Pioran

Pyoran (パオラン) is an old woman from Taknaha who escaped from Yanome prison with March, Parona, and Fushi.

Appearance
Pyoran has long white hair, tan skin, and is normally seen wearing a black headband and a long cloak. She also uses a cane to walk.

Background
The full reason Pyroan is in the Yanome prison is unknown, however it is hinted that she may have killed a person(s).

Plot
Pyoran is first introduced in chapter 8 as a part of Parona's plan to escape the Yanome prison. Pyoran pretends to have a medical issue to distract the guard while Parona attacks him from behind. By helping out with her plan, Parona promises to let Pyoran escape with them.

After Parona frees Pyoran and March, Pyoran is next seen taking March to the wagon to hide. However, March runs back to stop Parona from killing the Spirit Bear. She tells March that if she can prove the Spirit Bear is dead, then maybe the village will stop sacrificing children. March disagrees with Parona, saying that it's selfish to kill the bear because he isn't the Spirit Bear and, therefore isn't related to the situation. After awhile, Parona agrees to persuade the village without using other's lives.

The three make their way to the wagon and escape with Parona as the driver. March expresses her joy at their escape and is excited to see her parents again. She wonders if they'll be happy to see her and Parona says they will be. Pyoran is next seen driving the wagon while the soldiers attack them and she continues driving until she is out of Yanome.

Pyoran isn't seen again until chapter 12 when Fushi, in the form of March, is walking through the forest and runs into her. Pyoran, who is surprised to see March, starts asking her where they ran off too and where Parona is. She mentions that she spent three days and nights looking for them and goes on to describe how terrible the past few days have been. She wonders why March isn't saying anything and then realizes the truth when Fushi changes back to the Boy's form. She tries to talk to Fushi, but he quietly walks away. She follows him.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, Pyoran asks Fushi if they should stop and rest because she hasn't eaten anything for two days. As usual, Fushi doesn't respond and Pyoran, in a craze due to hunger and exhaustion, bites his leg. In an attempt to stop her, Fushi climbs up a tree and throws fruit at Pyoran (imitating what March did to him). A bit of time passes and Pyoran and Fushi are seen looking at a map of the area. As Pyoran is writing, Fushi takes the pen and paper from her and tries to write but is unable. Pyoran decides to teach Fushi the language, the script, and how to live like a human. As time passes, Fushi slowly starts to learn how to form sentences and opens up a little bit about himself. He tells Pyoran that he wants to grow up and learn things and also reveals a little about his time with The Boy. Eventually, they reach Taknaha, Pyoran's home town, and she tells Fushi that they are going to her lover's home. They decide to rest for the night but are attacked by a creature known as a Knocker that steals one of Fushi's forms.

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