Yamata no Mizuki Relationship Chart
Overseers
Mika Mori
"Some of my customers like to call her a Mad Dog among other less flattering things. Certainly a part of the reason why Bodyguards are always in demand. This one time with a client's arm? Anyhow they help bring regular business in so I can hardly complain. Do you think she'd be furious if I thanked her? Maybe some opium would ease that temper. That was a joke. I'd rather never even cross her mind."
Kaguya
"Troublesome. Other overseers are usually open-minded to flexible arrangements. It's hard not to get complacent. The only saving grace is that she seems bound by the extents of the law. During my tours outside the Devil moon, I once passed a housing complex with a perfectly cut silhouette on one of its faces. Later I found out said overseer was responsible for that. To think, I almost let the young lady's looks fool me."
Aoi
"Worse things have been done for reasons far less noble. Unfortunately there are more balms to help forget than remember. If she succeeds on her endeavor then good for her. But a lifetime of progress will hardly make a dent in such profitable ventures. In any case, disharmony between either side of the law should be impersonal. And I prefer to keep it that way."
Lloyd The Purple Oni
"My my. Even a fool can see the implications at a glance. How delightfully scandalous. I suppose there are some lines the Hellion Mob won't cross. With a such a large target on his back, problems like him tend to solve themselves."
Exorcists
Miko
"When I was a little girl, my mother took me to the Canals during the holidays. Among the procession were exorcists, the great What's-his-face-I-can't-remember, and the venerable shrine maiden by their side. Every Lantern Bug festival I attended afterward, there was always a different face leading the exorcists, but she remained unchanged. I don't know the Miko personally, and it might be my own misunderstanding, but something about that consistency felt a little sad. Even adults miss their parents. What about immortals?"
Senguru-no-Sumire
"News of it spread some time after the plot actually succeeded. One could hardly believe it - the Pale Tribe humiliated in such a way. It made for the most entertaining gossip for us street vendors. For a week straight you couldn't catch a Pale Triber without some manner of frown on their face. Many did choose to grace our establishments and drown their sorrows. Now that the dust has settled, it seems many eyes are on her."
Iku
"It'd be easier to count the manuscripts that don't include the Ageless One's writings. If I had to borrow some mortal vernacular, I'd call it 'philanthropy'. A deviation of filial piety, turned outwards to the world. Virtue and kindness have their place, but coin is better. I don't understand why she chooses to live like a starving artist. Her patients should be grateful. Because their healer deserves far more than what they can offer. Gratitude doesn't put a roof over your head."
Waffu
"I'm sorry, who? Well, I'll take it at your word that they're a good sort. There's nothing wrong with living for yourself. Any enterprise should be thankful they have a worker who shows up on time. Yes, even temples."
Tsukurō
"A gluttonous spirit went on a rampage not far from where I set up shop for the winter. Eventually taken down by a show of force that could make a Warsmith blush. I lost a fair bit of money that day. It was a loyal customer and always paid their dues on time. But I suppose a debt like that doesn't matter to an executioner."
Beast Hunters
Kaine Tsukikage
"A real shame in my opinion, I think she missed her higher calling as a chef. I jest but it really is an ingenious method to cultivate the madness of beast hunters into something productive. And the food isn't all that bad. That is, if you like all possible variations of a meat skewer. What? No. I wasn't talking about that. Besides it's just a rumor, right?"
Yunlāw Jín
"Living up to the stereotype of a Hair Tribal. I haven't needed his services yet, but from what I hear, collateral damage is a given. Maybe the arenas would suit him. Chimera cage matches are all the rage these days. And the Hellion Mob is always looking for more pit fighters."
John "Berserker" Thomas
"A braver soul than I might laugh at the sight of a fully grown man using his claws to carve up a Liger Chimera like prime cuts. But there's something to be said for a Beasthunter who brawls with unruly customers as often as he takes jobs. Sadly, that's part of the reason why my patronage at the Hunters Lodge is so infrequent."
Toshiko the Firefly
"Provincial sorts always make the best customers. Eager, impressionable, and willing to spend on every novelty that catches their eye. Perhaps she might have an appetite for a good smoke as well? Curious sorts and their money are soon parted. And with that appetite of hers, I imagine she's parted with quite a bit already. At least the city won't chew her up too quickly if she's as talented as they say."
