...the Natsume Yuujinchou vibes mixed with Mushishi... This is a good combo, but I do hope Mu-chan's dad can be pull out or something, tho Jirou's and Grandpa's reactions don't give too much space for hope 😞
@Tersione hmmmmm... I suspected the snake as well but in Japanese myths white snakes are good omens since they're the messenger of the gods, like the kitsune that serve Inari-sama (or Ukanomitama-sama)... Maybe just like Jirou said: the gods don't say anything but they listen and they're watching over us?