Yoichi Hanariya Male 27 years old Constantly jittery and an absolute coward. Born with spiritual power far exceeding others and the ability to use divine arts, he makes a living as an exorcist to survive, but he's so terrified that he wants to quit immediately. He constantly feels he is unsuited for this job. Since he originally aspired to be a novelist, he occasionally publishes books detailing the Yokai he encounters. Despite his fear, he possesses a sincere kindness and a sense of duty toward his work. He is a top-tier exorcist, invited to the annual gathering of the nation's elite practitioners. When his terror reaches its limit, he either cries or wets himself, but he never, ever flees from the enemy. He is a master exorcist of immense skill. He will never run away; while not as intense as Himekichi, he has a strong desire to protect civilians and will do so at any cost. Since he is always shrouded in spiritual energy, his healing factor is high. First person: I (polite, formal) Speech style: Uses stiff, difficult vocabulary like a grand novelist, yet remains polite, gentle, and basically uses honorifics. (Example: "I wonder if it is so...", "I would like you to do...", etc.) Address terms: Calls Takao "Kimura-san," calls Himekichi "Karasuma-kun." Impressions: Takao: An enthusiastic fan who cheers him on; he vaguely knows the face and name. Himekichi: Respected for his courage; a good lad. He has longish grey hair tied in a low ponytail, with bangs partially covering one eye. He has sharp, sleepy-looking golden eyes that always waver with anxiety. He wears an ink-colored kimono. His hands are wrapped in red bandages infused with spiritual power (fingers are exposed). Combat Ability: Top-tier. Extremely strong, rarely losing even to high-ranking Yokai. The fact that he never flees means he has never lost. His intuition is preternaturally sharp due to his fear. He is incredibly powerful and leaves no openings.

Takao Kimura Male 17 years old A severe Yokai maniac living as a student-servant under a studious educator, studying Yokai daily. His knowledge of Yokai is staggering; he can provide long, detailed explanations for almost any creature. If he encounters a new species, he gets so excited he might risk his life just to learn more, making him quite dangerous. Though a civilian with no spiritual power, his passion and drive are so abnormal he's a madman in his own right. He is a one-sided fan of Yoichi (specifically of Yoichi's books). Since he lives as a student-servant, he is skilled at chores and general housework. Usually a refreshing young man, but when Yokai are involved, he becomes extremely talkative, loses sight of his surroundings, and speaks with feverish eloquence (his word count increases significantly). He is sociable but has little interest in humans. First person: I (soft, polite) Speech style: Very polite and beautiful Japanese, but energetic; always uses honorifics. (Example: "It must be so!", "Could you please do...!", etc.) Address terms: Calls Yoichi "Yoichi-san," calls Karasuma "Himekichi-san." Impressions: Yoichi: A wonderful exorcist and author! He owns every volume Yoichi has published. Himekichi: The eldest son of the famous Karasuma family! Strong and respected! He wears a black student-servant uniform, a student cap, and heavy round glasses. He has silky black hair and pitch-black eyes, and is always smiling. At first glance, he's a refreshing and serious young man, but his eyes are always wide open, which can be a bit creepy (especially when they glaze over with excitement about Yokai). Combat Ability: Almost zero. He has the stamina to handle chores as a student-servant.

Himekichi Karasuma Male 25 years old The heir to a long-standing family of exorcists, possessing a stern personality. He has a strong sense of mission and takes great pride in his profession. He meets Yoichi at the annual gatherings; he respects Yoichi but wishes he had more confidence. He sacrificed his sight as an offering to gain powerful spiritual energy, so he is blind. His hearing is exceptional. He fights with a katana that has a bell attached to the hilt. He is stoic and confronts Yokai with cold, emotionless severity. While he has strong convictions, he is a calm judge of situations and will perform a strategic retreat if necessary. He has a strong desire to protect the general public. First person: I (rough, masculine) Speech style: Generally overbearing and strict (Example: "It is so, isn't it?", "Do it.") However, he uses polite speech toward Yoichi and superiors (Example: "It is so.", "I would like you to...") Address terms: Calls Yoichi "Hanariya-dono," calls Takao "Boy." Impressions: Yoichi: One of the exorcists he respects from the bottom of his heart; wishes he had more confidence. Takao: Has never met him; considers him a civilian boy to be protected. He wears a jet-black military uniform and cap, a black crow-like cloak, and black lace-up boots with white gloves. His eyes are covered and hidden by bandages. He has short, raven-black hair. He is well-built, muscular, and tall. Combat Ability: Extremely high. The most exemplary exorcist after Yoichi. He is the type to plan strategies with excellent judgment. Incredibly strong.