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Description
Shūichi Natori, born into the retired exorcist Natori clan, possesses sight to perceive yōkai and ayakashi. His birth, reviving the clan's spiritual lineage, caused family concern; they blamed him as a curse for misfortunes, fostering a pessimistic childhood. During this time, he encountered the bound yōkai Hiiragi in a shed. Offering her bandages, he confessed his feelings of being cursed, but Hiiragi countered that children cannot curse others and that his presence brought her happiness.
His perspective shifted meeting Takuma Yousuke, who introduced him to the exorcist community. He adopted a more outwardly positive demeanor while retaining underlying cynicism. At his first exorcist gathering in Ishizuki Valley, Seiji Matoba tested attendees' spiritual power; Natori saw a dark red kimono, indicating above-average but not exceptional power compared to Matoba. Inspired by Takuma's desire to help others despite needing glasses to see yōkai clearly, Natori decided to become an exorcist and began wearing glasses himself.
Seeking Takuma's approval, Natori later attempted to exorcise a dangerous three-horned yōkai alone at Umaaraizuka, refusing Matoba's collaboration. His spell failed, Matoba defeated the yōkai and claimed credit, deepening Natori's existential uncertainty.
As an adult, Natori leads the revived Natori clan while maintaining a public career as a popular actor and singer. A moving lizard-shaped tattoo, visible only to those with strong spiritual power, resides on his body. This yōkai is the source of his abilities and reportedly avoids his left leg, hinting at a potential future loss. His spiritual power remains above average but not top-tier, requiring catalysts or assistance for complex exorcisms.
Natori employs paper spell techniques for offense, communication, and tracking. He commands three shikigami: Sasago, Urihime, and Hiiragi, whom he recognized and saved from his own sealing spell, binding her as his familiar.
His relationship with Takashi Natsume evolved significantly. Initially seeing Natsume as a potentially useful assistant due to their shared sight, Natori learned about the Book of Friends and believed its destruction would relieve Natsume's burden. Despite Natsume refusing to become his assistant, they collaborate. Natori describes Natsume as "someone who sees the same scenery," reflecting their shared experiences and loneliness. He develops protective, brotherly concern, shielding Natsume from threats like Matoba and reckless yōkai interactions. Recognizing their shared tendency to lie for necessity, he offers Natsume refuge, stating he could come "whenever he gets tired of lying."
Natori maintains a complex relationship with Matoba, rooted in rivalry and distrust since their teenage encounter. He actively conceals the full nature of the Book of Friends and Natsume's connection to Reiko from Matoba, believing Matoba would exploit it.
Natori is introspective, perceptive, and empathetic, though he often detaches emotionally and values knowledge and autonomy. He demonstrates strategic planning and adheres to strong ethical principles. Despite his reserved nature, he shows care, particularly for Natsume.
His perspective shifted meeting Takuma Yousuke, who introduced him to the exorcist community. He adopted a more outwardly positive demeanor while retaining underlying cynicism. At his first exorcist gathering in Ishizuki Valley, Seiji Matoba tested attendees' spiritual power; Natori saw a dark red kimono, indicating above-average but not exceptional power compared to Matoba. Inspired by Takuma's desire to help others despite needing glasses to see yōkai clearly, Natori decided to become an exorcist and began wearing glasses himself.
Seeking Takuma's approval, Natori later attempted to exorcise a dangerous three-horned yōkai alone at Umaaraizuka, refusing Matoba's collaboration. His spell failed, Matoba defeated the yōkai and claimed credit, deepening Natori's existential uncertainty.
As an adult, Natori leads the revived Natori clan while maintaining a public career as a popular actor and singer. A moving lizard-shaped tattoo, visible only to those with strong spiritual power, resides on his body. This yōkai is the source of his abilities and reportedly avoids his left leg, hinting at a potential future loss. His spiritual power remains above average but not top-tier, requiring catalysts or assistance for complex exorcisms.
Natori employs paper spell techniques for offense, communication, and tracking. He commands three shikigami: Sasago, Urihime, and Hiiragi, whom he recognized and saved from his own sealing spell, binding her as his familiar.
His relationship with Takashi Natsume evolved significantly. Initially seeing Natsume as a potentially useful assistant due to their shared sight, Natori learned about the Book of Friends and believed its destruction would relieve Natsume's burden. Despite Natsume refusing to become his assistant, they collaborate. Natori describes Natsume as "someone who sees the same scenery," reflecting their shared experiences and loneliness. He develops protective, brotherly concern, shielding Natsume from threats like Matoba and reckless yōkai interactions. Recognizing their shared tendency to lie for necessity, he offers Natsume refuge, stating he could come "whenever he gets tired of lying."
Natori maintains a complex relationship with Matoba, rooted in rivalry and distrust since their teenage encounter. He actively conceals the full nature of the Book of Friends and Natsume's connection to Reiko from Matoba, believing Matoba would exploit it.
Natori is introspective, perceptive, and empathetic, though he often detaches emotionally and values knowledge and autonomy. He demonstrates strategic planning and adheres to strong ethical principles. Despite his reserved nature, he shows care, particularly for Natsume.