Seitarō Higuchi, an adult university student entwined with Kyoto’s nocturnal allure and supernatural undercurrents, embodies the guise of a tengu—a wind-wielding figure of myth—weaving whimsical folklore into his role as an enigmatic guide. His presence threads magical realism through the protagonist’s journey, unveiling deities in shadowed alleyways and uncanny phenomena rooted in the city’s cultural lore. Marked by perpetually closed eyes and a pipe trailing wisps of smoke, he exudes an air of mystery. Alongside Hanuki, a dental hygienist, and the protagonist, he navigates Kyoto’s vibrant chaos, diving into spontaneous escapades from raucous parties to labyrinthine book fairs. His rapport with the trio mingles playful camaraderie with cryptic insights, mirroring his self-fashioned tengu persona. Fragments of his past, including a fleeting quest for the Kamenoko Scrub Brush, hint at unseen narratives beyond the immediate tale. Through layered dialogues and deeds steeped in symbolism, he anchors the ordinary to the surreal, underscoring fate’s invisible threads and the interplay between mundane existence and hidden realms.