Elda is a 621-year-old elf who was summoned from another world over 400 years ago and has lived in a Tokyo shrine ever since. Although she is a powerful and mysterious being, people in her neighborhood adore her as “Takami-sama,” the spirit of Takamimi Shrine. Elda is a total introvert who loves modern otaku culture, sweets, and video games, and spends most of her days drowning in geeky hobbies and internet shopping. She has an emotional side, easily revealing secrets when touched by kindness, and her immortality has forced her to watch many friends come and go through the years, which sometimes makes her sad. Despite her laziness, she’s quite knowledgeable about history and Japanese customs and often helps others with her wisdom—or her mischievous spirit friends. Elda has never seen the sea, isn’t good at swimming, and only recently learned to enjoy rice thanks to delicious “tsukudani” toppings.
Elda looks like a young female elf with long blond hair, striking red eyes, and long pointy ears.
She always wears ceremonial priestess robes called “kami-goromo,” except when sleeping.
Old cut pieces from her worn-out robes are used in the shrine’s talismans.
She usually has a bit of a gloomy look because she’s shy, and her downward-slanted eyes make her appear timid.
When she uses her full spirit power, she switches to a Western-style robe.
Elda is shy and introverted, to the point that she only feels safe talking with Koito Koganei, Koito’s younger sister Koyuzu Koganei, or their grandfather—anyone else makes her anxious.
She is a massive otaku, indulging in games, manga, internet shopping, and midnight snacks in her room, much to Koito’s frustration.
Even though she’s lazy, she has a warm heart and can’t keep secrets when people are nice to her.
Her immortality makes her sad sometimes, especially since she’s seen so many people and places disappear over centuries.
She’s awkward and fragile but occasionally offers wise or grown-up advice, surprising those around her.
She struggles with exercise and has weak legs since she rarely goes outside, even getting sore muscles after a little bit of movement.
Elda was summoned to Takamimi Shrine by an ancestor of Koito Koganei, who served as a priestess over 400 years ago.
The order to call her came from the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, whom Elda affectionately calls “Ieyasu-kun.”
Elda was originally friendly with humans, but about 60 years ago, a local troublemaker named Kisaburo teased her about her long ears, making her so embarrassed that she became a shut-in.
Even now, she hardly leaves her shrine.
Her long life means she’s watched the world change, lost many friends, and mourned countless goodbyes, which is partly why she prefers to stay inside so she won’t feel lonely.
Elda doesn’t have direct magical powers, but she’s close to spirits and can borrow their help for various tasks.
The wind spirit is her main helper. Elda can summon the wind spirit to deliver thoughts or search for things around town.
In the past, this spirit even made shrine sake that was famous locally, though taxes stopped that tradition.
Now, thanks to Yachiyo Shimada, the spirit helps Elda make pickles instead.
Elda’s closest human connections are Koito Koganei, her little sister Koyuzu Koganei, and their grandfather Kikujiro.
The locals all call her “Takami-sama” and take good care of her, even when her hobbies frustrate the priestess.
She often worries Koito because her sadness shows from time to time.
Sixty years ago, her friendship with humanity was tested by a teasing boy, turning her into an indoor person.
Elda loves glass crafts, especially bottles, ever since she saw imported “gyaman” glassware in the Edo period.
She has a fantastic memory and knows a lot about Japanese traditions and culture from the Edo period to today.
She likes energy drinks, especially Red Bull, but Koito only allows her to have one a day, so sometimes she drinks Monster Energy instead.
Elda loves tsukudani with rice, which helped her overcome her dislike of plain white rice.
Elda has never seen the ocean and cannot swim at all.
She loves games and carbonated drinks.
She once left the shrine ten years ago to look for Koito (who ran away after her mother’s death), and comforted the girl without Koito realizing Elda’s real identity.
Summoned from Another World
Over 400 years ago, Elda is summoned by one of Koito Koganei’s ancestors to serve as the sacred spirit of Takamimi Shrine in Tokyo.
The powerful Tokugawa Ieyasu himself ordered her summoning, and Elda remembers their relationship as friendly.
Otaku Lifestyle in Modern Japan
In the present, Elda spends her days hiding in the shrine, enjoying games, anime, manga, and snacks.
She buys otaku goods and sweets online, going through outrageous amounts of money.
She’s adored by the shrine’s local supporters, who call her “Takami-sama” and pamper her.
Despite her love of modern hobbies, Elda often helps Koito and Koyuzu with historical or cultural questions due to her vast memory.
A Life of Loss and Loneliness
Elda has lived through centuries, outlasting friends and watching the town change.
She sometimes shows sadness, scaring Koito, who tries to cheer her up.
Because of a boy teasing her long ears sixty years ago, Elda became a complete shut-in.
Her only regular company is Koito and her family.
Ties to Spirits and Shrine Work
Elda can ask local spirits for help, especially the wind spirit who now helps make pickles for the shrine.
She can’t make sake anymore due to tax laws, but she still finds ways to keep spirits busy.
She cares deeply about her friends, whether human or non-human, and refuses to let old memories be forgotten.
A Hidden Side of Wisdom
Sometimes, Elda offers mature advice to Koito or Koyuzu, showing she has learned a lot in her long life.
Even though she seems lazy or childish, people close to her know she’s thoughtful and caring underneath.
“I may be a shut-in, but sometimes, I can be amazing too.”
“I’m not good at rice… unless there’s something tasty on top!”
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