The jelly-like substance made from grating the yam, tororojiru (Japanese: とろろ汁 lit. grated yam juice), is often served in, or alongside, a number of other dishes. Interestingly, perhaps, this was widely used in the Edo period as a personal lubricant for sexual activities,[citation needed] and it was thus considered improper for it to be eaten by a woman. This aversion also derives from the loud slurping sound one makes when eating it, which is considered to be un-ladylike.[1]
Explosion said: This... is a rather odd story if I'm understanding it correctly.
The hobo and yukkuri interacting there is more or less just a backdrop to a brief history of yukkuri in that world and the implications of their interactions with everything and the impact they have on the world.
Another possible interesting thing to note is that I think that bum is actually an ex-factory employee. His interaction with the yukkuri seems to be fairly benign.
Pity this yukkuri has gone insane, unable to take it easy as gutter trash. Their exchange ends up inconsequential.
JusticeItEasy said: So, the komarisa wthat was picked up to be a pet is her sister? that would be a serious karmic blow for this lil shit, I approve if that's the case.