: Reviewers note the strengthening of queer subtext in this episode, highlighting Yoshiki’s "slow burn realization" that he wants to remain by this entity’s side regardless of its true nature. Technical Details
: Yoshiki confronts the entity with a mysterious note found in Hikaru's room regarding "Nuki-sama." The entity claims no memory of it, deepening the mystery of what exactly replaced the real Hikaru. [Anime4up.tv] TSDIHM EP 08 FHD.mp4
: Looking for answers, they visit Hikaru's grandfather, who hints at the village's dark history, including a long-running curse and a previous "murder village" incident. : Reviewers note the strengthening of queer subtext