Ep. 4: Sasada Discovers Natsume's Sight and Demands Help Regarding the Abandoned School Spirit
Aired on July 29, 2008

During a courage trial, class president Sasada discovers Natsume's ability to see spirits. She insists he assist her in locating the entity residing in the abandoned school building. Natsume attempts to deny his capabilities, but Sasada refuses to accept his rejection. Concurrently, the spirit named Shigure becomes enraged by the impending demolition of the school. In a fit of fury, Shigure captures the rest of their classmates. The situation escalates as Sasada presses for answers while the spirit acts out against the destruction of its home, leaving Natsume caught between the demands of his classmate and the wrath of the captured students.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Natsume returns names from his grandmother's spirit book with Nyanko-Sensei's help
- Ep. 2 · The village's local god fades due to lack of devotees while visiting Natsume
- Ep. 3 · Natsume assists spirits during exorcism and meets Tanuma, a boy who senses spirits
- Ep. 4 · Sasada Discovers Natsume's Sight and Demands Help Regarding the Abandoned School Spirit
- Ep. 5 · Natsume visits an abandoned station to understand Reiko's old ticket and meet a waiting spirit.
- Ep. 6 · Natsume helps a swallow spirit find her human benefactor and a magical kimono
- Ep. 7 · Natsume visits a hot spring on a school trip to buy teacups and helps a fox spirit
- Ep. 8 · Natsume encounters a spirit connected to a former sighted friend