In the world of Noramimi, families often keep "mascots." These are amusing characters who reside with the household and serve as companions to the children until they reach adulthood. Noramimi is one such mascot. Unfortunately for him, he is an ogre-type (though everyone else assumes he is a monk) and lacks popularity, so he is currently completing his "home stay" with Hello Kids, an agency that places mascots with families. He truly hopes a family will adopt him, though...