Plot summary
Kimihiro Watanuki is a high
school student plagued by yōkai, spirits with a strong
attraction to him. The spirits are invisible to others and
encounters with them are extremely troublesome. When he stumbles
into a shop that grants wishes, however, events in his life promise
to become more unusual.
The shop is owned by Yūko
Ichihara, a mysterious and beautiful witch of
many names and esoteric renown. For a price, she offers to grant
Watanuki's wish to be rid of the spirits. The price, according to
Yūko, must be of equal value and so, as payment, he temporarily
becomes Yūko's part-time employee.
Watanuki's job consists of small errands dealing with the
supernatural and household chores. His love interest, Himawari Kunogi, and "rival,"
Shizuka
Dōmeki, occasionally join him in his work as per
Yūko's request. The three become increasingly close despite
Watanuki's annoyances with Dōmeki.
