Yoizuki

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.