
The Misadventures of Kasa Jizo
By s.ichihara1974

18 Nov, 2023

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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!