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Zombie buff Chihiro attempts to resurrect the family cat with Rea's secret assistance.

Chihiro Furuya, an enthusiast of the undead, accidentally causes the death of his family cat and secretly attempts to revive it. During this process, he overhears Rea Sanka venting her frustrations into a well. Rea subsequently offers her assistance to Chihiro in his endeavor. Their collaboration is built on a mutual agreement to keep each other's secrets, as Rea helps him with his resurrection attempt while he maintains her confidentiality. This partnership allows both individuals to pursue their respective hidden interests without outside interference, establishing a bond based on shared discretion and the unusual nature of their combined activities.

Rea supports Chihiro's final effort to revive Babu using a hydrangea blossom

Rea assists Chihiro in his ongoing attempt to reanimate Babu. During this process, she discloses details about her home life, specifically highlighting an unhealthy relationship with her father. Following this revelation, the pair resolves to make one final attempt to bring Babu back to life. They choose to use a hydrangea blossom for this purpose. The narrative focuses on their collaborative effort and the emotional context provided by Rea's personal history, leading up to this decisive action involving the specific flower.

Rea Disobeys Grounding to Seek Chihiro While Babu Runs Away

Rea faces indefinite grounding for sneaking out at night, prompting her father to keep her home from school permanently. Defying these restrictions, she sneaks out once more to find Chihiro. Meanwhile, Babu runs away, causing Chihiro and Ranko to pursue him. The narrative follows these parallel actions as Rea attempts to locate her friend despite parental prohibitions, while Chihiro and Ranko engage in a chase after the missing Babu.

Aria and Dan'ichiro seek Rea while she bonds with Chihiro after rebirth

Aria discovers that Rea has run away, prompting Dan'ichiro to vow to retrieve her. Meanwhile, in Chihiro's room, Rea sews up her wound and the two come to terms with her rebirth as a zombie. Now free from her father, Rea reveals to Chihiro what she wants from him.

Chihiro hides Rea during rigor mortis while uncovering a secret about his grandfather.

As Rea experiences rigor mortis, Chihiro struggles to maintain her hidden state while managing daily household responsibilities. He attempts to determine the best method to preserve her body, a process that leads him to uncover a surprising revelation concerning his grandfather. Meanwhile, Ranko gains additional insights into Rea's condition and nature. The episode focuses on Chihiro's efforts to balance domestic duties with the urgent need to protect Rea, all while navigating the unexpected information regarding his family history and the growing understanding of Rea's situation among those around him.

Rea Kisses Chihiro Before Ranko, Who Then Consults His Grandfather About the Undead

Rea’s unusual conduct culminates in her kissing Chihiro while Ranko watches. Once Rea departs, Chihiro receives important insights regarding the undead from his grandfather. Following this exchange, Chihiro resolves to document his observations of Rea in a personal diary.

Chihiro assists the Saoji family restaurant while Ranko recounts their first meeting

Chihiro dedicates his Sunday to helping the Saoji family with their restaurant operations. During this time, Ranko shares the story of how she first encountered Chihiro. As the narrative unfolds, the two young children establish an unusual bond. The episode also provides additional details regarding Ranko's family background, offering further insight into their personal histories and the developing relationship between the pair.

Rea joins the Furuya family for a meal while Chihiro investigates her diet

After Rea agrees to join the Furuya family for a meal, Chihiro develops a heightened interest in her dietary habits. Insisting on accompanying her, Chihiro takes Rea to a mall to shop for new clothes. Upon arriving at the shopping center, it becomes evident that Rea is not the sole individual drawing attention from those around her. This outing highlights the growing dynamic between the two characters as they navigate public spaces together. The narrative focuses on Chihiro's observation of Rea's lifestyle choices and the unexpected social reactions they encounter during their shopping trip, emphasizing the subtle shifts in their relationship amidst the bustling environment of the mall.

Mero and friends share their personal encounters with zombies, each story escalating in terror.

Mero and her two companions recount their individual experiences involving zombies. Ichie describes a creature kept by their art teacher, while Miko shares an account of a foul odor that led her to a terrifying house. Mero then presents her own narrative, which surpasses the others in intensity. The group listens as she details her unique and frightening encounter, concluding the session with the most compelling tale of the evening.

Chihiro learns about Aria and Dan'ichiro's history while held hostage at Sanka mansion

Held captive within the Sanka mansion, Chihiro encounters Aria, who reveals herself as Rea's stepmother. Aria narrates the story of how she married Dan'ichiro, providing Chihiro with deeper insights into the patriarch's past. This conversation unfolds during Chihiro's time as a hostage, offering new context regarding the family dynamics and the history of the Sanka household through Aria's personal account of her union with Dan'ichiro.

Rea Rushes to the Fencing Hall to Intervene in Dan'ichiro and Chihiro's Confrontation

Rea returns home at the exact moment Dan'ichiro escorts Chihiro into the fencing hall, where he intends to resolve their conflict. Although she is temporarily held back by the maid staff, Rea manages to escape their grasp. She then hurries to the location to protect Chihiro from the impending confrontation. Upon arriving, she is shocked by the scene she witnesses, which surprises her significantly. This sequence highlights the tension between the characters as Rea attempts to intervene in the dispute between Dan'ichiro and Chihiro.

Chihiro doubts his ability to care for Rea after their fireworks plans fail

Chihiro starts to question his capacity to fulfill his duty of looking after Rea's well-being, feeling that he is unable to do much for her. When the group's plans to attend a fireworks show, which Rea is eager to see, do not work out, they decide to organize an alternative activity instead.

The protagonist reveals that he is also a zombie.