Warm woodwinds and soft piano over light percussion, instantly cozy. Ayakashi Gohan is a 2014 Windows visual novel about cooking and spirits, and the soundtrack nails that mix of homey comfort and supernatural unease. "The Lullaby Spun by the Will-o'-wisp" is as eerie and gentle as it sounds.
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"The Blue Sky and the Myriad of Green Leaves" is pure pastoral calm, the kind of track that makes you forget anything bad could happen. Then "The Haze Cleared Away Yet the Sky Is Still Dark" reminds you it absolutely can.
"Curiosity Blooms" and "Splendid, Splendid" keep the lighter side alive. The track names alone tell a whole story if you read them in order. Great background listening for anyone who likes their supernatural tales served with a home-cooked meal.