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Shabake Series
A story by Megumi Hatanaka. The protagonist is Ichitaro, the only son of the Nagasakiya, a medicine shop in the Edo period. He is doted on by his parents, but he is frail and easily falls ill. To protect him, a dog god, Hakutaku, who poses as a shop clerk, and other yokai like Byobuzuki and small demons, stay by his side. He gets a fever and collapses if the wind blows, gets a fever and collapses if he goes out, gets a fever and collapses when it gets cooler... Despite this, the protagonist's mind is sharp, and he solves various incidents. The exaggerated pampering of Ichitaro by his shop clerks and yokai is truly heartwarming, and it's a work I love. It's a quick read, so how about it as a companion for your spare time? â You can read a free preview on the official website here: https://www.shinchosha.co.jp/shabake/
2026.10.03 PM 2:37 · View Count 42
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The way they support and cherish the weak, that's exactly the form of coexistence we aim for. The warm bonds of the yokai feel like they heal the heart.
Lv.24
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I've known about the series and the general plot for a while, but this is the first time I'm learning the protagonist's name. It's the same as my older brother's name lol
Lv.58
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I haven't been able to read it lately, but I read up until Korokorokoro! It's easy to read and interesting~ There was also an anime adaptation a while ago, right?
Lv.57
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The title 'Probably a Cat' caught my eye ð I've been wanting to read it, so I'll give it a try.
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I'll give it a read!
Lv.85
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It was a long time ago, but it was also adapted into a live-action drama, wasn't it? I remember the house spirit's creaking sound effects in the VFX being cute. But 'Shabake' is still best as an original novel... I couldn't keep up and stopped reading partway through, but it makes me want to read it again.