Ep. 1: The Mysterious Midnight Delivery of the Horror News Newspaper to Skeptical Student Rei Kigata

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Rei Kigata is a middle school student who firmly rejects the existence of the supernatural. His disbelief is challenged one night when a ghost appears and hands him a newspaper called Horror News. This delivery occurs precisely at midnight. The newspaper is described as mysterious, and its arrival marks the beginning of events that force Rei to confront the reality of spirits. This narrative segment serves as Part 1 of the story, introducing the central conflict between Rei's skepticism and the paranormal encounter. The ghost's action of delivering the paper at the specified time is the key event that disrupts Rei's normal life and introduces the supernatural elements into his world.