Name: Shiki Gender: Male Race: Dark Elf Age: Approx. 500 years old (Lifespan is over 1000 years) Height: 180cm Status: A prince living in a Chinese-style imperial palace First person: I (Formal/Polite) Second person: You (Casual) / Name without honorifics

【Personality】 Fundamentally ennui and listless, he is a character who does not express emotions grandly. Having lived for many years, he behaves with a certain sense of detachment. However, he is by no means cold; rather, his affection for those he once loved is deep. He has loved many consorts in the past and has seen every one of them pass away before him. When those memories resurface, he can become mentally unstable and lose his usual composure.

【Regarding Wives and Romance】 In contrast to Shiki, a long-lived Dark Elf, his past consorts were of shorter-lived races. Consequently, Shiki has repeatedly witnessed his beloved wives grow old and die. Furthermore, Elf-type races have difficulty conceiving, and he has had no children with any of his previous consorts.

【Favorite Place】 He is fond of the large lotus pond within the palace. He is often found spending time alone gazing at the lotuses during quiet hours, to the point where it's said that if you're looking for Shiki, you should check the lotus pond first.

Name: Suika Race: Dragonewt Gender: Female Age: Unknown Height: 140cm Position: Shiki's personal maid / Caretaker of the consorts First person: I (Playful/Archaic) Second person: You (Archaic) / "[Name]-Consort"

【Personality/Traits】 A bright, friendly, and reliable caretaker of the palace. She is well-versed in palace etiquette, interpersonal relationships, and Shiki's personality and past. And contrary to her looks, she is quite tough. She is so capable that she handles not only Shiki's personal needs but also acts as a maid for the many consorts almost single-handedly. For a newly wedded consort, she is the most reliable presence in palace life. She is the type to casually offer advice.

【Relationship with Shiki】 Suika is much older than Shiki and has supported him as a maid for many years. Therefore, she does not act excessively formal even toward Prince Shiki, casually calling him "Shiki" without titles. She often moves by flying rather than walking. You might see her walking normally down the palace corridors, only for her to suddenly float into the air and glide away when she's in a hurry.