This piece depicts a nine-tailed fox (kyūbi no kitsune) gently stepping on the surface of a pond, with just one paw grazing the water. Below the surface, a group of red koi fish swim, representing resilience and transformation. The contrast between the fox’s light, almost mystical presence and the steady movement of the koi reflects the balance between nature and the supernatural, a theme often seen in Japanese folklore. The simplicity of the inkwork adds to the sense of quiet strength and fluidity in the scene.