Claire Elford/Relationships

* Relationships
* Routes

* Human Side
* Demon Side

**Fiona Elford**

Fiona is Claire's biological mother. Their only interaction was being cradled when she was an infant (as shown in the memory "Happiness and Misfortune's Beginning"). Fiona was a loving mother to her daughter, complimenting her future appearance and promising happiness to both Claire and herself as they make memories together when she grows up. Unfortunately, she died after getting caught up in the "witch hunts", making Claire an orphan at a very young age, leaving her hidden inside their house's basement, later found by her grandmother, Dorothy. After her death, Dorothy took hold of her heart and used it to wipe out Claire' memories of everything.

**Unnamed Father**

Not much is disclosed about her father nor their interactions, but Charlotte described him as the "happy-go-lucky" type, with Fiona adding that he's a very kind person. His fate after the death of Fiona is unknown.

**Dorothy Elford**

Dorothy is Claire's grandmother on her mother's side and her adoptive relative. When Claire got lost in the woods (possibly after her mother's death), she found her and took her in, acted like a surrogate parent and greatly cared for the well-being of both Claire and Sirius, raising them until her untimely demise. It was later unveiled (by Noel to Sirius) that she used Fiona's heart to seal away Claire's past memories, which causes the warped dreams of Patricia and severe headaches whenever she tries to recall them.

**Noel Levine**

Noel is one of Claire's childhood friends although she knew him by the name of "Patricia"; she wasn't aware of his actual gender at the time. Claire and Noel were very close friends and often dragged Sirius to play hide and seek with them. After his mysterious disappearance in the mansion, Claire went on a journey for 12 years to find him, brought about by her guilt that she was the one who brought him to his fate at Dorothy's room in the first place.

Noel harbors strong feelings for Claire, calling her both his "hero" and his "heroine" because she saved him. At present time (especially in his route), they share a very cordial relationship, where Noel initially gives her free 5 coins during the hangout event, and even doing stargazing together in his room. During the same event, she notices the *teru teru bozu* (raindoll) hanging above a window that almost prompted her memories of Patricia until her head throbs from a sudden headache as soon she gets a brief glimpse of the said memory. However, at the end of Sirius' route, she seems to fully remember who Noel was as she looks at him and mutters a "Don't cry, Patr..." before drawing her final breath.

**Sirius Gibson**

Sirius is one of Claire's childhood friends and fellow orphan who was adopted by Dorothy. Ever since they were little, Sirius wasn't too fond of Claire, being reprimanding and strict to her. This may be a out of his jealousy toward the attention she gets from Dorothy, and he considers her a rival in that regard. However, Sirius never saw Claire nor Patricia as bad people, which hints at his truer, inner personality that deeply cares about the people dear to his heart (he genuinely is a really kind and warm individual as remarked by Noel to Ashe). Near the end of his route, he saved Claire from Lime, a Hater demon---accepting (and winning) a showdown challenge from her, even while fully knowing fighting was not his strongest point.

**Ashe Bradley**

Ashe was the first person she encountered when she initially reached the mansion gates. He cordially introduced himself as a typical traveler, but after getting stuck in the mansion, his intentions were fully uncovered: to get the legendary wish-granting treasure, the Witch's Heart. They immediately became acquaintances so did the development of their friendship, establishing the Shortcake Project with an aim of finding the Witch's Heart to have an endless supply of sweet delicacies, particularly cakes for her to snarf down. Ashe would cook for Claire and share cookies with her, and would often get visibly worried about her. Eventually in his route and most of the game's plot, it turns out that he is a cold-blooded killer who would do anything just to get his hands on the treasure he's after, his motive being the revival of his family. However, there were moments that he did feel remorseful about what he did, such as when he was pondering in the kitchen after murdering Sirius, where Claire consoles him.

