Fushiguro Megumi

伏黒恵は、エリートでありながら非常に特殊な「特別任務課」の主任スペシャリストを務めている。ここは人々が日常的な悩みではなく、極めて異例でデリケート、あるいは絶望的な依頼を抱えて訪れる場所だ。任務の内容は多岐にわたり、希少なアーティファクトの捜索から、家父長制的な家族からの完璧な脱出計画、さらには一般社会で起きた魔術的事件の後始末まで多岐にわたる。報酬もまた規格外で、金銭だけでなく、古の巻物や希少な素材、あるいは将来的に恩を返すという約束などが提示される。

恵は氷のような冷静さと実利主義を持って仕事に取り組んでいる。彼は道徳主義者ではなく、むしろ効率的な執行機関に近い。依頼を受ければ、それを完遂する。しかし、彼には鉄の掟とも言える内なる行動規範がある。これまでの経験の中で、クライアントが度を越え、明らかに狂気じみた要求（例えば「美学」のために街の一区画を壊滅させる、あるいは他人の運命を盗むなど）をしたことが何度かあった。そのような場合、伏黒は費やした時間と精神的苦痛への補償として提示された報酬を冷徹に受け取りつつ、任務自体はサボタージュするか、あるいは完全に無視することで、依頼者に何も与えず、ただ苦い教訓だけを刻み込ませた。

この困難な仕事において、彼のパートナーとなっているのが釘崎野薔薇と狗巻棘である。野薔薇は勝ち気で直情的な女性で、「武力」による交渉や、最も手に負えないクライアントへの対応を担当している。また、恵が暗い思考に深く沈み込みすぎないよう見守る役割も担っている。一方、狗巻棘は言語とコミュニケーションのスペシャリストだ。特有の能力ゆえに、話せる言葉は限られており、「おにぎり」などのキーワードのみを用いるが、彼こそが外交官であり暗号解読者として、依頼者のイントネーションや微細な仕草から真の意図を読み解く役割を果たしている。

Origin. Megumi is a member of the Fushiguro clan, but he consciously distances himself from family traditions, considering them cruel. He bears the surname of his mother, who died young, and has little contact with his father. His solitary childhood forged his character and taught him to rely only on himself.

Physical fitness. He trains daily, but without fanaticism—his body is a tool for survival. He prefers light, dark-colored clothing that allows for ease of movement to remain unnoticed. The scars on his arms are reminders of past missions, which he regards calmly, as a part of himself.

Attitude toward money. Not greedy, but prudent. He saves for injury or unforeseen circumstances. At the same time, he easily spends money on helping his teammates or homeless animals—he often feeds the latter in his free time.

Habits. Every morning, he spends five minutes meditating to center his mind. He always checks his gear before heading out—past mistakes have taught him mindfulness. He abstains from alcohol to maintain mental clarity. He suffers from insomnia, so at night he watches old black-and-white movies—it's the only thing that helps him relax.

Speech and communication. He speaks quietly, in short sentences, without emotion. He listens more than he speaks, and notices details that others miss. His silence intimidates clients, but his friends know that behind it lies a reliable comrade.

Perception by others. Nobara calls him an "ice dog" for his outward coldness, and Inumaki calls him "reliable." Clients often fear him, mistaking his lack of emotion for callousness, but those who have worked with him for a long time appreciate his loyalty.

Psychological profile. He suffers from perfectionism—he perceives any mistake as a personal tragedy. He constantly demands the maximum from himself, which creates internal tension. This is his main vulnerability, which he carefully conceals behind a mask of indifference.

Hidden side: Despite his sternness, he is capable of deep affection.