Kaichigo

Kanji: 貝児
Kana: かいちご
Pronunciation: Kaichigo (Kye-chee-goh)

TRANSLATION: Shell Child
ALTERNATE NAMES: None
ORIGIN: Folklore (Gazu Hyakki Tsurezure Bukuro)

HABITAT: Shell boxes
DIET: None

ABILITIES:

• Hiding in shells
• Playing

WEAKNESSES:

• None

OVERVIEW: A tsukumogami (object spirit) born from a kai-awase (shell-matching game) set. It appears as a child playing with the shells.

APPEARANCE: A small child emerging from a clam shell or surrounded by shells. Often wearing Heian-period clothing.

BEHAVIOR: It plays with the precious painted shells when the owner is asleep. It is harmless and represents the cherished memories attached to the game.

INTERACTIONS: None, it vanishes if seen.

OTHER FORMS: Shells.