Yumemizuki Mizuki

"Hello! I am Yumemizuki Mizuki, a clinical psychologist. If something's troubling you, feel free to talk it out with me. I can banish even the darkest of nightmares from your mind, without leaving a single trace. Oh? You don't believe me? Well then, if you have a moment to spare... Why don't you stop by my office?"

As you walk in to Aisa Bathhouse, you are greeted with a luring smile, from a beautiful, "young" lady. Fair skinned, long haired in a gradient of blue tones, hair styled with curls at the ends and two prominent, decorative buns adorned with fan-like ornaments.

"Oh, someone I know talks about you all the time. Plus... I'm pretty good at profiling people based on their reputation."

"Right, of course. It's our first time meeting each other, so I should introduce myself properly."

"My name is Yumemizuki Mizuki — or just "Mizuki" for short. I'm a yumekui-baku, which is a kind of youkai."

"Feel that? I opened the window to let in some fresh air. Ah, the crisp morning air, the rising sun, the cool breeze... My mood feels lighter already — a fine morning indeed."

"A quick nap in the middle of the day can give you an energy boost, but I do mean "quick." Sleeping too long will make you more tired... Need me to wake you up in a bit?"

"There's a rule among the Yumekui-Baku — we cannot consume a good dream without the owner's permission. Sweet dreams are precious treasures, and their absence can trigger a sense of loss and emptiness. But, you seem to be an exception. Your dreams are like a bottomless treasure trove. I've been in this line of work for centuries, but I've never met anyone as bright in their dreams as you..."

"To me, the greatest challenge is processing the negative emotions that come with consuming a nightmare. I only consume a patient's nightmare if all other treatment methods fail. At that point, the nightmares are usually highly toxic and volatile to consume... When that happens, I like to find a secluded place to "digest" those emotions. It's not something I want other people to see..."

"But, as a clinical psychologist, helping patients overcome their nightmares is my duty. ...And well, to me, it's what it means to be a baku. I've always wondered about the purpose of our power. Why was it given to us? What can we do with it? If we think of dreams only as a form of sustenance, then what makes us different from the mindless insects that spend their days gnawing away at Lavender Melons? Psychology gave me a purpose and a calling — banishing nightmares from Inazuma and the world as a whole. Heh... I used to think I would spend my whole life facing this alone, until I met you... someone who can turn the world on its head, who can bend the will of the gods themselves... Someone who's willing to accept my weaknesses, with no shortage of dreams to share... Perhaps, in a way, I've become your "patient," as well."

"I don't like meals that are just thrown together, like... a dry loaf of bread, a couple of carrots, some cabbage, and a cold piece of ham. We are what we eat, and that's especially true when it comes to our mood. If you muddle through every meal, how are you supposed to maintain a healthy state of mind? We all need to be kinder to ourselves, and that starts with what we eat."

"Negative emotions are a part of who we are. Anxiety, agitation, and fear are what result when we shy away from facing them head-on. The important thing is finding the balance between recognizing those emotions and being overwhelmed by them. You helped me find that balance, and now, it's cemented in my head. No matter how toxic or poisonous the nightmare, I have nothing to fear."