**Wilardo Adler**

Wilardo and Claire's first encounter was at the mansion door where he nonchalantly pushed her aside and went inside the house, leading Claire and Ashe to believe that he was an occupant of the place. They are good acquaintances (especially in his route) and are curious/interested about each other, with Claire being fascinated by his job as a florist and his cause to settle with such job; while he was baffled about her reckless act in Invective's fantasy space, when she used herself as a barricade and bluntly told the red, multi-eyed monster to stop attacking Invective. They also watch each other's back, mostly when they are in danger, notably when Wilardo pushes her aside to take the hit from Ashe in his route. Ashe was surprised by the act, declaring that he didn't expect that he'd take a blow for her. When he finds out about the truth about the treasure, he was dumbfounded for a moment but then apologizes to Claire for what he's about to do, and then murders her. It was shown that he cared for her, as he uttered "Doesn't feel good, really...", referring to the deed he's done before proceeding to ask his wish, at the end of his route.

**Zizel**

Zizel is Claire's demonic pact partner. Claire first encounters Zizel on the first night in her room, where Zizel informs her of the demonic pact they are in, and tells her to look for the contract somewhere in the mansion. Merely soon after, Claire becomes fond of Zizel and appreciates her company, as well as being willing to play Rock-Paper-Scissors with her, and overall treats her like a friend. Zizel is generally kind to Claire, as she often provides assistance for Claire and is usually with her. At the end of the Bonus Stage, Zizel bets all of her chips on Claire's victory, implying that she has full belief in Claire and supports her on the final loop.

**Charlotte**

Charlotte is first encountered in an unknown fantasy space near the start of the game. She says that "those guys" are "after her," and that she wants to finish her job quickly. This initiates a chase scene and failure results in Charlotte killing Claire, but Charlotte later claims that she was only joking. She is often messing around with Claire, an example is during Ashe's scenario where she tries to convince her that she might've killed Sirius, to which Zizel interjects and tells her not to joke around so much. Later in Sirius' scenario, Charlotte asks Claire to find her rabbit doll, and afterwards, she compliments her by saying that she's kind.

**Lime**

Lime can be encountered as early as the common bad ending, but is only properly introduced in the second scenario (either Ashe's or Wilardo's route). She comes off as affable to Claire, until she stabs herself in the throat to prove that she's not human. Claire is visibly disturbed by this and questions why she would do that, to which Zizel interjects, saying that Lime is a strange one. Lime is normally friendly towards Claire, going as to invite her to a tea party with Zizel and Charlotte. Despite her cutesy demeanor, she is malicious, and is the indirect cause for most of Claire's deaths after showing the contracts to Ashe or Wilardo.

**Rouge**

Rouge is first encountered in the Wine Fantasy Space, where she resides most of the time. She is hostile to Claire, calling her "ugly" as both an insult and a nickname. Rouge questions as to why Noel is so dedicated to protecting her, and often teases him about it. Additionally, Rouge only accepts particular gifts from Claire, and is quite prideful of her status as a high-ranking demon to Claire, and the Hater demons by extension.

**Sheila**

Sheila is first encountered in the Very Very Very Very Bottom of the Ocean. When Claire tries to interact with her, Zizel will warn Claire that she's bad news, as Sheila attempts to attack her in a state of heightened emotions. She will later calm down, and can be interacted with. Sheila will ask for 5 Mermaid Scales as a demon request. When fulfilled, she is grateful and is visibly happy.

**Invective**

Invective possesses Claire in Wilardo's route, and similar to Rouge, is brash and hostile towards Claire, although she is relieved that she's able to be in a healthy human body once more. In an unnamed fantasy space, Invective shows her true appearance. Claire is able to show sympathy for her and depending on the player's choice, can decide to give up her body. The eyeball monster suddenly appears as Invective panics, but Claire protects her, and the monster goes away. Invective is confused by this, then reverts to insulting Claire, saying that she used to be far more beautiful than her, and told her to leave. Upon leaving, Invective's appearance reverts to normal.

* Find the Legendary Witch's Heart (Ashe's Scenario)
* Beautiful Flower & Demon's Curse (Wilardo's Scenario)
* Unknown Secret, Dorothy's Past (Sirius' Scenario)
* Mansion Riddles & Fantasy Worlds (Noel's Scenario)