Synopsis

Akabane holds a special significance for those who are not human, its unpretentious izakayas serving as welcoming havens. Tucked away in one corner of the district is a standing oden shop, consistently drawing a long queue of patrons from early morning. The crowd is a diverse mix: security guards seeking a solitary drink after a night shift, mothers purchasing oden for their families, and businessmen enjoying an evening in Akabane, hopping between the neighborhood's many pubs. A bowl of their si