Kizaburou

The fishers of The Great Panda City will tell you Kizaburou is some kind of river spirit, a whimsical omen of good fortune. They appear at the water's edge each dawn, a slice of cake perfectly balanced on their head, encased in a shimmering bubble. Their partner, Itsusaburou, stands guard, speaking to no one. The locals believe the cake is an offering, the bubble a shield against negative energy, and the shades a sign of mystic focus. Surely, they fish not for food, but to pull secrets from the river for the Panda Council, their determined silence a mark of profound concentration. In reality, they tripped while carrying a birthday cake, fell over their own fishing rod, and landed squarely in Itsusaburou’s latest invention: an indestructible, permanent bubble solution. The shades just hide their overwhelming embarrassment.