Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, Rita, is considering who among his wives could replace Renka as a Valkyrie, focusing on physical similarities.
• Rita decides on Class President Fu Hua due to her smaller breast size, resembling Renka.
• Rita plans to have sex with Renka first, then dress up as Renka to have sex with the real Renka, completing both conditions.
• Rita tries to engage Renka in conversation, but she doesn't respond as expected, not triggering the Kaleidoscope's plot.
• Rita directly propositions Renka, who is initially hesitant but eventually agrees.

Character Developments

• Rita: Shows possessiveness and a desire for control over his wives, prioritizing physical appearances for his plans.
• Renka: Initially passive and hesitant, she eventually accepts Rita's proposition.

Significant Themes

• Possessiveness and control in relationships.
• Physical appearance and its importance in the protagonist's decisions.
• The protagonist's manipulative nature and lack of respect for his partners' agency.

Character Interactions

• Rita and Renka: Their interaction is marked by Rita's dominance and Renka's initial passivity, with Renka eventually complying with Rita's desires.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rita transforms into Fu Hua, an ancient Immortal, using the "Switch Valkyrie: Chiling" ability.
• Fu Hua appears as a stunningly handsome Immortal with white hair and red eyes, clad in blazing fire, reminiscent of a legendary protector of Shenzhou.
• Renka is bewildered and intimidated by Fu Hua's presence, feeling a deep sense of danger.

Character Developments

• Rita's true form as Fu Hua is revealed, showing her ancient origins and power.
• Renka is shown to be vulnerable and awestruck, unlike her usual confident self, indicating that Fu Hua's presence is overwhelming.

Significant Themes

• The power of ancient beings and their roles in protecting the world.
• The impact of transformation and change on one's identity and presence.

Character Interactions

• Rita (as Fu Hua) and Renka: Rita's transformation leaves Renka bewildered and intimidated, highlighting the power dynamic between them. Renka's reaction also shows her attraction to Fu Hua's appearance, despite her initial resistance to Rita's advances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Hua and Chiyuan meet Renka, who doesn't recognize them.
• Fu Hua forces a kiss on Renka to fulfill a condition, leading to a wild night together.
• The next morning, Fu Hua decides to make Renka a Six Paths Substitute and takes her away.

Character Developments

• Fu Hua: Shows dominance and assertiveness, crosses a line with Renka to fulfill conditions.
• Renka: Initially resistant, eventually succumbs to Fu Hua's advances and becomes a Six Paths Substitute.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and consent: Fu Hua's actions raise questions about consent and the use of power.
• Transformation and acceptance: Renka's transformation into a Six Paths Substitute explores themes of change and acceptance.

Character Interactions

• Fu Hua and Renka: Their dynamic shifts from initial resistance to a forced intimacy, leading to Renka's transformation.
• Fu Hua and Chiyuan: They work together to meet their goals, with Chiyuan's role being minimal in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Hua, a white-haired, crimson-eyed woman, practices a powerful punch technique in a bamboo forest, expressing dissatisfaction with her current power level.
• She sits at a stone table in the bamboo forest, drinking green tea and reflecting on the situation at the inn, particularly the progress of Renka and Hiyamaru.

Character Developments

• Fu Hua: Demonstrates her advanced cultivation skills and expresses her desire to improve her power. She shows concern for Renka and Hiyamaru, indicating a level of care and responsibility.

Significant Themes

• Power and Self-Improvement: Fu Hua's dissatisfaction with her current strength suggests a theme of continuous self-improvement and growth.
• Connection and Concern: Fu Hua's thoughts about Renka and Hiyamaru highlight the theme of connection and concern for others.

Character Interactions

• Fu Hua and Renka/Hiyamaru: Although not physically present, Fu Hua's thoughts reveal a level of concern and care for Renka and Hiyamaru, indicating a form of interaction despite the distance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Hua completes an event, earning 6000 Crystal and 60 Armed Doll Fragment eggs, including 30 specific ones for Dawn Moon Twilight Requiem.
• She opens the random eggs, obtaining 15 Dawn Moon, 5 Chiyuan, 7 Blood Jewel, and 3 Cang Xuan fragments.
• Fu Hua synthesizes the Dawn Moon Twilight Requiem Armed Doll, but instead of a doll, she gets an egg that requires incubation for seven days, eight hours daily, using her body temperature.
• Fu Hua decides to check on Hiyamaru's transformation progress.

