Okitsune is a senior colleague in the bookstore's comics section, specifically responsible for books published by Kodansha. She wears a kitsune mask covering her head, a visual element symbolizing her personality. Personality-wise, Okitsune is ferociously protective of her coworkers and will readily defend them if treated poorly. This supportive nature is counterbalanced by an abrasive demeanor and frequent use of profane, unprofessional language. This duality connects to the kitsune folklore archetype, merging benevolent guardian (zenko) and edgy trickster (yako) traits. Her role involves managing publisher relationships and comic inventory.