
All his life, Watanuki Kimihiro has had the ability to see spirits and it's starting to drive him nuts. One day, as he runs from a particularly big spirit, he has the misfortunate of touching an enchanted fence and is drawn into a magic shop owned by a witch named Yuko Ichihara and her twin freakishly cute assistants, Maru and Moro.
While under Yuko's spell, Watanuki reveals his name and birthday to Yuko, giving her the power to see into his life. She quickly learns Watanuki's deep dark desire - to no longer be a spirit magnet - and being the slick sales woman she is, she quickly entraps him into signing her contract. She'll grant his wish if he works for her as repayment.
Except for the ability to see spirits, Watanuki is fairly normal. He's had a more difficult life than most since his parents died when he was a kid, but he seems to do ok in school and has a crush on a cute girl named Himawari Kunogi. He's kind hearted but a bit gullible.
Yuko, on the other hand, comes off as rather batty and manipulative, but as the story progresses and we see the ways she helps her clients, we learn just how philosophical and perceptive she can be. Whenever a character perceives an unexpected circumstance or event, she is quick to point out the concept of hitsuzen - all events happen for a reason.
Yuko's primary job is helping others either become aware of or break their bad habits and addictions, yet she is adamant that she is only a facilitator of change not a healer. She can't cure those who don't have the willpower to change their lives but she can provide them the tools to guide them.

For instance, a woman asks for help to quit her internet addiction, which has engulfed her life to the detriment of her family relationships. Yuko helps her realize her choices in the matter - she can choose to have a better relationship with her family or she can throw that all away for her online friends - yet only she (not her husband, kid or Yuko) can make that choice for herself. Yuko then helps her take the first step in the right direction, but later explains to Watanuki that if the woman is not willing to continue that path, that's her choice.
When Yuko isn't working with clients, she regresses back to her zany nature. She is always cracking jokes or making obscure references to shows like Romper Room and Lupin III. She also adores sake so she's rarely sober, yet her offbeat personality is really what makes this manga interesting to read. I really enjoyed her character and am looking forward to reading more of this series.
When Yuko isn't working with clients, she regresses back to her zany nature. She is always cracking jokes or making obscure references to shows like Romper Room and Lupin III. She also adores sake so she's rarely sober, yet her offbeat personality is really what makes this manga interesting to read. I really enjoyed her character and am looking forward to reading more of this series.
Also of note to Clamp fans, you'll see references to people/things within the Clamp universe - and at the end, a few familiar characters in the Tsubasa world show up, but I won't spoil that.
The manga includes a few extras including a note about honorifics in Japanese, a blurb about Maneki Neko, a Japanese symbol of good fortune, and an explanation of a joke about Maru and Moro that Yuko made
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