Koubun Ka

Koubun Ka (夏黄文, Ka Kōbun) is the Assistant of Kougyoku Ren. He has grown up with her since she was young.

Appearance
Koubun Ka is a tall man with black wavy hair tied back and yellow eyes. He has markings on his face. He wears a tall hat, with traditional and wealthy looking clothes. He carries around his Household Vessel, which takes the appearance of a green fan.

Personality
He is a cold and calm person, but seems to be more cheerful when he isn't working as Kougyoku's assistant. However, he has admitted to trying to manipulate her and his subordinates into doing what he wants, though it seems that he is not very good at this.

History
Koubun was born in a poor village in the North Province of the Kou Empire. He passed the National Exam with high results and was assigned as a Government Official. When he was 17, he became Kougyoku Ren's assistant and from that moment on he was always together with her.

He helped Kougyoku capture the Dungeon of Vinea. In the past, his desire to save Kougyoku in the midst of a battle evoked his Household Vessel.

Balbadd Arc
Koubun is first seen appearing alongside his princess Kougyoku Ren saving Judar from Ugo. He begins to heal Judar as Kougyoku defeats Ugo. Once Kougyoku is asked to stop by Sinbad he retreats along with her. He is next seen alongside Kougyoku in Balbadd's palace commenting on Alibaba Saluja's decisions, saying how his argument was useless. He is greatly surprised by Kougyoku's decision regarding Balbadd's affairs. Once she leaves after this discussion, he follows.

Sindria Arc
Koubun arrives in Sindria together with Kougyoku and her cousin, Hakuryuu Ren. Sinbad greets them respectfully but is suddenly attacked by Kougyoku who accuses him of defiling her body. Asked what is the meaning of this, Kougyoku starts crying, so Koubun interrupts. He explains that it's too harsh for her to tell the whole story from her mount. He notes that it's the testimony from the Princess herself and, points out at the soldiers, saying that there are also other witnesses. He begs them to take it as the truth. Then, he begins to recreate what has happened according to Kougyoku herself.

Koubun explains that when Kougyoku woke up in the morning, when she looker around, she noticed a sleeping, naked Sinbad in her bed. Kougyoku cries and promises to kill first him, and then herself. Sinbad says his version of events, so Kougyoku tells her own. Asked by Jafar what does she mean, Koubun, in her place, answers that King Sinbad noticed Kougyoku during the banquet, he made her faint and after this, the act occurred. Koubun suggests that in this case, in order to take responsibility, Sinbad has no other choice but to marry Kougyoku. Her honor would not take any damage and even her father, Koutoku Ren, would have no problem with giving his daughter to a High King of Seven Seas. Upon hearing that, Sinbad orders Yamraiha to prove his innocence with Magic. Kougyoku steps out to her, so Koubun, shocked, tries to stop her, but she replies that she wants to know what really happened.

Yamraiha is able to dispel doubts of Sinbad actions by using her magic, Sharrar Rakesa, to re-create the true events of the night in question. Kougyoku believes that what she saw is true, so Koubun tries to persuade her that she's being deceived. He accuses Yamraiha of orchestrating something in order to protect Sinbad and points out at him, saying to accept his sins. Kougyoku stops him, admitting that she also thought something was out of place but she panicked. Kougyoku apologizes to Sinbad for causing the commotion and starts crying, with Koubun and her subordinates by her side.

Looking at his sad Princess, Koubun, in his thoughts, introduces himself and begins to remember his history and past with Kougyoku. He then says that his dear Princess went through such a difficult experience because of someone but admits that he's the culprit himself. He recalls what happened that night: he made his two subordinates to escort Kougyoku and then, used the chance and made her faint. He brought her to Sinbad's room and hoped for Sinbad to be accused of disgracing Kougyoku. He admits that he had a scheme in the past, that after Kougyoku married the King of Balbadd and gave birth to heir, he would become this child's guardian, which was the plan to seizing the power in this state. The plan failed so he came back to Kou and thought what to do, when Sinbad payed them a visit. He realized that he was perfect for this, since he would b able to seize the power and the Princess would marry the person she loves. He says that his primary ability is to read the hearts of people and then using that. He calls it "Heart Manipulation Technique. Thanks to that, he was able to make many allies, including the subordinates that helped him with his scheme.

