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The question is: does the Natsume Yuujinchou manga address the direct
interaction between Taki and Madara?

Per their interaction, the [natusme fandom
wiki](https://natsumeyuujinchou.fandom.com/wiki/Tooru_Taki), under Tooru Taki
says:

"Nyanko-sensei/Madara..

Taki first meets Nyanko-Sensei after he trips her. Nyanko-Sensei/Madara helps
Taki get free of the curse, and their bond goes as close to "helpers" or
"friends." Because she is overwhelmed by the cuteness of his cat form, she
can't resist cuddling Nyanko-Sensei every time she sees him. Nyanko-Sensei
tries but often fails to avoid this."

The same resource for [Madara's
page](https://natsumeyuujinchou.fandom.com/wiki/Madara) is empty regarding
their character interactions.

The anime version of Natsume Yuujinchou (Natsume's book of friends) is at best
vague about whether Taki can understand Madara when he is in maneki-neko
"lucky / beckoning cat" form, She certainly thinks he's cute and is always
trying to cuddle him. Later in the (anime) series there are instances where it
seems they can actually communicate and she knows he is not a "normal" cat -
as she also shares in Natsume's secret. On my current "rewatch" of the series
(which began because the summer 2022 anime season was mind numbingly
uninteresting with the exception of a few standout productions) I've only
reached up to season San thus far, so I haven't noted the specific episodes
with specific instances of their interaction (if I reach a specific episode I
will update this question). But even my first time through the series, I
remember having this same question which continued to linger in the back of my
mind.

Taki should only be able to see Ayakashi (youkai) when they step within one of
her familial Onmyoji circles as is addressed in Zoku episode 6, [The Maiden's
Circle](https://natsumeyuujinchou.fandom.com/wiki/The_Maiden%27s_Circle), but
they are vague regarding her ability to interact with them - as she is clearly
still cursed even though she can not see the stitch face youkai - and Madara
is technically "possessing" the lucky cat statue which is why people can see
him.

The question, again, is: does the manga address the direct interaction between
Taki and Madara? If you can cite/link something specific which I can google or
quote a comment from the author that would be ideal, because I think it's
pretty clear the anime material doesn't directly address this and other than
"who is Natsume's grandfather?" which I believe was an intentional question
mark, there are not a lot of lingering plot holes left open at the series
close, so it seems the author was fairly thorough.

Thanks in advance for your informed contributions!


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Does the Natsume Yuujinchou manga ever directly address whether Tooru Taki can hear or communicate with Madara (nyanko sensei)?


I'm not sure if this answers your question, but I see nyanko-sensei saying the
following on p101, vol.5.

> お前が消えた間タキに私の正体を話した. While you (Natsume) were disappearing, I told Taki what
> I really am.

So Taki should be able to hear nyanko-sensei.


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