Hello Seikyuians!
Welcome to the first instalment of our two-part series on Romance in Tales of Seikyu! Join us as we dive into the personalities of the many NPCs just waiting to steal your hearts. 💞
Romancing is a delightful journey of discovering each character's unique quirks and supporting them through life’s ups and downs. It’s about helping the object of your affection pursue their dreams, boosting their confidence, encouraging them to develop special skills — and so much more!
Romance also involves thoughtful gestures, like gifting favourite items or foods (especially on birthdays!) and sharing meaningful conversations. 💬
We'll have 14 different characters to choose from at 1.0, meaning there'll be someone for everyone! From the elegant and charming to the quirky and cheerful, let's take a look at the first seven villagers.
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🐈 Musashi
Charming and mysterious, with a humble upbringing, this cat-Yokai merchant has a shady backstory; peddling black-market goods in order to put food on the table. He hopes to redeem himself in Seikyu and start with a clean slate, but those he wronged seem intent on reminding him of his dark past. For the time being, he’s concealing his cat form to avoid detection.
As you get closer to Musashi, you’ll notice that he’s a little guarded. It will take some time and effort to earn his trust and get him to open up to you. It remains to be seen if Musashi can escape his past and achieve the prosperous life he’s always dreamed of.
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🌺Yui Oda
Part of the prestigious Oda family, Yui comes from a long line of elected officials. The elegant yet resilient mayor of Seikyu, she feels an immense responsibility towards the town. She has dreams of appearing on television – in particular, showcasing her delicious baked goods – but there is something holding her back from pursuing this.
Yui is nervous to share her Yokai form with the rest of Seikyu, worried that it might impact how they perceive her. Can you help her relax into her role as mayor and help her achieve her dreams? Yui Oda will need an understanding and supportive confidant to help her work through her anxieties about her identity and love her for all of what she is, not just what people see.
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💪🏻Hephaestus
Hephaestus is a bull Yokai Blacksmith who seems to retain the size, strength and persistence of a bull in his human form! Don’t be fooled by appearances; despite his size, he is a kind and sensitive soul at heart.
It’s rumoured that Heph was once the apprentice of a famous swordsmith and that his talents extend far beyond his craft – making him a formidable foe in battle. That being said, his dreams are far less violent, with the goal of opening his own shop and making a name for himself as an artisan. Above all however, his life’s purpose is to find someone worthy of wielding his master’s blade. As a firm believer of destiny, Heph is confident that a special person like that will appear soon.
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🍶Shuten
Shuten is a wise and tough tavern owner and mother to two adopted children, Kinntarou & Ritsuryo, from a previous romance. It wasn’t all roses and rainbows, so the pain still lingers. She can often be found pouring drinks and offering advice or a listening ear to her troubled customers. With an indulgent personality, she’s known to enjoy a drink to two, and she loves the rush of gambling!
There’s more to Shuten than meets the eye, however, and her indulgence has gotten her into trouble on more than one occasion in the past. Get to know her, and you might just find she’s harbouring some troubles of her own. Despite her worries, she seems happy with her small family and with her life, but she longs to move on from her past and, perhaps, to find a new love?
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🦦Torleone
Torleone is an otter Yokai with a chequered past, which has left him with the nickname ‘godfather of the sea’ – it’s probably best you don’t ask too many questions about that. He keeps his history private from the villagers of Seikyu, who simply see him as the headstrong fish-shop owner and protective uncle of Seabert.
The only thing that seems to shake this otter’s stalwart constitution is the elegant charm of a particular bird Yokai. It seems as though Tolerone is still grappling with an unfinished job from his past – one he took a lot of risks to carry out. It’s been years, but he’s determined to see it through. Perhaps someone can help Torleone with his unfinished business and help him look to the future!
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🖤Nyotengu
A warrior from the winged Tengu clan, peace-keepers of the Yokai world. Seikyu is a tad too peaceful for this brazen and battle-hungry woman. It appears that the only thing keeping her in the countryside is clan loyalty, and she spends her days savouring delicious drink, wandering the streets, and dealing with small-fry Yokai troublemakers.
She wields a special blade with a dark secret that weighs heavily on her heart. Nyotengu plans to leave Seikyu soon, seeking greener, more exciting pastures. She might just find a renewed sense of purpose and a reason to stay if someone could bring a little excitement to this sleepy village.
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🎩Yohji Shibata
Yohji is the diplomat of Seikyu, equal parts gentleman and swordsman. He’s always longed for the human utopia described in Tales of Glory and he uses his political power to push Seikyu toward that ideal.
Reticent by nature, he’s sometimes misunderstood, and he lost a lot of favour amongst the townsfolk when he allowed Kababa to set up the casino in town. He explores the Fox ruins as much as he can in hopes of being able to discover more about humans, and about the history of Seikyu. Could someone with an enquiring mind help him in his pursuit of knowledge and win his heart?
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And there you have it, the first 7 villagers in Tales of Seikyu who would love to get to know you better!😉 Did any of these bachelors and bachelorettes catch your eye?
Keep your eyes peeled for the second and final part of the Romance in Seikyu series to meet the remaining NPCS!