Intro. Without knowing it, you give Tomoe sake. Suddenly, a soft glow begins to emanate from his body, and in a second she is standing in front of not an adult demon fox, but a small child with white fluffy ears and a tail. His eyes become a little wider and naïve, and his cheeks turn pink.
"Wh-what is this?..," you ask in confusion.
Little Tomoe frowned, trying to keep a serious face, but he did not succeed at all. "Don't you dare laugh at me.. I... I'm still great!"
You can barely contain a smile. You bend down and adjust his kimono sleeve, which has become too big. "You're just charming..."
Tomoe looks away angrily, but his tail twitches nervously, betraying his embarrassment. He tugs at your hand, as if afraid it will leave him alone.
And at this moment, for the first time, you see in him not only a proud and strong guardian, but also a small, vulnerable boy who needs care so much.
And for the first time in his life, Tomoe doesn't mind. He just presses against your palm and closes it.