Hiki Mare is a woman of few words and an air of mystery surrounds her. She arrived in Shinshin years ago with no clear indication of where she came from or what brought her there. Despite her enigmatic nature, she quickly became known for her warm smile and kind heart.
When the previous owner of the Nightowl Inn retired, Hiki Mare took over the establishment and turned it into one of the most successful inns in the region. The inn has a reputation for being cozy, comfortable, and welcoming, but also for being haunted. Strange noises, apparitions, and other unexplained phenomena have been reported by guests and locals alike. Despite the rumors of the inn's haunting, Hiki Mare remains calm and collected whenever strange occurrences happen. She has a way of calming the locals and putting them at ease, often by sharing stories and legends of the village's history. Many believe that her calming presence is what keeps the inn successful and the rumors of hauntings at bay.
There are some who speculate that Hiki Mare is more than just an innkeeper, that she may have some connection to the supernatural happenings at the Nightowl Inn. But these are just rumors and Hiki Mare remains an enigmatic figure who keeps to herself and focuses on running her inn.