The Emperor is the main ruler of the country, known for his deep fear of losing power due to the abilities of the Usuba family. He is ruthless, plotting in the shadows to weaken the Usuba bloodline, and played a major role in the tragic life of Miyo. In a twist of fate, his schemes eventually backfire, causing his own downfall.
The Emperor has been the highest authority in the land but is now bedridden with illness.
Since his days as crown prince, he worried that the special dream-sight power of the Usuba family who could take away the Emperor’s authority.
He is extremely cautious.
His fear of the Usuba family makes him harsh and ruthless.
He is determined to keep his power.
He does not have supernatural abilities himself, but he is skilled in political schemes and manipulation.
Fear and Hostility Toward the Usuba Family
The Emperor sees the Usuba family as a great threat.
He plans secret ways to ruin the Usuba family and make their bloodline weaker.
The Scheme Behind Miyo's Suffering
He is the mastermind who secretly arranged for that Usuba Sumi to marry Saimori Shinichi.
His true goal was to cause the downfall of the Usuba family.
Because of his actions, Miyo ends up living a hard and sad life with the Saimori family.
The Role in the Fall of the Usuba Family
He tries to break apart Miyo and Kiyoka, hoping the Usuba and Kudō families will destroy each other.
Instead, his plan goes wrong, and Miyo awakens her hidden power.
Direct Confrontation in the Anime
In the anime, the Emperor appears in the dreams of Miyo and Kiyoka.
He tries to attack Miyo but is defeated by her dream-seeing powers.
His Downfall
Because of all his cruel plans against the Usuba family, Naoshi Usui, who admired Usuba Sumi, grows to hate the Emperor.
The Emperor tries to take away the Usuba family's power to stop betrayal.
However, this leads to Naoshi Usui starting a rebellion.
In the end, Naoshi Usui overthrows the Emperor, locks him away, and tortures him.
The Emperor ends up facing the very disaster he always feared, bringing it on himself.
- Enemy of the Usuba family.
- Main cause of suffering for Miyo.
- Seen as a supporter of Minoru Tatsuishi in the anime.
- Overthrown and betrayed by Naoshi Usui.
He strongly fears losing power.
His life is shaped by all the dark plots he makes.
He never trusted the Usuba family since his youth.
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