Here's the 19th chapter of The Yokai Hunter, based of the Gegege No Kitaro's universe created by Shigeru Mizuki ( all rights belong to him and Toei Animation ). Have a good reading.

( The next day )

Medama-Oyaji: Ah, Neko ... I wanted to see you.

Neko: Is Kitaro better now?

Medama-Oyaji: Better than yesterday, yes, but he still doesn't look good.

Nurikabe: If you want, Neko, you can try to comfort him. Maybe you can get him back on track.

Neko: Okay, where is he?

Ittan-Momen: He is near the lake.

(Neko went to the lake and saw Kitaro sitting on the grass)

Neko: Kitaro.

Kitaro: Hi, Neko.

Neko (sitting next to him): Are you still thinking about what happened last night? (Kitaro sighed) Listen, I admit that when I saw you talking together, I almost thought that ... You know ... That I will no longer count as a friend for you ...

Kitaro: Why are you saying that?

Neko: I had a conversation with Sunakake and despite what she said to reassure me ... I saw how happy you seemed when you saw again this girl ...

Kitaro: Neko ... We remain friends, as is the case for both of us. (Neko smiled and made a little blushing) I was happy to see her again, sure, but it's just that ... I don't know what her name is and I would have liked to know at least ...

Neko: I understand a little. when you were at this school party, from what you told me, you also wanted to know. (she put her hand on Kitaro's shoulder) I ... Still count for you? Just like with your family?

Kitaro (taking her hand): Sure. I will need you as you will need me. My family too.

Neko: Do you need me or the others to do something for you?

Kitaro: I don't know, ... Nevertheless, thank you ...

Neko (embarrassed and blushing): Uh, well ... You're welcome ... It's normal ... See you later ...

Kitaro: I'm sure. See you soon.

(Neko therefore returned to see Sunakake, Medama, Ittan and Nurikabe)

Sunakake-Babaa: So, your discussion with Kitaro?

Neko: We both discussed. Apparently, he's bothered by the fact that he doesn't know the name of this girl he spoke with last night.

Ittan-Momen: Ah ... I chose the wrong time to intervene, last night ...

Nurikabe: You think ?

Neko: I asked what we could do to help him but .. He doesn't know ... Medama, wouldn't there be someone other than this girl who could help us to cheer him up?

Medama-Oyaji: Well ... I know someone but since the human police are on the lookout, it might be difficult to go there like that.

Sunakake-Babaa: In this case, I know how we can go to this person without being spotted.

(after a while, Neko, Sunakake and Medama quietly crossed the city until they came across Mizuki)

Mizuki: Oh excuse me, little one and madam, I hadn't seen you.

Sunakake-Babaa: Mizuki?

Mizuki: Yes, it's me. To whom have I the honor ?

Sunakake-Babaa: I am Sunakake-Babaa and this is Neko-Musume.

Neko: We are friends of Kitaro and we need your help to cheer him up.

Mizuki: Really? What happened ?

Sunakake-Babaa: We would like to tell you, but not here. Are you heading to your house?

Mizuki: Yes, I was just coming back from shopping so we can go home.

Medama-Oyaji (discreetly emerging from Neko's hair): In this case, we follow you.

Mizuki ( being a little surprised ): But who are you?

Medama-Oyaji: Let's go to your house first and then I'll tell you who I am and we'll get to the problem.

(They went to Mizuki's house and entered )

Mizuki: Mom, I'm home.

Mizuki's mother (preparing Sashimi (dish with raw fish): Ah, you are ... But who are they?

Sunakake-Babaa: We are friends of Kitaro.

Neko: And me being his most recent friend.

Mizuki's Mother: Okay go to the living room, I'll finish the Sashimi.

Medama-Oyaji: Thank you for your hospitality, Mrs. Mizuki.

Mizuki's Mother (seeing Medama): Argh! But what is that ?

Medama-Oyaji: Who, rather. I am Medama-Oyaji, Kitaro's real father.

Mizuki's Mother: What?

Mizuki: Uh ... It's a long story, Mom. We will explain it to you during the meal.

Mizuki's mother: I hope so ... (seeing Neko looking at the Sashimi with gusto) Little girl, it's not ready yet.

Neko: But it looks too good.

Mizuk's mother (taking Neko's arm): You're going to wait like everyone else or things will go wrong!

Neko (showing his monstrous form): Let go!

Sunakake-Babaa (grabbing Neko by the back before Neko attacks Mizuki's mother): Neko, that's enough. Sorry, she has a great love for fish. It won't start again.

Mizuki's mother: I hope so ...

Sunakake-Babaa: Neko, you'll eat the fish when it's ready and that's it. Now we need to talk to Mizuki.

Neko: Ooooooooh ...

( During the conversation )

Mizuki: So it was you Medama? I learned of the death of your wife and the Ghost Tribe a long time ago, but I didn't know that you reincarnated in ...

Medama-Oyaji: I know, it's a bit difficult to understand, but now, let's go back to my son's problem.

Neko: You're going to help us, aren't you?

Mizuki: I'll do my best to help you. So what should we do?

(from Nurikabe's side)

Nurikabe: So?

Ittan-Momen: I sent them to the city as agreed. I just hope they don't get spotted by human police.

Nurikabe: Yes, the experience in prison in this police station for both of us and Sunakake was not the most pleasant (he heard a noise) Mmm?

Ittan-Momen (seeing the one coming): Nezumi?

Nezumi-Otoko (out of breath): Hey, guys. Is Medama there?

Nurikabe: No, he's with Neko and Sunakake to speak with Kitaro's adoptive father. It is to help our friend.

Nezumi-Otoko: Heck, he owed me one after I made the diversion to help him free you and Sunakake ... But what's the problem with Kitaro?

Ittan-Momen: Oh, an old story with a human little girl.

Mugai (arriving with brother and parents): What do you mean a human little girl?

Mother of Heion and Mugai: My daughter, please ...

Nurikabe: Oh, it's you. the family of Tanukis who came to the funeral.

Ittan-Momen: What are you doing here?

Heion: Last night, we had a visit from Nuobi and Yinikin. Apparently Kunomi came to your house to attack you.

Father d'Heion and Mugai: And we wondered if you didn't need help for attacks like this.

Ittan-Momen: Your concerns are understandable, but Kitaro and Neko took care of this Kunomi. He won't bother anyone anymore.

Mother of Heion and Mugai: Really? This Kunomi has been rude to my kids for a long time and ... We didn't know he worked for a follower of ... Backbeard.

Father of Heion and Mugai: We had a hard time believing when Heion and Mugai explained to us what was going on but we did not know that it was more serious than we thought.

Heion: But where is Kitaro right now?

Nurikabe: He is in front of the lake. Maybe your kids could cheer him up a bit.

Mugai (rushing to the lake): Yipee!

Heion (following his sister): Mugai, wait for me!

Mother of Heion and Mugai: But where is Medama-Oyaji at the moment?

Nezumi-Otoko: At the moment, he's busy. Otherwise, if you are looking for goods for Tanukis, I have precisely ...

Ittan-Momen (wrapping around Nezumi-Otoko's mouth): Please excuse him, he has a little too big love for money.

Father of Heion and Mugai: (chuckle) I see that.

Thanks for reading this chapter. Don't forget to tell me what do you think about it and see you soon.