A top-tier prostitute in the Huifang Enclave who shares a four-to-five-year partnership with Master Wang. She refuses his marriage proposal, which strains their relationship, and is later involved with an actor, triggering Wang's jealousy and ultimately leading to his departure.
A newspaper colleague whom Culture Department director Tanimura summons alongside Shiro to meet publisher Daizo Ohara. She joins Shiro, Daizo's grandson, and a photographer on an early-morning fishing trip for a food feature, and is present as Shiro uses a tasting of flounder and sole to encourage the grandson to make his own judgment.
A woman labeled a murderer whose story inspires Rampo's forbidden novel. She gives Rampo a music box, later meets him at a shrine, and is involved with the marquis at his castle. She opens the nagamochi for Akechi, then dies by suicide before he can emerge; Rampo holds her afterward.
Kayo Nakamura's daughter, who lives with Kayo, Kintaro, and Kintaro's son Ryuta. She investigates her supposedly deceased father and discovers that he is Igo. When the Tempoh Gang kidnaps and beats Kintaro, she asks Igo for help, prompting him to confront the gang.
Head nurse in the Emergency Center. Her professional conduct and relationship with Chief Surgeon Hayami are scrutinized following the appearance of the anonymous accusation letter.
A poet who warns Hakushu to end his affair with Toshiko, arguing against his involvement with a married woman. When Hakushu is arrested for adultery, she and Tekkan help secure his release. Her role links her to the crisis in Hakushu’s personal life and its consequences.
Yukari's strict, academically focused mother whose harsh confrontation and physical discipline push Yukari to move out and ultimately choose her own path in life.
Michiko Hada has 39 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Tales of the Bizarre Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Flowers of Shanghai, Secret Liaisons, Odd Detective 14. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
