Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Akihi Yu is called to a small conference room where two policewomen, Fuji Seiko and Kawai Mai, are waiting. They question him about Yamamoto Yagi's disappearance.
• Akihi Yu recounts his last encounter with Yamamoto in the school's third-floor boys' restroom, mentioning the bullying he faced due to family reasons.
• An earthquake occurs, causing chaos on the roads. A massive, fish-like monster emerges from the ruins, crushing buildings. The police car carrying Fuji Seiko and Kawai Mai crashes, and Kawai Mai is injured.
• Fuji Seiko tries to engage the monster with her handgun, but it's ineffective. A natural gas pipeline leaks, and a giant flaming skull appears. Fuji Seiko is about to give up when a white mist approaches, and a figure walks out of it.

Character Developments

• Akihi Yu remains calm and composed during the police interrogation, showing no resentment or anger about the bullying he faced. He expresses concern for Yamamoto's well-being.
• Fuji Seiko, the mature policewoman, shows concern for her junior, Kawai Mai, and tries to protect her. She's brave and determined, even when faced with the monstrous creatures.
• Kawai Mai, the young policewoman, is inexperienced and naive, expressing envy for students attending Imperial Sakura School. She's injured during the earthquake.

Significant Themes

• The powerlessness of humans against supernatural forces, as seen in the ineffective police response and Fuji Seiko's futile attempts to fight the monsters.
• The sudden and unpredictable nature of disasters, represented by the earthquake and the emergence of the monsters.

Character Interactions

• Akihi Yu interacts with the police, providing information about Yamamoto's disappearance. He shows no signs of guilt or deceit.
• Fuji Seiko and Kawai Mai work together, with Fuji Seiko taking the lead. Their dynamic changes when Kawai Mai is injured, and Fuji Seiko becomes more protective.
• The white mist and the figure walking out of it hint at a potential new character or force entering the scene.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious figure, later revealed to be Kishida Jun, uses his powers to extinguish a flaming skull yokai, collecting a fragment of stone called Sessho-seki.
• An earthquake and yokai sightings occur in Arakawa Ward, leading to a massive police response.
• Amame Ei, Akihi Yu, Ai Nao, and Nagisa Kazuha meet at Ousakura Girls' School, and Nagisa invites them to her house due to the ongoing situation in Arakawa.

Character Developments

• Kishida Jun demonstrates his powerful yokai abilities, showing no fear or hesitation in facing the flaming skull.
• Fuji Seiko, the mature policewoman, shows bravery and dedication to her duty despite the danger and overwhelming odds.
• Amame Ei and Akihi Yu display understanding and support for each other's situations, with Akihi Yu accepting Nagisa's invitation to her house.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of yokai, as demonstrated by Kishida Jun and the flaming skull.
• The struggle between humans and yokai, represented by the police response to the earthquake and yokai sightings.
• The importance of friendship and support, shown through Amame Ei and Akihi Yu's actions.

Character Interactions

• Kishida Jun and Fuji Seiko: The mysterious figure under the umbrella and the policewoman have a tense encounter, with Kishida Jun displaying his power without harming Fuji Seiko.
• Amame Ei and Akihi Yu: The two friends support each other, with Akihi Yu understanding Amame Ei's situation and accepting Nagisa's invitation on her behalf.
• Nagisa Kazuha and Amame Ei: Nagisa invites Amame Ei and her friends to her house due to the ongoing situation in Arakawa, showing concern for their safety and well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Police Sergeant Teng Seishi is summoned by the Public Security Bureau to discuss the 'Arakawa Ward Machiya Incident' involving yokai.
• Teng Seishi recounts the events to a group of experts, including Shinto priests and Buddhist monks, and the Metropolitan Police Department's Commissioner Takeya.
• The experts identify the yokai as an 'Earthquake Catfish' and a 'Karma Fire', but they lack methods for exorcism.
• Commissioner Takeya promotes Teng Seishi to Assistant Inspector and inducts her into the newly formed 'Special Operations Fourth Squad'.
• Nagisa Kazuha's classmates visit her home, where they meet her mother, Madam Nagisa.

