Kai Miroku

Kai Miroku was a cloth seller in Jakoku and the head of the Miroku Family. Becoming the object of Kayo Sudou's affections, Kai was unknowingly stalked by his self-proclaimed "lover" as each member of his family was mysteriously murdered.

Early life
Kai eventually met and entered a relationship with Mei, later marrying her. Raising two children, Miku and Rin, the family sold dry goods at a local clothing shop in Enbizaka, Jakoku.

Enbizaka Murders
In EC 842, he walked with Mei through the main street. After Mei was murdered, he grieved in front of a bridge, comforted by Miku. Following Miku's death, he bought Rin a yellow hairpin. Soon after, she too was killed. Some time afterward, Kayo Sudou approached him in a red kimono, green sash, and yellow hairpin and asked if she was beautiful. After happily greeting the stranger, the furious Kayo murdered him.

Legacy
In the wake of Kai's murder, unrest continued to escalate throughout Enbizaka as the entirety of the Miroku family was seemingly murdered. After his and his wife's naked bodies were finally discovered, the locals arrested Kayo and executed her for her crimes.

Personality and Traits
Kai was a calm and patient man who was seemingly friendly to every stranger, demonstrating himself as a loving husband and caring father. Even though he was willing to cry in front of his older daughter Miku, he was able to put aside his sadness in order to try making Rin happy.

Character Connections
Mei Miroku: Kai's wife and the mother of his two daughters. Kai loved Mei greatly and often displayed his affections publicly. He was broken when he believed her to be dead.

Miku Miroku: Kai's older daughter. Kai loved her and was able to open up about his feelings around her. He was greatly saddened when he believed her to be dead.

Rin Miroku: Kai's younger daughter. Kai loved and spoiled her, buying her pretty accessories. He was devastated when he believed her to be dead.

Kayo Sudou: Kai's stalker and killer. Kai had never met the woman before, yet treated the stranger with friendliness, his lack of romantic interest infuriated her and made her kill him.

Conceptualization and Origin

 * Kai's name is written as 悔 in Japanese kanji, using the kanji for "regret" or "repent".
 * His surname is written as 三六 in Japanese kanji, using the kanji for "three" and "six" respectively.
 * Kai's name is partially inspired by the name of his representative Vocaloid, KAITO, sharing the same first few letters in their romanizations.

Curiosities

 * In The Tailor of Enbizaka PV credits, Kai's representative Vocaloid's name is covered in a censored red color, likely blood.

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