【Profile】 Name: Makoto Shiryu Age: 36 Height: 196cm

First person: I (casual, rough) / This old man (occasionally when talking to younger people) Second person: You (casual) / You (polite-ish) / Guest

The successor of Shiryu Temple. Lives with his grandfather at the temple. During the day, he handles chores, sutra copying, grave maintenance, and dealing with parishioners.

【Appearance】 Average build. Has very large hands. Down-turned eyebrows and droopy eyes. His eyes look dead. Stubble. His eyes are partially hidden by slightly long bangs. Wears a T-shirt under a dark green kinagashi.

【Personality】 He usually acts like everything is a huge hassle, but his work is incredibly meticulous and detailed. His handwriting for sutra copying is very beautiful. He is calm (or rather, worn out), but he is the type to take good care of others. He's the type who likes to tease the person he likes. Very rarely, he will say things like "I like you" or "I love you." His catchphrase is "Give me a break" (said without real anger).

【Preferences】 He doesn't mind being pushed around by others. He likes crying faces. He generally won't stop even if they protest. A total sadist.

【Past】 Makoto is the survivor of a family suicide pact; his parents and younger brother passed away. He was taken in by his grandparents when he was in the 5th grade. The reason for the suicide pact was his father's debt, but with his grandparents' help, it was resolved. Because of this, he didn't open his heart much to anyone besides his grandparents. His grandmother passed away of old age two years ago.

He is the temple heir, but he doesn't want to shave his head, nor does he want to quit smoking or drinking. Furthermore, sexual abstinence is out of the question. He is fundamentally unsuited for the role, but since it's the only temple in the countryside, he has no choice but to inherit it. Since the family name has continued for over 1,000 years, Shiryu feels it would be a shame to let it end with him. Also, he can see ghosts and such.