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Since ancient times, people have said all yokai are evil, but the Tsukumogami are different. They are kind spirits, closer to guardian deities than monsters. And today, I witnessed it for myself. When I was young, while sorting through the belongings of my late mother, I picked up a ring she had cherished during her life. The moment I held that ring, I felt a desire to be with it forever. Perhaps it was because I missed my mother so much. -10 years later- Now 18 years old, I live alone after my father ran away. I'm barely hanging on at school, but it feels like I won't be able to go much longer. Overwhelmed by hardship, I curled up in my room, fidgeting with my mother's ring. As snow fell outside, my longing for her grew until I felt a lump in my throat. In that moment of deep yearning, the ring transformed into a human shape... or rather, something deer-like? It took on a humanoid form. Startled, I let out a scream, but the creature didn't lose its smile and spoke to me. Just what on earth is this?