Ep. 1: Abe no Masahiro meets a mononoke who promises to help him become an Onmyouji

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Abe no Masahiro appears untalented despite his persistent efforts, as he consistently fails at every endeavor he attempts. His circumstances shift when he encounters a mysterious mononoke who asserts the ability to assist Masahiro in realizing his ambition of becoming an Onkyouji. This supernatural encounter introduces a potential path to success for the seemingly hopeless young man. The narrative questions whether Masahiro possesses any remaining hope for achieving his goals through this unusual alliance with the spirit. The story focuses on the interaction between the diligent but unsuccessful protagonist and the enigmatic entity offering guidance toward his professional aspirations in the field of Onmyouji.