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かくりよの宿飯
After losing her grandfather, Aoi—a girl who can see spirits known as ayakashi—is suddenly approached by an ogre. Demanding she pay her grandfather’s debt, he makes a huge request: her hand in marriage! Refusing this absurd offer, Aoi decides to work at the Tenjin-ya bed and breakfast for the ayakashi to pay back what her family owes.
Just when peaceful days are finally coming back into Aoi’s life, O-Ryo brings some shocking news
Aoi develops her new hot-spring buns with help from everyone at Tenjin-ya.
Tenjin-ya’s fall festival is a big success, and Aoi and the master innkeeper discuss their relationship.
Nothing is going well at Tenjin. The master never returned, and the treacherous Raijû claims to have obtained his position.
As Aoi gets to know Takechiyo, she also finds out more about her late grandfather.
Aoi finally learns about the master innkeeper's origins.
As she seeks to infiltrate the royal palace, Aoi learns more about Byakuya and his past.
Aoi reunites with Takechiyo. Meanwhile, Byakuya's conversation with the ayakashi king goes sideways.
Aoi and company make it to the northern land, where they take the next steps in their plan.
Aoi gets some surprise new helpers, Ginji ponders his feelings, and Kasuga and Kiyo try to please each other.
Kiyo makes a decision that doesn't go over well with Kasuga. But he doesn't get to take it back right away...
Aoi makes new allies she and the others work to cure Kasuga.
