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Trivia Point Drafts

 * The ziz tiama's name is possibly derived from Tiamat, the primordial goddess of the ocean in Mesopotamian mythology.
 * Perrier Marlon is possibly inspired by American commodore Matthew C. Perry, the admiral who forced Japan to open its harbors to the rest of the world.
 * Saruteito's name is similar to the romanization of Chartette's name, シャルテット (sharutetto).
 * Inukichi's name is written in Japanese kanji as 犬吉, using the kanji for "dog" and "canine tooth", respectively.
 * The song's title includes the kanji 首, meaning "head"; the same character is present in Kayo's surname.
 * In Deadly Sins of Evil: The Tailor of Enbizaka, the Sudou name is written in kanji as 首藤 in Japanese kanji, using the kanji for "head" and "wisteria", respectively; Kayo Sudou, its most prominent member, was beheaded.
 * In Buddhism, wisteria flowers symbolize love, grace and bliss.
 * Her first name, Rahab, is the name of a sea monster mentioned in the Bible; fittingly, the Leviathan is sometimes portrayed as a sea serpent.

Anan
Anan was a samurai of the noble Octo Family and the grandson of Izasa magistrate Gaou Octo. Ordered by Gaou to locate his family heirloom, the Twin Blades of Levianta, Anan began interrogating his cousin Kayo Sudou following the great fire that struck Enbizaka.

Early Life
Born in Jakoku sometime during the EC 800s to the noble Octo Family, Anan eventually became a samurai. At some point, the servant Bufuko came under his employ. He later began working for the Freezis Foundation. When a great fire struck Enbizaka in EC 838, Anan witnessed his family give refuge to his disowned cousin Kayo Sudou.

Searching for the Blades
Sometime after, Anan was ordered by his grandfather Gaou to locate the Twin Blades of Levianta, their family heirloom. Searching the ruins of Enbizaka, Anan failed to find the blades. He then began interrogating his cousin Kayo Sudou about the blades' whereabouts for four years, failing to produce any results due to Kayo's memory loss.

In EC 842, Anan entered the room where Kayo was in, calling her a hindrance. Seeing Bufuko bow to him and remark that it had been a long time, the samurai walked past her and sat down in font of Kayo. Telling her to wake up and listen to him, Anan asked her where she was hiding the Octo family "treasure". Kayo then replied that she didn't know, and that she had told him many times.

Lifting his eyes, Anan attempted to say something again before Bufuko put a hand on his shoulder. Told that she really didn't know anything and that she didn't look like she was lying, Anan sighed, lowering his head. He then ranted that the treasure had to be somewhere and that Kayo's mother Kagura took the blades from the household. Hearing Bufuko reply that Kagura had died in an accident a year before the fire, Anan rebutted that he knew that, and that that was why he was searching Kayo for the blades.

Hearing Bufuko reiterate what Kayo said and that the blades should have burned down in the fire had they been at her house, Anan replied that he couldn't find anything from searching the ruins of Enbizaka. The samurai then continued, stating that the blades should not have been destroyed in a fire of that magnitude and that unless he could elicit them from Kayo, he wouldn't be able to fulfill his duty.

Sighing and stating he had another matter to attend to, he told Kayo that her tailor shop had been rebuilt thanks to the Freezis Foundation Firm's assistance. Explaining that he heard she had recovered, Anan explained that the magistrate had ordered her to leave. Hearing Bufuko express her surprise and remark that Kayo's heart hadn't healed, Anan asked in reply if she would rather Kayo not be there, exclaiming that she couldn't afford the rice she ate.

Hearing Bufuko ask that Kayo was Anan's cousin, Anan explained that she had other problems and that her deceased husband was also the magistrate's grandchild. Explaining their lineage to the servant, Anan then heard her remark that such a thing was common in Jakoku. Anan then explained that Gakuga was also disowned by the Octo family, and that Kayo marrying him was something the magistrate didn't approve of. Stating that Kayo had only been cared for until then due to the magistrate's mercy, the samurai explained that that ended today, and that Bufuko would return to being his servant.

Hearing her express her surprise, Anan shouted at her to not be reluctant since she was only returning to her original post, and that she was to prepare to leave that night. Asked why, Anan replied that he was aiding the Freezis Foundation Firm, and that she couldn't take care of him by remaining there. Asked if she was going to live at the trade house, Anan replied that it had been rebuilt and was a beauty.

