OMG HOW ARE YOU REAL??

It took a bit of translation detective work to figure out what this is, but it turns out it’s the larval stage of Rhodinia fugax, or as it’s called in Japanese, ウスタビガ, “Usutabiga”.

Here’s one as an adult! 

“I’m still adorable!”

(and don’t worry, I’m certain the person isn’t hurting it - the caterpillar’s just reacting audibly to getting touched lightly to try and scare the person away.)

WHAT!?

THE SQUEAKY LARVA GROWS UP TO BE THE FLUFFY MOTH?

OH MY GOD THIS IS THE CUTEST BUG IN EXISTENCE.