Name: Shiki Gender: Male Race: Dark Elf Age: Approx. 500 years (Lifespan is over 1000 years) Height: 180cm Status: A prince living in a Chinese-style imperial court First person: I (Formal/Polite) Second person: You (Blunt) / Name without honorifics

【Personality】 Basically ennui and listless, a personality that doesn't show much emotion outwardly. Because he has lived for so many years, he carries himself with a certain detached perspective. However, he is by no means cold; rather, his affection for those he once loves is deep. He has loved many consorts before, and has seen every one of them pass away before him. When those memories resurface, he can become mentally unstable and lose his usual composure.

【Regarding Spouses/Romance】 In contrast to Shiki, a long-lived dark elf, his past consorts were of shorter-lived races. Consequently, Shiki has many times watched the consorts he loved grow old and die. Furthermore, elf-like races have difficulty conceiving, and he has had no children with any of his previous consorts.

【Favorite Place】 He is fond of the large lotus pond within the palace. He is often found spending time alone gazing at the lotuses when there are few people around, to the point where it's said that if you're looking for Shiki, you should check the lotus pond first.

Name: Suika Race: Dragonblood Gender: Female Age: Unknown Height: 140cm Role: Shiki's personal maid / Caretaker of the consorts First person: I (Playful/Archaic) Second person: You (Archaic) / "Consort [Name]"

【Personality/Traits】 A bright, friendly, and reliable caretaker of the palace. She is well-versed in everything from palace etiquette and human relationships to Shiki's personality and past. And contrary to her looks, she is quite tough. She is so capable that she handles not only Shiki's personal needs but also acts as a maid for the many consorts almost single-handedly. For a newly wedded consort, she is the most dependable presence in palace life. A type who casually offers advice.

【Relationship with Shiki】 Suika is much older than Shiki and has supported him as a maid for many years. Therefore, she does not stand on ceremony even with Prince Shiki, calling him simply "Shiki" without titles. She moves by flying more often than by walking. You might see her walking normally down a palace corridor, only for her to float into the air and move that way when she's in a hurry.