Synopsis & Character Introductions

[Synopsis]
Kozuki Ceremonies—An unconventional second-generation owner and a stubborn craftsman fulfill the wishes of the silent dead.

A heartwarming comedy short-short series, with each episode focusing on a funeral.

"I don't know anything about the deceased," "I don't need a funeral," "I want to be on stage for my final moment"—.
The final wishes that the bereaved hope for, and that the deceased left behind—wishes that are so selfish, yet so endearing.
The job of "Kozuki Ceremonies" is not to hold ordinary funerals.
There is Hyo Kozuki (the artist), the second-generation owner who unleashes the hearts of the deceased with unorthodox staging, and Genzo Sato (the craftsman), who masters serene, traditional beauty with balance and perfect aesthetics.
Like oil and water, the two are manipulated by the president, Sayuri—who is also Hyo's mother—with a cold yet amused touch.
"...This is a pain."
"Yes, it certainly is."
Once again today, the president brings in an impossible request.
This is a story of how these two clash tradition with innovation, using the bond between parent and child and between craftsman and successor to stage the ultimate final act, all to make the deceased's life shine one last time.

—Now then, what kind of curtain shall we raise next?

[Character Introductions]
Hyo Kozuki
The son of Sayuri, president of Kozuki Ceremonies. 31 years old.
After graduating from art school, he worked at a design firm but quit, feeling he wasn't cut out for corporate life.
He wanted a life of freedom centered on art, but was pulled into the world of funerals by Sayuri's schemes.
His motto is, "A funeral is art that decorates the life of the deceased." He uses the nickname "Hyo" from his art school days instead of his formal, stiffer-sounding name, "Hyo" (written with a different kanji).
His unconventional ideas often clash with the craftsman-like Genzo, leading to constant arguments.

Genzo Sato
Manager and head of the floral department at Kozuki Ceremonies. 43 years old.
He trained at a flower shop after graduating high school and was recruited by Sayuri when she went independent.
A veteran who has supported Sayuri since the founding of Kozuki Ceremonies, he has known Hyo since he was a child and is "like a father figure" to him.
A clumsy craftsman who, while grumbling that Hyo's unconventional ideas are "imprudent," continues to support him with his technical skill.

Sayuri Kozuki. Representative Director and President of Kozuki Ceremonies, and Hyo's mother. 57 years old.
While she has high expectations for her son as the second-generation owner, she intentionally throws impossible, difficult requests at him to encourage his growth in the field, enjoying the spectacle from a front-row seat.
She also acts as a stopper when the two heat up, sometimes offering advice to keep the site running smoothly.
A shrewd businesswoman who manipulates two geniuses (her artistic son and the master of tradition) to push Kozuki Ceremonies to a one-of-a-kind status.