Reiko Imai serves as a judge within the Magic Law Society, guarding the high-security Arcanum prison. Her brown eyes and dark brown bob-cut hair frame a face above her 164 cm stature. She typically wears the standard Magic Law Society uniform, sometimes adding a cloak. Her personality blends stern professionalism with deep compassion. Though often serious and reserved, she consistently demonstrates care for colleagues like Toru Muhyo, Jiro "Roji" Kusano, and Yoichi Himukai. She maintains intense focus during missions but expresses skepticism when warranted, such as questioning Yoichi’s judgment. She dislikes astrology, finding it a distraction. Trauma marks her past, stemming from Sophie’s escape from the Arcanum. During that incident, her assistant Fujiwara died after being seized by an envoy, an event that profoundly affected her. She narrowly avoided becoming Sophie’s victim when the spirit rejected her face. Later, she survived strangulation by Teeki and endured a week clinging to a hole in the prison during a rebellion. Captured by the Ark member Mick, she was rescued by Umekichi Sasanoha and Executor Busujima. These harrowing experiences forged her reputation for surviving extreme situations, earning her the moniker "Imai the Phoenix." Her development includes forming a protective alliance with Rio Kurotori after saving her from Teeki and participating in missions against threats like Buhpu’s army with Ginji and Yoichi. Key relationships define her: she respects Muhyo’s expertise as an executor, sharing a strong professional rapport. Her bond with Roji evolves significantly; she initially respects his dedication despite his rank as a second-class secretary. Their connection deepens after she escorts him to Magic Law School, with Busujima implying romantic feelings from her side, causing her visible fluster. She also maintained a mentorship role with her former assistant, Fujiwara. Her abilities focus on judicial combat and survival: * **Swordsmanship**: A master swordswoman with a legendary win record, acknowledged by Busujima for her exceptional skill with bladed magical tools. * **Magic Tools**: Proficient with a magic pen to inscribe seals for offensive, defensive, or supportive spells, including her strongest offensive circle, the "Six-Direction Exorcising Hands Circle." * **Survivability**: Demonstrates extraordinary resilience, enduring prolonged isolation and near-fatal encounters; Busujima remarked she could survive stranded mid-ocean. * **Additional Skills**: Holds a fifth dan in kendo and excels in memorization and recitation. Her personal trivia includes a February 10 birthday, a preference for dairy products and pickled foods (especially onions), and approximately 20 years of service within the Magic Law Society.