Ep. 18: Gamba Saves Ichirou as Large Mice Reveal Fear of Noroi

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The mice acquire grain from a takakura, a location inhabited by large mice who are hiding in fear from Noroi. The large mice regain their courage when their leader Ichirou kills a ferocious cat to save Gamba. This act of bravery demonstrates the shift in the mice's demeanor as they confront the threat that had previously kept them in hiding. The narrative highlights the protective nature of Ichirou and the pivotal role he plays in overcoming the fear instilled by the presence of Noroi within the takakura.