Yuria

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Yuria (Futamido Yuria)
Alias(es)	“Blood-Eyed Yuria”
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Divine Gate; formerly the Investigation Department and Deputy Minister of its Special Affairs Department 67 99 120
Occupation/Role	Psychic, Exorcist, and former Divine Gate official
First Appearance	Chapter 18

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Psychic	18	Can see ghosts and spirits, an ability she has possessed since childhood; this led to her being treated as abnormal and ostracized. 18 19
Spiritual Power trainee	47	Begins formal Spiritual Power cultivation under Takeda Mie after Miko arranges for her training. 47
Initial Spiritual Power control	48	Learns to receive and emit Spiritual Power, repeatedly practicing the sensation and becoming more confident in pursuing exorcism. 48
Basic Straw Rope Doll user	49, 53	Trains in weaving straw rope dolls, life-saving substitutes for exorcists; initially struggles, but later presents a doll of her own making. 49 53
“Blood-Eyed Yuria” persona / artifact wielder	55, 56	Claims the identity of “Blood-Eyed Yuria” while relying on Miko’s specially prepared Straw Rope Doll, an artifact only responsive to Yuria’s Spiritual Power. 55 56 57
Gate of the Underworld combat leader	79	Uses the Straw Rope Doll to destroy dozens of tentacles and push them back into the Gate of the Underworld; the arriving Exorcists and troops make her the operation’s leader. 79

Background / History

Yuria could see ghosts from childhood. Her unusual sight made her an outcast among her peers, leaving her withdrawn, distrustful of kindness, and convinced that relying on others would only lead to betrayal. Her parents were often absent due to work and attempted to compensate through money rather than communication, further deepening her isolation. 19 46 102 135

She first approached Yotsuya Miko after secretly observing her. Believing Miko to be another Psychic, Yuria demanded to know her secret; instead, Miko exposed the limits of Yuria’s prayer beads and helped her survive a ghost encounter. 18 Miko later encouraged Yuria to connect with Hana, gave her a mushroom-shaped protective doll, and invited her into their lunchtime routine. 23 35 36

Motivated by her fear of helplessness, Yuria accepted Miko’s plan to train with Takeda Mie. Cultivation gave her a path toward becoming an Exorcist capable of protecting herself rather than merely enduring the spirits she saw. 45 47 48

Appearance

Yuria is a petite blonde girl who usually wears her hair in twin tails. Her distinctive fashion centers on mushroom motifs, contrasting with the reserved, serious impression she often gives others. 38 135

• Golden-blonde twin tails. 19 135
• Ruby-like eyes. 107
• Frequently wears mushroom accessories, including a poisonous-mushroom hair ornament. 23 38 41
• Uses black nail polish and mushroom-patterned accessories. 38
• Wore a tailored suit while serving at her class’s Cultural Festival café. 135

Personality

Yuria is cautious, private, and slow to trust. Years of being mocked or avoided for seeing ghosts made her view unsolicited kindness with suspicion, and she is especially unwilling to risk being humiliated after trying to fit in. 46 58 When she decides someone is not worth dealing with, she can be strikingly blunt, as seen in her early confrontations with Kaishoku Shugaku. 50 54

Despite her guarded nature, Yuria deeply wants companionship. Miko and Hana’s friendship gradually helps her become more open, and she shows genuine loyalty to people she considers important. Her desire to become stronger originates both in self-preservation and in her wish not to remain isolated or powerless. 47 48 98

She is perceptive and politically minded, capable of understanding the implications of the Life Spiritual Qi Extraction Method and advising Miko on Divine Gate matters. 90 92 103 However, she can become flustered around romance, and her attempt to perform the “Blood-Eyed Yuria” persona is notably unconvincing. 38 55

Abilities & Skills

Psychic Sight

Yuria can naturally perceive ghosts and spirits.

• Has seen ghosts since childhood. 19
• Can see and interact with Rank-Insect spirits. 53
• Can identify the danger posed by stronger entities, though powerful spirits can overwhelm her with fear. 54
• Miko can temporarily enhance what Yuria sees with the Spiritual Eye Technique. 54

Spiritual Power Manipulation

Under Takeda Mie’s instruction, Yuria learns to control Spiritual Power.

• Practices receiving and emitting Spiritual Power. 48
• Continues training even while concealing it from Hana to protect her privacy and cultivation. 47
• Uses her own Spiritual Power to activate Miko’s Straw Rope Doll. 57 79

Exorcism

Yuria trains as an Exorcist and develops practical familiarity with spirit-related tools and threats.

