Natsume's world stops asking anything of you for twenty-two minutes. A hot spring. A waterfall. The weight of Madara's purring in his lap. You watch him breathe, actually breathe, and the show breathes with him. This is what the series earned through five seasons of carrying ghosts: permission to let go of the plot entirely and just sit in a room with someone you trust.

Takashi Natsume and Madara, the cat who guards him, set off on a trip to Hitoyoshi Kuma, a calm corner of Kumamoto. Over a busy day they stop to take in the Kaname Falls, ease into the Tsurukame hot spring, and enjoy the lovely countryside along the way. Released as a single-episode ONA, this is a gentle slice-of-life outing with a supernatural and fantasy flavor, built around the pair relaxing together while they explore the area.