The Legend of Akikumo

Struggling with feelings of abandonment and isolation, Ketsueki seeks answers about her mentor Akikumo, the last wolf in Japan, who left her at the Inari Shrine. As she faces bullying from other kitsune, she grapples with her identity and the painful rumors of Akikumo's death. The story explores themes of belonging, self-discovery, and the bond between mentor and mentee against a backdrop of Japanese folklore.