: Shown as a shallow but dedicated "minion" to Sakura, providing a bit of comedic relief despite his role in the kidnapping.
: Natsuhiko reveals he is working with someone else. He dumps water on Nene, turning her into her fish form, and takes her to a secluded, opulent room. Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun (Dub) Episode 9
: Nene wakes up in a fancy dress at a tea party hosted by Sakura Nanamine , a third-year student who is also bound to an apparition. : Shown as a shallow but dedicated "minion"
: The episode ends on a heavy note as Nene catches a glimpse of Hanako’s past self—a wounded, crying boy named Amane—prompting her to want to protect him despite his dark history. Analysis of Themes : Nene wakes up in a fancy dress
: Introduced as a calm, elegant antagonist who feels more like a victim of Tsukasa’s whims, highlighting the darker side of human-apparition contracts.
The episode begins with Nene Yashiro receiving a mysterious love letter from a handsome student named . Ecstatic at the prospect of a date, Nene follows him, only to be lured into a trap.