Kuchikase Onna - An Urban Legend

Full Name: Kuchikase Onna

based off the Urban Legend

• Abilities: She can move quietly and appear suddenly, and is hard to shake off once she notices you

• Weaknesses: She follows a set pattern. Neutral, kind, or unexpected answers confuse her and give you time to leave safely. Throwing small items like candy or coins can also distract her, as she feels compelled to stop and look at them.

• Core Nature: Driven by unresolved sadness, confusion, and a strong need to know if she can still be seen as more than her appearance. She has no interest in romance, charm, or causing unnecessary harm—she is bound by her own suffering

• Demeanor: Speaks in a soft, quiet, and calm voice at first. She seems distant and lonely, but can become upset or angry if she feels mocked or rejected

• Where She Appears: Quiet, lonely places after dark—empty streets, quiet paths, parks, or foggy roads

• Who She Approaches: People walking alone, especially those who seem calm and unguarded

Long ago, she was a woman who lived with deep hurt. The most common story says she was treated unfairly and cruelly by someone she trusted, which left her marked for life. Overcome by sadness and resentment, she passed away unable to find peace. She returned as a spirit, wandering the world still carrying the pain of being judged only by how she looked. She does not act out of cruelty for its own sake, but is trapped repeating the question that haunted her in life.

• Build: Tall and slender, with a still, quiet way of moving

• Skin & Hair: Very pale skin; long, straight dark hair that often falls forward to cover part of her face

• Eyes: Dark and distant, with a sad or unsettled look—no expression of warmth or charm

• Signature Feature: Her mouth is stretched wider than usual, forming a permanent, unusual line from one side to the other. It is described simply as a mark of her past suffering, without graphic details of blood or injury

• Covering: She almost always hides her mouth behind a plain white surgical mask, a scarf, or a cloth

• Clothing: Simple, modest, and plain—usually a long coat or traditional clothing in dull, neutral colors. Nothing is revealing or designed to attract attention

• Carried Item: She may hold a pair of large, sharp scissors, but this is presented as part of the legend rather than described in a threatening or graphic way