The Demon Prince of Momochi House (百千さん家のあやかし王子)

My name is Himari Momochi.

My parents died when I was still a baby.

And since there were no relatives to take me in,

I was raised at an orphanage.

Everybody there was so nice.

I loved them all.

But happy as I was,

I still thought about my parents from time to time,

and wondered what kind of people they were.

And then one day,

when I reached my 16th birthday,

I unexpectedly received a gift

from none other than my late parents!

Why now? I asked myself.

I didn't have an answer, but I was just happy

to finally feel like I was part of a family.

Huh.

And what was the gift my parents left me?

A house!

Ah!

Mom and dad,

I promise to protect this bond that connects me to you.

Hello, is anyone home?

Hold on.

Come to think of it, this is my house, isn't it?

Which means I'm home!

- -

What's going on here?

Huh.

Who's that?

He, he's naked?

I beg of you.

You mustn't look at me.

- -Who are you?

And more importantly, why are you naked?

-Please, Aoi. -Cover yourself!

Who are these guys, anyway?

Could they be... Bur...

Bur...

-Are you a burglar? -Are you a burglar?

Huh?

So, um, could you identify yourselves?

-My name is-- - First,

-if you'd be so kind. -

Why don't you tell us who you are before asking us?

Huh.

I am Himari Momochi.

And I happen to be the owner of this house!

The owner of this house, she says.

Okay, I've introduced myself.

Now, will you please do the same?

I'm Aoi Nanamori.

It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance...Himari.

That's a little forward.

-This is... -I'm Yukari. Hello.

-And... -I'm Ise.

So, what is it you guys are doing here, exactly?

Ah, well, let's see.

Put as simply as possible,

we're sort of squatters.

Huh?

Finders keepers.

This here is our house, got it?

We'll thank you to leave as soon as possible.

Wait. No, this isn't fair!

I wonder.

Do you know what people say about this house?

Hm?

It's haunted.

A haunted house.

I've been told it's quite infamous in the outside world.

A haunted house?

It's true, I did hear some things along the way.

-Momochi House? -

I'd advise against it.

There's a host of unimaginable demons

residing in that house.

Set foot on those grounds,

and the Omamorisama will make you pay.

Thought you'd be able to scare me off

with a few lame ghost stories, did you?

Sorry to disappoint.

But this is my house, and the only ones

who are gonna be leaving are the three of you!

Little brat!

Now, Ise.

Take a look at this, why don't you?

- Huh. -

What's that?

This is the will left behind by my late parents.

If you're not willing to take my word for it,

then see for yourself.

This document clearly states

that Momochi House was bequeathed to me.

- -It does.

And yet, I must say,

this will appears rather suspect to me.

Huh?

Yeah. Probably a scam.

-Enough! -

In my entire life, that will is the only link

I've ever had to my family.

It bonds me to my parents.

And that's why I won't let you tear it down!

-Huh. -Hm.

Your family.

I understand where you're coming from, Himari.

-Then you-- -Even so...

-Huh. -you should still leave.

Honestly, that would be the best thing for everyone.

But I...

Your presence here would cause problems.

What is it you're not getting about the fact

that this house rightfully belongs to me?

-See, the thing is-- -Allow me.

I'm afraid this house does not abide

by the laws of the human world.

Aoi's already the head of this household.

What? Are you kidding me right now?

We're telling you how it is, so listen up!

Restrain yourself, Ise.

In any event, it's almost dark out.

Please do stay the night.

But then,

first thing in the morning, that's it.

Time for you to go home.

Time for me to go home?

Where would home be, exactly?

And where does he get off inviting me to stay the night?

I'll sleep in my own house whenever I want to.

What's the deal, though?

Why is it so dark?

What's with this chill in the air?

And honestly, how is there no electricity?

- -

Did I just hear something?

A mouse. That's it, right?

- -

Momochi House?

-I'd advise against it. -There's a host

-of unimaginable demons... -Set foot on those grounds,

and the Omamorisama will make you pay.

A haunted house.

I've been told it's quite infamous in the outside world.

No, no, no, it's not possible! I'm just hearing things!

Really?

You haven't found it yet?

How annoying.

Hurry up, so we can exterminate it.

No, none of that was real.

It was all in my imagination!

It must've been!

No matter what, I can't back down now.

I have to kick those guys out of here,

and get my parents' house back!

- -

Wake up, you!

I'm gonna make those jerks recognize

that this place rightfully belongs to me,

whatever it takes!

That's why I'm up so early.

First, I'll make a nice, hearty breakfa...

Huh? Huh?

A kamado stove?

In this day and age?

I need to set the fire.

Isn't that right?

Oh, who am I kidding,

I don't even know where to start.

What are you up to so early in the morning?

Uh, well, you see, I thought I'd make--

What, breakfast?

No need, it's already been taken care of.

In fact, you'll find your portion

sitting right over here.

It would be great if you could finish it quickly.

Huh?

Wow! No way.

You made all of this, Yukari?

Yes.

I prepared an extra helping for you at Aoi's request.

When was the last time

someone cooked for me?

I can't even remember!

Then I'll accept gratefully!

I don't think I've ever been served

such a gorgeous breakfast before!

-My, such flattery. -Hm.

This is but the bare minimum

of what I'd allow to be served from this house's kitchen.

Hm.

Why did it have to be so good?