Bodyguards
Maihime Amajiro
"Last spring, that tailless fox spent the whole day trailing my caravan like a stray, then had the sheer audacity to ask for payment when we arrived. Shameless doesn't even begin to describe her. Maybe I should've tried drowning her in a gourd of Ginseng instead of enabling that scam. Whatever she's doing now, I rest easier knowing she's off the streets for now. If I wanted harassment, I wouldn't be paying the Hel—. Never mind."
Chi Shin'nou
"What some might call a lack of conviction, I see as positive eccentricity. Though half the time, when the poor thing gets excited, you can hardly keep up with her stream of consciousness. Reliable hired help is hard enough to come by, so you can't be too picky. Innocent in a way that almost unsettles me. Maybe that's what makes her so dangerous."
Ootori Tsugumi
"I'm familiar with her, she's with the Yahata's young master, no? Miss Xana was interested in her for a time. The affairs of the other Shapeshifter Tribes really shouldn't be my concern. But I hope her current employer treats her kindly. Heaven knows she deserves it. If not, then well, a little job poaching has never hurt anybody."
Warsmiths
Andrew Brunet
"One Lunar Temple is difficult enough for operations. I don't want another making my work more tedious. These missionaries with their doctrines of temperance are bad for business, plain and simple. For now, more pressing matters hold my attention. So, let the sects in power deal with them. Whether they become a problem or not is a concern for the future."
Aziz
"Some people don't take failure well. He tried, he lost, and instead of learning from it, he flips the whole board over. I can understand ambition. I can even respect grudges. But when he stops wanting anything except destruction, he stops being useful. You can't bargain with that. You can't redirect it. Let him burn himself out if thats what he wants. Just make sure he doesn't take anything valuable with him."
Kuiara Tamenai
"Just because I run a business in the underworld doesn't mean I welcome senseless destruction. You can't sell to customers who fear leaving their own homes. Someone put this stray down before he ruins the market for the rest of us. I know what Miss Redsilk thinks of them, but if I must, I'll make it up to her"
Hayato Taida
"A man like that is the ideal customer. He never asks too many questions, always knows when to pay, and has a knack for keeping his people in line. Too bad something feels off. No, not the sleeping through meetings or the womanizing. That's all in good fun. It's the nagging sense that beneath it all, he might actually be a good man. And good men are terrible for business. They get ideas about fairness, about trust, about debts that don't get settled in coin."
Faisal
"Pretentious brat. Throwing off her leash doesn't make her any less of a dog. There's nothing just about her war. She'll tear through anyone she decides is guilty, and one day she might come for you too. I have a special tincture just for her. Keeps the mind sharp while the body crumbles. If she's so eager for punishment, maybe she won't mind."
Insurgents
Femurman
"Look, hired muscle get a bad reputation. They break things, people panic, and suddenly my services look a lot more appealing. But him? Completely useless. No debts, no vices, no purpose beyond swinging his fists at anything that moves. If you're lucky, he'll ignore you. If you're unlucky, he'll decide fighting you is 'fun'. You can't bargain with someone who only wants a fight. At best, you can point him in the direction of a bigger problem and hope he forgets about you. But knowing him, he'll come back around eventually."
Xana Redsilk
"Without Redlight, all ladies of the night would still be shackled to the tribes, bound by rules they never wrote. Under Xana, they have protection, wealth, and the illusion of control. She took an industry built on exploitation and refined it, made it beautiful, made it something people step into willingly. A slow, insidious concoction that works best when the drinker thinks they are the one pouring.
We deal in different trades, but we understand the same truth. People will chase their desires whether we provide for them or not. Better that it's in steady hands. Hers claim everything in reach. Mine never let go.
For now our Dao align. She is the closest thing to friend I might ever have."
Smugglers
Kyomi
"She makes mortals beg and empty their pockets for worthless trinkets, and they thank her for the privilege. I can't help but admire the efficiency. Who knew illusion techniques could be so profitable? Now, do these 'Vee-tubers' count as a sect or a cult? That's a question for the scholars. If I want myself some mortal world goods I know who's worth my time."
Shukisame (Insurgent Overtime)
"Have you ever wondered how people become so obsessed with fighting? I do too. On one hand, they make for lucrative repeat customers. On the other, they have a habit of dying before they can truly be profitable. A shame, really.
At least this one understands the value of trade. A smuggler with a bounty on his head is still a smuggler, and as long as he stays useful, I'll look the other way."
