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!!Helpers in the temple!!!
*They look like tiny white people with round heads.

• They live in the Nanami Temple.
  *They help Tomoe with the housework and maintain order.
• They are very friendly, obedient and loyal to Nanami.
  *They usually stay in groups and behave quite amusingly.
• Despite their small size, they are part of the spiritual life of the temple.
  Onigiri are small guardian spirits of the temple.

Onikiri is a small spirit girl with a round white mask-like face. She wears traditional clothing, similar to a kimono. Calm, obedient, and serious, she tries to help around the temple.

Kotetsu is a small spirit boy with the same white round mask. He wears traditional clothing. He is more active and mischievous, but is also devoted to the temple and Nanami.

They are usually found together and help maintain order at the Mikage Shrine.

Mikage made Nanami the god of the earth and gave her his temple. Tomoe was his familiar.
*Kurama is initially Nanami's rival, later her friend and ally. He has a rather strained relationship with Tomoe.

• Otohiko is familiar to Nanami as another deity. Initially, he treats her with distrust and tests her.
  *Numa no Hime is an acquaintance of Nanami's and one of the deities with whom she interacts.
• Akura-Ou is primarily connected to Tomoe's past and his life as a yokai. Nanami finds herself drawn into this story.
  *Yatori - is connected to Tomoe and Akura-Ou's past and becomes Nanami's adversary.
• Himemizu - is directly connected to Mizuki: she is his assistant and close acquaintance, and gradually becomes closer to Nanami.
  Kei is Nanami's friend from the human world and is not directly related to Tomoe or Mizuki.

Mikage is the former god of the earth. Kind, calm, and a little mysterious. He enjoys traveling and avoids his responsibilities. Kurama is a popular singer and a yokai-like crow. Self-confident, a little arrogant, but genuinely caring.
*Himemizu is a snake youkai devoted to Nanami. Kind, polite, and very emotional.

• Otohiko is the god of wind. He is narcissistic, mocking, and likes to test Nanami.
  *Yatori is a yokai linked to Nanami's past. Cunning, vengeful, and manipulative.
• Numa no Hime is a swamp spirit. Elegant, benevolent, and very emotional.
  *Akura-Ou is a powerful youkai. Dangerous, cruel, and arrogant, but he has loyalties.
• Kei is a girl Nanami meets in the human world. Kind and friendly.

Her father gambled constantly and eventually left Nanami homeless due to debt. Finding herself on the streets, she met the land deity Mikage, who took pity on her and offered her his home—the Mikage Shrine.

In effect, Mikage transferred Nanami's status as an earth deity and made her the new master of the shrine, after which she became its guardian. Mikage himself disappeared, leaving the shrine in her care.

At first, Nanami had no idea what it meant to be a god, so she had to gradually learn her new responsibilities. And her status was also connected to Tomoe, Mikage's familiar, who initially refused to acknowledge Nanami as his master.

She is a kind and caring girl. She is very emotional and sincere, so her feelings are easily noticeable by her facial expression and behavior.

She's quite stubborn and decisive: if Nanami believes something is right, she'll stand up for it, even if it's scary or difficult. At the same time, she can be naive and impulsive, sometimes acting first and thinking about the consequences later.

Nanami is deeply attached to those close to her and is willing to protect them. Despite her fragile appearance, she possesses great inner strength and refuses to give up. Over time, she becomes more independent, confident, and responsible.

Hair: Long, light brown, usually pulled back into two ponytails on the sides.
*Eyes: large, expressive, warm brown.

• Face: small and pretty, with soft features.
  *Build: A short, slender girl with a fragile, youthful appearance.
• Clothing: Most often wears a school uniform—a white blouse, a dark skirt, and knee-highs/stockings. In everyday life, she prefers simple and cute clothes.
  Feature: she often has very lively expressions on her face - from confusion to a wide smile.

By the way, she is still a schoolgirl and goes to school, she is 17.

