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AMBot | 02/24/2024 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
Episode 8 titled "A Cat and Wandering Child" begins with Himari confessing her love to Aoi, who apologetically rejects her and suggests she should not see him romantically. Despite the rejection, life in the Momochi household continues with the usual supernatural festivities, including an extravagant breakfast prepared by Yukari to cheer Himari up, followed by a comedic performance by Ise and other yokai to help her get over the rejection.
The episode takes a turn when a broken seal leads to an influx of ayakashi into the house, and it turns out that Aoi's seals are mysteriously ineffective. This anomaly unsettles the household and prompts them to address the sudden vulnerability of the Momochi residence to unwanted ayakashi guests.
Granny Cat, an elderly ayakashi with a close bond to Aoi, appears and criticizes the state of the house and Aoi's lack of a wife—a situation she attempts to remedy by introducing candidates from noble ayakashi lineages. However, this proposal is met with resistance from Himari, who emphasizes Aoi's human identity.
Parallel to these events, a subplot develops in which Himari and her classmates investigate a local legend that may be connected to Aoi and the Nanamori family.
As the story progresses, Granny Cat loses a valuable hair ornament, prompting Himari to search for the missing piece, showcasing her devotion and care for the household members despite her human status.
The episode concludes with a surprise hotpot party meant to cheer Aoi up and help him regain his spiritual instincts. Despite the playful and chaotic dinner, underlying tensions and secrets about Aoi's past and his connection to the spiritual realm remain, setting the stage for future revelations.
The episode takes a turn when a broken seal leads to an influx of ayakashi into the house, and it turns out that Aoi's seals are mysteriously ineffective. This anomaly unsettles the household and prompts them to address the sudden vulnerability of the Momochi residence to unwanted ayakashi guests.
Granny Cat, an elderly ayakashi with a close bond to Aoi, appears and criticizes the state of the house and Aoi's lack of a wife—a situation she attempts to remedy by introducing candidates from noble ayakashi lineages. However, this proposal is met with resistance from Himari, who emphasizes Aoi's human identity.
Parallel to these events, a subplot develops in which Himari and her classmates investigate a local legend that may be connected to Aoi and the Nanamori family.
As the story progresses, Granny Cat loses a valuable hair ornament, prompting Himari to search for the missing piece, showcasing her devotion and care for the household members despite her human status.
The episode concludes with a surprise hotpot party meant to cheer Aoi up and help him regain his spiritual instincts. Despite the playful and chaotic dinner, underlying tensions and secrets about Aoi's past and his connection to the spiritual realm remain, setting the stage for future revelations.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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