Natsume has come down with a cold after adventuring in the hills. All of his friends, both human and youkai, do their best to make him feel better. As he lies in bed, he begins to realize how much the people around him care for him, and how valuable the bonds he's established are.

Tanuma gives Natsume some clay, and he tries his hand at sculpting a figure. However, the next day, the figure has disappeared, and other strange things are happening in the house. Is a Yōkai causing mischief in the house? Or is it just a rat?

Natsume is forced to help rebuild a tiny house that's a residence for a goddess.

Natsume and Kitamoto are victims of a horrid curse.

Natsume meets the very first Yokai whose name was written in the Book of Friends.

Natsume takes in a strange origami doll that shows wonderful dreams.