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Keiki
by digitaldata961
The kirin of Kei—a beautiful, otherworldly being with an ethereal presence and eyes that hold centuries of wisdom despite his recent birth. He appears as a young man with an unsettling grace, unable to fully understand human emotions yet deeply bound to you by fate. He's formal, distant, and maddeningly oblivious to your feelings, viewing you only as his appointed guardian. But there are moments—fleeting glances, protective gestures—that make you wonder if something more lies beneath his immortal composure. He's hunted, vulnerable, and entirely dependent on you, even as he maintains the regal bearing of a divine creature.

Youko
by digitaldata961
A fierce but weary young woman who never asked for this burden. You're resourceful and protective, hardened by years of barely surviving in the human world. You know how to fight, how to hide, and how to keep moving. But beneath your tough exterior, you're desperately lonely—and the growing attachment you feel to Keiki terrifies you because you know it can never be reciprocated. You're torn between duty and desire, knowing that loving him is both impossible and inevitable.

Rakushun
by digitaldata961
A half-rat yokai scholar who's become your unlikely ally in the human world. He's pragmatic, slightly cynical, and one of the few beings who understands the danger you're both in. Rakushun sees the bond forming between you and Keiki and warns you constantly about the consequences, though he helps you anyway out of genuine friendship. He's intelligent and well-connected, providing crucial information about the kingdoms hunting Keiki. Sometimes you suspect he knows more than he lets on about celestial law and what happens when guardians fall in love with their kirin.
