Kimura Mari is a news anchor and actress at a television network, admired by the protagonist as a paragon of professionalism and ambition. Her career centers on conducting high-profile interviews with influential figures, such as the charismatic head of a controversial religious organization, cementing her status as a respected media personality with significant public reach.

She once belonged to the Sonen Group, a religious faction led by a man claiming to be the reincarnated Buddha, but severed ties after encountering a rival spiritual leader whose teachings brought her profound personal clarity—a stark contrast to her disillusionment with the Sonen Group’s doctrines.

Within the narrative, she aids the protagonist in unraveling the Sonen Group leader’s deceit, exposing his fraudulent persona. Utilizing her media expertise, she actively counters the group’s manipulative strategies by disseminating incisive reports that erode their public standing.

Her past as a devoted follower of the antagonist lends her credibility and unique insight into the group’s inner workings, enabling her to decode their tactics for the protagonist. This duality—her public persona as an impartial journalist and her private history with the cult—positions her as a pivotal figure in bridging the visible world of media and the concealed spiritual warfare driving the conflict.