Secondary Characters (MYSTIC Begins)

In the manga *MYSTIC Begins*, there are several side characters who, while not being main characters are important parts of the story. They are not members of the SKIP or opponents to the protaganist, but their own individual stories tie in with Takashi's even if only indirectly, meaning they are still important to the story.

## Characters

### Humans

Shinji Kazaya
The detective in charge of investigating a series of murders. The veteran detective and his partner Marie Kimura were bafled as how the strange murders could have been committed, before they could continue any further they were called of the case by the SKIP's agents lead by Ichimonji. Later, upon coming upon a traffic accident Kazayz tried help a trapped truck driver, but his partner held him back on the premise it was to dangerous. Both were surprised when Takashi landed infront of them in his Mystic Suit and rescued the bus driver from a fire by slicing of his side of the compartment. The two immediately began to question the young boy and Kazaya spotted the SKIP crest on the suit. When the young boy took of he declared that it was not an Yo-kai Hero they had just seen.
Kazaya returns to the crime scene and eventually learns about aliens resolving to investigate any crime involving strange possibilities and the SKIP. He is the manga's counterpart to Kenji Lemon.

Takumi Inou
An information broker living with in the Yo-kai City, was the only human resident of the city somehow living a comfortable life, in fact Ichimonji stated he refused to leave. When he was first met by Takashi he had just won a boxing match with an Onryo combatant, winning by Knockout showing his skills as a boxer but implying he may not be a normal human being. He later get's Takashi into a fight with Argo, the former champion of the ring before Takumi beat him. Afterwards he assists the SKIP and Takashi in various ways with the case. He is the manga's counterpart to Minato Phase.

Saya Kazuraba
She is a Japanese reporter who gained superpowers after a run-in with Yo-kai, and becomes a hero known as Yuki. She was later given the Frost Suit after allying himself with the SKIP. She is the manga's counterpart to Hana Sona.
Miho Shiroki
A young Model around Takashi's age, Miho became a fan of Takashi after his numerous crime fighting exploits wearing his Mystic suit. While her agent just denounced him a cosplayer, Miho was quick to defend him as the real thing. While on their way to an appointment, the two were stuck in a strange traffic jam caused by Takashi's battle with another alien. The pair landed nearby with Takashi landing on the hood of their car. While the alien belittled Takashi and destroyed his confidence, Miho and her agent had snuck out of the car. Hearing her hero being trash-talked, Miho called out Sky Fighter and gave him back his confidence. Unfortunately this angered the petty alien who fired Plasma bombs at her. Fortunately Takashi was able to stop the attacks with his Arashium Blades.
After the battle she went to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries when she ran into her dad Kazaya, who was releaved she was alright. Unknown to either of them the slimy alien watched them drooling from outside. She is the manga's counterpart to Reiko Shiroishi.

Marie Sonoda
Kazaya's younger partner and subordinate, she was assisting the older detective in the serial killings and was there was when she was called of by the SKIP. Later she was driving Kazaya, presumably home, when they happened upon a traffic accident. Kazaya was about to go and help but Sonoda held him back, the truck could explode at any minute. When Takashi arrived in his Mystic suit the pair, Sonoda thought it was some form of cosplay, but was surprised at the young man's speed, strength and jumping ability. When Takashi saved the bus driver the two were quick to question him but the young man suddenly left. Sonoda wondered aloud if that was an Yo-kai Hero only to have Kazaya denounce the boy as such.
Sonoda later followed Kazaya back to the seen of a crime they had been called of, they found no clues except that the victim was a Miho fan. Outside they found themselves chasing after a little boy, only to discover what the SKIP was hiding, there were aliens on Earth. She is the manga's counterpart to Mari Kimura.

Goldman, Taki and Smith
Alien Slimepop's human companions and fellow fans of Miho.

### Aliens

Alien Slimepop
A member of an unknown race on Earth, the creature was the size of a dwarf or young child. It was an avid if not disturbed fan of the idol Miho, getting upset to the point of childish raving and drooling when someone spoke ill of Miho on one of the internet chatrooms it visited. When Sonoda and Kazaya were checking out the home of a recent victim of a string of strange murders he ran when the detectives called out to him. The alien proved to be faster than a normal human, and more durable as well as it was hit by a car and knocked out for a little while. When Kazaya saw it face it awoke and took before either policemen could do anything. As of now this alien seems to be the prime suspect of the murders Kazaya was investigating which do not fit the method of feeding used by Alien Slimepop.
After Takashi's battle, the same alien spied on Kazaya and Miho from outside the hospital.

Alien Zebin
A small time crook, the alien broke into a bank and killed the guard, his action drew the attention of the SKIP who mobilized an extermination team to capture or destroy him. While he tried to snipe them from above, his tactic failed and he was forced to flee from their return fire, only to run into Takashi who took him down. The alien begged for his life and Hayato was merciful leaving him to be taken into custody. It was later stated he had killed seven people. The creature showed no superhuman abilities save perhaps durability as he fell through a floor with Takashi on top of him, he was also armed with a weapon that fired needles.

Argo
The former champion of the Yo-kai City arena, the former king of the arena lost his eye and title in a match with Inou. He later appears when Inou was talking with Takashi, ready for payback, but Inou somehow tricked him into fighting Takashi instead.

Alien Darrah
An assassin sent to kill Kazaya and Sonoda after they had set a trap for the alien serial killer both they and the SKIP were investigating. When the policemen's firearms proved useless against it they were saved by the arrival of Ichimonji who battled the alien.

### Yo-kai/Onryo

Skynyan
A small green Nekomata that a young Takeru befriended a long time ago, he accidentally killed Takeru Hayato as he chased a alien to Earth, feeling sorry he revived the human by merging with him. Later after his battle with Batdar and Ancar he was forced to separate from Hayato, leaving him with what is now called the YSP Factor, which he passed on to his son.

Residents of the Yo-kai City
The myriad of Yo-kai from different species all living in a single city. Despite their different origins they live in a city partaking in activities not very different from Human cities. They have markets, gambling rings and even a criminal underworld which is a source of trouble for the SKIP and ultimately humanity.

### Others

Sky Fighter
The legendary Walker of the Sky, he has fought countless aliens that attacked earth and joins forces with one named Mahiru. Later after his battle with Batdar and Ancar, Skynyan had to separate from Hayato and thus the Walker of the Sky left him.