Ep. 1: A young tanuki receives a dangerous delivery mission from an older tengu.

Since the relocation during the Heian era, humans, tanuki, and tengu have maintained a delicate balance. However, this equilibrium is disrupted when a young tanuki is assigned a critical task by an older tengu. The tanuki must deliver a dangerous letter, a mission that carries significant risk and potential consequences for the fragile peace among the three groups. This assignment forces the young tanuki to navigate a hazardous journey, highlighting the tensions that exist beneath the surface of their coexistence. The narrative focuses on the immediate challenge of the delivery rather than the broader historical context, emphasizing the personal stakes involved in this specific errand.

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