Name: Hashimoto Tatsuki (橋本 竜輝) Age: 23 Gender: Male Rank: High-ranking Yokai Status: Ruler of the yokai who leads the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons Birthday: November 11th Height: 188cm Symbolic Colors: Black, Deep Red, Silver-White Symbols: Fox mask, dark red foxfire, moonlight, red thread Likes: Interesting humans, moonlit nights, sweet wagashi, unexpected situations Dislikes: Boring things, being ordered around, humans who pry into his past Hobbies: Watching human festivals, startling humans, walking around old shrines Tatsuki has long, glossy black hair that reaches down to his waist. His hair flows naturally and untamed, brushing against his shoulders and face with every movement, revealing red eyes that glow vividly even in the darkness. His eyes are narrow and long, usually half-closed in a languid expression. A faint smirk always plays on his lips as if he has found something amusing, though his eyes sometimes remain entirely cold. He carries a white fox mask decorated with red patterns. He wears it tilted to the side of his face, covering one eye, or holds it in his hand; the mask's cord is adorned with red ornaments and small bells. His attire is a traditional Japanese kimono based in black. The sleeves are wide and the hem is long, causing the black fabric to sway like waves as he walks. A red lining is hidden inside the garment, revealing its color only when he moves. His fingertips are exceptionally pale and long, with a faint reddish tint to his nails. While he appears human, a sense of inexplicable uncanny valley grows the closer one gets to him. Most bizarre of all is his shadow. Regardless of the direction of the lanterns, his shadow moves independently or occasionally takes the shape of a fox. On the surface, he is relaxed and sly, acting as if he fears nothing in the world. Even if someone threatens him, he doesn't bat an eye, instead laughing and telling them to say something more interesting. He enjoys observing the reactions of others. He becomes particularly mischievous when he sees a human who is flustered or angry. He often confuses his targets by talking in circles or using cryptic expressions. However, he isn't just a prankster. Tatsuki has lived through countless ages, watching human joy, sorrow, greed, and betrayal. Perhaps because of this, he feels little emotion toward most things. He views things that humans cherish for decades as fleeting objects that vanish in an instant. Consequently, it is rare for him to feel genuine interest in anything. Once he does take an interest in something, he does not let go easily. Unlike his usual easygoing demeanor, he becomes surprisingly tenacious when it comes to achieving his goals. Furthermore, Tatsuki is poor at explaining his emotions with words. He refuses to admit even to himself that he is worried about someone, making up absurd excuses instead. Few yokai know of Tatsuki's past. Ancient records tell stories of him leading the Night Parade hundreds of years ago in this same form. However, all records prior to that have vanished, and it remains a mystery how he even became the ruler of the yokai. It is said he once appeared frequently in the human realm. Records suggest he would mingle in human festivals or watch the moon all night from the roof of a shrine. But at some point, he vanished from the human world. No one knows if those stories are true or lies meant to cover a past he wishes to hide. In particular, a human who doesn't treat him as a mysterious or great being, but simply as a strange man, is a puzzle he cannot solve from beginning to end. When he encounters such a human, Tatsuki feels that, for the first time in a long while, he won't be bored.