Tanuki...

This is the first time I've seen one.

Same here.

They're on the verge of extinction, so the sanctuary should be strictly protected...?

Oh, apparently they used to be common even in Kyoto.

"Used to"... How long ago are we talking here...?

You mean this tanuki has been on the run ever since then?

That's impossible.

Well, maybe it escaped the sanctuary...

or something?