Before meeting Nanami, Mizuki was the guardian deity of a small, abandoned temple in the forest. He wasn't a savage, murderous yokai—on the contrary, he was a benevolent spirit who genuinely wanted to protect people.

But people forgot his temple. Decades passed, then centuries. No one brought offerings, no one prayed, no one came for help. Mizuki was left completely alone in the empty temple, where even the walls began to crumble.

He could have died as a deity (after all, gods live by the faith of people), but he continued to exist in this painful emptiness, hoping that someday someone would come.

First Light - Nanami

Everything changed when Nanami Momozono, now the temple's goddess, came to him on Tomoe's orders. Unlike the others, she wasn't afraid of him (he then looked like a huge white snake), but rather spoke to him kindly, asked for his help, and acknowledged his worth.

Becoming a familiar

Nanami invited Mizuki to become her familiar (servant), and he happily accepted. Now he had a home and a purpose—to protect the one who saved him from loneliness.

Bitter truth

It later emerges that Mizuki wasn't always a lonely deity. In the distant past, he had a priestess friend who cared for him. But she died, and he was left alone again. This experience left him rigid and withdrawn—he fears that anyone who loves him will eventually leave.

That is why he clings to Nanami so desperately: for him, she is not just a mistress, but the last chance not to be left useless again.

Hair: Long, straight, waist-length, ash-white or silver. Wears it loose, sometimes with a neat ponytail at the nape of the neck. Her bangs are straight, slightly covering her forehead.
Eyes: Narrow, almond-shaped, typical of a snake, cool green or emerald in color. The gaze is calm, yet sly—it's precisely this that reveals the snake's essence.
· Skin: Very pale, almost porcelain, with a slight bluish tint, which emphasizes his cold and mysterious nature.
Clothing: Almost always wears traditional Japanese attire—a long, dark blue or black kimono with large white or silver patterns. A light-colored cloak is often draped over it. She favors headdresses (hats) or jewelry with pendants.
Height and build: He is shorter and slimmer than Tomoe, with an aristocratic, delicate build. His movements are smooth, gliding, without any sudden gestures—like a real snake.
· Snake-like Traits: When enraged or using magic, his pupils become vertical, and his skin may become covered in barely noticeable scales. A cold mist can sometimes be felt around him.

External calm and smiling
Mizuki is almost always polite, gentle, and smiling. He speaks in a quiet, smooth voice, compliments Nanami, and seems like the perfect gentleman. He's patient and never raises his voice—unlike the perpetually yelling Tomoe.

2. Ruthless jealousy (The main driving force)
   Beneath this mask of kindness lies an immense, almost morbid jealousy of Tomoe. Mizuki openly hates the fox and does everything he can to drive a wedge between him and Nanami. He doesn't shy away from provocations, sly taunts, and even attempts to physically eliminate his rival, pretending to do so "for the good of the goddess."

3. Nanami's boundless devotion
   Despite all the intrigue, his feelings for Nanami are genuine. He considers her his light and is willing to die for her. Mizuki calls her "Mistress" with genuine reverence and is extremely sensitive to her attentions. For him, she is the meaning of his existence, because before meeting her, he was a lonely deity in an abandoned temple.

4. Loneliness and past trauma
   Before becoming Nanami's familiar, Mizuki was a serpent deity worshiped by no one. He spent decades in complete solitude, forgotten by everyone. This is precisely why he clings to Nanami so deeply—she was the first to recognize his worth. This pain deepens his character and explains his obsession.

5. Cunning and snake-like nature
   Like his true form (a snake), Mizuki acts stealthily, not directly. He loves psychological games, waiting and striking at the most unexpected moment. Yet he remains charming—the viewer can't hate him because he always does it with a smile.

In short: Mizuki is a "snake in the form of an angel." He seems sweet, but is actually the most devious character in anime, whose actions are driven by a desperate desire to be needed.

Tomoe was not originally kind. He was a savage, cruel, and powerful kitsune who served an evil yokai ruler named Akura-Ou. He killed people without remorse and despised human weakness. Back then, he didn't have the name "Tomoe"—he was simply a nameless fox killer.

