Beyond the noren curtain, a story awaits. Everyday miracles at a quiet bathhouse in Gotokuji—

Tucked away on a street corner in Gotokuji stands Maneki-yu, a traditional public bathhouse welcoming patrons since 1935. Run with care by its young proprietress, Ecchan, the bathhouse opens its doors each day to visitors seeking warm waters and a moment of solace. Among the guests are those with weary hearts, and others carrying troubles they can share with no one.

Watching over them from atop the reception desk (bandai) is a statue of a beckoning cat—but this gentle guardian holds a secret of its own...?!

A deeply comforting novel that gently unwinds life's knots. Please, step inside and soak it all in.