KUSUNOKIS GARDEN OF GODS NOVEL SC (2025)

Deep in the countryside, Minato Kusunoki is left in charge of a terrifying house overflowing with evil spirits-or at least it was, until his extraordinary ability cleared them all out! Instead, a procession of unique and peculiar gods is drawn to the comfort of the purified Kusunoki residence, and Minato spends his days relaxing in the company of his spiritual neighbors. What else lies in store for Minato as he lives peacefully surrounded by gods?

With the arrival of the free-wheeling kirin and the stern ho'o (in chick form), the Kusunoki residence is now more lively and divine than ever. The garden changes to spring at the whim of the Yamagami, and Minato and the other residents spend their leisurely days watching the cherry blossoms and savoring seasonal delicacies. New kami wander into the garden, and Minato finds his way into other kami realms, proving that springtime really is the season of new beginnings.

After a sublime spring, the Yamagami decides it's time for a change and brings an early summer to the garden of gods. But as Minato and his neighbors relax in the sunshine, an important kami drops idly by-bearing gifts, of course! The Yamagami is excited to return to his normal size, and the days continue as normal, filled with lucky raffle drawings and endless amounts of noise and commotion. Eventually, even the Yamagami's rival-Tenko, kami of the Inari Shrine next door-shows up on their doorstep!