Funa Uozumi is the live-in housekeeper of Nanoka Kiba’s household, but her true identity is a guardian shikigami sent by Mao to protect Nanoka from Byōki.
Funa Uozumi lives with Nanoka and serves as the housekeeper in her home.
She has been working there since the time Nanoka began living with her grandfather after her parents died in an accident.
Although she appears to be a domestic servant, her appearance and behavior feel slightly inhuman and hard to pin down.
She comes across as mysterious, calm, and more than a little unusual.
She calls Nanoka “Lady Nanoka” and refers to Nanoka’s grandfather as “Master.”
These formal terms reflect her role as a loyal attendant and protector.
Funa Uozumi is actually a shikigami created and dispatched by Mao.
She was sent to the present day to guard Nanoka after Byōki followed Nanoka there.
When the Great Kanto Earthquake occurred, Byōki moved into the modern era while pursuing Nanoka.
Under Mao’s orders, Uozumi also came to the present and took on the form of a human housekeeper so she could protect Nanoka in secret.
Her original paper vessel was shaped like a fish, which is why her appearance has fish-like qualities.
This detail explains her distinctive and slightly otherworldly look.
One of Uozumi’s most memorable traits is her homemade smoothie.
It has the effect of stripping away spiritual power and concealing a person’s presence.
She gives it to Nanoka under the claim that it is good for the body.
In reality, it weakens the cat demon power attached to Nanoka and helps prevent the cat demon from noticing her.
The drink is famously awful.
Nanoka regularly bursts into tears and describes it with ever-changing vocabulary as “so unbelievably disgusting I could die,” yet still drinks it all.
This routine becomes part of their daily life.
Uozumi insists on it for Nanoka’s safety, no matter how terrible it tastes.
Funa Uozumi is devoted, secretive, and quietly protective.
Even when acting as an ordinary servant, she is always carrying out Mao’s mission.
Her odd mannerisms and detached way of speaking make her stand out.
At the same time, her actions show deep care for Nanoka’s well-being.
Voice actor: Motoko Kumai
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