Reserved and independent, Kiki is extremely loyal to protecting Zen (and later Shirayuki as she becomes part of Zen's life) and is most often seen with Mitsuhide. As the heir to the household of the Seiran family, her father expects her to return home to assume responsibility after her time serving Zen. One of Zen's closest aides, and arrives at the castle some time after Mitsuhide. Kiki Seiran ( 木々・セイラン) Voiced by: Kaori Nazuka (Japanese) Jamie Marchi (English) He is extremely loyal though somewhat clumsy at times, as well as a little silly. One of Zen's closest aides was appointed by Prince Izana to watch over Zen (despite initially wanting to be Izana's retainer), and though their relationship was initially rocky, he is seen by Zen as both a close friend and reliable aide. Mitsuhide Lowen ( ミツヒデ・ルーエン, Mitsuhide Rūen) Voiced by: Yūichirō Umehara (Japanese) Ian Sinclair (English) Over the course of the story, he falls in love with Shirayuki, and rescues her from various dangers. He has a close relationship with his three aides, Mitsuhide, Kiki, and Obi, and has both their respect and genuine loyalty. Initially, Zen is often seen escaping his duties to experience Clarines first-hand, though he has since taken more responsibility over official work. Shortly after befriending her, he is poisoned by an apple meant for Shirayuki, but obtains the antidote with her help. The main male protagonist of the story is the second prince of Clarines, and meets Shirayuki on a trip outside the castle. Zen Wistalia ( ゼン・ウィスタリア, Zen Wisutaria) Voiced by: Ryōta Ōsaka (Japanese) Josh Grelle (English) She moves into the east wing of Wistal Castle in chapter 49, and is later reassigned as a pharmacist to Lyrias in chapter 53. She has a close relationship with Zen, and falls in love with him over the course of the story despite opposition due to their difference in social status. Shirayuki has demonstrated her abilities as a pharmacist in various situations, including identifying and controlling disease outbreaks in Raxd and Lyrias. In Clarines, she is accepted as a palace pharmacist and trains under Garack with Ryu. Independent and persistent, she meets Zen and befriends him after tending to his wounds. She escapes from the kingdom of Tanbarun after its prince orders her to become his concubine. The main female protagonist of the story is born with rare red hair and is a skilled pharmacist. Main characters Shirayuki ( 白雪) Voiced by: Saori Hayami (Japanese) Brina Palencia (English) Over the course of the story, Zen and Shirayuki begin to fall in love with each other and eventually begin a romantic relationship, in spite of opposition due to their difference in social status. Shirayuki and her friends find a place in Clarines and carries out her duties as a court herbalist. Shortly thereafter, Shirayuki passes an exam for a position to train in the palace as a herbalist. When Zen is poisoned by an apple meant for Shirayuki gifted by Raj, Shirayuki successfully obtains the antidote and decides to accompany the trio to Clarines. On her way there, she meets and befriends Prince Zen and his two aides Mitsuhide and Kiki. Refusing his orders, she cuts her hair and leaves it behind as part of what he wanted and escapes to the neighboring kingdom of Clarines. However, her hair gets her noticed by Prince Raj, who orders her to become his concubine. Due to her unusual hair color, Shirayuki was raised to always be careful of showing her hair in new surroundings and grew to be an independent young woman. Shirayuki is a normal herbalist citizen in the kingdom of Tanbarun with one rare unique feature: her beautiful red hair.