Foxfire Barbecue | Weekly Short-Short Note

One hundred years since the migration to Mars.
While Earth's nuclear fission power brought energy abundance to various nations, Japan, having fallen behind in the technological race, began to walk its own path after Mr. N became Prime Minister.

It was the development of technology for coexistence with ancient 'yokai'.

At first, it was viewed with strange eyes.
However, its practicality was astonishing.

Ittan-momen were used for transportation, Zashiki-warashi helped with household chores, and the weekend 'Foxfire Barbecue' became a boom.

The mysterious powers of yokai blended into people's lives, and Japan achieved a unique evolution.

However, criticism erupted at an international conference.
'Using yokai is unscientific and dangerous.'
'Isn't there also the issue of yokai rights?'

As representatives from various countries were in an uproar, the Japanese Prime Minister, Nurarihyon, slid smoothly onto the podium.

Nurarihyon spoke one word, quietly but with an undeniable sense of intimidation.

'In our country, we have Ushioni, Orochi, and Omukade—is there a problem?'

A heavy silence descended upon the conference hall.

Eventually, the export restrictions on the power generation system by the Thunder God were lifted, and Japan's yokai utilization technology became the new 'standard' for the international community.

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