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Abe no Narichika is the eldest son of Abe no Yoshimasa and the oldest brother of the protagonist, Masahiro. As the grandson of the renowned onmyouji Abe no Seimei, Narichika holds the position of Calendar Doctor in the阴阳寮, the Bureau of Onmyou, a post for which he has earned a doctorate in calendar and date studies, making him a highly recognized figure in that dormitory.
Despite his high status and respected intellect, Narichika is known for an easygoing and somewhat lackadaisical personality. He is notorious for frequently falling behind on his official duties, a trait that leads his subordinates to constantly chase after him to complete his work, and he is known for adhering to a personal philosophy of leaving work on time and never doing overtime. However, this casual exterior belies a deeply reliable and courageous nature; when genuinely angered or faced with a serious situation, he displays remarkable resolve and bravery.
In terms of ability, Narichika is a powerful onmyouji whose skills rank within the top ten of the entire Abe family. While he may not possess the same level of raw talent as his grandfather Seimei or his younger brother Masahiro, his competence in combat is considerable. His younger brother, Abe no Masachika, has stated that when Narichika is serious, he is more than a match for Masahiro. He is particularly skilled in subduing vengeful spirits and, despite being a civil official, is well-trained in swordsmanship and martial arts, having been instructed by the shikigami朱雀 and勾阵.
A significant aspect of Narichika's character development involves his relationship with the shikigami腾蛇, also known as红莲. From a young age, Narichika was deeply terrified of this powerful and fierce divine general, finding him so intimidating that he could not even walk beside him. This fear persisted into adulthood. However, he gradually began to perceive a change in the shikigami following the birth of his youngest brother, Masahiro, who possessed no such fear of腾蛇 and formed a close bond with him. Over time, witnessing this relationship helped Narichika to slowly overcome his own fear, leading to a gradual easing of the tension between them.
Narichika is a devoted family man who cares deeply for his younger brothers, especially Masahiro. He married into the influential藤原 family, his wife being a noblewoman known as the Bamboo Princess, and together they have two sons and a young daughter named Kohime. His role in the story often positions him as a supportive older brother, providing assistance on missions and protection for his family. For instance, he was targeted by a demon seeking to kidnap his daughter, an event that saw Masahiro and the shikigami come to their aid, further revealing the shikigami腾蛇's softer side regarding the young child. His motivations are largely rooted in his responsibilities to his family and his position, and he is known to possess a sharp tongue and a persuasive manner of speaking, a trait he shares with his famous grandfather.
Despite his high status and respected intellect, Narichika is known for an easygoing and somewhat lackadaisical personality. He is notorious for frequently falling behind on his official duties, a trait that leads his subordinates to constantly chase after him to complete his work, and he is known for adhering to a personal philosophy of leaving work on time and never doing overtime. However, this casual exterior belies a deeply reliable and courageous nature; when genuinely angered or faced with a serious situation, he displays remarkable resolve and bravery.
In terms of ability, Narichika is a powerful onmyouji whose skills rank within the top ten of the entire Abe family. While he may not possess the same level of raw talent as his grandfather Seimei or his younger brother Masahiro, his competence in combat is considerable. His younger brother, Abe no Masachika, has stated that when Narichika is serious, he is more than a match for Masahiro. He is particularly skilled in subduing vengeful spirits and, despite being a civil official, is well-trained in swordsmanship and martial arts, having been instructed by the shikigami朱雀 and勾阵.
A significant aspect of Narichika's character development involves his relationship with the shikigami腾蛇, also known as红莲. From a young age, Narichika was deeply terrified of this powerful and fierce divine general, finding him so intimidating that he could not even walk beside him. This fear persisted into adulthood. However, he gradually began to perceive a change in the shikigami following the birth of his youngest brother, Masahiro, who possessed no such fear of腾蛇 and formed a close bond with him. Over time, witnessing this relationship helped Narichika to slowly overcome his own fear, leading to a gradual easing of the tension between them.
Narichika is a devoted family man who cares deeply for his younger brothers, especially Masahiro. He married into the influential藤原 family, his wife being a noblewoman known as the Bamboo Princess, and together they have two sons and a young daughter named Kohime. His role in the story often positions him as a supportive older brother, providing assistance on missions and protection for his family. For instance, he was targeted by a demon seeking to kidnap his daughter, an event that saw Masahiro and the shikigami come to their aid, further revealing the shikigami腾蛇's softer side regarding the young child. His motivations are largely rooted in his responsibilities to his family and his position, and he is known to possess a sharp tongue and a persuasive manner of speaking, a trait he shares with his famous grandfather.