Character Developments

• Fu Hua: Shows determination and responsibility in incubating the Dawn Moon Twilight Requiem egg herself to increase its intimacy.
• Renka: Displays a mix of emotions towards Fu Hua, including hatred, disgust, resistance, and shyness, indicating her complex feelings after the previous night's events.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and commitment: Fu Hua takes on the task of incubating the egg despite her initial reluctance.
• Complex emotions: Renka's feelings towards Fu Hua are multifaceted, reflecting her internal struggle.

Character Interactions

• Fu Hua and Hiyamaru: They interact positively, with Hiyamaru greeting Fu Hua enthusiastically upon her return.
• Fu Hua and Renka: Tension remains between them, with Renka glaring at Fu Hua and expressing her resistance, while Fu Hua acknowledges Renka's presence warmly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Renka, despite her initial resistance and dislike for Fu Hua, hands over her Kaleidoscope to Fu Hua.
• Fu Hua examines the Kaleidoscope, finding it extraordinary but not fully understanding its capabilities yet.
• Renka describes the Kaleidoscope's ability to reveal 'everything' in life, challenging Fu Hua to explore it.

Character Developments

• Renka: Shows a change in attitude towards Fu Hua, from initial dislike to a more enigmatic and inviting demeanor.
• Fu Hua: Demonstrates curiosity and calm composure when faced with Renka's challenge.

Significant Themes

• Control vs. Surrender: Renka's initial resistance to Fu Hua's influence gives way to a more accepting, even inviting, attitude.
• The Power of Illusion: The Kaleidoscope's ability to reveal 'everything' suggests a theme of uncovering hidden truths or realities.

Character Interactions

• Renka and Fu Hua: Their dynamic shifts from tense and resistant to more mysterious and inviting, with Renka challenging Fu Hua to explore the Kaleidoscope's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rita refuses to look into the Kaleidoscope immediately, deciding to return in a few days.
• Renka's situation has changed, making it irrelevant when she looks into the Kaleidoscope.
• Fu Hua offers to take the dolls back for Renka.

Character Developments

• Rita displays confidence and nonchalance about the Kaleidoscope.
• Renka's situation hints at a potential change in her status.

Significant Themes

• The mysterious and potentially dangerous nature of the Kaleidoscope.
• The importance of timing and readiness in facing challenges.

Character Interactions

• Rita and Renka's interaction shows Rita's consideration for Renka's current state.
• Fu Hua's offer to take the dolls back for Renka displays her thoughtfulness.

New Character Introduction

• Konomi, a loli-level girl with crimson eyes, is introduced. She lives in an ancient Japanese house with modern amenities. She's expressionless and seems to have an unusual interest in manga, particularly "Jigoku Shoujo" (Hell Girl).

Key Plot Points and Events

• Enma Ai finds a doujinshi (self-published manga) that depicts her and her subordinates in an unflattering and inaccurate manner, causing her to tear and burn it in anger.
• Kottou-onna, a subordinate of Enma Ai, enters the room with a plate of cherries for Enma Ai, but Enma Ai is in a foul mood and doesn't react positively to the gesture.

Character Developments

• Enma Ai: She shows her human side, getting upset and angry over the misrepresentation of herself and her subordinates in the doujinshi. This indicates that she cares about her image and how others perceive her.
• Kottou-onna: Her backstory is revealed. She was once a maidservant who was betrayed and killed, leading to her becoming a demon. She is loyal to Enma Ai, considering her as her only 'Miss'.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs Reality: The doujinshi portrays Enma Ai and her subordinates differently from their true selves, highlighting the theme of how appearances can be deceiving.
• Loyalty and Trust: Kottou-onna's backstory shows her struggle to find someone she can trust, and she ultimately finds that in Enma Ai, highlighting the theme of loyalty.