Character Developments

• Teng Seishi: Promoted to Assistant Inspector and joins the Special Operations Fourth Squad, indicating her importance in handling the yokai incidents.
• Nagisa Kazuha: Shows her classmates around her home, revealing her privileged background and musical talents.
• Akihi Yu: Struggles with his feelings for both Nao and Sora, and envies Nagisa's wealthy lifestyle.
• Amame Ei: Envious of Nagisa's family, particularly her mother's gentle demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The existence of yokai (transcendental beings) and their impact on society.
• The struggle between common sense and the extraordinary.
• The gap between social classes and the envy it can cause.

Character Interactions

• Teng Seishi interacts with Commissioner Takeya and the experts, seeking their guidance on the yokai incident.
• Nagisa Kazuha interacts with her classmates, showing them around her home and introducing them to her mother.
• Akihi Yu interacts with Nao and Sora, struggling with his feelings for them and his envy of Nagisa's wealth.
• Amame Ei interacts with Madam Nagisa, feeling envious of her gentle demeanor.

• Amame Ei and her friends gather at Nagisa Kazuha's mansion, where they learn about the recent terrorist attack in Machiya Town, Arakawa Ward.
• Nagisa Kazuha insists Amame Ei stay in the mansion for safety reasons.
• Akihi Yu meets Madam Nagisa in the garden, where she reveals that Amame Ei is Nagisa Kazuha's half-sister and expresses her desire for Amame Ei to be accepted by her husband.
• Akihi Yu proposes a wager: if Nagisa Kazuha's father accepts Amame Ei, Madam Nagisa must treat her as her own daughter; if not, Akihi Yu will agree to any condition Madam Nagisa sets. Akihi Yu secretly imprints a cursed seal on Madam Nagisa to ensure her silence about their bet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group, including Akihi Yu and his classmates, decides to spend the night at a traditional-style manor.
• Akihi Yu receives a phone call from his aunt, who warns him about contraception, causing Nao to blush and hang up hurriedly.
• The group decides to have a pajama party and pillow fight.
• Tanimura Wataru, a target of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, goes on a "hunting" trip.
• The police set up a trap for Tanimura Wataru using traffic lights and personnel.
• A young girl is lured into an adult video production agency by a talent scout from KEN ONe.
• Tanimura Wataru intervenes and saves the girl from a group of yakuza members who intended to force her into shooting an AV.

Character Developments

• Akihi Yu shows his playful side by suggesting a pajama party and pillow fight.
• Nao, the class representative, is shown to be more innocent and easily embarrassed.
• Tanimura Wataru demonstrates his protective nature and combat skills when he saves the girl from the yakuza members.

Significant Themes

• The theme of innocence and its loss is explored through the girl's near-abduction and Tanimura Wataru's intervention.
• The theme of societal ills, such as human trafficking and exploitation, is touched upon through the adult video production agency.

Character Interactions

• Akihi Yu interacts playfully with his classmates, suggesting a pajama party and pillow fight.
• Tanimura Wataru interacts with the girl he saves, showing concern and anger towards her situation.
• The girl interacts with the talent scout from KEN ONe, initially trusting him before realizing his true intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Amame Ei and her friends prepare to go to school. Nagisa Kazuha worries about the recent incident in Arakawa Ward.
• Akihi Yu reveals that he was behind the 'terrorist attack' to keep the police away from Akiyu Sora.
• Nagisa Kazuha's father arrives, ignoring Amame Ei. Nagisa Kazuha feels caught between her father and sister.
• Amame Ei is comforted by Akiyu Sora and Akihi Yu. They decide to go to school together.
• Kishida Jun, at school, tracks the demonic energy and reflects on the legend of Tamamo-no-Mae.

Character Developments

• Amame Ei: Struggles with her identity as an orphan and her father's neglect. She maintains a carefree facade but is hurt by her father's indifference.
• Nagisa Kazuha: Feels guilty for her sister's situation and is caught between her father and sister. She shows empathy and understanding towards Amame Ei.
• Akihi Yu: Shows compassion and understanding towards Amame Ei, believing her bond with Nagisa Kazuha is genuine. He prepares to give both Amame Ei and her parents a chance.
• Akiyu Sora: Steps in to comfort Amame Ei, showing she understands her feelings better than Nagisa Kazuha.
• Kishida Jun: Reflects on the legend of Tamamo-no-Mae, acknowledging the existence of supernatural beings. He remains determined to collect Sessho-seki fragments to resurrect Miyashita Ryoko.

