Claim: Aonyōbō is a small, elusive figure in human form with pointed ears, magical powers, and capricious nature,  and who takes the appearance of a cat that is normally seen roaming in the street, and legend has it that they are court ladies who remained single in their entire lives.
Evidence: The Aonyōbō is a blue-skinned ogre-like spirit of poverty and misfortune who takes the appearance of an ancient court noblewoman.