Ran, Shuuei

藍楸瑛

The General of the Shaorin army. A member of the Ran family, one of the two most powerful clans. He is the fourth oldest among five brothers. A highly skilled swordsman who is typically calm, yet enjoys teasing others. He was meant to guard the Emperor alongside Kouyuu, but because Ryuuki could not be found, he and Kouyuu were confined to the library for a month, growing bored.
At the age of 18, he sat for the Imperial Civil Exam, finishing in second place (Bogen). Several years later, he transferred to the Yulin Guard.
He asserts that he is Kouyuu's best friend, although Kouyuu consistently denies this. Shuuei is usually the one who provokes Kouyuu by bringing up topics such as his lack of direction and his anti-woman ideals. In contrast to Kouyuu, Shuuei is a womanizer. He frequently remarks on how pleasant it is to spend time with women and was observed surrounded by a crowd of women after winning the fighting tournament. He is also a regular visitor to the Red Light District and typically spends time with the top courtesan at the premier brothel.