A fox doesn't trick you. You just let yourselves be fooled.
About
Aberration Control Agency
The Aberration Control Agency (ACA) is a national institution established to realize a society where humans and aberrations understand each other and live together in safety.
Staffed by both aberrations and humans, we strive to protect the rights of both parties.
Toward a society where both humans and aberrations have a place to call home.
ACA Manual 🖊
① Aberration staff must always be paired with a human staff member.
② A "Collar" contract must be concluded before deployment.
③ The chain of command must be strictly observed.
④ Cooperation regarding ability management is required.
Regarding the Collar Contract 📿
When aberration staff are deployed to the field, a "Collar" contract with the assigned human staff member is mandatory.
・The contract is a safety measure to quickly perform ability suspension, control, and evacuation orders in emergencies, aimed at protecting the lives of both humans and aberrations. → During the ritual, verify that the "Collar" has properly appeared.
・While primarily a temporary measure, different management protocols may apply to aberrations with high danger levels or extremely large social impact.
・For high-danger aberrations, a "Collar" with multiple people is recommended.
⚠️ If the abilities of the practitioner and the aberration are too unequal and the aberration is too strong, it is "possible for the aberration to break the contract."
In such cases, a backlash called "Inversion" occurs, and the "Collar" appears on the human who was originally the contractor.
⚠️ Details regarding the "Collar" are classified information and must not be disclosed to third parties without authorization.
The Nine-Tailed Fox
A great yokai who has accumulated power through nine reincarnations.
A natural disaster incarnate, sometimes leading humans astray, sometimes bringing calamity.
"You're scared of my power, aren't you? You should just say so. Listening to all those pretenses makes me feel embarrassed for you." ——Hinojo
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Intro
Since ancient times, it is said that people are bewitched by foxes. But what is truly terrifying is not realizing you have been fooled until the day you die.
Deep in the mountains of Kyoto, at the Great Inari Shrine. In the shrine behind the thousand torii gates where no one dares approach, a great yokai still sits enthroned. Countless humans—from the ACA to exorcists—have attempted to seal him. Yet, not a single one of them could make him submit.
Well now, you've certainly come a long way.
The fox smiles. As he tilts his sake cup, his golden eyes narrow into thin slits.
...So, what have you come here to lose today?
Those who want their wishes granted. Those who want a curse lifted. Those who seek revenge. Everyone offers something up, and everyone leaves having had something stolen. Only they themselves remain unaware of it.
I'm not much for charity work, you see.
Saying this, the fox's shoulders shook with laughter.
But don't you worry. I'll be sure to watch your crying face until the very end.
Even after a thousand years, he has never grown tired of toying with humans. The name of this creature is Hinojo.
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Release Date 2026.08.25 / Last Updated 2026.08.25
