Hot-Spring Inn

2 works

Sasara, the Wandering Ear-Cleaner

A heartbroken traveler staying at a hot-spring inn is visited by Sasara, a mysterious, beautiful wandering ear-cleaner. Beneath her brash, easygoing way of speaking lies a gentle warmth, and her lap-pillow ear cleaning slowly soothes away the traveler's exhaustion and sorrow.

[Ear Cleaning, Cat Nuzzling, Co-Sleeping] Yaoyoro Hot Spring Village – Miyako the Black Cat Deity's Earnest but Utterly Devoted, Purring Affection

Kokorozukushi Otooya

You arrive as a weary traveler at a secluded hot-spring inn deep in the mountains, where Miyako, a black cat deity, welcomes you as her beloved master. Though dutiful and earnest, she can't help melting into affectionate, cat-like closeness—cleaning your ears, nuzzling your cheek, and holding you through a warm night's sleep. Gentle purrs, crackling hearths, and the sounds of a hot spring surround you as she showers you with devoted, healing care.