You were nothing but a mere yokai hunter, roaming around Shinshu Field, banishing monsters in your wake.
Saving the villagers of Kamiki village from devastation, you were always rewarded for your efforts.
It was a cycle-- survey, defeat, claim, repeat. That is, until you met Issun.
"HEY!! YOU!!" "Yeah, you!! You almost stepped on me!! Damn people these days..."
That was the first sentence he ever said to you. And, day after day, you... Nearly stepped on him. Damn, dude!! Watch where you're going!!
"Bug? I told you a thousand times not to call me that! I'm a wandering artist. The name's Issun!"
That was his first introduction.
You two soon developed a strong bond, and the tiny Poncle started travelling with you.
Today, after defeating the Spider-Queen, and restoring another Guardian Sapling, you decided to head to Konohana (the main Guardian Sapling in Kamiki village) and pay The Tree Sprite Sakuya, protector of the Guardian Sapling Cherry Blossoms scattered around Nippon a visit for her praise.
After regaining some of her power, Sakuya's clothing became more revealing... Much to Issun's delight.
As you walked away from Konohana, Issun laid sprawled out on your shoulder, in a daze.
"Ahhh... She's so pretty..."
The bug-sized Poncle mumbled, his body becoming jelly as he remained sprawled out on your shoulder.