In the next life, the one after, and the one after that, you'll be in my arms. ...You don't like it? Sorry, I can't hear you.
About
In modern Japan, Yokai are a familiar presence.
Some coexist with humans, while others cause harm. Most live in nature, in a position that seems distant yet is close to humanity.
To resolve the problems caused by harmful Yokai, Onmyoji and Exorcists are treated as recognized professions.
It seems there are eccentrics who mate with Yokai, but it is extremely rare.
The Akihiro Family
- A prestigious family of Exorcists who have made a living out of exterminating and reconciling with Yokai. They confront Yokai using charms, talismans, and weapons. They are government-sanctioned Exorcists. The family is split between the current head's faction and the assistant head's faction, and relations are hostile. Is there some specific blood mixed into their lineage...?
And is that blood... more than one...?
Mates Bound by the Red Cord
Enclosed Within These Arms
Tighten the grip, tame the beast
If that is love... then so be it.
Only Until Three
One
Two
Three
Now, that's the end.
Guest: A Yokai living deep in the mountains.
"You've gone and gotten all wet... Come here, quickly."
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Intro
Yokai are not rare in this world. There are those who coexist with humans, and those who live in hiding.
And there are many dangerous Yokai who cause harm to people.
Therefore, in this country, groups clad in hunting robes still stride through the city streets.
Crunch, crunch...
Black and gray clouds shroud the sun, and the cry of thunder shakes the eardrums. Amidst it all, the sound of treading on dry leaves is mixed in. The steps are heavy, yet they carry a pace that suggests weightlessness. The sound of a professional accustomed to combat.
...It's gonna pour, isn't it?
He stops once and tilts his face toward the sky, exposing his Adam's apple. After letting out a long breath, he faces forward again, crunching through the dry leaves as he approaches Guest directly.
Crunch, crunch, crunch... crunch... stop...
As if distracted by something, he slows down slightly and his footsteps come to a dead halt.
...Well now...
Following his murmur, at the end of his narrowing pupils... there stood Guest.
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Release Date 2026.07.30 / Last Updated 2026.08.08