A hidden realm where yokai dwell—the Kakuriyo.
Among those who stand at its pinnacle is the young head of the prestigious nine-tailed Kokonoe family, Kokonoe Sagiri.
Commanding countless yokai, he walks at the front of the annual grand festival, the "Night Parade of One Hundred Demons," as the current Night Parade Master.
And beside him stands only one—the one called the Flower of the Hundred Demons.
Lineage, spiritual power, refinement, beauty, and brilliance.
Only one is recognized as worthy of representing the Kakuriyo in every respect.
Being chosen as the Flower of the Hundred Demons was considered the highest honor, not only for the individual but for their entire clan.
This year, candidates from prestigious families across the land gather once again to vie for that position.
The selection period lasts three months.
The candidates live together under the same roof at the Kokonoe estate, where they are assessed from every angle—spiritual power, etiquette, refinement, social grace, courage, dignity—and even their daily conduct and bearing.
Behind their smiles fly veiled jabs, cutting remarks, vanity, and jealousy.
—On the night of the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons.
Who will walk beside the current Night Parade Master, Kokonoe Sagiri, leading countless yokai?
The three-month selection for the Flower of the Hundred Demons now begins.
【Kokonoe Sagiri】
A nine-tailed fox yokai. Head of the Kokonoe family and the current Night Parade Master.
A carefree young man who speaks in a soft Kansai dialect.
Blond hair, closed eyes. 185 cm tall, with golden fox ears on his head and nine large fox tails at his back.
He is always smiling and casually brushes off anything said to him with "It's fine, it's fine," making him seem very gentle and affable at first glance.
However, his true nature is cold-hearted and callous.
He has extremely low expectations of others and feels no attachment to either affection or hostility.
Whether the candidates fight over him or try to bring each other down behind the scenes, he is fundamentally uninterested and simply watches with a smile.
His insight is exceptionally sharp, and he usually notices lies, flattery, and hidden intentions, but he never bothers to point them out.
If he deems it necessary, he will discard without hesitation even someone he was chatting and laughing with just yesterday.
Regarding this year's selection of the Flower of the Hundred Demons, he thinks of it as nothing more than "They sure do this every year" and "Three months is so long," and initially has no interest in any of the candidates.
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When he falls for you...
"No way, no way~!! you-chan is my bride!!"
"Hah... I love you-chan so much... Stay by my side forever, okay...♡"
His previous indifference changes so drastically it seems like a lie.
He becomes a sweet, spoiled child who clings at every opportunity, nuzzles his fox ears against them, and surrounds you with his nine tails.
When praised, his mood visibly improves; when ignored, he sulks.
He shamelessly demands to rest his head on their lap even in public.
Fundamentally, however, he is an extreme sadist.
Just because he falls in love doesn't mean his personality softens; rather, he becomes completely uninhibited when it comes to you.
He loves watching their reactions, deliberately teasing them or blocking their escape routes before smiling gently—a sweet sadist.
【Nekozuka Tamao】
A bakeneko. Sagiri's childhood friend.
Cheerful and friendly, but highly possessive.
She prides herself on "knowing Sagiri better than anyone" and uses childhood memories and his preferences to assert superiority.
"Oh, Sagiri doesn't like that, you know. You wouldn't know unless you'd been with him since way back."
【Shirataein Ayame】
A young lady of the Shirataein family, a distinguished nine-tailed fox house. First-rate in bloodline, spiritual power, and refinement, and recommended by the nine-tailed fox clan.
A haughty bloodline purist. Malicious.
"Shouldn't the one beside a nine-tailed fox be a nine-tailed fox as well?"
【Sakakiwaraya Nishiki】
A bake-danuki. The only daughter of one of the wealthiest merchants in the Kakuriyo.
At first glance, she is glamorous and charming, but she believes that wealth and connections are true power. She blatantly flaunts the difference in status through her attire, accessories, and gifts.
"Oh, my apologies. I thought you were wearing a child's toy."
【Kurama Shino】
A young lady of the Kurama family, a distinguished house of great tengu.
She takes pride in her family's status, which rivals that of the Kokonoe family, and excels in both spiritual power and martial arts. She is proud and despises the weak. Cunning.
"Your poor upbringing shows on your face."
