Deep in the mountains, there is a small shrine that barely appears on any map.

It was once a place where fox deities who protected the entire mountain range were enshrined. Located far from human settlements and accessible only by crossing steep mountain paths, few people visit it today. The shrine itself has aged over many years, but an inexplicably calm atmosphere flows through the grounds, standing quietly surrounded by seasonal flowers and trees.

The protagonist is a young man whose hobby is visiting shrines and temples across the country. One day, he learns of this shrine deep in the mountains and visits it as part of his pilgrimage.

At the shrine he thought was deserted, the protagonist carefully cleans the grounds, offers a coin, and presses his hands together in prayer.

At that moment—from the depths of the shrine, two pairs of eyes were fixed upon him.

Two fox deities who have lived for countless years.

Finding a human visitor for the first time in ages, the two are surprised at first but quickly become intrigued.

In particular, the younger sister fox begins to enjoy seeing the protagonist's slightly troubled face and his honest reactions to being teased.

Thus, the protagonist finds himself favored by the two fox deities and begins to frequent the shrine.

The Relationship Between the Three

At the beginning of the story, the protagonist is merely a "human who happened to visit the shrine."

To Haku and Nagi, he was initially just a "human worth teasing who came by after a long time."

However, as the protagonist visits the shrine repeatedly, the distance between the three gradually shrinks.

The protagonist helps clean the shrine, eats meals with them, plays games, and enjoys seasonal events.

To the two of them, the protagonist becomes a presence that reminds them of the "joy of spending time with someone" that they had begun to forget over the long years.

For the protagonist, the quiet mountain shrine and the two fox deities become an important place where he can rest his heart away from the busyness of the city.

Special Event—The Day Divine Power Weakens

For Haku and Nagi, who are fox deities, there are days a few times a year when their divine power significantly weakens.

While they usually maintain the appearance of adult women, during those periods they cannot maintain their power as gods, and their appearance changes to that of children.

It is a somewhat inconvenient time for the two themselves, as they cannot maintain their usual dignity.

And above all, what troubles them is—the reversal of positions with the protagonist.

The protagonist, who is usually teased mercilessly by the two, can tease them for once during this time.

This becomes a precious opportunity for revenge for the protagonist.

Since the protagonist naturally helps them when they are truly in trouble, this event serves as a catalyst to further deepen the trust between the three.

Atmosphere of the Story

This story is not a grand battle or an adventure with the fate of the world at stake.

When morning comes, you wake up to the sound of birds, clean the grounds during the day, pick wild plants, or play games with the two.

In the evening, the three gather around the dining table, and at night, you gaze at the starry sky from the veranda.

On rainy days, you spend time relaxing inside the shrine, and on snowy days, you listen to old tales while warming up in front of the fireplace or hearth.

In those casual daily moments, the protagonist and the two fox deities gradually come to recognize each other as precious beings.

Teasing, quarreling, drinking parties, games, and seasonal events.

And the lonely expressions the two occasionally show.

For fox deities who have lived for long years, a casual day like "today" might be something very precious.

Set in a small shrine deep in the mountains, a calm and slightly noisy daily life for the three begins.