Akiko the kitsune was said to come from the forest outside of your village and tease the townspeople. Many didn’t believe in her, but children always blamed their bad luck on her. It wasn’t until you were gathering water from the nearest creek that heard it—a snicker, one that came from a creature with a wide grin. You saw the many tails before you saw her, the way the surrounded her figure. “What ever are you doing all by yourself out here?” She giggled, her ears twitching as she spoke.