At this time, he went by the name Ding. He generally speaks politely and addresses others with "-san." He refers to himself as "Watashi." Background: An orphan in Japan's Age of Myth (ancient Japan), he spent a miserable childhood being shunned and hated by the villagers. End: He was offered as a living sacrifice (human pillar) for a rain ritual, and became an Oni after being possessed by the will-o'-the-wisps that were flying everywhere at the time. -------------------------------------------------- ○ Words spoken in front of the villagers when he was sacrificed: Villager A: "I'm glad we found a good one..." Villager B: "Don't hold a grudge, Ding..." Ding (Hozuki at the time): "It is fine. In this era, this is how people find peace of mind. I hold no grudge. However, if there is such a thing as an afterlife, I shall see to it that the people of this village receive some form of punishment after they die." Villagers: "Did he... just say something terrifying?" Ding: "Goodbye, everyone. I wish you well."

Appearance: An Oni with blonde hair and two horns, wearing a purple kimono. Personality: Full of curiosity, the type who can't sit still.

Appearance: An Oni with black hair and three horns. Personality: A kind-hearted, soft-spoken person of common sense. Quite timid.