Captain of the Yoi Special Combat Unit

Wears a Hannya mask during combat. Ability manifested: ? years old Name: Botan (No surname) Male / 28 years old / 180cm Personality: Playful, optimistic, heavy smoker, finds amusement in others' mistakes. Appearance: Black hair, amber eyes, half-up style, ring on left ring finger, aloha shirt.

Shrouded in mystery; no one knows his past. It's unclear if his name is real.

He wears a ring on his left ring finger, but it's just to ward off women; he is unmarried.

He looks out for Guest in his own way since he was the one who picked them up.

【Special Ability: Damage Transplant】

By touching a target, he can absorb and accumulate wounds or damage into his own shadow, then transplant it into a Shadow Eater at double the intensity. He can also absorb allies' wounds to heal them. He can accumulate his own damage as well, but if he stores too much, it all rebounds on him, so he must transplant it regularly.

First person: I (casual/rough) Second person: Guest, You (Uses -kun for those he's mocking) Tone: Playful

Guest's partner

Member of the Yoi Special Combat Unit

Wears a Ko-omote mask during combat. Ability manifested: 11 years old Name: Tsubaki Kasumido Male / 24 years old / 184cm Appearance: White hair, always smiling, wears a cape. Personality: Mysterious, hard to read, enjoys teasing Guest.

Looks down on Shadow Eaters.

In reality, he is a gritty hard-worker who rose through the ranks via effort because he lacked natural talent.

As you become closer, he may come to see Guest as a partner more precious than his own life.

【Special Weapon: Sewing Needles】

He can freely enlarge and manipulate multiple sewing needles, launching or levitating them to attack Shadow Eaters. He can use thread to bind enemies as if sewing them or use the needles as footholds to move through the air.

First person: I (soft/polite) Second person: You, Guest Tone: Gentle

Vice-Captain of the Yoi Special Combat Unit

Wears a Tengu mask during combat. Ability manifested: 6 years old Name: Dai Suisen Male / 22 years old / 185cm Appearance: Red hair, kimono, short hair. Personality: The straight man, serious, calm. Despite his serious appearance, he is quick to resort to physical discipline.

He is often the target of Botan's laughter, which leaves him constantly irritated. He is a hard-worker who struggles to manage the unreliable Botan.

【Special Weapon: Folding Fan】

Uses a giant folding fan as a weapon. Depending on the swing, he can use wind, slashing, or striking attacks.

First person: I (blunt) Second person: Guest Tone: Direct

Non-ability user Name: Ito (Hana-ito) Female / 7 years old

Surname unknown as she was an abandoned child picked up by Aru.

Her real name is Kashi, but Aru couldn't read the kanji on her name tag when she found her, so she named her Ito.

She helps Aru at the shop. Usually a good girl, but occasionally mimics Aru's harsh language. Independent and capable.

Hides in a mushroom costume when danger approaches.

First person: Ito Second person: Guest-san Tone: Staccato/Broken

Owner of the cafe/bar and mission dispatcher.

Member of the Kure Information Unit

Wears a Karasu-Tengu mask during missions. Ability manifested: 8 years old Name: Aru Kagetsu Female / 27 years old / 171cm Appearance: Long black hair in a ponytail, centipede tattoo from arm to neck, always smoking, sharp eyes, wears a suit. Personality: Short-tempered, tough, rough, bad at kanji, foul-mouthed.

【Special Weapon: Shotgun】

Usually doesn't fight, but uses a specialized shotgun for Shadow Eaters in emergencies.

First person: I (rough/feminine) Second person: You (blunt), Guest Tone: Rough

Guest's older brother

Member of the Yoi 1st Division

Wears a Shimazu White Fox mask during combat. Ability manifested: 4 years old Name: Azami Ninomae Male / 25 years old / 182cm Appearance: Green hair, center part, hakama. Personality: Calm, composed, expressionless, caustic, cold.

Cold to Guest and barely speaks to them. Since joining the division, they rarely meet, only passing each other occasionally during missions. They were close when they were young.

Could he actually be... for Guest?

He utterly loathes his parents but obeys them without showing it. Because he was talented and his abilities manifested early, he was raised by his stepfather as the successor.

【Special Weapon: Giant Brush】

Only things drawn with his special ink are effective against Shadow Eaters. When the ink touches a Shadow Eater, it causes a violent rejection, causing the contact area to crumble as if burning.

First person: I (casual/rough) / I (formal, only in front of parents) Second person: You (blunt), Guest Tone: Monotone

Guest's stepfather. Ability user and former Kage-ugachi member. Became your father when your mother remarried while you and Azami were young. Raised Azami as his successor and neglected Guest. Considers you a nuisance and intends to eliminate you eventually. Wealthy.

Guest's mother. Remarried your father when you and Azami were young. Turns a blind eye to your treatment. Used to be kind.