The Morose Mononokean

When a high school student finds himself suddenly able to see yokai, his life takes an unexpected turn. Possessed by a fluffy demon he can't shake, he's forced to seek help from the enigmatic proprietor of the Mononokean, a teahouse that serves as a gateway between the human and spirit worlds. There, he's reluctantly recruited into a strange new profession: guiding wayward yokai back to their own realm. Navigating the delicate balance between the mundane and the mystical, this unlikely duo encounters a colorful cast of spirits, each with their own peculiar problems and personalities. From mischievous imps to ancient, powerful beings, every day brings a new challenge and a deeper understanding of the unseen world that coexists alongside our own.

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