“Everything’s so…hazy. I remember being in pain; I was coughing and couldn’t move. Then, there was darkness; I couldn’t hear or see anything. But, then, I could see my sister again! And, my pain was gone! But now, I’m kinda hungry all the time… Are we having lunch soon?”

Name: Hangai Hinami

Age: 20 (12 at time of death)

Species: Jiangshi

Sex: Femaie

Height: 165cm

Weight: 55kg

Appearance: Hinami was once an average looking young native girl with fair skin who shared her sister’s brown eyes. She had short brown hair and wore a small kimono with designs denoting her as a member of the Hangai clan. Upon revival, however, her appearance took on some noticeable changes. Her skin became a pale white, almost being porcelain in appearance. Her once brown eyes had become a deep, rather eerie red and her hair now runs all the way down to her thighs. Many who’ve been around her have stated they notice an ethereal glow emanating from her, and she is rarely seen without the talisman attached to her hat.

Personality: Hinami was a sweet but lonely girl in her youth, often passing the time playing with toys and sticks in solitude. There weren’t many other children in the village in addition to Atsuha who was always preoccupied with her Onmyoji training, and Hinami was scolded harshly when she “bothered” her sister. This caused her to become a timid, sober child that barely spoke much at all. Upon being revived, Hinami still maintains much of her gentle, soft spoken nature. Being with her sister over the years has also had a positive effect on her psyche and she is much more cheerful than in her youth. However, due to her monstrous nature, she sometimes will exude a predatory hunger that causes her to lash out uncontrollably until it is sated.

Abilities: Hinami was never trained in the magical arts her clan of origin is famous for, as she was the second born child. However, becoming an undead thanks to her sister has granted new found strength that far surpasses what she knew in life. Being a Jiangshi, she is granted attributes that one would expect from her race. She possesses physical strength far beyond that of an average human, being able to shatter boulders and large trees with a single kick. Her agility and stamina is also improved greatly; as an undead she does not fatigue in the same way living creatures do. Her feral nature has also caused her to develop heightened senses, having a strong sense of smell and chi-reading. For self-defense purposes and to aid with their new profession, Atsuha also had Hinami learn various martial teachings. Hinami is well-versed in Bajiquan and Shotokan Karate, and is skilled in using various magic weapons - swords, spears, axes, maces, chains, throwing daggers, etc. She is able to summon them to her side at will thanks to magic sigils put on her skin by her sister.

It is important to note that when Hinami goes into her feral state, all of her physical abilities are boosted to even greater heights. However, she completely loses her sense of self and goes berserk on everything around her. This is dangerous not only to those around her, but to herself as well, if she remains in this form for too long she will burn through her mana and enter into a catatonic state. It is for this purpose that Atsuha placed a talisman on her head that she instructed her not to remove at all times.

Background: Both Hinami and Atsuha were born in a village belonging to the Hangai clan of Onmyoji, living in quiet seclusion deep within a vast forest. Being the younger sibling, she was not groomed to be the clan’s next successor and thus was largely ignored. Due to any attempt of her being with her sister being met with cold reprimand from the elders, Hinami turned to reading and playing by herself in order to pass the time. However, Atsuha had often played hooky and played with Hinami in secret, which brought her much joy. However, one unfortunate day Hinami contracted a strange illness that worsened over time. Because the symptoms of said sickness weren’t different from that of a common cold, they weren’t treated as thoroughly as they should’ve been. Perhaps if it were, she may have been saved. Week after week, the sickness plaguing her became worse and worse. Soon she lacked the strength to leave her bed and couldn’t even keep down food. Atsuha, riddled with grief, refused to leave her bedside. Hinami’s last words to her sister were that she hoped she would get better soon so they could continue playing together. She passed away in her sleep the following morning.

During this time, she only knew darkness and a tight pain in her chest. Before she knew it, she had reawaken and the pain she felt had all but vanished. She was greeted by a crying young woman who appeared to be in a state of happiness. She recognized the woman as her beloved sister, though she was surprised that the lower part of her body had transformed into a giant spider. Hinami, of course, wasn’t the same either and was just happy that she could be with her sister again. She was confused as Atsuha explained that they couldn’t go back home and had to learn to fend for themselves. But, she ultimately understood, it wasn’t as if she had many fond memories of her village regardless. It took some time getting used to, but eventually the sisters had settled in well to their new forms and lifestyle. Hinami had a happen of going berserk and devouring any source of mana she could get her hands on. Thankfully Atsuha with her magical expertise is able to easily keep her in check for the most past. That, and Hinami is able to eat food that any human does on a regular basis. To keep themselves afloat, they decided to take the roles of paranormal investigators. They perform various tasks under the job title: providing consulting services for those affluent with the mystic, exorcising curses, and settling disputes between yokai and human settlements.

Lady Kyouka caught wind of the sisters’ services and offered them a new role in aiding her. Interesting by the prospect, they happily accept the terms