< Medicine Melancholy | Back to Title of Contents | Yukari Yakumo > Flower Master of the Four Seasons Yuuka Kazami Ability: Manipulation of flowers Threat level: Extremely high Human friendship level: Worst Main place of activity: Garden of the Sun She lives surrounded by flowers all year round, and if anyone disturbs her, be they youkai or human, she eliminates them with tremendous power no matter what. She's more like a manifestation of nature rather than a flower youkai, but unlike fairies, she is far more dangerous than any of the youkai introduced so far. She is usually active in places surrounded by flowers, and seems peaceful at first glance but is merciless towards other creatures. She wears bright clothes, and her appearance is no different from a human. The ability to manipulate flowers is something to the extent being able to make flowers bloom, shift the face of sunflowers towards the sun, or make withered flowers bloom again. This ability is more of an extra; she truly possesses extremely high youkai power and physical abilities. A youkai-like youkai. She doesn't feel an atom of fear when fighting humans or youkai, and loves rubbing people the wrong way. As youkai live longer, they become less active. There are few that take the initiative to attack humans. It is said that recently this youkai hasn't moved from the hill of flowers much. Combat Ability Completely unrelated to her abilities, she uses her umbrella and scatters flower petals to perform graceful attacks. It is said that her umbrella is a special parasol that can largely cut ultraviolet rays (*1) and block rain as well. It can even block danmaku. Rather than relying on youkai abilities or magic, she often performs overwhelming physical attacks. This class of youkai is not interested in the average human, and only pays attention to equally strong youkai or humans with special abilities. However, when ones with power clash, both sides are aware that they cannot come to a conclusion easily To counter this, rules will often be decided beforehand and a formal battle will take place. By fighting with these rules, even if one could continue after losing, they must admit their loss. Once that is done, the other side will not continue further. That is the wisdom of youkai who have lived long. 1: As explained by the owner of Kourindou Eyewitness Reports "She came to the village to shop. She gives proper greetings, and she didn't seem like she's that strong, but..." (Flower Shop) The stronger the youkai, the more polite they normally are. But you must not cross her. "I see her at the shrine a lot. I wonder if that shrine maiden will exterminate her..." (Anonymous) The shrine maiden there is infamous for not doing her job. However, it's said that she's exterminated this youkai several times (*2). "I saw her at the Garden of the Sun. Her smile was terrifying, so I immediately ran away." (Anonymous) Strong ones are usually smiling (*3). 2: Probably bogus. 3: Established theory. Countermeasures There are no countermeasures; it's impossible for ordinary humans to exterminate her. They can only be vigilant. Luckily, she isn't interested in boring battles, so as long as you don't attack, set up a trap, or set her field of flowers on fire, you should be fine. If you come across this youkai battling with someone else, do not get yourself involved. However, these fights are based on certain rules, so as long as you do not disturb the fight, she'll be polite. If you can keep your distance, it's also a good idea to watch. Battles between non-humans are full of breathtaking beauty. < Medicine Melancholy | Back to Title of Contents | Yukari Yakumo >