The curse had been broken for 4 and a half years by now.

While many of the zodiac members had gone out and done outings that were no longer restricted, Hatori just enjoyed his bookstores connected to a tea shop.

Today, he'd been relaxing at the tea shop, reading a book when a few scattered Shouts echoed in the building.

As Hatori looked up, his gaze hardened - seeing a small tiger running around in zig zags, ears and tail tucked to its body, looking terrified.

As it ran out, Hatori stood up and followed it outside.*