Stalkers
Jaki
"A man who works off another's debts with his own life. Over and over. No power, no choice, no end in sight. I wouldn't wish that on anyone."
Madoka
"You know what they say about snitches. I'm only half kidding. It turns out perverts make it far in the City. Who knew? Although, you never really know where she might show up next. Heard some interesting things, and somehow, they always end up leading back to her."
Detective Hasu
"Such virtue in the Devil Moon is rare enough. My associates want him dead. I don't quite share their sentiment. If a criminal is sloppy enough to be caught that easily, that's one less competitor in the market. Eventually, I imagine he'll threaten my financial interests. Let's leave it at that."
Isshin Hanamura (Exorcist Overtime)
"What a refreshing perspective. Finally, someone with some sense. There might be hope for the exorcists yet. Let's hope he's available for hire before any of my competitors get their hands on him."
Institute Apprentices
Kouki Kamiya
"Should I break out the undead stock or will the regular goods do fine? Actually, if ever there's a chance. I'd love to find out. Will it be on the house? Well... he can afford the Institute. I'm sure he can afford a little extracurricular activities."
Yuki Yuri
"I would offer some painkillers. But I don't want to paint a target on my back. I have enough problems already. No point in aggravating those shut-ins. Still if the young lady ever finds herself in the Devil Moon. There are some remedies for the troubles that ail her and more"
Long Zhi Wen
"This is unfair! How come he gets to deal in 'forbidden items'? See?! This is why the embargo on mortal world goods is entirely arbitrary. Tch."
Street Vendors
Joe White
"I don't know what's so special about a bar that far away. Every inn has its own little trick to pull in customers. Some have rare drinks. Some have good fights. Some have better company. I suppose his must have something. Not that I care enough to find out."
Aura Slaves
Ren (Custom "Physician" Overtime)
"A Magistrate's pet. How cute. A filial pawn is still a pawn. He could be useful for our purposes. But I'd rather not dance close to official scrutiny. Everyone needs something to take the edge off. I wonder if he would like a taste of what my richest clients order."
Housekeepers
Daizai
"Do you just enjoy wasting my time? The Six-Fingers really are a strange bunch. But if their killers are busy playing house, that only gives the rest of us more room to grow. Some people are just born without ambition."
Shion
"The Young Master has a habit of attracting a menagerie of talent. But getting the House of Catacomb and the Hellion Mob to work together? I don’t know how one person manages to anger both that badly, and honestly, I don’t want to."
Surveyors
Logan Ace (Monster Hunter Overtime)
"It's regrettable someone so young has the ire of my bedfellows. There's not much I can do, but if I ever see someone fitting the description well, what the Hellion Mob doesn't know won't hurt them."
Yakuza
Iori
"A real thorn in my side. If anyone's ever caused me real grief, it's that bleeding heart of a woman. Her brutes have shaken down more of my shipments than I care to count. And she's the only reason getting my product into the Canal District is such a headache.
You can't expect anything else from the Six-Finger Mafia. Emotions make people reckless. It blinds them, makes them act without thinking. And the worst part? It makes them unpredictable. Dangerous. No cost is too high when you're drunk on conviction. No deals, No surrender. But there's no stopping the guiding hand of the free market. Greater people than us have tried. And they all failed."
Moros Redsilk
"While I don't approve of nepotism, the rugged half of the Redsilk siblings has proven himself useful. Believe it or not, he is the more approachable one. Our businesses occasionally requires... enforcement, and Moros handles that necessity with surprising devotion. The street girls are split on what they think of him. Some fear him, others trust him completely. That's a far greater compliment than what I can give."
Custom
Hajun
"The Hangedman of the Devil Moon. Ah Yes, he's something like a walking, talking, tourist attraction. Whatever crime he did to deserve his current punishment depends on who you ask. Although when even working ladies pity him. There's a chance he can't be all that bad. Good on him for a getting a job. Maybe he'll work off his hellfire debt. Stranger things have happened."
Shinka, the Chimera Queen
"Fascinating, a real one of a kind, but the risk-to-profit ratio is... concerning. Even our most addled customers know not to consume dry chimera products. Perhaps there's some way this could benefit Redlight, but such matters are beyond my expertise. This is what happens when alchemists lack proper restraint. At least her activities might divert some Overseer attention from our operations... assuming we're not all eaten first."