[Ear Cleaning / Mountain Play] Ayakashi Nostalgia ~Little Sister Natsuha~ Afternoon Nap

[Contents]

The last holy ground, a place where humans and Ayakashi live side-by-side, a hidden village deep in the mountains of Kouchi in Shikoku... Monobeno.

You were born in Monobeno, but for certain reasons left the village.
After which you came back, were confronted with trial and tribulation, and finally overcame the hardship with your sister Natsuha.

Having tasted the sweet delight of what it means to be brother and sister, Natsuha plays the part ever so sprightly and filled with energy. While you may be tired from the day to day drudge of every day work, she nonetheless takes you out and about to play and have fun.

You play together in the mountains... sledding on the grass, and climbing trees.
Then on the porch, the two of you eat watermelon, and compete on how far you can spit the pips.
After that, she uses your ears to hone her ear cleaning skills. Phew, it's hard work being an older brother!

But never forget. Natsuha totally, utterly, absolutely treasures and loves you.
She wants to share her vigor with you---- for you to be happy, lively and full of spirit!

While she may have dragged you around all day, you nonetheless make sure to catch her feelings in the cusp of your hands like a master oniichan. Well done!

Then, it's time for an afternoon nap together.

Two siblings. Huddled together. Peace of mind, peace of heart. Dozing off...
Natsuha shares her feelings to you... those of the past... and those she harbors now.

A brief, once-in-a-lifetime moment with your precious little sister.

Please savor the moment...
With your ears. With your heart. With your eyes. Turn it into nourishment for the soul.
And nurture it into a peaceful and gentle slumber that will heal you through the night.

1. Natsuha Introduces Herself [6:13]
2. Title call and Instructions [12:16]
3. Playing in the Mountain with Natsuha (grass sledding, tree climbing) [18:37]
4. Melons, Natsuha, Cats on the Porch (watermelon, sprinkling water, pip spitting) [23:05]
5. Natsuha's Unskilled Ear Cleaning (right ear) [22:43]
6. Natsuha's Somewhat Better Ear Cleaning (left ear) [29:24]
7. Afternoon Nap (falling asleep together) [18:07]
8. Bonus 1: Natsuha's sleep breathing. (loopable track) [2:57]
9. Bonus 2: Interview with Mitsu Anzu [6:59]

Total playback: 2 hours 20 minutes 25 seconds