Ep. 1: Natsume searches for a stolen doll while being pursued by a giant rolling pot youkai.

Natsume continues his daily routine of returning names to youkai using the Book of Friends. On his way home, he is chased by a large, rolling pot containing a youkai. This spirit claims that his grandmother, Reiko, stole a doll from her. When the youkai threatens harm to Natsume’s family, he is compelled to locate the missing item. The situation raises questions about Reiko’s true nature, as Natsume struggles to reconcile the threat with his memory of her as a kind and smiling person. He must determine if the accusation against his grandmother is valid while ensuring the safety of his loved ones during this confrontation.

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