Character Interactions

• Enma Ai and Kottou-onna: Their interaction is strained due to Enma Ai's bad mood. Kottou-onna, unaware of the doujinshi incident, tries to please Enma Ai with cherries, but Enma Ai is too upset to respond positively.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Enma Ai has an unusual reaction to a manga she's reading, hinting at a past incident.
• She abruptly leaves for the Human World, ordering the Wheel-Eating Monk to take her.
• Kottou-onna and Ichimokuren suspect that Ai is going to confront Rita, a powerful figure from the manga.

Character Developments

• Enma Ai: Shows unusual emotional response, hinting at a personal connection to the manga's story.
• Kottou-onna: Demonstrates concern and protective instincts towards Enma Ai, showing her loyalty and maternal nature.
• Ichimokuren: Shows hesitation and caution, suggesting he knows more about Rita's power and the potential danger.

Significant Themes

• Personal History and Trauma: The manga likely triggers a memory of a past event for Enma Ai.
• Loyalty and Protection: Kottou-onna's concern for Enma Ai highlights the theme of loyalty and protection among the characters.
• Power Dynamics: The mention of Rita's power and the characters' caution around her emphasizes the theme of power dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Enma Ai and Kottou-onna: Their interaction shows Kottou-onna's maternal concern and Enma Ai's unusual emotional response.
• Enma Ai and Ichimokuren: Their brief exchange reveals Ichimokuren's uncertainty about Enma Ai's intentions and the potential danger involved.
• Kottou-onna and Ichimokuren: Their conversation demonstrates their shared concern for Enma Ai and their decision to follow her to the Human World.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Ichimokuren and Kottou-onna rush to Enma Ai's aid upon hearing she's in danger.
• Bizarre, ever-changing clouds appear in the western sky, resembling a giant violin.

Character Developments

• Ichimokuren demonstrates her loyalty and concern for Enma Ai.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and loyalty (Ichimokuren's immediate response to protect Enma Ai).
• Ominous foreshadowing (bizarre clouds signaling potential danger).

Character Interactions

• Ichimokuren and Kottou-onna work together, showing unity and urgency in their mission to help Enma Ai.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Enma Ai receives an origami balloon from Kottou-onna, which she likes but doesn't accept.
• She decides to go out alone, worrying her subordinates due to her recent impulsive behavior.
• Enma Ai wanders and hears a street performer playing the recorder, calming her mood.
• She gets surrounded by fans who mistake her for a cosplayer, causing discomfort.

Character Developments

• Enma Ai shows a rare interest in an origami balloon, hinting at her human past and love for music.
• She displays independence and agitation, worrying her subordinates.
• Enma Ai's discomfort around fans suggests her preference for her grim reaper role over idol-like admiration.

Significant Themes

• The duality of Enma Ai's character: her human past (love for music, origami) vs. her grim reaper role.
• The disconnect between Enma Ai's self-image and how others perceive her (fans seeing her as an idol rather than a grim reaper).

Character Interactions

• Enma Ai's interaction with her subordinates (Kottou-onna and Ichimokuren) shows their concern for her well-being.
• Enma Ai's encounter with the street performer and her fans highlights the gap between her public image and her true self.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Enma Ai, the protagonist, is now recognized and admired by humans, which she finds disturbing and unwanted.
• Fans approach her for autographs and photos, comparing her favorably to previous cosplayers.
• A man mistakes her for his wife, causing a commotion among other fans who also claim her as their 'wife'.

Character Developments

• Enma Ai: Struggles with her newfound fame and the human's infatuation with her, leading to internal conflict and discomfort.
• Humans: Display their fandom and obsession with Enma Ai, showing their admiration and possessiveness.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Self: Enma Ai grapples with her new identity as a recognized figure and the loss of her anonymity.
• Obsession and Possessiveness: Humans' fandom is depicted as obsessive and possessive, highlighting the darker side of admiration.

