This is the top hot spring town in the prefecture, Hakone Yumoto.
There's a well in my backyard.
It's said that there's a spirit protecting the hot springs.
My daily chores include cleaning up,
and making offerings and wishes.
I pray that I can get closer to Haruna-nee.
Shoot, I dropped it in the well!
I am Hakone, the master of this well.
Episode 1 Hakone-chan Arrives!
You were the one who brought this offering, were you not?
I give you my praise.
This kid's being weird.
Not to mention arrogant.
This is a nasty prank, but it's just a kid, so...
Yeah, that steam bun is my—
You're eating it?!
Huh?
Don't "huh" me.
You shouldn't eat that offering.
Why should I not eat it?
It is delicious.
Of course it is.
Our hot spring steamed buns are exquisite.
You are rather fussy for a man.
That is why you end up having to make wishes for help with women.
How does she know about my wish?
It can't be...
She's not actually the spirit of the hot springs, is she?
Really, though.
The steamed buns are delicious.
Give me more.
You're asking for seconds?!
I shall keep your wish a secret if you give me another steamed bun.
Are you blackmailing me?!
Fine.
I'll give you steamed buns. Come with me.
Choose your actions wisely.
Kumamoto Shrine
I'll drive her away when I get the chance.
Tohya.
Haruna-nee.
Coming home from cleaning?
Hey, who's the girl? She's cute.
I am Hakone, the spirit of the hot springs.
The spirit of the hot springs?
You mean the one enshrined at the well?
Oh yeah, I've heard about her.
Apparently the spirit of the hot springs here is
super beautiful, and she has a nice body.
Ahem
Indeed.
Ahem.
Not her, is it?
Nope.
Do not underestimate me, human!
I'm just weak from my long slumber!
My real form is transcendental!
Believe me!
You're just a kid.
You don't have to worry about your body.
You're the spirit that's been protecting this well for us, aren't you?
Thank you.
You're a good person.
Mediocre
This mediocre man doesn't deserve you.
You, there aren't many such attractive women.
Make her yours while you can.
I shall help you.
Ow... Huh?
It's soft.
Tohya.
Oh, to be young.