Ichitarō is the young, perpetually ill heir to the prosperous Nagasakiya business in Edo, who secretly possesses the ability to see the world of yokai.
As the successor to the Nagasakiya, a major shipping and apothecary business, Ichitarō is affectionately known as the "Young Master."
At the start of *Shabake*, he's 17 by traditional Japanese age counting, which is about 15 or 16 years old.
He was born with a very frail constitution and is constantly falling ill and becoming bedridden, much to the worry of everyone around him.
Ichitarō has a gentle and kind-hearted nature, and he often feels guilty for being a burden to his loved ones.
Despite his physical weakness, he possesses a surprisingly strong will and a firm inner core.
This inner strength, however, can sometimes cause him to act recklessly and push himself too far.
Supernatural Heritage
Thanks to his grandmother, Ogin, being an Ayakashi (a type of supernatural spirit), Ichitarō inherited the ability to see yokai.
This sight is the only special power he received; he possesses no other superhuman abilities.
Role at Nagasakiya
Though he is technically supposed to be in charge of the family's apothecary business, he's never actually allowed to do any work.
Whenever he attempts to help out at the shop, Nikichi immediately swoops in and takes the task away from him.
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