Ep 10. Asagi's Harp

Asagi's Harp is the tenth episode of the first season of Natsume's Book of Friends, a supernatural anime series that follows the life of a orphaned boy named Takashi Natsume, who has the ability to see yokai, Japanese spirits, and inherits a book containing the names of yokai from his grandmother Reiko.

The episode begins with Natsume's classmates preparing for the school's cultural festival, with Natsume helping out by painting a sign for the cafeteria. While working, he is interrupted by a girl named Asagi, who is a classmate of his and is also a member of the school's music club. Asagi tells Natsume that she has lost her harp, which she needs for the festival, and asks for his help in finding it.

Natsume agrees to help and starts his search for the harp. While searching, he runs into some yokai, who tell him that the harp was stolen by a group of mischievous yokai who enjoy playing pranks on humans. Natsume decides to track down the yokai and find the stolen harp.

As Natsume continues his search, he is joined by a yokai named Tsuyukami, who has been sent by the local yokai lord to assist him in his search. Tsuyukami explains that Asagi's harp is a very powerful instrument, and that the mischievous yokai who stole it are causing chaos in the yokai world by playing it.

As they continue their search, Natsume and Tsuyukami encounter a powerful yokai who has taken control of the mischievous yokai and is using them to cause trouble. The yokai challenges Natsume to a game of hide-and-seek to determine who will get the harp.

Natsume accepts the challenge and is able to find the yokai's hiding place, but is quickly caught by the powerful yokai. However, before the yokai can take the harp, Tsuyukami steps in and uses his powers to defeat the yokai, allowing Natsume to retrieve the harp and return it to Asagi.

With the harp now returned, Asagi is able to play it at the cultural festival, and Natsume watches as she performs, feeling a sense of accomplishment for helping his classmate. The episode ends with Natsume reflecting on his experiences with the yokai and realizing that he is slowly starting to understand their world.

Asagi's Harp is a heartwarming episode that explores the world of yokai and the challenges that Natsume faces as he interacts with them. Through his adventures, Natsume learns more about the power of friendship and the importance of helping others, making this episode a must-watch for fans of the series.