Makoto Tachiuri, called Uribo, haunts Hananoyu Inn as a mischievous yet devoted ghost. After Oriko Seki’s arrival, he befriends her, blending pranks with earnest mentorship rooted in his history as the childhood companion of Mineko, the inn’s owner. Bound to the establishment by his untimely death following her departure, he dedicates himself to preserving its legacy by shaping Oriko into a skilled junior innkeeper.

His character weaves humor and sincerity—defending Oriko from detractors, doodling on rivals, and teasing her with ghostly quirks—while possessing a seasoned wisdom from decades observing human struggles. This duality extends to his quiet guardianship over Mineko’s memories, balancing playful antics with steadfast loyalty to their shared past.

Central to his purpose is guiding Oriko through grief and innkeeping trials, often partnering with Miyo, a spirit linked to a rival family, to foster her growth. As Oriko heals, Uribo’s role evolves until he departs with fellow spirits, embodying the story’s themes of release and renewal once their earthly ties resolve.

Frozen in youth, he wears a white shirt, green shorts, and bare feet, his boyish grin belying centuries of spectral insight. Conversations with Oriko—joking about ghostly “boogers” or pondering the living-spirit divide—highlight his role as both comic relief and emotional anchor, intertwining the inn’s restorative mission with his own journey of closure.