Mangaka Sensei to Zashiki Warashi

After settling into his new residence, a professional manga artist discovers that he is not the only occupant of the space. Sharing his home is a Zashiki-warashi, a traditional spirit who had already been living there long before his arrival. Rather than confronting this supernatural reality or attempting to communicate with the entity, the mangaka makes a deliberate and unusual choice: he pretends that he cannot see her at all. This quiet act of denial sets the stage for a unique domestic arrangement. By feigning ignorance of the spirit's presence, the artist attempts to maintain his ordinary daily routine and focus on his creative work without disruption. However, living in close quarters with an unseen resident while constantly upholding such a facade inevitably shapes the atmosphere of his new home. The story explores the subtle tension and humor born from this one-sided charade, as the mangaka navigates his everyday life and career while carefully avoiding any acknowledgment of the Zashiki-warashi who quietly shares his living space.