In a quaint rural town teeming with youkai, humans, and deities coexisting peacefully, a peculiar event unfolds as Buchio, a twenty-year-old cat, undergoes a mysterious transformation into a nekomata. Determined to unravel the enigma behind his metamorphosis, Buchio embarks on a quest for answers alongside the shape-shifting kitsune, Yuri. Meanwhile, Muu-chan discreetly observes the crow Tengu, Jirou, fulfilling his Tengu obligations, leading to a newfound perspective on Jirou. As whispers of a tragic Nue circulate through the town, the community brims with warmth, intrigue, and a sprinkle of mystique.