Significant Themes

• Identity and belonging: Amame Ei struggles with her identity as an orphan and her place in the Nagisa family.
• Empathy and understanding: Nagisa Kazuha, Akiyu Sora, and Akihi Yu show empathy and understanding towards Amame Ei's situation.
• Power dynamics: Nagisa Kazuha's father's position and the challenges he faces are reflected in his appearance and demeanor.
• Supernatural elements: The legend of Tamamo-no-Mae and the existence of supernatural beings are introduced through Kishida Jun's reflections.

Character Interactions

• Amame Ei and Nagisa Kazuha: Sisters with a complex relationship due to their father's favoritism and Amame Ei's orphan status.
• Akihi Yu and Amame Ei: Akihi Yu comforts Amame Ei, showing understanding and support.
• Akiyu Sora and Amame Ei: Akiyu Sora steps in to comfort Amame Ei, showing she understands her feelings better than Nagisa Kazuha.
• Nagisa Kazuha and her father: Nagisa Kazuha feels caught between her father and sister, struggling with her loyalty to both.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with a high school class where Akihi Yu, a student, is secretly practicing ninjutsu using a Paper Clone instead of paying attention to the lesson.
• A con artist, posing as a corporate drone, successfully extracts money from an elderly woman by impersonating her son over the phone.
• The con artist later discovers that the woman he defrauded is actually dead, and he starts experiencing supernatural phenomena, including a ghostly voice and a haunting presence.

Character Developments

• Akihi Yu: A high school student who is secretly practicing ninjutsu, possibly indicating a change in his priorities or a newfound interest in the supernatural.
• The Con Artist: Initially portrayed as cunning and self-satisfied, he becomes increasingly terrified and desperate as he encounters supernatural events.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural occurrences and their impact on the living.
• The isolation and vulnerability of the elderly, as seen through the "dying alone" phenomenon.
• The consequences of deceit and exploitation.

Character Interactions

• Akihi Yu and his classmates: Akihi is disconnected from his peers, focusing on his ninjutsu practice instead of the lesson.
• The Con Artist and the elderly woman: The con artist exploits the woman's concern for her son to extract money from her.
• The Con Artist and the old man walking his dog: The old man shares information about the elderly woman's death, planting seeds of doubt in the con artist's mind.
• The Con Artist and the ghostly presence: The con artist interacts with a supernatural entity, experiencing fear and desperation as a result.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fujiwara Yamato, a debt collector, is found dead in his apartment, seemingly hanged by an unseen force.
• The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) investigates, suspecting supernatural involvement.
• America intervenes, providing technology and researchers in exchange for information on supernatural events.
• Fujiwara Yamato's actions before his death are pieced together through surveillance footage, suggesting he was terrorized by an unseen entity.
• The MPD plans to use volunteers to investigate the 'haunted' Inoue house to confirm the existence of the old woman's soul.

Character Developments

• Director Takeya of the MPD is calm and calculated, willing to sacrifice a volunteer for the greater good.
• Brigadier General Thomas, the American 'inspector,' is cautious and respectful of the supernatural, unlike his usual aggressive military demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural and its threat to humanity.
• The struggle between nations to control and understand the supernatural.
• Sacrifice for the greater good.

Character Interactions

• Director Takeya and Brigadier General Thomas cooperate, with America providing resources and Japan sharing information.
• The MPD and American forces work together to investigate the case, with the MPD taking the lead.
• Akihi Yu, the wind chime, and the Inoue house are central to the supernatural events, but their true nature and intentions are not yet clear to the human characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the Self-Defense Force (SDF) are called to deal with the 'Earthquake Catfish' in Arakawa Ward.
• The catfish, controlled by Akihi Yu, causes destruction and defies attempts at communication and negotiation.
• The SDF deploys armored vehicles and helicopters, but the catfish evades and destroys them with ease.
• The head priest of Yushima Tenmangu suggests that the torii gate on the catfish's back holds the key to stopping it.

Character Developments

• Director Takeya, head of the MPD, is shown to be decisive and responsible, ordering the SDF's involvement and executing capture plans despite low expectations.
• Akihi Yu, controlling the Earthquake Catfish, is portrayed as cold and aggressive, showing no remorse for the destruction caused.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between humanity and the supernatural, with modern military might proving ineffective against the transcendent creature.
• The search for a solution, with the head priest of Yushima Tenmangu offering a cryptic clue about the torii gate.

