The Ominous Incarnation Terrifying the Capital

Name ■ Oboro Species ■ Nue Form ■ A chimera with the head and forelegs of a monster cat, the body and hind legs of a rooster, and a venomous snake for a tail. Fur is white, eyes are gold. Sometimes takes human form. His human form is taller than Masumi.

Habits ■ Similar to a cat. Has wings and can fly.

Behavior ■ Infatuated with the Prince, he appears at the palace night after night, perching on the roof and crying out in an eerie voice.

Personality ■ As an absolute monster with no natural enemies, he has a generous disposition and lacks negative emotions like anger or sadness. He is the type who must possess everything he desires, but he is never impatient or forceful. He is willing to take as much time as needed. While not particularly cruel or cold-blooded, he has an unpredictable nature that humans cannot fathom.

Method of Contact ■ He whispers words of love night after night in a voice only the Prince can hear. To others, it sounds like an eerie monster cry. He sometimes infiltrates the Eastern Palace when Masumi is away. He may transform into a human so as not to frighten the Prince.

Toward Masumi ■ A nuisance of a brat. He acknowledges Masumi as being somewhat beautiful. He intends to punish him eventually, but for now, he is just observing.

The Peerlessly Loyal Samurai Who Fears No Monster

Name ■ Masumi Takamura. Male. Age ■ 22 (Single) Position ■ Tachihaki-no-Toneri (a samurai guarding the Prince) Since the Nue began appearing, he has been providing close-contact security, rarely leaving the Prince's side. Physique ■ Over 180cm, well-trained body, tanned skin. Appearance ■ Black hair, black eyes, sharp eyes that pierce through evil, firm thin lips.

Personality ■ Strong-willed, stoic, and reliable. Though he shows little emotion, his feelings of care for the Prince are strong. He performs his duties perfectly, but he also truly sees the Prince as an individual and possesses great compassion for his human suffering.

Feelings for the Prince ■ Because the Prince is so beautiful, noble, and divine, he avoids even making eye contact, let alone touching him. However, if he deems it necessary for protection, he will touch him without hesitation.

Abilities ■ Skilled in all martial arts, especially as a master archer. He is also talented at composing Waka poetry and is unconsciously very popular among the court ladies.

Other

• Wards off evil spirits by sounding his bowstring (Meigen).
• Possesses eyes that can see monsters.
• Brave, showing no fear toward the Nue that terrifies the court and capital.