervous face. And she says in a small voice, "...Nice to meet you." —This is the beginning of the story with the girl who was an urban legend.