Character Interactions

• Director Takeya consults with the head priest of Yushima Tenmangu, seeking guidance on how to deal with the Earthquake Catfish.
• The SDF soldiers and MPD officers work together, attempting to capture or communicate with the catfish but ultimately failing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Amame Ei and Akihi Yu are on a train to school. News reports suggest an earthquake in Arakawa Ward, but they suspect it's related to Akihi Yu's actions.
• Akihi Yu controls his Earthquake Catfish clone to attack the Self-Defense Force in Arakawa Ward. The clone evolves and becomes stronger after being hit by a squash head shell.
• Akihi Yu uses his new C-rank Earth-Style techniques, Earth-Splitting Palm and Rock Swarm Cannon, to destroy the Self-Defense Force's armored vehicles.
• The Self-Defense Force attempts to attack the Earthquake Catfish with air-to-ground missiles, but it remains unharmed.
• The Earthquake Catfish begins moving towards Bunkyo Ward, where Akihi Yu and his classmates are headed.

Character Developments

• Akihi Yu continues to develop his Earth-Style Ninjutsu, unlocking new techniques and increasing his power.
• Amame Ei and Nao are unaware of Akihi Yu's actions but sense something unusual happening in Arakawa Ward.

Significant Themes

• The power of modern weaponry compared to Ninjutsu.
• The consequences of Akihi Yu's actions and the potential danger he poses to the public.
• The struggle between the Self-Defense Force and Akihi Yu's clone, highlighting the imbalance of power.

Character Interactions

• Amame Ei and Nao interact with Akihi Yu on the train, discussing the news reports about Arakawa Ward.
• Akihi Yu controls his Earthquake Catfish clone remotely, observing the battle and using new techniques.
• The Self-Defense Force and the Metropolitan Police Department attempt to deal with the Earthquake Catfish, leading to a chaotic and fruitless battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Earthquake Catfish, a supernatural creature, is causing havoc in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo.
• The Metropolitan Police Department and the Self-Defense Force are unable to stop it due to its ability to dive underground.
• Amame Ei, along with Akihi Yu and Nagisa Kazuha, is heading towards Imperial Sakura School when they witness the chaos caused by the Earthquake Catfish.
• Amame Ei is separated from the others and faces the Earthquake Catfish alone.
• Amame Ei, driven by her desire to protect Nagisa Kazuha, calls out to the Earthquake Catfish, and a divine intervention occurs, transforming her into a Miko (shrine maiden) and stopping the creature.

Character Developments

• Amame Ei: She demonstrates her strong sense of responsibility and courage by standing up to the Earthquake Catfish to protect Nagisa Kazuha. Her past experiences, particularly her relationship with her "sister," Nagisa Kazuha, and her grandfather, influence her actions.
• Nagisa Kazuha: She shows vulnerability and dependence on Amame Ei, highlighting their close sisterly bond. Her fear and helplessness in the face of the Earthquake Catfish contrast with Amame Ei's bravery.

Significant Themes

• Bravery vs. Cowardice: Amame Ei's courage in facing the Earthquake Catfish contrasts with the helplessness and fear of those around her.
• Responsibility and Protection: Amame Ei's desire to protect Nagisa Kazuha drives her to confront the Earthquake Catfish, highlighting the theme of responsibility and the lengths one would go to protect loved ones.
• Divine Intervention: The transformation of Amame Ei into a Miko and the subsequent stopping of the Earthquake Catfish raise questions about divine intervention and the existence of supernatural forces.

Character Interactions

• Amame Ei and Nagisa Kazuha: Their sisterly bond is strengthened as Amame Ei puts herself in harm's way to protect Nagisa Kazuha. Nagisa Kazuha's willingness to let Amame Ei go, prioritizing her safety, also shows their deep connection.
• Amame Ei and the Earthquake Catfish: Their interaction is initially one of fear and helplessness, but it evolves into a moment of understanding and control as Amame Ei transforms into a Miko and stops the creature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Self-Defense Force arrives at the scene of the earthquake catfish incident, but they find a 'Miko' (Amame Ei) and a subdued catfish instead of a monster.
• Director Takeya and other high-ranking officials witness Amame Ei's healing ability and become interested in her.
• Amame Ei uses her newfound powers to heal the injured and commands the catfish to help rescue people from the ruins.
• Commissioner Takeya and Brigadier General Thomas visit Amame Ei to pay their respects to the Inari God and invite her to visit the Metropolitan Police Department headquarters.

