A regrettable accident has left Doumeki’s right eye veiled by an enigmatic network of spider silk. Burdened by guilt over the injury, Watanuki resolves to undo the damage with a resolute, if perhaps perilous, undertaking.

Driven by a desperate hope to restore Watanuki's vision, Doumeki pores over arcane texts. His search, however, is interrupted by the arrival of an unsettling entity that proceeds to consume the very knowledge he seeks.

News of Zashiki-Warashi’s disappearance, spurred by a quest to restore her vision, propelled Watanuki into immediate action. He sought her out, and in finding her, stumbled upon the being who held the eye he had lost.

Watanuki and Yūko came across an unusual being, one who traded in dreams and objects born from the sleeping mind.

Watanuki encountered Kohane Tsuyuri, a young girl renowned for her abilities as a medium, and found a surprising resonance between them.

Unaware of their intentions, Watanuki is coaxed by Yūko and her companions to join them for a game of mahjong at Doumeki's residence. He follows willingly, oblivious to the purpose that awaits him there.

At the Neko-Musume's behest, Watanuki and Doumeki collaborate to haul water from the well back to the shop. However, a growing unease settles upon them as they find themselves increasingly suspicious of a woman who stands watching from the …

A young woman, troubled by unsettling sounds within her home – noises both frightening and inexplicable – seeks the assistance of Yūko.

News of the public’s relentless harassment of Kohane, fueled by widespread disbelief in her abilities, reached Watanuki. He made a visit to her then, a quiet act of concern.

The relentless media scrutiny and her mother's harshness had worn Kohane down. Watanuki, seeing her distress, brought her to the shop.

The persistent ache in Watanuki’s little finger deepened his unease with Himawari. The following day brought a jarring turn; he was involved in a serious accident moments after she brushed his hand.

Watanuki discovered that Doumeki and Himawari had become Yūko’s clients with the singular purpose of saving him. Himawari, in a quiet confession, revealed the truth about herself.

Peace has returned, and Watanuki resumes his customary tasks for Yūko. Returning home from the market, he encounters the Fox, son of the oden shopkeeper. Grateful for Watanuki’s assistance, the Fox offers him a portion of fox oden. After sa…