After the death of his mother, Kiichi was ostracized from his village when it was revealed that he had a horn and pointed ears. Alone and with no clue as to his real identity, Kiichi encountered Mototaro, a traveling "Library Man" who possesses a magical book that may hold the answer to Kiichi's origin. How and why did Mototaro become a librarian? In flashback, it is revealed that he has reluctantly chosen his profession--only a personal tragedy keeps him returning to the Book Depositories and the Researchers. Back in the present, Kiichi is headed towards the next Depository and he's determined to go it alone. Hunted by several factions wanting to exploit him, Kiichi is afraid that he will bring more trouble down upon his traveling companions....

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After the death of his mother, Kiichi was ostracized from his village when it was revealed that he had a horn and pointed ears.

Homeless and with no clue as to his real identity, Kiichi encounters Mototaro, a traveling "Library Man" who goes from town to town, lending out books for a night or three. When Kiichi secretly spies some magical creatures that look a lot like he does literally jumping out of the pages of one of Mototaro's books, he's convinced that he may be on the way to solving the mystery of his origin. Mototaro and his assistant -- a young girl named Hana -- are reluctant to take on another traveling companion, but Kiichi is determined to accompany them. Together, they will encounter strange creatures and adventures while Kiichi struggles to find his place in the world....