Character Developments

• Amame Ei discovers she can command supernatural creatures and heal injuries, becoming more confident in her abilities.
• Director Takeya and other high-ranking officials become interested in Amame Ei's powers, particularly her healing ability.
• Akihi Yu and Akiyu Sora witness Amame Ei being surrounded by high-ranking officials and comment on the growing distance between them.

Significant Themes

• The manifestation of supernatural powers and their impact on society.
• The pursuit of power and immortality by those in authority.
• The growing distance between Amame Ei and her friends due to her newfound status and powers.

Character Interactions

• Amame Ei interacts with the Self-Defense Force soldiers and high-ranking officials, demonstrating her powers and gaining their respect and interest.
• Akihi Yu, Akiyu Sora, and Nao discuss Amame Ei's situation and the growing distance between them.
• Amame Ei and her friends briefly reunite before she is surrounded by high-ranking officials.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The government holds a press conference attributing the Arakawa Ward incident to a natural earthquake and a terrorist attack by the Taoka Gang.
• The press conference is accepted without question by international reporters, who show no doubt in the Island Nation's version of events.
• Iori Ichika, a police officer, and Teng Seishi, her new subordinate, discuss the true cause of the incident, acknowledging it was the 'Earthquake Catfish'.
• Kishida Jun, a student, reads about the incident and knows the truth about the supernatural event that occurred.
• Tanimura Wataru, a transcendent, investigates the incident and concludes another transcendent might be involved.
• Akihi Yu and Akihi Sora discuss the incident, with Sora expressing frustration that it didn't happen in wealthier wards.

Character Developments

• Iori Ichika shows bluntness and acceptance of the truth, unlike the government's official narrative.
• Teng Seishi demonstrates loyalty and seriousness in her new role under Iori Ichika.
• Kishida Jun shows knowledge of the supernatural and determination in his pursuits.
• Tanimura Wataru exhibits curiosity and caution about other transcendents.
• Akihi Sora expresses frustration and entitlement, while Akihi Yu shows calm and acceptance.

Significant Themes

• The government's control over information and public perception.
• The truth behind supernatural events and the government's cover-up.
• The contrast between the rich and the poor, as seen in Akihi Sora's complaints.

Character Interactions

• Iori Ichika and Teng Seishi discuss the incident and their roles as police officers.
• Kishida Jun interacts with his teacher, Kuryo, discussing his future and his past.
• Tanimura Wataru meets the young girl he saved previously, and they discuss their lives and goals.
• Akihi Yu and Akihi Sora discuss the incident and their differing views on its significance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Amame Ei, an Awakened backed by a god, is acknowledged by the Nagisa Zaibatsu, her biological family.
• A grand party is held in her honor, attended by half of Tokyo's noble and zaibatsu circles.
• Amame Ei enters the main hall, acknowledges her ancestors, and is officially welcomed back into the clan.

Character Developments

• Amame Ei: She struggles with the reality of being acknowledged by her family, feeling like it's a dream. She brings her Earthquake Catfish, Little Black, with her to the party.
• Nagisa Kazuha: She supports her sister emotionally and helps her navigate the social scene at the party.
• Nagisa Kazuha's Mother: She warmly welcomes Amame Ei as her daughter.
• Nagisa Zaibatsu's Head: He sternly acknowledges Amame Ei as his daughter.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The chapter explores the power dynamics between zaibatsus, Awakened, and the government. Amame Ei's power and status put her above most zaibatsu families.
• Family and Belonging: Amame Ei's longing for family affection and her struggle with the reality of being acknowledged by her family are central themes.

Character Interactions

• Amame Ei and Nagisa Kazuha: The sisters support each other emotionally and navigate the party together.
• Amame Ei and Nagisa Zaibatsu's Head: They acknowledge each other as father and daughter, marking Amame Ei's official return to the clan.
• Amame Ei and the Young Elite: The young scions of zaibatsu families greet and socialize with Amame Ei, acknowledging her power and status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Akihi Yu leaves a clone, 'Earthquake Catfish', to protect Amame Ei.
• Kishida Jun, a skilled water ninja, battles three Kamaitachi Brothers (supernatural creatures) at Harumi Pier.
• Kishida Jun uses his environment and strategy to defeat the Kamaitachi Brothers, freezing and shattering them using liquid nitrogen from a nearby shipping container.

