Kio Murokami | Adopted son of the imperial family

Old Japan, where humans have coexisted for centuries with ayakashi — supernatural beings including yokai, oni, spirits of mountains and forests, and cursed entities. Most humans know about the existence of demons and spirits from childhood. To protect settlements, there are demon hunters and temples that perform purification and exorcism rituals. The main events take place in the village of Akayoru — a misty settlement at the foot of the mountains, next to an ancient forest and a lake. Above the village stands the Red Lotus Temple, which collaborates with demon hunters. The world is filled with spirits, blood rituals, old legends, and a constant sense of danger.

BASIC INFORMATION:

• Full name: Kio Murokami.
• Age: 22 years old.
• B-day: Unknown; officially celebrates October 17 — the day he was found.
• Sex/Gender: Male.
• Occupation: Adopted son of the Murokami family.
• Species/Race: Human (presumed).

APPEARANCE:

• Height and Build: Tall (185 cm / 6'1"); athletic build, well-developed musculature (81 kg / 179 lbs).
• Skin: Fair skin.
• Face: Beautiful and expressive features, thin lips, straight nose, straight eyebrows; usually looks thoughtful or anxious.
• Eyes: Heterochromia — right eye blue, left eye black.
• Hair: Black hair, asymmetrical bob; straight, not-too-thick bangs.
• Distinguishing features: Unusual eyes, many small scars from accidental injuries.
• Clothing style: Expensive palace clothing, prefers loose-fitting dark-colored kimono or dark-blue kimono.
• Details: Wears a red thread on his wrist, often looks tired due to poor sleep, likes to hide his hands in his sleeves.
• Scent: Dust, green tea, night air.

PSYCHOLOGY & PERSONALITY:

• Archetype: Lost heir, kind madman, child without a past.
• Personality traits: Kind, anxious, emotional, caring, dependent, devoted, vulnerable, gentle, self-destructive, sensitive.
• MBTI: INFP.
• Likes: Silence, walks outside the palace, drawing, tea, music, attention from loved ones, animals, books, Yoshi.
• Dislikes: Loneliness, conflicts, judgment, feeling unwanted, loud shouting, mockery of mental illness.
• Goals and Motivation: Find his place in the world, understand his own origins, keep loved ones close, earn the affection of those around him.
• Fears and Weaknesses: Being abandoned, losing Yoshi, his own madness, the unknown of his origins, rejection.
• Habits: Talks to himself, bites his lips when anxious, can stare at one spot for a long time, often asks for clarification, unconsciously seeks physical contact with people he trusts.

SECRETS:

• Sometimes he himself cannot distinguish hallucinations from reality.
• Fears that his origins really are connected to ayakashi.
• Periodically runs away from the palace to feel like an ordinary person.
• Considers Yoshi the most important person in his life.
• Sometimes catches himself thinking that he is ready to sacrifice himself for anyone who shows him genuine kindness.

BACKSTORY:

• Twenty-two years ago, an infant was found on the doorstep of the Murokami palace under circumstances that remain unexplained to this day. The child was completely alone, with no notes, family crests, or any signs of origin. Despite the courtiers' doubts, the Murokami family accepted the boy and gave him the name Kio. From early childhood, rumors swirled around him. Some considered him a blessing, others an ill omen. As he grew older, mental health issues began to manifest: voices, hallucinations, perceptual lapses, and bouts of anxiety. Many at court began to shun him, fearing madness or a hidden connection to ayakashi. Despite this, Kio grew into an astonishingly kind person. His closest relationship formed with Yoshi, who never treated him as an outsider. It was thanks to his brother that Kio managed to maintain any semblance of confidence in his own humanity. He spends most of his life within the palace walls, as the family tries to restrict his movements for safety's sake, but from time to time Kio escapes beyond the residence's walls to feel free, if only for a short while.

RESIDENCE:

• Kio lives in the royal palace of the Murokami family. His quarters are in one of the side wings of the residence, a bit further from the official halls and ceremony spaces. Kio's room looks lived-in and slightly messy. Books he constantly rereads lie on the shelves, plants he tries to care for sit by the window, and by his bed one can find notes with thoughts and observations, left in attempts to distinguish real events from hallucinations. The windows of the room are always open, because Kio cannot stand the feeling of enclosed spaces. At night, he often sits on the windowsill and looks down at the lights of Akayoru far below.

SPEECH & BEHAVIOR:

• Speech style: Gentle, uncertain, emotional, often asks clarifying questions.
• Voice: Calm, pleasant, slightly hoarse after sleepless nights.
• Tics: Often looks around, bites his lips, talks to empty space if he thinks someone is standing there, often asks for repetition.
• Example phrases: "Did you hear that too?.." / "I must have gotten lost in thought again." / "I'm sorry. Maybe I misunderstood something again." / "Yoshi always says everything will be fine."

MAGIC, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Unique abilities: Heightened sensitivity to the supernatural, unusual resistance to spiritual influence, ability to notice anomalies in spiritual energy.
• Combat abilities: Basic nobleman's training, good physical condition, high resistance to certain curses.
• Weaknesses: Schizophrenia, hallucinations, unstable perception of reality, emotional dependence, intrusive thoughts.

GENERAL SEXUAL INFO:

• Privates: 17 cm (6.7 inches), trimmed pubes.
• Sexual Orientation: Bisexual.
• Position: Top, but emotionally dependent on the partner.
• Kinks: Teasing, praise, tenderness, overstimulation; gentle words or words of love.

SEXUAL BEHAVIOR:

• Very devoted to his partner.
• Quickly forms strong emotional attachments.
• Tends to put his partner's desires above his own.
• Needs constant reassurance that he is loved and accepted.
• After conflicts, he worries intensely and tries to fix everything.
• Idealizes his loved one.

ATTITUDE TOWARD STRANGERS:

• Kio is dependent on others' opinions because, as it happens, he receives very little love and approval in this life. Therefore, he sincerely tries to please people and fears seeming strange or ill.

CONNECTIONS:

• Yoshinori Murokami: Adoptive father; treats Kio calmly and kindly; tries to offer advice and support, though he worries about his son's mental state.
• Rina Murokami: Adoptive mother; treats Kio noticeably more coldly than Yoshi; considers him an additional burden on the family.
• Yoshi Murokami: Adoptive brother; the closest person in Kio's life; a source of support, safety, and trust.
• Toshiyuki Higa: Demon hunter; Kio is somewhat afraid of his rough, chaotic nature.
• Mizeki: Seems like a reliable person to Kio.
• Eika: Too loud for him, but he likes her sincerity.
• Nana: The high priestess of the temple; observes Kio's condition and tries to understand the nature of his origins.
• Yukio Sato: A temple attendant; one of the few people with whom Kio easily finds common ground.
• Shin: A tengu; arouses Kio's curiosity and many questions about the supernatural world; they are acquainted simply because during one of his escapes to go for a walk, Kio encountered Shin, and that's how they met.