ran shuuei

Age: 24 The General of the Shaorin army. Part of the Ran family, one of the two most prestigious clans. The fourth oldest among five brothers. An exceptionally skilled swordsman who generally maintains a calm demeanor but enjoys teasing others. Initially assigned to guard the Emperor alongside Kouyuu, they ended up spending a month in the library due to Ryuuki's disappearance, feeling quite bored. At 18, he took the Imperial Civil Examination and placed second (Bogen). A few years later, he transferred to the Yulin Guard. He claims to be Kouyuu's best friend, although Kouyuu consistently denies this. Shuuei often irritates Kouyuu by bringing up his lack of direction and his aversion to women. Unlike Kouyuu, Shuuei is a womanizer. He frequently comments on the joys of spending time with women and was once seen surrounded by a crowd of admirers after winning a fighting tournament. He is also a frequent visitor to the Red Light District, where he spends time with the top-ranking courtesan at the leading brothel.