Koubun decides to stay strong and push his decision through. However, his faithful subordinates, seeing how sad their Princess is, confess that it's all Koubun's fault. Shocked, he asks them what about their promotion, but they answer that they're her subordinates, not his. Then Sindria's soldiers start to attacking him as the traitors that wanted to frame King Sinbad. He tries to protect himself but gets hit by Hakuryuu. The Prince, exasperated with his countrymen's behavior, formally apologizes to Sinbad on their behalf. He forces to Koubun to admit that he's also sure that Yamraiha's magic showed truth. The subordinates comment that Koubun made him fall on his knees for such a reason, but Koubun orders them to be quiet. He falls at the ground and starts crying. He laments that vulgar and dirty trash like him can't have any dreams, but Kougyoku reassures him that he's splendid person. While crying in Kougyoku's arms, he thinks that if he apologizes with all his strength, they will forgive him. Just then, Jafar passes them by and spittles at him.

Second Sindria Arc
When Judar comes to infiltrate Sindria, Koubun assists Kougyoku when she goes to see him. He realizes that they've been surrounded by Sindria's citizens and looks annoyed about this fact. He has the same expression when Judar leaves after the talk with the Princess.

During the Dungeon Conqueror's Banquet, he looks somewhat depressed. He then explains the arrival of Judar to Hakuryuu. He explains that now, they've become the most unwanted guest in Sindria and asks if they should leave this country immediately. When drunk Kougyoku starts saying that she doesn't want to return yet, Koubun reacts quickly, reminding her that he told her to not have alcohol. He worries about her when she tells him that her father and others would be fine without her. He looks shocked seeing her talking about how Sinbad let her stay here forever. Afterwards, he asks Hakuryuu about his intentions and learns that the Prince also wishes to remain in Sindria for a little while. When Hakuryuu's arm starts throbbing and he cries in pain, Koubun asks him what's wrong.

After some time, he asks Kougyoku to get hold of herself while trying to wake her up. Just then, smiling Jafar arrives. Terrified Koubun recalls what Jafar has done to him earlier. Jafar proposes him to have some alcohol and even though he denies the offer, Jafar still takes him nonetheless. When Hakuryuu loses his arm, Koubun comes to aid him.

Later, Koubun interrupts Kougyoku's time in the garden. He tells her they've received numerous orders to return to the Kou Empire immediately. She terrifies him by saying that she doesn't want to go home yet, but she quickly laughs it off, telling him to not fall for it. Afterwards, Koubun is looking for Kougyoku when she disappears to see Alibaba. He watches the fight between Kougyoku and Sinbad amazed but shocked when Kougyoku releases her Extreme Magic, Vainel Ganezza. He falls asleep due to Sinbad's Djinn's, Zepar's Sound Magic. He wakes up a little before Kougyoku.

World Exploration Arc
When Kouen Ren arrives at the palace, Koubun reminds Kougyoku that she has to talk to him. Later, he follows her on her way to Kouen's room, but as they reach their goal, Kougyoku dismisses him and other attendants. The next day, he follows Kougyoku at the Emperor's funeral.

Magnostadt Arc
When Kougyoku receives an order to come to Kouen immediately and responds to him, Koubun is behind her, deeply bowing.

Djinn
Koubun uses the power of Kougyoku Ren's Djinn, Vinea for his Household Vessel.

Household Vessel
Koubun's Djinn Household Vessel is a fan.

Koubun Ka's Household Vessel
 * Koubun Ka has a unnamed Household Vessel that uses the water of Vinea, to heal.

Kougyoku Ren
Koubun cares for Kougyoku and he's always protecting her. He's also her mentor in fencing but tends to go easy on her much to her annoyance.

Trivia

 * His name means Yellow Sentence in Japanese, or Yellow Culture in Chinese. His last name means Summer.
 * Koubun would like to be promoted and his weakness is Kougyoku's willfulness. His special skill is to understand the human nature (self-proclaimed).