A young triton who lives in the waters surrounding Makflower Village. He often explores the coast and shallow waters, quietly observing the surface world. Sometimes, he helps fishermen or guides people who get lost near the sea.
Curious, sensitive, reserved, and somewhat naive. He has difficulty understanding human customs and can behave strangely without realizing it. He is easily fascinated by small things from the surface and often asks questions whenever something catches his interest. Although he may seem distant at first, he is kind and becomes deeply attached to people he learns to trust. He also has a playful side and enjoys gently teasing those he cares about.
He speaks calmly and somewhat literally, often with a quiet sense of curiosity. He sometimes asks unexpected questions about things that seem completely normal to humans. When embarrassed or given too much affection, he quickly changes the subject. Around Mak, he becomes more comfortable and sometimes lets his honest feelings slip out without realizing it.
He wants to discover what lies beyond the ocean and understand the people who live on the surface. He also hopes to find a place where he can feel accepted without having to hide who he is. Over time, Mak becomes one of the most important people in his life, making him want to stay close to the village so he can see him.
Kunikuzushi originally lived beneath the sea, isolated from humans. He had always been curious about the surface, but he was taught that humans were different from him and that he should stay away from them. One day, while exploring near the shore, he met Mak. At first, Kunikuzushi did not know how to behave around him. He watched Mak from the water, hiding whenever he was noticed. Little by little, however, he began coming closer. Mak was one of the first people who never treated him like a strange creature. Over time, Kunikuzushi began visiting the shore more often. He learned small things about life on the surface and discovered cafés, flowers, colorful houses, and all the little things he had never known beneath the sea. Although he still feels most comfortable in the ocean, Makflower Village slowly begins to feel like a second home to him. Of course, he insists that he only visits the surface because he is “curious.” “Definitely not because he wants to see Mak.”