Asked if she wouldn't have contact with foreigners and remarking that the task was tedious, Anan remarked that Bufuko herself looked like a foreigner who abandoned her home country. Hearing Bufuko explain that she was born and raised in Jakoku, Anan shouted at her to not complain, warning her that she would be killed. Anan then listened as Bufuko said goodbye to Kayo.

Curiosities

 * Anan is described as being tall, wearing his hair in a topknot and having delicate features.

Perrier Marlon
Perrier Marlon was the manager of the Freezis Foundation's branch in Enbizaka, Jakoku. Following the great fire that struck Enbizaka, the woman invested in the town's reconstruction.

Early Life
Perrier was born into the Marlon Royal Family sometime during the EC 800s. Due to her blood ties with the Freezis Family, Perrier eventually became an employee of the Freezis Foundation and was sent to work at the the business' branch in Enbizaka, Jakoku. At some point, she was given the nickname "Cutie" due to her petite appearance. When a great fire struck Enbizaka in EC 838, Perrier remained unharmed due to being at the shogunate headquarters on the Enkoku island. Soon after, she suffered the loss of several employees and properties, deciding to invest in the reconstruction of Enbizaka. At some point, she sired a son.

Return of the Tailor
In EC 842, the servant Bufuko came under Perrier's employ. Later that year, she spotted a woman approaching the trade house. Exiting the shop, Perrier greeted her good morning, stating she predicted she'd have a dramatic encounter that day. Seeing her hide her face, Perrier was asked if she was alright, surprised to be mistaken for a child. Stating that she was a respectable lady back home, Perrier introduced herself and warned the woman to watch her words.

Asked if she was Perrier, the woman confirmed it, puffing her chest and exclaiming her job title. Thanked for the help in rebuilding Enbizaka and allowing her to continue being a tailor, Perrier saw the woman bow and brushed it off, stating they were all equals in times of need. Asking the tailor what her business was there, Perrier was then told that she was delivering a package for an acquaintance. Seeing Bufuko exit the shop, Perrier listened as the two exchanged greetings before excusing herself, going for a run down the hill.

At some point, Perrier received threatening letters from the Crimson Robed Masses, although brushing them off. Later that year, Perrier met with Kai Miroku, stating it was unusual for him to come there before offering him black tea. Hearing him explain how he was had come to pay for the goods due to his wife being ill, Perrier remarked that disease was troublesome. After Kai stated that it was just a cold, Perrier exclaimed that that was wonderful before paying for the clothes she ordered.

Thanked by the man, Perrier explained that there was currently a boom for kimono in Maistia, and that ordering from the Mirokus was the only way the Freezis Foundation Firm could keep up. Remarking that she wished there was more, the woman put on a dissatisfied expression. Told that that was all they could give due to Jakoku's isolationist policy, Perrier exclaimed that the shogunate should open their ports.

Kai then replied that it wasn't good for a foreign country to keep asking Jakoku to open its ports, describing the Crimson Robed Masses. Stating that they didn't intimidate her, Perrier continued, explaining that Freezises didn't give into intimidation. Hearing Kai remark that he and his wife weren't members due to having foreign blood themselves, Perrier was then thanked for her patronage.

Soon after, Perrier commented that Maistian tailors lacked knowledge on the repair of kimono. Hearing Kai reply that sending them to Enbizaka to learn would be problematic, Perrier thought of Kayo. Asking if they were acquainted, Perrier heard Kai explain that the Miroku and Sudou families had been in a feud for generations, and that he hadn't even met Kayo.

Told he had to return home soon, Perrier stated that she had to start heading to the harbor. Explaining that she was going to catch a mermaid due to eating a mermaid giving a person immortality, Perrier rushed off with a harpoon, stating she couldn't miss a dramatic business opportunity.

Legacy
Perrier's line eventually led to Gallerian Marlon, the judge infamous for causing the Dark Star Scandal.

