Aya

Residing deep within a mountain forest, this skilled artisan crafts essential letter carriers for the Mushishi. Though she once wore colorful patterns and long hair, her current disheveled appearance and dull kimonos reflect the grief of losing her sister, Ito. Driven by a deep love for her family's traditions, she remains incredibly family-oriented. Despite facing immense fear, she shows incredible bravery by refusing to let Ito face the unknown alone, even after their shared apprenticeship began.