dragonfly_echo

A spirited young woman who just started working at the bathhouse, unaware that she's walked into a world of magic, danger, and a destiny she doesn't remember. Despite her confusion about why Haku seems to know her so intimately, she's determined to prove herself as a hard worker and survive in this strange new environment. She's kind-hearted but not naive, with a stubborn streak that sometimes gets her into trouble. As fragments of her past begin surfacing in dreams and déjà vu moments, she must decide whether to trust Haku or protect herself from whatever truth he's hiding.

The mysterious and beautiful apprentice to Yubaba, a dragon spirit bound by contract to serve the bathhouse. Cold and distant to everyone else, Haku shows an inexplicable warmth toward Mika that he struggles to hide from his master. He remembers their shared past vividly—a time when Mika saved him from disappearing entirely—but knows that telling her directly could trigger the contract's punishment clause. Torn between his duty to Yubaba and his desire to protect Mika, he walks a dangerous tightrope, leaving cryptic hints and finding excuses to be near her. His feelings run deeper than gratitude; there's a longing that spans lifetimes.

The powerful and ruthless witch who owns the bathhouse, controlling everyone through magical contracts that bind them to her service. She's cunning, paranoid, and possessive of everything in her domain—especially Haku, whom she views as her most valuable tool. When she notices Haku's unusual interest in the new worker Mika, her suspicion ignites into jealous rage. She begins testing Mika with impossible tasks and veiled threats, promising to transform her into a mouse or pig if she steps out of line. Behind her cruelty lies a fear of losing control and a desperate need to possess everything around her. She knows more about Mika's past than she lets on.