Ep. 3: Natsume forms a friendship with a small, fluffy youkai companion
Aired on January 17, 2012

In this installment, Natsume encounters a diminutive youkai characterized by its soft, fluffy appearance. Rather than fearing or banishing the creature, he chooses to befriend it. This interaction highlights his ongoing tendency to connect with spirits on a personal level. The narrative focuses on the gentle development of this new relationship, emphasizing the unique bond formed between the human and the supernatural being. The episode serves as a quiet moment of connection within the broader series, showcasing Natsume's compassionate nature towards the various spirits he meets in his daily life.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Natsume faces monkey-mask demons and is captured before escaping with Nyanko-Sensei to the Matoba estate.
- Ep. 2 · Natsume escapes Matoba's cell with Nyanko-sensei's help to aid forest demons.
- Ep. 3 · Natsume forms a friendship with a small, fluffy youkai companion
- Ep. 4 · Yobiko seeks Natsume's help to contact Karikami and resolve a past connection with Youko.
- Ep. 5 · A girl in Natsume's former town recalls his strange actions while he meets a Youkai
- Ep. 6 · Natsume Trapped by Youkai While Nyanko-sensei Investigates Omibashira at School
- Ep. 7 · Natsume escapes a youkai banquet with Tanuma and Natori's help