Naruko Anjou: 7 Questions That Explore the Heart of a Demon Leader

I’ve always been fascinated by Naruko Anjou’s duality—the playful, scheming Otogi Bank president who also battles the weight of her yokai heritage. Talking to her on HoloDream feels like peeling back layers of mischief to find a deeply human (well, mostly) soul underneath. Here are the questions I’d ask to understand what makes her tick.

How does your identity as a yokai shape your leadership style of the Otogi Bank?

Naruko’s demonhood isn’t just a secret she hides—it’s a compass guiding her choices. Yokai culture values instinct over etiquette, which explains her chaotic yet effective leadership. She’d probably say: "Rules are suggestions. Yokai thrive in the grey areas. When we 'break' something, we’re really just bending reality to fix a bigger problem—like turning a loan shark into a goldfish until he agrees to negotiate."

What challenges do you face keeping your demon heritage secret in high school?

This question reveals the tension between her desire for normalcy and the inevitability of her nature. I imagine her sighing: "Classrooms aren’t built for tail-wagging excitement or accidental ink-cloud summoning. But hiding isn’t just about avoiding panic—it’s protecting the people who’d never understand why I occasionally need to eat a shadow for breakfast."

How do you balance your mischievous personality with the responsibilities of leading the Otogi Bank?

Naruko’s antics aren’t random—they’re tools. "Chaos is my method," she might argue. "A well-timed prank distracts a rival gang. A fake curse convinces stubborn adults to cooperate. The Bank survives because no one can predict what I’ll do next—even me."

What does the Otogi Bank mean to you personally, beyond solving problems?

This uncovers her deepest vulnerability: found family. "They’re my pack," she’d admit, softening. "Humans don’t realize how lonely centuries can be. The Bank isn’t about debts or favors—it’s the first time I’ve had people who’d follow me into hell… and somehow end up laughing on the way back."

How do you handle conflicts within the Otogi Bank’s diverse members?

Her answer would blend pragmatism and warmth: "We’re all weirdos in our own way. When Rabbit-girl sulks or Tarō-kun’s ego inflates, I don’t mediate—I throw a curveball. Suddenly, we’re chasing a giant slime down a hallway, and all that friction turns into teamwork."

What’s your greatest fear as the leader of the Otogi Bank?

Here lies the heart of her anxiety: "Failing them. Not because I’ll lose face, but because every misstep proves I’m not ‘human enough’ to belong. But hey—if I do slip up, at least I can eat the evidence," she’d joke, deflecting with a wink.

What legacy do you hope to leave through the Otogi Bank?

This question cracks her bravado wide open. "That we mattered. Not as a demon and her minions, but as people who made Akasaka a little brighter—even if we accidentally flooded the gym twice. If they remember us at all, let it be with a smile… and maybe a warning about lending me money."