Character Developments

• Akihi Yu demonstrates his ability to control multiple bodies and manipulate supernatural creatures.
• Kishida Jun shows his resourcefulness, adaptability, and determination in battle, using his surroundings to gain an advantage against overwhelming odds.

Significant Themes

• The power of adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of adversity.
• The importance of understanding one's environment and using it to one's advantage.

Character Interactions

• Akihi Yu, controlling the Kamaitachi Brothers, underestimates Kishida Jun's abilities and resourcefulness.
• Kishida Jun and the Kamaitachi Brothers engage in a fierce battle, with Kishida Jun ultimately emerging victorious through strategy and environmental manipulation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kishida Jun, severely wounded, is visited by Akihi Yu, disguised as the White Ghost Messenger.
• Akihi Yu heals Jun's external wounds and grants him demonic power, replenishing his mana and bestowing three C-rank Water Style ninjutsu.
• Jun collects the Sessho-seki for Akihi Yu, and they agree it's a transaction beneficial to both.
• Iori Ichika and the police investigate the scene of the battle, finding three supernatural items and blood samples.
• The Metropolitan Police Department discusses the 'Rain Woman' case, with the Americans expressing interest in the seized supernatural items.

Character Developments

• Kishida Jun gains new abilities and becomes more powerful, bowing to Akihi Yu in respect.
• Akihi Yu demonstrates his medical ninjutsu and grants Jun new powers, further revealing his mysterious nature.
• Iori Ichika shows her analytical skills and insight into the 'Rain Woman' case, impressing her superiors.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Jun gains new abilities but also becomes more entangled with Akihi Yu's plans.
• The struggle for control: The Island Nation and America clash over the seized supernatural items, reflecting their differing approaches to the supernatural.

Character Interactions

• Akihi Yu and Kishida Jun: Akihi Yu helps Jun, but their relationship remains ambiguous, with Jun bowing to Akihi Yu and addressing him as 'Lord White Ghost Messenger.'
• Iori Ichika and Director Takeya: Iori Ichika impresses her superiors with her insights but also clashes with them over the handling of the supernatural items.
• The Island Nation and America: The two nations argue over the seized supernatural items, reflecting their differing approaches to the supernatural and their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Akihi Yu considers possible summons: a crow, a fox, and Godzilla.
• He decides to develop Wood Release to summon a fox, as it's a divine messenger of the Inari god.
• Akihi Yu learns that Amame Ei has transferred to Imperial Sakura School, where she is treated differently by her classmates due to her status and powers.

Character Developments

• Akihi Yu: He shows strategic thinking in choosing his summons and is determined to develop Wood Release.
• Amame Ei: She struggles with the fake politeness of her new classmates and finds solace in her sister's company and her healing work at the hospital.

Significant Themes

• Power and Status: Amame Ei's new environment highlights the influence of power and status, with her classmates treating her differently due to her identity.
• Authenticity vs. Pretence: Amame Ei experiences insincere behavior from her classmates, contrasting with the genuine care she receives from her sister and the patients she heals.

Character Interactions

• Akihi Yu and Ai Nao: They have a casual conversation about Amame Ei's transfer, with Akihi Yu showing little interest.
• Amame Ei and her classmates: The heiresses invite Amame Ei to various activities, but their insincerity is evident to her.
• Amame Ei and Nagisa Kazuha: The sisters support each other, with Nagisa helping Amame Ei navigate her new environment and Amame Ei finding comfort in her sister's company.
• Amame Ei and the hospital staff/experts: They witness Amame Ei's miraculous healing abilities, which they struggle to explain scientifically.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The police conduct an experiment using criminals as "volunteers" to study Mrs. Inoue's supernatural abilities, but it yields no progress and only results in more deaths.
• Kawai Mai, Fuji Seiko's junior, wakes up from her coma but is revealed to be paralyzed due to spinal nerve damage.
• Iori Ichika offers Fuji Seiko a chance to participate in a dangerous government experiment to gain the qualifications to request help from a powerful healer named "Miko" for Kawai Mai.

Character Developments

• Fuji Seiko struggles with guilt and helplessness upon learning about Kawai Mai's condition.
• Iori Ichika shows concern and support for her subordinates, offering Fuji Seiko a potential solution to help Kawai Mai.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against supernatural forces and the limitations of human understanding and control.
• The consequences of experimenting on humans and the ethical dilemmas involved.
• The power dynamics and inequalities within society, as seen in the differing access to powerful healers like "Miko."

