Kinokoinu Mushroom Pup

Hotaru Yuuyami, a picture book writer, has been unable to work for nearly two months after the death of his beloved dog, Hanako. His childhood friend and editor, Tsubaki Uehara, tries to help, but nothing eases his grief. Then one day, a strange mushroom from his garden transforms into a dog-like creature named Kinoko Inu. Ignoring Tsubaki's protests, Hotaru immediately brings the odd being into his home. After they start living together, Kinoko Inu burns Hanako's remaining belongings, hoping to help Hotaru move on. But sharing a home with the mischievous mushroom-dog isn’t easy, and Hotaru soon realizes he must confront his sorrow if he wants to properly care for his strange new companion.