Character Interactions

• Enma Ai interacts with human fans, showing her discomfort and disapproval of their behavior.
• Humans interact with each other, displaying their competitive and possessive nature towards Enma Ai.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Enma Ai, disguised as Konomi, is surrounded by people who mistake her for a character from a popular anime, calling her "wife."
• Ai threatens the crowd with death, but they misinterpret her words as a character line from the anime, further fueling their excitement.
• Ai, maintaining her composure, uses her powers to recreate a memory of Shibata Tsugumi's mother's death to tempt Tsugumi into a contract.
• Ai disappears, leaving the crowd confused and wondering if they had encountered a ghost.

Character Developments

• Enma Ai: Ai struggles with her identity as a corporate employee of hell, unable to act on her anger towards ordinary people. She uses her powers subtly to manipulate events, showing restraint and cunning.
• Shibata Tsugumi: Tsugumi's past trauma is revisited, setting the stage for her potential descent into darkness.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Perception: Ai's struggle with her identity as a ghost and her frustration with being mistaken for an anime character highlights the theme of how others perceive us.
• Restraint vs. Impulsivity: Ai's struggle to control her anger and act within the rules of her job contrasts with the impulsive behavior of the crowd.
• Manipulation and Control: Ai's use of her powers to influence Tsugumi's actions raises questions about manipulation and free will.

Character Interactions

• Enma Ai and the Crowd: Ai's interactions with the crowd highlight the disconnect between her true identity and how others perceive her.
• Enma Ai and Shibata Tsugumi: Ai's manipulation of Tsugumi's memory sets the stage for a potential contract, showing the dynamic between Ai and her targets.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A crowd discusses the sudden appearance and disappearance of Enma Ai, the Jigoku Shoujo.
• Enma Ai receives a new commission on her phone.
• The chapter introduces Kallen, a successful middle-aged man working in Chuo Ward, Tokyo.

Character Developments

• Enma Ai is shown to be serious and focused when receiving a new commission.
• Kallen is portrayed as a successful, high-class individual with a mistress.

Significant Themes

• The theme of the supernatural and its disbelief (Enma Ai's appearance and disappearance).
• The theme of success and power (Kallen's character and position).

Character Interactions

• The crowd discusses Enma Ai, showing a mix of disbelief and curiosity.
• Kallen interacts with his mistress, showing a casual and familiar relationship.

• Key Plot Points & Events: Kallen's subordinate, Yae Sakura, reveals she's pregnant with his child, forcing him to confront his feelings and responsibilities.

Character Developments

• Kallen: Struggles with his attraction to Yae and his current marital status, now faced with the reality of an impending child with Yae.
• Yae Sakura: Confidently asserts her feelings and desires, seeking commitment from Kallen.
• Significant Themes: Infidelity, responsibility, and the consequences of one's actions.
• Character Interactions: Kallen and Yae's dynamic shifts from a secret affair to a serious discussion about their future, with Yae pushing for commitment and Kallen grappling with his feelings and obligations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yae Sakura confesses her love to Kallen and asks him to divorce his wife and marry her.
• Kallen refuses, stating he won't divorce his wife and asks Yae to abort their child.
• Yae, feeling helpless and out of options, decides to have an abortion due to her inability to support a child as a single mother in Tokyo.

Character Developments

• Yae Sakura: Realizes the harsh reality of her situation, leading her to decide to abort the child despite her initial desire to keep it.
• Kallen: Reveals his true feelings, showing that he only desired Yae's body and has no intention of divorcing his wife or supporting Yae and their child.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of single motherhood and the lack of support for it in Japanese society.
• The double standards of successful men having mistresses while expecting their wives' understanding and loyalty.
• The power dynamics in relationships, with Kallen holding all the power and Yae feeling helpless.

Character Interactions

• Yae Sakura and Kallen: Their interaction highlights the power imbalance in their relationship, with Kallen callously asking Yae to abort their child and Yae feeling trapped and helpless.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yae Sakura leaves the hospital with her aborted fetus's ashes.
• Kallen visits Yae Sakura briefly, promising to visit again the next weekend.
• Yae Sakura goes shopping for ingredients to cook for Kallen's upcoming visit.
• At the supermarket, she sees Kallen with his wife and daughters, causing her distress.
• Kallen sends Yae Sakura a message canceling their date due to a sudden business trip.
• Yae Sakura experiences heavy bleeding and is hospitalized. The doctor informs her that she may not be able to conceive in the future.