• Learns to weave straw rope dolls, which can act as substitutes and absorb an attack from a spirit. 49
• Carries charms capable of eliminating Rank-Tiger spirits. 53
• Investigates the Shepherd’s activities with Kaishoku Shugaku and later assists Divine Gate operations. 57 67
• Her effectiveness against high-level threats is heavily amplified by Miko’s artifact rather than purely her own cultivation. 56 79

Strategic Judgment

Yuria demonstrates a mature grasp of organizational and political problems.

• Advises restricting dissemination of the Life Spiritual Qi Extraction Method to its first level. 90
• Helps Miko understand and navigate Divine Gate-related matters. 103
• Uses her status and connections to deter students who trouble her. 121

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Godmother’s Prayer Beads — A protective item that repelled weak ghosts, but shattered when confronted with a stronger spirit. 18
• Mushroom-shaped protective doll — A gift from Miko that wards off evil and dispels ghosts; Yuria keeps it among her mushroom-themed accessories. 23 48
• Basic Straw Rope Doll — A handwoven Exorcist substitute intended to take a spirit’s attack in its user’s place. 49 53
• Miko’s Straw Rope Doll — A powerful talisman-inscribed artifact Miko describes as “half” of herself. It accepts only Yuria’s Spiritual Power and enables her to contend with threats far beyond her normal level. 56 57 59 79

Relationships

• Yotsuya Miko — First approached as a fellow Psychic, then became Yuria’s friend, protector, and supporter in her Exorcist training. Yuria develops romantic feelings for Miko; later, she identifies them as lovers. 18 47 59 91 119 143
• Yurikawa Hana — Friend and regular lunch companion. Yuria was initially intimidated by Hana’s overly enthusiastic affection, but grows close to her and eventually confides her feelings for Miko to her. 23 36 47 108 146
• Takeda Mie — Mentor who trains Yuria in Spiritual Power and Exorcist fundamentals, including straw rope doll weaving. 47 49
• Kaishoku Shugaku — Initially a tense acquaintance and temporary ally in investigating the Shepherd. Yuria comes to trust her, only to learn that Kaishoku intended to use her as a blood sacrifice. 55 57 58 59
• Okita Qishen — Divine Gate superior who recruits Yuria, assigns her first mission, and later discusses sensitive organizational matters with her. 62 67 90 119
• Yuria’s parents — Their long-standing emotional distance stems from Yuria’s childhood isolation and their absence from home. They reconcile during the Cultural Festival and affirm their support for her happiness and relationship with Miko. 139 141 142 146

Story Role / Major Arcs

Becoming Miko and Hana’s Friend

After meeting Miko, Yuria is gradually drawn into Miko and Hana’s daily life. Miko deliberately encourages Yuria to share food with Hana and join them at lunch, recognizing how lonely Yuria has been. 18 23 35 36

Exorcist Training

Yuria begins cultivating Spiritual Power under Takeda Mie while keeping the training secret from Hana. She struggles with basic straw rope doll weaving but remains committed to becoming a stronger Exorcist. 47 49

Shepherd Investigation

Yuria clashes with Kaishoku Shugaku, then agrees to assist her investigation of the Shepherd. To conceal Miko’s involvement, she assumes the identity of “Blood-Eyed Yuria” and relies on Miko’s powerful Straw Rope Doll. 54 55 56

Kaishoku exploits Yuria’s trust and attempts to sacrifice her to break the seal on the Gate of the Underworld. Miko intervenes, breaks Kaishoku’s barrier, and swears a Heavenly Dao Oath to protect Yuria. 58 59

Divine Gate Career

Yuria joins the Divine Gate, enters its Investigation Department, and undertakes her first mission in Kawamori. 62 67 Her work and the power of Miko’s artifact place her at the center of the Gate of the Underworld operation, where she leads the effort to repel the monster’s tentacles. 79

She is later promoted to Deputy Minister of the Special Affairs Department, but eventually resigns from her vice-presidency to focus on other priorities. 99 120

Feelings for Miko

Yuria confesses her feelings for Miko to Kyosuke and later to Hana. Miko initially avoids directly addressing the confession, leaving Yuria hurt and uncertain. 91 108 112

Following the crisis involving One Iu’s inner devil, Yuria openly tells Okita that she and Miko are lovers. Her parents later recognize and support the relationship after reconciling with her. 119 142

Cultural Festival and Family Reconciliation

Yuria feels excluded when her classmates assume she will not participate in Cultural Festival preparations. She ultimately works at her class’s café in a suit, and the project wins first place. 134 135 144

The unexpected arrival of her parents initially distresses her, but Miko encourages her to communicate with them. Yuria finally recounts her loneliness and past grievances, allowing the family to begin repairing their relationship. 139 140 141 142

Notable Quotes

“I must become a powerful Psychic.” 46

“As long as you're by my side, I'm already very happy.” 143