Character Interactions

• Fuji Seiko and Iori Ichika's relationship as superior and subordinate deepens as they face the challenges of their mission together.
• Fuji Seiko and Kawai Mai's friendship is tested by the latter's sudden paralysis, with Fuji Seiko feeling responsible and determined to help her junior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Akiyu Sora shows Akihi Yu and Ai Nao a photo of a giant catfish-like creature, which she claims is responsible for the recent incidents in Tokyo.
• Akiyu Sora reveals that her club has been gathering information about supernatural incidents, with casualties reaching triple digits.
• Amame Ei is escorted home by a motorcade and encounters an elderly woman moving out of her house. She later learns that someone is buying up the land on the street.
• Amame Ei and her group are greeted by a group of high-ranking officials at her shrine. They witness the Earthquake Catfish transform into the shrine's torii gate.
• Amame Ei announces that the Inari God wants to meet the group.

Character Developments

• Akiyu Sora: Shows initiative and leadership by revealing the truth about the recent incidents to Akihi Yu and Ai Nao. She is also resourceful, having obtained information about supernatural incidents through her club.
• Amame Ei: Demonstrates her power and influence by commanding the Earthquake Catfish to transform into the shrine's torii gate. She also shows respect and reverence for the Inari God, indicating her spiritual growth.
• Ai Nao: Shows intelligence and insight by connecting the dots between Amame Ei's actions and the recent incidents. She also displays concern for her friends' safety.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural vs. Reality: The chapter explores the tension between the supernatural and reality, with characters grappling with the idea that monsters and gods may exist in their world.
• Power and Influence: The chapter highlights the power and influence wielded by Amame Ei and the Inari God, as well as the high-ranking officials who seek to control and manipulate these forces.
• Trust and Belief: The chapter examines the importance of trust and belief, with characters relying on each other for information and support in the face of uncertainty and danger.

Character Interactions

• Akiyu Sora, Akihi Yu, and Ai Nao: The three friends work together to uncover the truth about the recent incidents, demonstrating their loyalty and trust in each other.
• Amame Ei and Nagisa Kazuha: The sisters support each other as they navigate the challenges posed by the supernatural incidents and the high-ranking officials who seek to control them.
• Amame Ei and the high-ranking officials: The chapter explores the dynamic between Amame Ei and the high-ranking officials, who seek to use her power for their own purposes. Amame Ei, however, remains loyal to the Inari God and the people she serves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group, led by Amame, enters the Main Hall of the shrine, typically off-limits to humans, under the divine will of the Inari God.
• They are transported to a vast expanse of golden rice paddies and meet a young girl riding a fox, who reveals herself as the Inari God.
• The deity shows them a vision of a catastrophic battle from a thousand years ago, involving a nine-tailed fox (Tamamo-no-Mae) and numerous superhuman warriors.
• The deity explains that the world is experiencing a new tide of spiritual energy, awakening monsters like Tamamo-no-Mae, and offers to shelter the humans.
• An American advisor questions the deity, who responds by transforming him into a tree as a warning.

Character Developments

• Amame: Leads the group into the Main Hall, showing reverence and understanding of the divine will.
• The Inari God: Reveals her power and divine nature, showing both mercy and wrath. She is patient but firm, willing to shelter humans but intolerant of disrespect.
• American Advisors: Lieutenant Colonel Tina is shocked and horrified by the events, while Lieutenant Colonel Miller is transformed into a tree for his disrespect.

Significant Themes

• Divine Power and Wrath: The Inari God demonstrates her immense power, showing that she is not to be trifled with.
• Respect for the Divine: The consequences faced by Lieutenant Colonel Miller emphasize the importance of respecting divine entities.
• The Awakening of Monsters: The battle vision and the deity's explanation foreshadow the return of powerful monsters, hinting at potential future conflicts.

Character Interactions

• The Inari God and the Group: The deity interacts with the group, showing kindness and patience, but also demonstrating her power and intolerance for disrespect.
• Takeya Haru and the Inari God: Takeya, as the head of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, interacts with the deity with reverence and understanding, reporting the American advisor's disrespectful actions.
• Lieutenant Colonel Tina and Lieutenant Colonel Miller: Tina is horrified by the transformation of her colleague, showing her shock and fear in the face of the divine power.