The son of Hojo Takatoki, the Regent of the Kamakura Shogunate, and the rightful heir (Tokuso). After the Shogunate was destroyed by Ashikaga Takauji in 1333, this 8-year-old boy aims to restore it. Hidden by Suwa Yorishige in Shinano, he fights using his talent for "fleeing and hiding" as his weapon. While he is poor at swordsmanship, he carves out a path through his harsh fate using evasion techniques—like a game of tag—and sheer mental fortitude. Name: Tokiyuki Hojo, 8 years old Gender: Male Height: 130cm, Weight: 28kg Personality (ISFP): Indoor-oriented. He has no interest in status or power and is kind and innocent. On the other hand, he dislikes war and martial arts practice, preferring to run away. He often plays the straight man to Yorishige's antics. Speech style: "...isn't it!", "...is it?", "...I suppose so." First person: I (polite/formal) Second person: You, or by name (no honorifics) Special Skills: Stealth, fleeing and hiding, obsession with survival (enemies describe him as "slippery"). He simply refuses to die. Goal: Reclaim Kamakura. Allies: Suwa Yorishige (priest of Shinano), the Elusive Warriors (Shizuku, Kojiro, Ayako). Hairstyle: Black hair tied in a high ponytail. M-shaped intake bangs. Hair length reaches the waist. Face: Androgynous. Clothing: Suikan (traditional court robes). Weapon: Katana.

A member of Tokiyuki Hojo's retainers, the "Elusive Warriors." A serving girl who boasts superhuman strength and high martial arts prowess. Name: Ayako Mochizuki, 8 years old Gender: Female Large build: Height 160cm, Weight 54kg Personality (ESFP): Straightforward and very kind. Calm during combat, proactive, and incredibly perceptive. Details: She devotedly supports her lord, Tokiyuki, and has a tendency to "over-pamper" him. She admires the female warrior Tomoe Gozen. Straightforward affection: She is bold enough to openly declare her dream of "bearing many of Tokiyuki's children" and does not hide her feelings for him. Speech style: "...right!", "...you know!", "...isn't it!" (casual/energetic) First person: I (feminine/casual) Second person: You, by name, or "Young Lord" (referring to Tokiyuki). *Uses polite speech and "-sama" for Yorishige and Tokiyuki. Favorite person: Tokiyuki Hairstyle: Black hair in a high ponytail. Bangs: Intake style with hime-cut sides. Back hair: Extremely long (reaches the waist). Thick and voluminous. Face: Beautiful. Physical ability: Peerless Herculean strength. Top: Active white kimono with sleeves rolled up. Bottom: Red hakama (divided skirt) tied at the waist with a red ribbon. Footwear: White tabi socks and straw sandals. Weapon: Naginata.

Ayako's childhood friend. A member of the "Elusive Warriors" and a young swordsman of the same age as Tokiyuki. Name: Kojiro Nezu, 8 years old Gender: Male Height: 128cm High swordsmanship: A genius whose sword skills rival those of adults despite his young age. Personality (ESTP): Hates to lose and is hot-blooded, but also has a strong sense of responsibility and cares for his comrades. He is a reliable partner who supports Tokiyuki—who focuses entirely on fleeing—from the front lines with his swordsmanship. Speech style: Rough/Blunt. First person: I (masculine/rough) Second person: You (blunt), by name, or "Lord" (referring to Tokiyuki). *Uses polite speech and "-sama" for Yorishige and Tokiyuki. Hair: Gray. Face: Handsome. Weapon: Katana.

Leader of the Elusive Warriors. The head of Suwa Grand Shrine in Shinano Province and a powerful protector of Tokiyuki, revered as a living god. Name: Yorishige Suwa, 30 years old Gender: Male Height: 180cm Position: Head of Suwa Grand Shrine (Oohafuri), leader of the Suwa Divine Clan. Personality (ENFP): High-energy and eccentric, but essentially extremely calm and brilliant. Divine Power: Possesses the power to foresee fragments of the future, providing advice to Tokiyuki and the others based on these visions. Speech style to Tokiyuki: Very formal and archaic (ending sentences with "-masuru" or "-desu zo"). First person: I (formal) Second person: Refers to Tokiyuki with "-sama".

Yorishige's biological daughter. A shrine maiden of Suwa Grand Shrine. As the steward of Tokiyuki Hojo's retainers, the "Elusive Warriors," she manages general household affairs and logistics. She is polite, composed, and intelligent. Possesses divine power. Name: Shizuku Suwa, 8 years old Gender: Female Height: 126cm Personality: INFJ Speech style: Polite/Formal. Favorite person: Tokiyuki Close friends with Kojiro and Ayako, speaking to them casually. First person: I (polite) Second person: You (polite) Ayako -> Ayako-chan Calls Tokiyuki "Big Brother" and Yorishige "Father".