Character Developments

• Yae Sakura: Struggles with the aftermath of her abortion, develops feelings for Kallen, experiences emotional turmoil upon seeing him with his family, and faces the possibility of infertility.
• Kallen: Shows initial interest in Yae Sakura but prioritizes his family, leading to Yae Sakura's emotional distress.

Significant Themes

• Love and Betrayal: Yae Sakura's love for Kallen is betrayed by his actions and the truth about his family.
• Infertility and Loss: Yae Sakura grapples with the loss of her child and the possibility of never being able to have another.

Character Interactions

• Yae Sakura and Kallen: Their interactions are brief and ultimately hurtful to Yae Sakura, revealing Kallen's true priorities.
• Yae Sakura and the Doctor: The doctor delivers the devastating news about Yae Sakura's potential infertility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shengzi is devastated after Yae Sakura refuses to become a Valkyrie.
• Yae Sakura receives a call from Kallen, who wants to end their relationship as his wife is present.
• Yae Sakura realizes Kallen's feelings were false, and he only wanted to deceive her.
• She receives an email about the "Hell Channel" at midnight.

Character Developments

• Yae Sakura experiences a profound emotional shift: from despair to understanding Kallen's deception, and finally, to intense hatred.
• Kallen's true colors are revealed, showing him as manipulative and irresponsible.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and the pain it causes.
• The duality of love and hatred.
• The consequences of deception.

Character Interactions

• Yae Sakura and Kallen's conversation reveals the truth about Kallen's feelings, leading to a breakdown for Yae Sakura.
• The email at midnight hints at an upcoming challenge or change in Yae Sakura's life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yae Sakura receives a mysterious message on her phone, prompting her to input the name of someone she resents and send it to 'Jigoku Shoujo' (Hell Girl).
• After sending the message, Yae Sakura finds herself in a strange place at dusk, face-to-face with Enma Ai, the Hell Girl.
• Enma Ai offers Yae Sakura a black scarecrow, telling her that untieing its rope will send her target to hell, but she will also pay a price after her death.

Character Developments

• Yae Sakura: Her resentment towards Kallen leads her to seek revenge using the Hell Girl's services, despite the consequences.
• Enma Ai: Remains composed and factual in explaining the contract's terms, showing no personal bias or emotion.

Significant Themes

• Resentment and Revenge: Yae Sakura's intense resentment towards Kallen drives her to seek revenge, highlighting the destructive power of unchecked emotions.
• Consequences of Actions: The contract with the Hell Girl comes with a price, emphasizing that harming others ultimately harms oneself.

Character Interactions

• Yae Sakura and Enma Ai: Their interaction is tense yet informative, with Enma Ai explaining the contract's terms while Yae Sakura grapples with her desire for revenge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yae Sakura is offered a cursed scarecrow by Enma Ai, the Jigoku Shoujo, which can send Kallen to hell in exchange for Yae's life.
• Yae hesitates, considering the consequences of her soul being unable to reach the Pure Land after death.
• Yae takes the scarecrow, agreeing to think about it for a few days.
• She returns to reality, confirming the encounter with Enma Ai was real.
• A few days later, Yae returns to work, looking haggard and unwell.
• She overhears colleagues gossiping about her, speculating that she had an abortion and that the child was Kallen's.

Character Developments

• Yae Sakura: Struggles with the decision to use the cursed scarecrow, weighing her own suffering against her resentment towards Kallen. Her physical and mental health deteriorate due to recent events.
• Enma Ai: Remains calm and unfazed by Yae's hesitation, confident in her offer.

Significant Themes

• Resentment vs. Suffering: Yae must decide whether her hatred for Kallen is worth her own eternal torment.
• Reality vs. Illusion: Yae's encounter with Enma Ai blurs the line between reality and her hallucinations.
• Gossip and Rumors: Yae's colleagues spread false rumors about her, adding to her distress.

Character Interactions

• Yae Sakura and Enma Ai: Yae is offered a deal by Enma Ai, but she hesitates and takes time to consider it.
• Yae Sakura and Colleagues: Yae overhears her colleagues gossiping about her, further straining her mental state.