Winter has approached with its harsh, unpleasant cold. While on a short walk to view the falling snow, Natsume encounters a snowball looking Youkai who is in search of a forgotten, lost possession. Natsume being the kind hearted child he is can't help but get involved. The OVA, surprisingly, could easily be an episode of the anime. The tone, mood, and plot are strikingly similar to many other episodes.
The bond between Nyanko Sensei and Natsume remains strong, with Nyanko Sensei staying beside Natsume even through his impulsive actions. Nyanko Sensei is hilarious, with his facial expressions accompanied with snarky comments I can't help but burst out in laughter. Although the two don't admit their strong bond; they really do get along quite well.
Natsume seems to have opened up more to Shigeru and Touko. The lovely couple, as expected, are still represented as kind loving parents. Shigeru seems to have no interest in questioning Natsume's odd unexplained—at least to those who don't know about youkai—actions. This lack of interest probably could be attributed to Shigeru understanding Natsume has secrets he'd like to keep to himself. Both Touko and Shigeru try to make Natsume feel welcomed by subtle actions. The OVA just further emphasized that the household is already a family, and they are always continuing to grow.
Sadly, there was no beautiful OP to begin the story. There was a decent piano ED, but I would've much preferred listening to any of the amazing ED's from any of the other seasons. The art is still shows consistent quality, and the sound effects are used wisely.
If you enjoyed all four seasons of Natsume Yuujinchou, then there's no reason to not watch this OVA. Don't miss out on another chance to see your beloved characters again!
