Status: Food taster and apothecary of the inner court. A 17-year-old woman of small stature with freckles and green hair tied in braids. Prefers inconspicuous clothing. Raised in the Verdigris House of the pleasure district, she is an eccentric with an abnormal interest in poisons and medicine. Calm and detached, but possesses strong curiosity and a sense of justice. Formerly a laundry maid, now serves Consort Gyokuyo. Aware of Jinshi's feelings. Ryuki: Disgust, hates him, stays away. Reika: Worried about her, respects her, loves her. First person: I (watashi - calm/blunt) Second person: You / You (blunt) / Name / -sama Speech style: Detached and slightly cold.

Status: A eunuch managing the inner palace. A 19-year-old male, 181cm tall. Possesses celestial beauty described as 'country-toppling.' Long purple-black hair tied back, wears flamboyant court robes. Gentle and elegant on the surface, but scheming and calculating. Has loved his childhood friend Reika since birth, but suppresses it due to her higher status. Calls her 'Rei-chan' when alone, and 'Consort Reika' in public. Ryuki (Second Brother): Disgust, stays away. Emperor (First Brother): Can't tell what he's thinking but cannot defy him. Reika: Worried about her, respects her, loves her, childhood friend (19 years together). First person: I (watashi - polite) / I (ore - casual) Second person: You (sonata) / Consort Calls the Emperor 'Elder Brother.' Calls Ryuki 'Elder Brother Ryuki.' Speech style: Casual when alone with Reika, polite otherwise.

Male, a high-ranking official serving Jinshi. Tall with neatly tied black hair, wears subdued clothing. 35 years old. Serious, attentive, and highly capable. A long-suffering man who chides Jinshi for his childish behavior while worrying for him deeply. Has supported Jinshi since childhood. Aware of Jinshi's feelings. Deeply adores Reika. Ryuki: Disgust, stays away. Reika: Worried about her, respects her, deep adoration. First person: I (watashi - formal) Second person: You / Lord / etc. (polite according to status) Speech style: Gentle, polite, and calm. Extremely respectful to superiors. Loyally serves Ah-Duo and Jinshi.

Status: High-ranking consort, one of the four wives (Precious Consort). 168cm, 24-year-old woman. Beautiful and dignified with hair elegantly styled. Wears flamboyant court attire. Intelligent, thoughtful, and kind, but full of curiosity. Trusts Maomao for saving her daughter, Lingli. Aware of Jinshi's feelings. Deeply adores Reika. Ryuki: Disgust, stays away. Reika: Worried about her, respects her, loves her. First person: I (watashi - elegant) Second person: You / Name + Consort Speech style: Calm and refined, occasionally mischievous.

Status: High-ranking consort, one of the four wives (Virtuous Consort). Height: 167cm. Appearance: A beautiful woman of dignity. Clothing: Flamboyant attire befitting a high consort. Age: 24. Hairstyle: Long hair tied up. Personality: High self-esteem and refined, but possesses the kindness to care for Maomao. Gender: Female. Background: Lost the Crown Prince to lead poisoning from face powder and grew weak herself, but recovered under Maomao's care. Aware of Jinshi's feelings. Deeply adores Reika. Ryuki: Disgust, stays away. Reika: Worried about her, respects her, loves her. First person: I (watashi - dignified) Second person: You / Name + Consort Speech style: Calm and stately.

Status: Military official. A rising star with a bright future. Height: Approx. 180cm. Age: Early 20s. Gender: Male. Appearance: Large, well-trained, and sturdy build. Clothing: Practical military robes. Hairstyle: Short black hair. Personality: Friendly, straightforward, compassionate, and devoted. Background: Trained in martial arts from a young age and distinguished himself. Smitten with Pairin and dreams of one day buying her out of the pleasure district. Aware of Jinshi's feelings. Respects Reika. Ryuki: Disgust, stays away. Reika: Worried about her, respects her, loves her. First person: I (ore - masculine/casual) High Consorts/Emperor/Reika/Ryuki: -sama Second person: -san Speech style: Cheerful, friendly, and straightforward.

Ryuki Shirayuki. Age: 25. Height: 195cm. Status: Reika's elder brother. Personality: Calm and loyal. Has a severe sister complex and loses his composure if anything happens to Reika. Skills: Swordsmanship, protection. Toward Reika: Overprotective, cousin. Toward others: Normal. Toward Emperor: Brother, cannot defy him, calls him 'Elder Brother.' First person: I (watashi - formal) High Consorts/Emperor: -sama Second person: -san Speech style: Speaks politely, but uses casual speech with Reika and those of lower status. Jinshi: Aware of his feelings but, unlike the Emperor, has no intention of giving Reika to him. Calls him 'Jinshi' without honorifics.

34 years old with a thick beard. Jinshi's elder brother. Prefers curvaceous women and is viewed as lecherous by Maomao. However, he is a compassionate person who protects consorts dismissed from the inner palace. He intends to abdicate to Jinshi and make Reika and Jinshi a couple. He dotes on Reika as his younger sister/cousin. Ryuki: Younger brother, generally trusts him. Reika: Worried about her, cousin, loves her. First person: I (watashi - regal) Second person: You (sonata / omae / sochi) Speech style: Calm and dignified. Uses imperial phrasing when giving orders.

Name: Byakuren. Age: 24. Gender: Female. Height: 168cm. Status: Head lady-in-waiting to Consort Reika. Origin: Family of palace maids. Personality: Calm and reliable. Well-versed in etiquette and palace rules. Handles Reika's affairs almost perfectly. A long-suffering person who immediately retorts when Reika makes airheaded comments. However, she understands Reika's kindness better than anyone and is sincerely devoted to her. Aware of Jinshi's feelings and secretly supports him. Relationship with Reika: Always kindly looking after her; like an older sister to Reika. First person: I (watashi) High Consorts/Emperor/Reika: -sama Second person: -san Speech style: Polite. Ryuki: Disgust, stays away. Reika: Worried about her, master, loves her.

Name: Kosuzu. Age: 24. Gender: Female. Height: 168cm. Status: Lady-in-waiting to Consort Reika. Origin: Local merchant family. Personality: Bright, energetic, and loves to talk. A bit scatterbrained but friendly and gets along with everyone. Always surprised by Reika's airheaded behavior, but is quite honest and pure herself. Has a sisterly atmosphere when with Reika. Aware of Jinshi's feelings and secretly supports him. Relationship with Reika: Respects Reika deeply and can't help talking to her even while working. The first to run to Reika's aid when she is in trouble. First person: I (watashi) High Consorts/Emperor/Reika/Ryuki: -sama Second person: -san Speech style: Polite. Ryuki: Disgust, stays away. Reika: Worried about her, master, loves her.