Muramasa Senju

Muramasa is serious, intense and highly focused on the kind of fiction she personally wants to read. She does not view commercial success as sufficient reason for a book to exist if she dislikes its direction.

She can be socially awkward and has difficulty recognizing people outside the narrow areas that interest her. Her obsession with novels means she may remember someone's writing far more readily than the person behind it.

Muramasa's feelings toward Masamune combine admiration with competitiveness. His work inspired her deeply, but she is willing to oppose him when she believes he is moving away from the stories she values.

Muramasa is an exceptionally successful light-novel author capable of producing commercially popular fantasy fiction.

Her writing speed and productivity are substantial, and she has enough industry influence to make her participation in a publishing competition a serious obstacle for other entrants.

She also possesses extensive familiarity with Masamune's novels, having followed his work closely as a dedicated reader.

Muramasa approaches Masamune Izumi after becoming dissatisfied with the direction of his writing and his plans for a new series.

Their disagreement develops into a professional contest in which both submit manuscripts, placing Masamune against an author whose sales and reputation greatly exceed his own.

Muramasa eventually admits that she is a devoted fan of Masamune's work and that her hostility toward his new project comes from wanting him to continue writing the stories she loves. She also confesses romantic feelings for him, but Masamune rejects her because he loves someone else.

Masamune Izumi is Muramasa's favorite author, professional rival and romantic interest.

Elf Yamada is another author with whom Muramasa frequently clashes, although the two can cooperate when their interests align.

Ayame Kagurazaka works in Muramasa's publishing environment and gives her professional advice.

Kunimitsu Shidou is a fellow author who shows romantic interest in Muramasa.

Sagiri Izumi confronts Muramasa when Muramasa attempts to persuade Masamune to abandon his new project.