Betobeto-san (べとべとさん) comes from the onomatopoeia of footsteps caused by geta (wooden sandals), as well as the honorific suffix san. Featuring a huge mouth and a ball-shaped body, his little feet would make him almost adorable. Shy by nature, it still feeds on the fear of its victims.

Its favorite prey are people alone at night in the streets. He tries to adapt his walking cadence with that of his target, then as the journey progresses, gets closer and closer to her. It can drive you crazy, because if you turn around to see who is following you, you don't see anyone. In these moments, we wonder if we are paranoid. Were these footsteps real, and if so, where is the stalker ?

Betobeto-san may be enduring – yes, he will follow you until the end of the night – but you can get rid of him if his presence annoys you. Recite: "After you, Betobeto-san (べとべとさん お先にお越し、べとべとさんおさきんいおこし)" and you will have peace. It's not a dangerous or aggressive beast, it's a boring yōkai.