Kinokoinu Mushroom Pup

Storybook author Hotaru is depressed and unable to focus on work after losing his beloved dog, Hanako; a strange creature shows up in his yard that looks like a mushroom, but also a dog; Komako, his childhood friend, is baffled by the situation.

Itsuki is a superfan of Hotaru and falls in love with him at first sight; Hotaru is tricked by Komako to accept an interview and photoshoot for a dog magazine; Hotaru is struck with an intense realisation after taking Kinokoinu on a walk.

Hotaru gets frustrated at Kinokoinu for disrupting his work; Kinokoinu gets upset and runs away after Hotaru compares it to Hanako.

Hotaru catches Kinokoinu releasing spores in the morning; Komako hosts a Halloween takoyaki party for Kinokoinu.

Hotaru leaves Kinokoinu at home with Itsuki for a night to attend an author signing event with Komako.

Anzu bumps into Hotaru at the bookstore and ends up coming over to visit Kinokoinu; Anzu kidnaps Kinokoinu so it can meet Plum.