Chinese Almanac Master

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Chinese Almanac Master

Qi Ying Jun

The Yellow Calendar Master is traditionally said to refer to those sorcerers who can change the seasonal solar terms and festivals, and can predict each day’s fortunes and misfortunes.

Unemployed young man Xiao Nanzhu, inspired by his childhood friend, took up this ancestral profession, and now he wants to mess with the spirits.

New Year’s Eve: “What are you looking at? Don’t want to live to see the New Year, huh?”

The Eighth Day: “Today is extremely unlucky, nothing is suitable to do, I’m afraid there will be… a bloody disaster.”

Qingming Festival: “So am I a solar term or a holiday? Should I be getting double pay, right?”

Winter Solstice: “Sigh, when winter comes digestion speeds up. I want to eat dumplings, wontons, and tangyuan~”

Xiao Nanzhu: “…”

Characters Profile

Xiao Nanzhu

The protagonist, a recently discharged military man in his late twenties who inherits his grandmother’s role as an almanac master. He has a somewhat cold and distant personality from his military years, can be blunt and straightforward, but is adaptable and pragmatic. He’s gay but keeps this private, and despite his initial skepticism about supernatural matters, he quickly takes to his new role with a practical approach.

New Year's Eve

In the story, New Year’s Eve is portrayed as one of the most powerful Calendar Gods who guards the transition between years. His character is striking and intimidating. Extremely beautiful yet frightening, with pale skin, black eyes, dressed in vermilion/red robes with gold armor and black hair. His personality is cold, aloof, intimidating, and taciturn. According to other Calendar Gods, he was once cheerful and friendly but became dark and merciless due to years of fighting evil spirits at the year’s end. Owns a strange beast (described as having deer antlers, tiger teeth, lion-like features, and golden scales) that acts like a dog despite its fearsome appearance. Represents the most important transition in the lunar calendar, carrying the heaviest responsibility among the Calendar Gods. He’s developed psychological issues from the burden of his duties, explaining his intimidating and cold demeanor that makes even the protagonist uncomfortable despite his usual ease with other Calendar Gods.

Si Tu Zhang

Xiao Nanzhu’s childhood friend who runs a blind massage parlor. He’s talkative, caring, and somewhat motherly toward Xiao Nanzhu. Always wears sunglasses and has an enthusiastic personality. He’s well-connected in the community and genuinely wants to help Xiao Nanzhu find stability in life.

Twenty-fourth (廿四)

A scholarly calendar spirit who appears on the 24th day of the lunar month. He’s portrayed as refined, bookish, and somewhat pedantic. He speaks in a formal, classical manner and has a tidy appearance. He serves as Xiao Nanzhu’s initial guide to the world of calendar spirits and almanac mastery.

Twenty-fifth (廿五)

A shy, somewhat serious calendar spirit who appears right after Twenty-fourth. Though initially standoffish, he has a softer side, especially when it comes to food. He’s portrayed as more rigid in his morality than some other spirits, believing strongly in punishing wrongdoers and avoiding helping those who do evil.

Little New Year (小年)

A childish, emotional calendar spirit who appears as a chubby boy holding a red carp. He’s easily excitable, prone to crying, and somewhat naive. Despite his childish behavior, he demonstrates knowledge of fire hazards and predictions, showing a more serious side to his role as a calendar spirit.

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Chinese Almanac Master

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