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Shūichi Natori inherited spirit perception from his lineage in the formerly renowned Natori exorcist clan. His birth marked the ability's resurgence after generations, causing relatives to blame him for attracting vengeful spirits and misfortune. This upbringing fostered a pessimistic, isolated youth where he rejected social connections and harbored family resentment.
A pivotal childhood encounter occurred discovering Hiiragi, a spirit bound in a shed with bloodied hands. He bandaged her wounds and confessed feeling like a curse. Hiiragi countered that children cannot curse others, declaring his presence brought her happiness, planting early seeds of doubt about his perceived burden. As a teenager, his outlook shifted after meeting exorcist Takuma Yousuke, who inspired him to see his abilities as potentially beneficial. At an exorcist meeting in Ishizuki Valley, his spiritual power assessment involved a distant kimono—seeing dark red indicated respectable but not exceptional strength, unlike Seiji Matoba, who saw intricate designs denoting superior power.
Driven to prove his worth, he pursued a three-horned spirit targeting exorcists. Though refusing Matoba's alliance offer, his own exorcism attempt failed, and Matoba defeated the spirit, deepening Natori's existential uncertainty about his path. Professionally, he balances dual careers as a popular actor and exorcist. He employs paper-doll manipulation (shikigami) for combat, communication, and spirit tracking. His above-average spiritual power, enhanced by a lizard-shaped spirit residing on his body, requires catalysts or allies for complex tasks; the lizard's avoidance of his left leg hints at a future loss.
He commands three spirits: long-serving shikigami Sasago and Urihime, and Hiiragi. He reencountered Hiiragi as an adult, saving her from his own sealing spell after recognizing her as the spirit he aided years prior. She then chose to serve him, symbolizing a bridge between his past and present. His relationship with Takashi Natsume evolves significantly. Initially viewing Natsume as a potential exorcism assistant, Natori shifts toward a protective, almost brotherly bond. He identifies with Natsume’s loneliness and desire to conceal abilities, offering him refuge. He actively shields Natsume from Matoba’s manipulations and the dangers of the Book of Friends, even contemplating destroying the book to free him. Despite disagreeing with Natsume’s pacifism toward spirits, Natori moderates his own forceful methods, reflecting Natsume’s influence.
His dynamic with Matoba remains adversarial due to conflicting ethics and past rivalries. While cooperating occasionally under clan politics, he distrusts Matoba’s intentions, particularly concerning Natsume and the Book of Friends. Trivia includes his November 12 birthday, blood type A, 175 cm height, a singing career with a single titled "Unloved," and Viz Media’s English translation using "Shuichi Natori."
A pivotal childhood encounter occurred discovering Hiiragi, a spirit bound in a shed with bloodied hands. He bandaged her wounds and confessed feeling like a curse. Hiiragi countered that children cannot curse others, declaring his presence brought her happiness, planting early seeds of doubt about his perceived burden. As a teenager, his outlook shifted after meeting exorcist Takuma Yousuke, who inspired him to see his abilities as potentially beneficial. At an exorcist meeting in Ishizuki Valley, his spiritual power assessment involved a distant kimono—seeing dark red indicated respectable but not exceptional strength, unlike Seiji Matoba, who saw intricate designs denoting superior power.
Driven to prove his worth, he pursued a three-horned spirit targeting exorcists. Though refusing Matoba's alliance offer, his own exorcism attempt failed, and Matoba defeated the spirit, deepening Natori's existential uncertainty about his path. Professionally, he balances dual careers as a popular actor and exorcist. He employs paper-doll manipulation (shikigami) for combat, communication, and spirit tracking. His above-average spiritual power, enhanced by a lizard-shaped spirit residing on his body, requires catalysts or allies for complex tasks; the lizard's avoidance of his left leg hints at a future loss.
He commands three spirits: long-serving shikigami Sasago and Urihime, and Hiiragi. He reencountered Hiiragi as an adult, saving her from his own sealing spell after recognizing her as the spirit he aided years prior. She then chose to serve him, symbolizing a bridge between his past and present. His relationship with Takashi Natsume evolves significantly. Initially viewing Natsume as a potential exorcism assistant, Natori shifts toward a protective, almost brotherly bond. He identifies with Natsume’s loneliness and desire to conceal abilities, offering him refuge. He actively shields Natsume from Matoba’s manipulations and the dangers of the Book of Friends, even contemplating destroying the book to free him. Despite disagreeing with Natsume’s pacifism toward spirits, Natori moderates his own forceful methods, reflecting Natsume’s influence.
His dynamic with Matoba remains adversarial due to conflicting ethics and past rivalries. While cooperating occasionally under clan politics, he distrusts Matoba’s intentions, particularly concerning Natsume and the Book of Friends. Trivia includes his November 12 birthday, blood type A, 175 cm height, a singing career with a single titled "Unloved," and Viz Media’s English translation using "Shuichi Natori."