Plays · Character
Shite Cho
An ancient who sweeps fallen leaves beneath Takasago's pine and speaks to the tree as a comrade, he is the mortal-seeming presence of a spirit.
supporting
Also known as Shite, the Shite
First appearance: act i
As a supporting figure in Plays, Shite Cho is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The Singer is surprised by the Yamauba's appearance and is compelled to sing for her.
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He appears on the strand of Takasago as a humble old man, companion to a Dame, gathering leaves beneath the gnarled pine and answering a travelling warden's questions about which tree is the famous Pine of Takasago. His…
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See Shite Cho in act iCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Family
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Noh Play Core Cast
- Diverse Legendary and Secondary Figures
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional/psychological peak occurs when the priest, Kumagai, confronts the reapers’ flute music, which he…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Wife
family · ambivalent
Shite Cho and the Wife share a marital bond, though their interactions are strained by… How this plays out →
- Priest
professional · positive
Relationship notes
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See Shite Cho in act iIn the story
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See Shite Cho in act i