Yashiro Miko is the tritagonist of This Monster Wants to Eat Me, introduced as Yaotose Hinako’s only friend after the tragic accident that claimed her family. Behind her gentle, familiar presence lies her true identity: Okitsune-sama, the protective fox spirit yōkai who watches over their region. Miko blends the warmth of a loyal companion with the mystique of an ancient guardian, making her a key supernatural figure in the series’ emotional and spiritual core.