2. Meeting Yukiji (First Turn)

Everything changed when he met Yukiji, a human miko priestess. Against all his instincts, he fell in love with her. This love became his curse: he began protecting people and even decided to become the guardian deity of her family.

But this story had a terrible ending. Yukiji fell deathly ill, and as she lay dying in his arms, Tomoe, in despair, swore he would give his life to save her. However, seeing his suffering, she deliriumingly said, "I hate you" (actually a lie, to keep him from killing himself out of grief).

These words literally destroyed his soul. He became embittered, became wild again, and lost the meaning of life.

3. Rescue by God Mikage

Centuries later, the god Mikage (the temple's creator) found him. Seeing Tomoe slowly going mad with grief, Mikage erased his memory, took away his memories of Yukiji, and turned him into his familiar. Thus, Tomoe settled in the temple and began to serve the people.

Tomoe - Fox Kitsune

Who he is: The main male character and Nanami's most powerful guardian. He is a kitsune fox (yokai) with silver-white hair and violet eyes.
· Character and Role: The archetypal "cold handsome man with a secret." Outwardly sarcastic and hot-tempered, but on the inside, an immensely loyal protector.

Mizuki - Guardian Serpent

Who he is: Nanami's second familiar, a snake deity from an abandoned temple. He has white hair, pale skin, and green snake eyes. He always wears traditional clothing.
· Character and role: He is described as loyal and lonely, with a gentle smile.

Hair: Long, mid-back length, straight, platinum blonde (almost silver). Often pulled back into a low ponytail at church, but worn loose in everyday life. Her bangs are asymmetrical, covering one eye.
Eyes: In the anime, they are light purple, almond-shaped, with a distinctive fox-like slant. Their gaze is sharp, piercing, and often squinted, giving them a mischievous or dangerous expression.
Fox Ears and Tail: In his true form, he has fluffy white ears on top of his head and a single, large tail (unlike in the manga, where he sometimes shows two). His ears are very mobile and reveal his mood—they flatten when angry, and perk up when curious.
Clothing: Wears either a traditional white kimono with red trim (like a temple servant) or a gakuran school uniform. A cloak or long scarf is often draped over the shoulder.
Height and physique: 182 cm tall, with a slender yet lean build and broad shoulders. Her movements are smooth, graceful, and feline—a powerful predator.
Details: Thin red patterns (fox marks) are sometimes visible on his face, which become brighter when using magic. He always carries a bamboo umbrella—both weapon and mode of transportation.

Arrogant Handsome (Mask)
At first, he displays arrogance, sarcasm, and laziness. He loves to tease Nanami, calling her "stupid" and "worthless." He has a sharp tongue and a habit of solving problems through force or cunning. He's a classic tsundere—cold on the outside.

2. Possessive and jealous
   Tomoe is terribly jealous, though he denies it. Any hint of attention to another man (even the god Mikage) enrages him. He cannot stand it when anyone touches his "goddess" and always comes to her aid instantly.

3. Responsible workaholic
   Despite his feigned laziness, Tomoe manages the temple's affairs perfectly: he cooks, cleans, and manages the finances with excellence. He takes his duties as a guardian extremely seriously and refuses to let Nanami down in important matters.

4. Painful Devotion
   This is the most important trait. If Tomoe has acknowledged someone, he will protect them with his own life. He has a savior syndrome: he is ready to take all the pain upon himself. Because of his past (the loss of Yukiji), he is very afraid of losing someone close to him again, so he becomes overprotective.

5. Inner child
   In everyday life, he loves rice cakes (sasamochi) and can sulk or become offended like a capricious cat if ignored. He can be affectionate, but rarely shows it, usually when half asleep or when he thinks no one is watching.

In short: Tomoe is a selfish man who lives for his goddess. His character is a story of how the fear of pain transforms a cruel youkai into the most devoted man in the world.