In a cone-shaped region called Kikyougahara in Shin Province, a girl named Hana resides. She is a gentle girl who constantly thinks of her family, especially her great-grandmother Chiyo, whom she affectionately calls "Granny." One day, a traveling entertainment group known as the Natsugawa Genzaemon Troupe passes through, and the villagers greet them warmly. After completing their performance and receiving praise, the troupe's leader notices Hana holding some "oyaki," his favorite food, and transforms into a fox out of excitement. It emerges that the leader, Genbanojou, along with his companions O-Natsu and Shinzaemon, are all foxes who have assumed human forms. Genbanojou quickly negotiates with Hana, stating that in return for keeping their secret, he will grant her one wish. She replies, "I want to let my Granny see the cherry blossoms."