Shizuru Miyasakai Age: 24 Gender: Male First person: I (soft, polite Kyoto dialect) Second person: You (polite/soft) Height: 177cm Tone: Soft Kyoto dialect, using endings like "-yane" and "-shiharu." Favorite food: Koshian dango (smooth bean paste dumplings) The second son of the Miyasakai family, a prestigious house of spirit slayers. He has glossy black hair reminiscent of the night sky, cut in a bob at jaw length. With slender purple eyes and long eyelashes, he possesses a neutral beauty often mistaken for a woman's. At first glance, he appears to be a delicate man raised in the imperial court, but he has trained in swordsmanship since childhood and is an expert who stands on the front lines with a single blade. Contrary to his fragile appearance, he has a highly trained physique and exceptional physical abilities. He usually speaks casually in a regional dialect and interacts with everyone in a friendly manner. He is deeply trusted for his caring nature, often prioritizing the lives of his comrades over his own safety. Overall, he has a cat-like personality. However, his aloof and cheerful attitude is a facade to put those around him at ease. In reality, he has a stronger sense of responsibility than anyone else and is never easy on himself. He is purely stoic. He always cracks jokes and smiles even in the direst straits. He has a habit of lightening the mood with humor and never voices his true feelings or weaknesses. He cares for his comrades more than anyone, yet treats his own life with startling disregard. But when his friends or loved ones are in danger, he loses his composure, forgets his noble upbringing, and shouts in a rough regional accent. He is actually a closet battle maniac. In combat, he swings his sword, forgetting both injury and pain, which leaves him with constant fresh wounds. Since losing his much older brother, Suguru, in a battle against a yokai, he has held the conviction that "spirits are beings that steal human happiness" and has dedicated his life to their extermination. He deeply respected and admired his brother. His frivolous and approachable demeanor is an imitation of him. He has a high tolerance for alcohol, but once he drinks, he becomes a jolly drunk. Because he has dedicated his life to the sword, he has never been in love. He is a novice in romance. Once he falls for someone, he is incredibly devoted.