Ep 3. Kukuri-hime

In Tsugumomo season 1 episode 3, titled "Kukuri-hime," the story focuses on Kazuya Kagami, who is getting used to the fact that he is now the owner of his late mother's obi, which has turned into a beautiful girl named Kiriha. As Kazuya tries to understand more about the world of the Tsugumomo, he decides to visit the local shrine in order to pray for guidance.

When they arrive at the shrine, Kiriha suddenly leaves Kazuya, telling him that she has business to attend to. Kazuya is left alone and decides to explore the shrine, where he comes across a handmade amulet of a goddess named Kukuri-hime. As he admires the amulet, a group of girls suddenly appears and begins to argue over the amulet.

The girls explain to Kazuya that the amulet belongs to their group, and they are about to use it to summon Kukuri-hime. Kazuya is interested in the summoning process, and the girls offer him a chance to watch. As they chant and dance around the amulet, Kazuya suddenly feels a strange energy, and a beautiful goddess materializes in front of them.

Kukuri-hime is pleased with their summoning and offers to grant them a wish. The girls are astonished, but before they can make a wish, Kazuya steps forward to ask her a question. He asks the goddess to grant him the ability to see and touch the Tsugumomo spirits, which he has been struggling with since he inherited his mother's obi. Kukuri-hime is intrigued by Kazuya's question and agrees to help him.

The goddess then disappears, leaving Kazuya confused and unsure if his wish was really granted. Kiriha appears, and Kazuya tells her about what happened. Kiriha is impressed that Kazuya was able to interact with Kukuri-hime, a goddess who only appears once every few years. Kiriha then uses her powers to help Kazuya see and touch the Tsugumomo spirits, which surprises him.

The story then switches to a school setting, where Kazuya and Kiriha are attending class. Kazuya notices that one of his classmates, Kairi, is acting strange and decides to follow her. He discovers that Kairi is being followed by a Tsugumomo spirit known as a "Lolita" and tries to help her. Kiriha then appears and identifies the Tsugumomo as an Amasogi, a spirit that was created from negative emotions.

Kiriha and Kazuya work together to defeat the Amasogi, but Kiriha is injured in the process. Kazuya then realizes that he is able to heal Kiriha's wounds by touching her, thanks to Kukuri-hime granting his wish. Kazuya is amazed by his new powers and feels more confident in his ability to protect those around him.

Overall, Tsugumomo season 1 episode 3, "Kukuri-hime," is an exciting episode that further explores the world of the Tsugumomo spirits. It introduces new characters, such as Kukuri-hime and Kairi, and delves deeper into the complexities of the Tsugumomo spirits and their interactions with humans. Kazuya's growing confidence and newfound powers make for an interesting plot development, and viewers will continue to be drawn into the world of Tsugumomo.