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    The Misadventures of Kasa Jizo

    By s.ichihara1974

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    18 Nov, 2023

    a group of people standing on a street next to a building with chinese characters on it and a woman in a green coat

    Once upon a time, in modern-day Tokyo, there lived a statue named Kasa Jizo. Despite being a statue, Kasa Jizo had a special power - he could come to life whenever he wished.

    a cartoon character standing on a small island in the middle of a forest with a bird perched on top of it

    One day, Kasa Jizo discovered that his magical powers had been stolen. He was stuck in his statue form! The cheeky crow, known as Karasu, had taken them.

    a boy in a hat and a red jacket is standing in a narrow alleyway with a cat and a red and white dog

    To reclaim his powers, Kasa Jizo had to venture into the bustling city. He had to convince the humans to carry him around, as he couldn't move on his own.

    two older men standing next to each other in front of a park with cherry trees and a sky background

    The first person he met was a kind old man. The man listened to Kasa Jizo's story, chuckled, and agreed to carry him to his destination.

    a man and a boy are sitting at a table with a book and a lamp in the background, and a lantern in the background

    The man carried Kasa Jizo to a ramen shop. The smells were tantalizing, but Kasa Jizo remained focused on his mission.

    two asian children eating out of bowls in a garden with a bird flying overhead and a bird flying overhead

    Suddenly, Karasu swooped down, attempting to steal the old man's bowl of ramen. Quick-thinking Kasa Jizo swung his hat, knocking the bowl away.

    a group of people sitting around a table with books and a clock on it, with a man with a beard

    The old man laughed so hard, he nearly dropped Kasa Jizo. The entire shop was in uproar as they clapped for the statue's heroic act.

    two people standing in a room with a table full of books and electronic devices and a lamp above them

    Next, they visited a bustling electronics store. Kasa Jizo was fascinated by the gadgets around him. He'd never seen anything like them before!

    a painting of a man and two children by a pond with a dog and cat on it, and a man holding a pipe

    Suddenly, Karasu appeared again, this time trying to steal a shiny new smartphone. Kasa Jizo, once again, swung his hat and foiled Karasu's plan.

    a group of people standing in front of a building with a sign that says happy new year on it

    The store erupted into laughter and applause. Kasa Jizo was becoming a local hero, and yet, he was still a statue.

    a group of people sitting around a table with a man in a hat on top of it and a woman in the middle

    The old man then took Kasa Jizo to a karaoke bar. It was loud and colorful, unlike anything Kasa Jizo had ever experienced.

    a man with a bird on his arm and a bird on his shoulder in front of him, in a cartoon

    Predictably, Karasu swooped in, this time aiming for the microphone of a young lady. Kasa Jizo used his hat like a boomerang, saving the day once more.

    a man with a long beard and a hat is writing on a piece of paper while others look on

    The bar erupted into cheers, and the young lady thanked Kasa Jizo by dedicating a song to him. Kasa Jizo couldn't help but blush... if statues could blush!

    a group of people sitting around a table with books and paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling above them,

    The last stop was a manga cafe. Kasa Jizo was intrigued by the colorful books, and the old man explained what they were.

    a group of cartoon characters standing in front of a store front with lanterns and lanterns hanging from the ceiling

    As expected, Karasu swooped in, trying to take a rare manga from a boy. Kasa Jizo swung his hat, sending Karasu flying out the door.

    a boy standing in front of a bird and a penguin in a garden with a building in the background

    The boy thanked Kasa Jizo, and everyone in the cafe applauded. The statue was becoming quite popular, much to Karasu's dismay.

    a man and a child standing in front of a small building with a japanese landscape behind them, and a man with a hat and a cane

    After a long day, the old man carried Kasa Jizo back to his original spot. They had thwarted Karasu's plans at every turn.

    a man sitting on a small pond with a bird in his hand and a bird in his hand, and a bird in his hand

    Suddenly, Karasu swooped down, looking defeated. He returned Kasa Jizo's powers, having learned his lesson about stealing.

    a painting of three gnomes holding a candle in a forest at night with the moon shining above them

    With a twinkle in his eyes, Kasa Jizo thanked the old man, promising to help him anytime he needed. The old man smiled and bid him goodnight.

    a cartoon character is standing on a city street with a straw hat on her head and a drink in her hand

    Kasa Jizo, now back in his statue form, stood proudly, ready to protect the city from any mischief. After all, it was all in a day's work for the statue-turned-hero!

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