--Thank you for the meal. --Thanks for the meal.
Hmm? Oh, you can leave those there.
Let me help you a little.
There we go.
Ooh--
Ooh! Ow, ow!
What happened?
I had to move some heavy stuff at work today.
My back has been tight since then.
You poor thing.
It's not easy working at a desk all day.
It sounds as though you had a hard day. You're not getting enough exercise.
All right, Kuroto!
Yeah?
We've got to loosen up that stiff body of yours!
Lie down!
Huh?
I'm going to step on you.
Thank y--
Huh?
Step on?
"The Helpful Fox Senko-san"
"Episode 7: You smell like another fox"
Step on?
Uh-huh!
You mean you're not going to use your hands?
Nope, feet! With my body weight, it'll feel just right.
"She weighs 25 kilograms"
You're always pushing yourself too hard...
And this is the kind of thing you like, isn't it?
Mm!
No, no, no, no!
Do I look like I'd be into something so weird?
Well, everyone's tastes are different.
That's too different for me!
Enough joking, then! I'll use my hands.
I can't catch a break with you, huh?
Come now, lie down.
You're in capable hands.
Relax and let me take care of you.
All right. I'm all yours.
Mm!
I'll begin, then.
Please do!
Mm!
Is that the right amount of pressure?
Yes...
Mm!
The warmth of her skin... Her soft, small hands feel lovely.
So calm and gentle... I can feel my muscles relaxing.
Ooh...
This is heavenly!
Does it feel good?
Yes, very.
If you could just push a little bit harder...
Mm? That's a bit of a problem. It's hard in this position.
All right, then, Senko.
Would you please step on me?
Sure! Isn't it nice to cooperate?
All right, I'll give it all I've got...
What is this...?
She's neither too heavy, nor too light.
The way her weight shifts is exquisite.
She hits all the right spots perfectly.
This is amazing.
Oh man, this...
This could be habit-forming!
Ooh, right there.
Here?
Ah, that's it...
Thanks a bunch. You've made my body feel so much lighter.
I enjoyed it, too.
The little sounds you make when you're being stepped on are so cute.
I've got to change the subject...
E-Enough about that! Let me give you a massage!
Oh, I would appreciate that.
I've been a little sore lately. Thank you!
I don't know how well I'll do...
Pay it no mind! Everyone starts off that way.
Here I go.
Mm!
My two hands completely cover her little back.
I guess people with backs this small have pain, too.
Ahh--
"Aauugghh" Aauugghh...
H-Her voice sounds just like an old woman!
I guess she is 800 years old...
You're not half bad.
Thank you.
Ee--
Eep!
P-Please don't touch the fur around the base of my tail...
S-Sorry.
How embarrassing...
I'm feeling much lighter, too. Thank you.
Of course.
Mm? What's so funny?
You were just saying those things about me,
but you sounded much more satisfied.
What?!
I see. Well, I'm sure you can do better than that!
Huh?
Ha-Hang on! Wh-What are you...?
Tickle, tickle, tickle!
--Tickle, tickle, tickle! --A-Are you serious?
Aaaahh!
Jeez, Nakano. What a silly face.
I wonder if he knows...
"The Helpful Fox Senko-san"
Inari sushi?
Mm! It's my first time making it. Would you like some, master?
You don't mind?
Of course not!
Thank you!
Mm!
This is delicious.
Mm!
Mm-mm....
It was just a dream.
I feel like I had a similar dream recently.
Good morning.
Hmm? You're up early this morning.
Mm...
I'll whip up a quick breakfast for you.
Thanks.
I'll make that wasabi inari that you love for dinner tonight.
Sounds great!
Mm!
Oh!
Good morning.
Good morning. Oh, I'm so happy to see you're taking out the trash!
Leave it to me!
All right...
Mm! See you later!
Take care.
Goodbye.
Kuroto has been more upbeat lately,
but he's still got a tired look on his face.
Things must be hard at work.
You're right, but sometimes, he looks very happy, too.
He looked especially happy when I stepped on him the other day.
Stepped on him?
I hope he continues feeling better!
Nakano!
Right on time. I'm just about to finish this.
About that--the team just asked for a revision.
What?
Please! We've got to start all over! We need your help!
Again?
We're counting on you!
Hey! Mitaka!
Sorry, I'll be right there!
Fine!
Sorry! I owe you!
"Station Hours: 7:40 - 20:00"
Thank you for using NR East Japan Kurosu Station.
