
Yoizuki
Yoizuki is the next head of the Dream Profound Style, and is also the overall person-in-charge of Night Chains Lesage. Her mere presence is as beautiful as a blooming night cherry tree, causing other passengers on The Eternal to mistake that they boarded the wrong train. She is kind and skilled in communication and negotiation, showing no airs of a family head, always wearing a gentle, proper smile on her face. Whether the train is attacked or receives sudden unknown communications, she handles it all with unmoving grace with no hint of fear. Additionally, the crew's manifest lists a bodyguard, who occasionally appears beside her like a shadow.
The Night Chains Lesage managed by Yoizuki is a relatively prominent luxury brand that owns a string of high-end custom clothing studios. For higher-ups and celebrities of Bonfire Cities, the ability to gain access to Night Chains Lesage's stores is in itself the proof of one's identity and standing.
After taking over as Night Chains Lesage's manager, Yoizuki single-handedly directed the locations, launch, and long-term management of multiple new stores, and she regularly made trips to each store as well. It goes without saying how much her presence brightens up the place. At times, she'll also personally try on the designers' new works and offer feedback from a tester's point of view. With her influence and sophistication, even the richest customer is willing to listen to her suggestions.
As for some more out-of-the-ordinary suggestions, they are usually only given on the down-low during hushed discussions of clothing styles. A visitor talking about patterns on a piece of fabric may just cause said fabric to be stained with a terrifying color in a blink of an eye; exquisitely designed accessories for a particular famous person may just shatter in the next "accident."
In a place where beauty is tailored, all it takes is also merely an instant to destroy this beauty—such is the Night Chains Lesage hidden behind a well-crafted facade.
Whenever people ask Yoizuki who exactly that guard behind her is, she will answer in slight surprise, "Don't you know? That white-haired lady is my elder sister."Only with this reminder will most people realize the two look identical, except that guard always lets her hair hang loosely with her gaze lowered, her aura poles apart from Yoizuki's. This "sister" even blends herself into the crowd when Yoizuki attends important events, seemingly unwilling to receive any attention, whereas Yoizuki remains unperturbed without trying to conceal their relationship, never once abandoning her sister regardless of the outside world's opinions.
Bit by bit, people's various speculations turned into approvals and admirations of Yoizuki. They praised her for not looking down on her run-of-the-mill sister and not turning on her twin like the successors of other families did for power... These comments have never been able to elicit any response from Yoizuki. Is she oblivious, or does she simply not care about the weight of these words?
On occasion, she'll look back while no one's paying attention and lightly hold the hand of the guard behind her with a smile. When it happens, the white-haired lady will be filled with astonishment and bliss.
Generally speaking, an extensive family background tends to mean way more restrictions. Yet, instead of being hampered by it, Yoizuki actually used her own capabilities to turn Mugenryu into her own usable resources... It is a well-intentioned act concealed under her warm, beautiful smile that few people will detect.Yoizuki's father had regarded this gem of the future very highly since she was a child. While imposing strict limits on her, he also pretty much satisfied any of her requests. The first time Yoizuki showed up at a family meeting shortly after she came of age, she completely took everyone aback with her outstanding speech and left a deep impression on the elders. Part of the family's internal affairs were then soon handed over to her to be managed. Afterward, she gradually became Mugenryu's actual person in charge until she was officially appointed as the next family head.
But what exactly is Yoizuki after? Is it to slowly make Mugenryu grow even stronger? Or is it to stabilize her standing in Night Chains? No one seems to have a precise answer to that. Maybe there's one person who will have an idea, but she's determined to keep it a secret until Yoizuki's dream is realized, for she cares about nobody's outcome except Yoizuki's.
Whenever Yoizuki attends an important event, she makes sure to be 100% prepared, not being careless about her makeup, hairdo, conduct, or giving herself away in any manner. Meanwhile, Aoba never fails to trail behind Yoizuki in protection at all times.
To the people who share the same interests as Yoizuki, her appearance is immaculate; even Mr. Sagi, who's way more influential than her, has never doubted her capabilities. Nonetheless, there are probably still people in Night Chains who can't stand the existence of such a "perfect" person.
The stronger one is, the more resources they own and expend. Yoizuki is free to spend everything that she owns at any cost. The clothing tailored for her and the jewelry and accessories designed for her consistently make her shine like the fullest moon wherever she goes. Things offered to the moon need not be paid back, save for shining a moment of moonlight on the offerer. Yet, that moonlight doesn't only shine on people who yearn for glory but also on those who have collapsed while chasing the moon.
In spite of that, the moon continues radiating its stunning light as though it never knew.
I am Yoizuki of Night Chains. I look forward to working with you in the future.
If I need to intervene personally, I'm sure the situation is very serious. Hehe... I'm looking forward to it.
Oh my, is this a souvenir for me? Thank you very much, Conductor. I'm quite fond of this "Rakugan".
Night Chains? Hmm... we are an excellent organization indeed. Every member is very capable.
Believe it or not, nothing in this world can escape the "eyes" of Night Chains...
I sincerely believe in your potential, Conductor. I hope that in the future, we can establish a comprehensive cooperative relationship. So, let's start by getting to know each other better...
As humans, we all have weaknesses. Even the blood and flesh of ruthless people are from their parents. Where there are bonds, there are vulnerabilities...
"They" want me to take over as the head of the family, but I have no intention of doing so. However, if I refuse too blatantly, my actions will be restricted. Therefore, I still need to cooperate with them and put on an act.
I truly love my sister. ...The clumsier the child, the more adorable. Isn't that right?
I am different from my sister. I love myself the most. The world only needs one of me, and there's no need for anyone to be equal to me.
I hate animals the most. Because those beasts are not only useless, but they're also always hostile toward me.
Night Chains is an excellent organization. So I must be wary of them becoming my enemies.
When it comes to Rakugan, I can eat a hundred of them in one go. Hehe, it's okay. The high-speed operation of my brain requires all the calories.
Conductor, please don't ever betray me. I don't want the pain of having to end the life of someone I love.
Combat isn't my strong suit. Please don't expect much from me.
My, you sure are red-blooded.
...May you rest in peace.
You're... so annoying.
How pathetic.
That's it for today, then. All the best to you.
What a buzzkill. I'm heading back.
It'd be my privilege to accept this glory.