Ep. 22: Kaiki accepts Hitagi's payment to investigate Nadeko's disappearance in Okinawa.
Aired on December 1, 2013
Kaiki agrees to assist Hitagi for ¥100,000, and they depart Okinawa on separate flights to avoid suspicion. Posing as a father of a classmate, he infiltrates Nadeko's home to search for clues. He finds that Nadeko only had photos of herself, lacked friends, and her parents ignored her request to open her closet, indicating she was spoiled. After speaking with Hitagi, Kaiki visits the Polar Snake Shrine. Upon donating, a cheerful Nadeko appears, noting Kaiki is her first visitor despite her renovation efforts. She confirms her twisted view of unrequited love and her intent to kill Koyomi and Hitagi. Kaiki leaves her with yarn for cat's cradle, promising to return before she perfects any patterns.
Episodes
- Ep. 18 · Shinobu recounts her ancient past in Japan and the tragic fate of her first servant.
- Ep. 19 · Shinobu Time Part Three narrative continues with escape and rescue efforts
- Ep. 20 · Gaen assigns Koyomi three tasks involving Suruga, revealing Mayoi's true nature as a ghost of a ghost.
- Ep. 21 · Hitagi End, Part One
- Ep. 22 · Kaiki accepts Hitagi's payment to investigate Nadeko's disappearance in Okinawa.
- Ep. 23 · Kaiki deceives Nadeko while Hitagi pleads with Koyomi to sever ties
- Ep. 24 · Kaiki receives an anonymous warning and visits Nadeko with increased payment while Hanekawa returns.
- Ep. 25 · Kaiki investigates Nadeko's divine status and confronts her with a fabricated tragedy at the shrine.
- Ep. 26 · Kaiki faces consequences after deceiving Nadeko and completing his mission at the shrine.