The final train has departed for all lines.
I missed the last train...
I feel bad for Senko, but I'll have to sleep at the office.
Greetings, Nakano!
I, the great Shiro, have come to get you.
Shiro? Why are you here?
I don't think you should be dressed like that out here!
Oh, man...
Just put this on.
You worry too much!
Moving furtively is easy for me.
Nobody has seen me.
--I think. --You think?
Forget about that. You can't get home now, can you?
You're not fooling anyone.
Yes. It's embarrassing.
Don't worry! I can use my powers to send you home.
What? You can do that?!
Hmph! Of course! Don't underestimate a demigod's power!
My apologies.
If you don't make it home, Sen will be sad.
However!
As you will be benefitting from my demigod powers...
...I will require a tribute or two.
Thanks!
Here you are.
I've always wanted to try a corn dog!
Are you sure this is what you want as tribute?
This is amazing!
♪ Mm, mm, mmm! ♪
I got some other things, too.
Oh, you know how to please, don't you?
Mm! Iff fo wefweshing!
That's ice cream. You probably don't want to eat it all at once.
"CRACK"
I thought about buying inari, too.
The stuff you always eat is better than that, though.
Yeah, Senko's are the best!
Shall we get going?
All right. How are we getting home?
Mm?
Can you fly or something?
Not a bad idea... But it stands out a bit, doesn't it?
How, then?
We're going through here.
Follow me.
Ha-Hang on!
Wow... It's like some kind of fantasy world!
I made a shortcut between the gates.
Your demigod powers are amazing.
I want to take this route every day.
No way, it's a pain in the butt. And it makes me tired.
It makes you tired, huh?
Wow...
Hey, Nakano.
Yes?
Do you know why Sen, a demigod fox,
goes to all this trouble for you?
Well...
I couldn't stand to see you looking so haggard,
so I came to help you!
That's it?
Huh?
You've never heard about your ancestor?
My ancestor? No...
Was that my ancestor with Senko?
If it was, what will you do?
Sen might be imagining that you are your ancestor,
and not actually thinking of you at all.
Are you okay with that?
You might be right.
My life is so messed up,
and she does all this for me while I give her nothing in return.
She probably doesn't think of me.
Hey, that's not what I meant! You're being too negative!
Ugh, I'm going!
But...
I feel okay with that.
I don't care about the reason. I'm happy just to be with her.
I think she's happy, too.
When I see her smile, I feel like she must be.
Hmph! If you were a bad guy, I was going to leave you up in the mountains.
Up in the mountains?!
It looks like you're more than just a comfortable chair.
I'll let you have Sen for a while.
You're very kind, Shiro.
Huh?
You come check on me sometimes,
and went well out of your way to help me get home...
You were even worried and came to warn me about Senko.
You can make it the rest of the way by yourself!
Huh?! Where are we?
Up in the mountains?!
This is your neighborhood!
You're right.
I'm back.
Welcome home!
Whoa!
I started to think you weren't coming back tonight!
Sorry to make you worry.
What is it, Kuroto?
Nothing.
Eep!
I knew that would help me relax.
Goodness...
By the way, what happened to your jacket?
And you smell like another fox.
I ran into Shiro and let her wear it, then she went home with it on.
Shiro?!
I missed the last train, so she helped me get home.
And here I was, waiting for you...
Senko! Are you listening?
Just joking.
You got some tasty late-night snacks in the city, huh?
I can't deny that.
It seemed like you weren't coming home--
I'm glad I went ahead and ate the wasabi inari!
Aww! I wanted to eat them, too.
Wasabi inari...
That was a joke, too! Would you like to eat some now?
Yes. I've been wanting to eat them all day!
"Super Senko-san Time"
Welcome home!
You're back a little early today.
There's a pleasant breeze blowing--
Wouldn't it be nice to take an evening stroll?
What a lovely sunset.
Getting to see it with you makes it that much more special.
Mm!
Mm? There's an eyelash stuck to your cheek.
Leave it to me!
But before that, you've got to make a wish.
If an eyelash falls out and someone grabs it for you,
your wish comes true. Haven't you heard that?
Is it funny that a demigod fox believes in that kind of thing?
Believing is a powerful thing!
Hurry up now, or the wind will take it!
Did you make a wish?
Mm! Good job!
I won't ask what you wished for, but I hope it comes true.
Thanks for all of your hard work today. Good night!