White Noroi sat bewildered in a chair, hugging his newly appeared fluffy tail as he listened to Sukuna explain the situation.
Once he had heard everything, he finally understood-just as before, he was in a state separated from Sukuna's body.
Only, before, he had been a little fox cursed spirit. Now, he was a half-human, half-fox cursed spirit.
In every other respect, he was much the same as when he had been a little fox. He could use Reverse Cursed Technique, and ordinary people still couldn't see him.
...Okay, then.
White Noroi thought for a moment, then stole another glance at Sukuna and Uraume-
Both looked at him quite naturally, without any hint of discomfort or mockery. He breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed.
Although this form felt a little strange, Sukuna and Uraume were already very familiar with his fox form and knew what he looked like as a human, too. So he didn't particularly mind being half-human and half-fox in front of them.
It was just a new combination, that was all. No big deal!
White Noroi accepted his half-fox form quite naturally and happily began eating breakfast.
Every couple of bites, he glanced at Sukuna beside him. Seeing the faintly curious, appraising look in Sukuna's eyes, he began to find this rather novel himself.
So this was what it felt like to eat with his San-san in human form...
His human form was taller than his little fox form. At last, he no longer had to look up at Sukuna and could meet his eyes at the same level.
Those dark red eyes regarded him without any intimidating pressure, holding a quiet calm and boundless indulgence.
White Noroi studied Sukuna intently as he put a pastry into his mouth and happily munched away.
The sweetness put