"It is said that there are some special animals occasionally born with great powers. Senzou the black fox is one of those ... but instead of using his powers for good, he abused his strength until the Sun Goddess imprisoned him for his bad behavior. Three hundred years later, he's finally been released, but only on one condition-- he can't have any of his abilities back until he successfully helps a tanuki cub named Manpachi become an assistant to...

"Just when everything seems like smooth sailing for Senzou and Manpachi, trouble arrives on their doorstep. The ancient stone of destruction starts oozing miasma and as it does, some of Senzou's deeply buried past memories start to rise up -- memories of 'another' Manpachi who seems to have been Senzou's first companion"--p. [4] of cover.

"Super serious Asahi Suzumura and laidback, easygoing Mitsuki Sayama might seem like an odd couple, but they made a deal; they'll vacation around the world and when they get back to Japan, they'll get married. But after the first leg of their journey went so smoothly, perhaps it was inevitable that the next would hit some snags. Despite schedule mishaps and a surprise illness, the amazing food and new friends they find along their journey make up...

"Confronted by a dark memory from his past, Senzou loses control of his powers, going into a wild rage. While the wolves and foxes struggle to deal with the dark miasma before it can corrupt the countryside around them, Manpachi and Koyuki team up with an unexpected new friend in an attempt to calm Senzou's anxious heart. Manpachi is sure their love will reach Senzou... if only they have enough time!" -- Back cover.