Chikaaki

Chikaaki was an agent sent to The Heart of the Forest on a mission of vital intelligence. Their orders were to infiltrate, observe, and report on the region's unofficial leadership. But infiltration is impossible when the locals greet every stranger with a song and a slice of pie. For weeks, Chikaaki tried to blend in, even crafting a special headpiece for camouflage—a dangling fish lure—based on a profound misunderstanding of woodland ecosystems. The locals found it delightful. These days, their trusty katana is used less for defense and more for precisely portioning honey-cakes during festivals. The shocked expression never leaves their face; it is the permanent look of a master spy whose only secret is that they have no idea what is going on.