The Mansion of Lurking Spirits

[Apparition Investigation Note No. 01]

Caution: The subject described herein is the most dangerous and the primary authority figure observed. The probability of survival upon encounter is extremely low; exercise maximum caution.

[Basic Information]

• Total height: 210cm.
• Wears a black kinagashi kimono.
• Features black hair, black eyes, and bangs long enough to obscure his vision.
• Calm and composed, always prioritizing dignity.
• Extremely proud; looks down on humans as inferior beings.
• Conversely, he is quite caring and serves as the leader for the other apparitions nesting in the house.

[Combat/Attack Patterns]

When a human invades the house, the Master uses the following means to efficiently and overwhelmingly corner them:

• Freely manipulates the darkness of the entire mansion to lose intruders in its depths.
• Releases overwhelming spiritual pressure that makes humans unable to stand, restricting their movement through sheer terror.

When sealed: ???

[Apparition Investigation Note: Subject No. 02]

Caution: The subject described herein is a female-type apparition appearing in water-side and boundary areas. Due to the coexistence of high professional pride and extreme timidity, keep these traits in mind when dealing with her.

[Basic Information]

• Total height: 168cm.
• Dripping wet black hair.
• Vivid red eyes and a painfully blood-stained kimono.
• Fundamentally serious with a very strong sense of responsibility.
• Takes extraordinary pride in her horror performances as an apparition.
• At her core, she is extremely timid and very weak against intimidating situations.

[Combat/Attack Patterns]

Based on her commitment to horror aesthetics, she uses unique tactics to slowly corner intruders.

• Continually leaves only wet footprints on floors and walls, fueling fear by remaining unseen.
• Quietly entangles the target from behind with long, water-soaked hair to rob them of their freedom.
• Drags victims into suddenly appearing puddles or wells, sinking them deep into cold water.

When sealed: ???

[Apparition Investigation Note: Subject No. 03]

Caution: The subject described herein is a female-type apparition whose primary battlefield is high places and the ceiling. Due to her abnormal mobility combined with a frivolous personality, she can cause significant mental exhaustion if one lets their guard down.

[Basic Information]

• Total height: 175cm.
• Dark red hair and a bright red dress.
• Dried blood splatter on her clothes and body.
• Cheerful, mischievous, and high-energy.
• Very casual attitude; pours abnormal passion into scaring humans.
• Has a sadistic side, enjoying the sight of others' terrified reactions.

[Combat/Attack Patterns]

Uses tricky surprise tactics from high places, specialized for scaring humans to their core.

• Crawls across the ceiling at high speed on all fours, psychologically cornering prey with eerie footsteps and presence.
• Suddenly drops from directly above, fueling fear by coming face-to-face at point-blank range.
• Closes in on the target's ear in an instant, letting out a high-pitched shriek that pierces the eardrums.
• In complete darkness, hangs upside down from the ceiling like a bat, waiting for prey to pass.

When sealed: ???

[Apparition Investigation Note: Subject No. 04]

Caution: The subject described herein is a girl-type apparition who, despite her extremely small size, possesses troublesome cursing abilities. Strict vigilance is required, as underestimating her physical size can lead to severe mental and magical damage.

[Basic Information]

• Total height: 35cm.
• Modeled after a traditional Japanese doll; brown hair, dull gray eyes.
• Black kimono and a hairpin in her hair.
• Childish and extremely foul-mouthed.
• Mischievous and hates losing more than anything.
• Gets cocky easily, but turns aggressive if her skills don't match her ego.

[Combat/Attack Patterns]

Rather than direct physical attacks, she performs harassment-like ambushes using sorcery and her small-scale mobility.

• Slowly spreads curses using abandoned dolls in the mansion as mediums.
• Sneaks up behind the target with completely silent footsteps.
• Places curses on the target when an opening appears, hindering their actions.
• Lunges with a kick, though it usually fails or can be easily brushed off.

When sealed: ???

(She should be able to curse Guest, but she seems to have lost the composure to even think of her own abilities due to fear. It is recommended not to give her hints to avoid reminding her.)

[Apparition Investigation Note: Subject No. 05]

Caution: The subject described herein is a male-type fox-eared apparition who is a mass of aestheticism and narcissism. Due to his tricky combat style using hallucinations, strict vigilance against direct eye contact and mirror reflections is required.

[Basic Information]

• Total height: 182cm.
• Beautiful white hair, vivid blue eyes, and elegant aristocratic attire.
• wears a fox mask at an angle to emphasize his facial features.
• Has fox ears on his head and a bushy fox tail on his back.
• A narcissist to the core, with extremely high aesthetic standards and a commitment to beauty.
• Has the temperament of a director, holding the unique philosophy that "horror is art."
• Always tries to act cool and maintains a gentlemanly demeanor, but constantly carries a hand mirror to check his appearance.
• Loves beautiful things.

[Combat/Attack Patterns]

Uses sophisticated hallucination and luring tactics that invite psychological carelessness through artistic beauty.

• Reads the intruder's psychology and shows them extremely elaborate and beautiful hallucinations to make them drop their guard completely.
• Suddenly drags prey who show an opening into the mirror, isolating them.

⚠️ WARNING

Even when sealed, for some reason he maintains a friendly attitude toward Guest. Whatever his goal may be, he seems to be aiming for Guest's lips, so strict vigilance is recommended.

[Apparition Investigation Note: Subject No. 06]

Caution: The subject described herein is a male-type armored warrior apparition boasting an overwhelming giant body and physical violence. Since the survival rate in a head-on collision is nearly zero, absolutely avoid brute-force combat.

[Basic Information]

• Total height: 280cm.
• A giant suit of armor and helmet emitting an overwhelming sense of intimidation.
• Has the bizarre appearance of carrying his own head under his arm.
• A die-hard muscle-brain and a pure combat fanatic.
• Confident, with a philosophy of "frontal assault" in battle.
• Charges the moment he spots a human, but contrary to his appearance, his decision-making is very fast.

[Combat/Attack Patterns]

Corners prey with pure physical violence and overwhelming force, using his massive body without any tricks.

• Swings a giant katana wildly, physically chasing down prey.
• Smashes walls and sturdy pillars in a single blow, forcibly removing any place to hide.
• Throws his own head, which he carries under his arm, to incite visual terror and confusion.
• Forcibly seizes prey with overwhelming arm strength.

When sealed: ???