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Family[]
Mukaze[]
Mukaze is Shirayuki’s father and leader of the Mountain’s Lions. When her mother had passed, Mukaze thought it best that Shirayuki grew up in a better environment, and sent her to live with her grandparents. He visited their tavern one day to see Shirayuki when she was a little girl, but never actually made contact with her. Her grandparents pointed him out to her, and it was then that she learned Mukaze is her father. It is also the only memory she seems to have of him, since he kept his distance. The first time she speaks with him, however, is not until much later; After the Sea’s Talon incident is wrapped up. Even after not seeing him for so long, Shirayuki recognizes him and they acquire a good natured relationship with one another. Mukaze is a bit awkward and hesitant when it comes to acting as her father figure, but it is clear that he loves her.
Shirayuki's Grandparents[]
Her grandparents, being deceased, do not have any more development in the story. That being said Shirayuki has talked about her grandparents from time to time. They owned a pub, and were the ones to raise her after her mother died, and her father disappeared. It is said that Shirayuki loved them very much. They were good people. They are very much responsible for Shirayuki being who she is and raised her in a fashion to be able to support herself.
Royalty[]
Zen Wistaria[]
Shirayuki first met Zen when she was on the run from Prince Raji and was just waking up from her nap outside of an abandoned house. He had tripped over a wall that he was jumping over, and when she had offered to help patch up his arm, he had refused, accusing her of possibly poisoning him, to which she proves wrong as she hits herself with his sword, then applies the medicine. At first, she doesn't know he is a prince, not until he confronts Prince Raji and comes to her rescue. They begin as very good friends who inspire each other to work harder and achieve more, and later on throughout the series, her feelings of respect and friendship transform into love. When Zen confessed his love to Shirayuki, she didn't know how to answer him. She loved Zen, but she didn't know how to say it. Later in the story, she confessed her love to Zen and also doubted if she could really be by his side, thankfully, Zen was able to reassure her that she is the only person he wants by his side, afterwards, he kisses Shirayuki and they become a couple. She comes to rely on him for his advice and protection, something that she has never done before, as she has been raised to be a naturally independent person. In return, Shirayuki wants to protect his name, and encourage him to be the best that he can be. As of chapter 60, they are in a long distance relationship. Shirayuki in chapter 62 mentions that her desire to be at Zen's side and become his strength is still unchanged, since that is the reason why she is in Clarines. And that in order for her to achieve that, she needs to be recognised by his majesty Izana, and because of that, she makes the decision to aim for Wilant Castle. Later, in the story, in chapter 106, before she, Obi and Ryuu begin the mission to spread the olin maris throughout the northern lands she remembers that she has yet to tell his majesty Izana about her desire of how much she wants to live in Clarines, the country she chose to live in because of Zen.
Raji Shenazard[]
At the beginning of the story, Shirayuki dislikes Raji because he is a shameful, idiotic prince and is the reason she fled Tanbarun. In the first chapter, he sends a guard to go tell her that she was to be his "concubine", as he found her apple-red hair to be "rare and unusual". As an act of defiance against the spoiled prince, Shirayuki cuts her hair short and leaves her ponytail behind for Raji's soldiers to find, symbolizing that while he can have her hair, he can never have her. Later on, he tries to poison her with an apple with the intention of immobilizing her, allowing him to take her back to the castle. However, Zen ends up being poisoned, and out of concern for her new friend, Shirayuki decides to face Raji in order to get the antidote. In the end, Zen intimidates and threatens Prince Raji into swearing that he would never try to see Shirayuki again. Later, Shirayuki and Raji attempt to redefine their relationship, despite getting off to such a horrible start. Throughout the series, they slowly become friends with each other. Beginning with helping him when his stomach pain and smiling back at him when he said something nice, she is later the only person in history to receive the title "Friend to Tanbarun Royal Family". This title is later the key to her attending royal gatherings.
Izana Wistaria[]
Even though she has a healthy respect for him, Shirayuki's relationship with the Izana Wistaria is quite strained in the beginning. They have not had much interaction but have had multiple private talks about herself and Zen. After the incident at Lilias, Izana's attitude has slightly changed about her, seemingly to trust her a little bit more. He continues to test the relationship of Zen and Shirayuki, so much so that he tells Shirayuki she must go to a city in the kingdom of Clarines to help a breakout in a sickness, and that she must stay there for 3 months without Zen.
Close Friends[]
Obi[]
When she first met Obi, he had been hired by Lord Haruka to intimidate Shirayuki into staying away from Zen and to frighten her away from Wistal castle. When Obi is discovered by Zen, he begins working for him, and slowly befriends the rest of the group. In later chapters Zen orders Obi to be Shirayuki's guard while she is in danger and this has allowed them to become good friends. Shirayuki sees him as a strong but friendly person, who is a bit odd. Nevertheless she respects his abilities and values his friendship dearly. Obi refers to her now as "Mistress" and has romantic feelings for Shirayuki, but does not act on them out of respect for her and Zen. Later in the story, Shirayuki and Obi grow closer. When Shirayuki is transferred to Lilias for two years, Obi follows her. Zen has stated that he is envious of the memories they have created together. Before heading on a journey to spread a flower, Shirayuki mentioned that he looks nice by the firelight, before admitting she can be herself around him. Once when attending a ball, they pretended to be in a relationship.
Mitsuhide Rouen[]
She first met him along with Kiki and Zen. As Zen explains that he always loses to Kiki at chess. Mitsuhide is brotherly figure to Shirayuki (shirayuki mentions it when she was drunk), giving her advice about Zen and encouraging her when times are tough. They seem to have a very close friendship. She usually rides on his horse (the other being Obi). Once when Shirayuki was drunk, she mentioned that if she had an older brother, he would be like Mitsuhide. Possibly implying that she somewhat views Mitsuhide as a brother-ly figure
Kiki Seiran[]
Kiki is a good friend to Shirayuki. Kiki is the only girl besides Shirayuki herself in the main group. They usually talk when they have a room together. Kiki usually has Shirayuki's back and sometimes gives advice about Zen to her. Like Mitsuhide, she also has a very close friendship with her.
Co-workers[]
Ryuu[]
Ryuu is a very smart but introverted 12 year old who works as one of the chief herbalist who becomes in charge of Shirayuki. He first meets the protagonist Shirayuki in an herb garden. At first, their relationship seems very strange because he seemed a bit on the shy side, but he soon begins to open up to her and feel frightened and worried when she started to cry. Many people in the castle are frightened by him due to his mysterious nature, and his interest in poisonous herbs. He soon becomes a little brother figure to Obi who takes him under his wings and teaches him how to climb in return Ryuu teaches him about herbs.
Garak Gazelt[]
As chief herbalist, Shirayuki looks up to her as a role model. She helps her to become a fully-fledged Court Herbalist. They became close friends the more Shirayuki worked with her.
Yatsufusa[]
Yatsufusa is a intelligent herbalist, works with Chief Garak and work well with Shirayuki. He became good friends with Shirayuki within a few days of her being there.
Suzu[]
Suzu is a pharmacist at the Pharmacy Institute in Lilias who tends to tell exaggerated stories and jokes with a deadpan expression. He quickly befriended Shirayuki and Ryuu when they came to work and study at the Institute and is a steadfast friend and excellent pharmacist and worker despite how much he likes to complain when he feels overworked.
Yuzuri[]
Yuzuri is a peppy botanist who works with the Pharmacy Institute in the Academy district of Lilias. She is Shirayuki's first friend in Lilias and is eager to show her around and later aid in her research.