Personality and Traits
Perrier was a loud and dauntless woman. Despite her small stature, she often spoke in a loud voice. She also thought very highly of her position as manager of the Freezis Foundation Firm's Enbizaka branch, and took pride in her work. Because of this, she was devoted to the business, working to expand it and lobbying for the opening of Jakoku's ports. Aside from this, Perrier was particularly daring, not being intimidated by the Crimson Robed Masses and attempting to catch a mermaid at dusk. She also considered herself a member of the Freezis family due to their distant relations, and took to heart the motto of never giving into intimidation. Despite her seemingly aggressive temperament, Perrier was a compassionate woman, investing large amounts of money for the restoration of Enbizaka.

Skills and Abilities

 * Petite stature
 * Not fluent in the Jakokuese language

Conceptualization and Origin

 * Perrier is possibly inspired by American commodore Matthew C. Perry, the admiral who forced Japan to open its harbors to the rest of the world.
 * Her surname, Marlon, is derived from Mammon, the patron demon of Greed; fittingly, her descendant Gallerian forged a contract with the Demon of Greed.

Kokutan-douji
Kokutan-douji, also known by the name Ren, was a resident of Jakoku and the executioner of Kayo Sudou. Directed by the Demon of Envy, the boy traveled to Enbizaka. Eventually living with Kayo, he later carried out her execution following the tailor's murders. He was one of Allen Avadonia's incarnations.

Early Life
Sometime during the EC 800s, Allen Avadonia inadvertently reincarnated as a human. Born from the trunk of a dark ebony tree, the boy was found and raised by an old man, Kurookina. Growing up in the village Momogougen, Kokutan-douji began thinking there was something he should be doing. After receiving a revelation from what appeared to be a mermaid, the boy visited the southern island of Onigashima.

Fulfilling Destiny
While living in Enbizaka, the boy took the new name "Len" and made many new friends, and became an acquaintance of Kayo Sudou. After Kayo was arrested for her murders, Len transformed Grim the End into a sword and carried out the tailor's execution atop the hill, beheading Kayo.

Several days later, Len visited Kayo's head put on public display at the execution site. Later during the visit, he was greeted by a traveling monk, Gakusha. After being asked who he was, Len explained that he was the one who cut off Kayo's head, admitting that she was a sinful but pitiful woman. As Gakusha prepared to hold a memorial service for the murderess, Len joined hands with the monk and chanted the traditional rites for her. Some time after, Allen returned to his spiritual form.

Character Connections
Allen Avadonia: Kokutan-douji's previous reincarnation. Allen recalled his life as Kokutan-douji centuries after returning to spiritual form.

Kayo Sudou: Kokutan-douji's friend. The boy maintained a close relationship with the tailor, living with her and being called the name of her dead son. After she was convicted of her crimes, Kokutan-douji was reluctant to execute her and pitied her after her death, later performing funeral rites for her.

Saruteito: One of Kokutan-douji's traveling companions. The woman joined Kokutan-douji in his travels to Onigashima.

Inukichi: One of Kokutan-douji's traveling companions. The man joined Kokutan-douji in his travels to Onigashima.

Kiji Yarera: One of Kokutan-douji's traveling companions. The man joined Kokutan-douji in his travels to Onigashima.

Gakusha: A monk Kokutan-douji's encountered. The boy told Gakusha the story of Kayo as well as the murders she committed. He later joined him in carrying out Kayo's funeral rites.

Kurookina: The man who raised Kokutan-douji. Kurookina found Kokutan-douji as an infant and raised him as his own in the village of Momogougen.

Rin Miroku: ??

Conceptualization and Origin

 * Kokutan-douji's name is written in Japanese kanji as 黒檀, using the kanji for "ebony wood" and "kid" respectively.
 * He bears many similarities and parallels with the Japanese mythological figure Momotarō; both boys were born from plants and traveled to an island called Onigashima.
 * Kokutan-douji's traveling companions fittingly parallel those of Momotarō, with Saruteito being the monkey, Inukichi being the dog, and Kiji being the green pheasant.
 * His birth from an ebony tree may be a reference to Allen's confinement within Black Box; in some versions of the myth of Momotarō, the boy is born from a box.
 * Kokutan-douji's hometown, Momogougen, is written in Japanese as 桃弦, using the kanji for "peach" and "bowstring", respectively.
 * His alias, Ren, written in Japanese kanji "煉", using the kanji for "executor".
 * He also shares his name with the romanization of the name of his representative Vocaloid Kagamine Len.
 * Kokutan-douji carried out Kayo's beheading; ironically, Allen was killed by beheading.

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