There is a fad going around where young girls ask a "kokkuri" for romantic help. Back at Spirit Affairs, Bonbori and Hozuki immediately give it a try. Zakuro and the others are also interested. However, the "kokkuri" runs off wildly. Zakuro tries to dispatch it but her blade has no effect. By chance, Lt. Hanadate, who came to Spirit Affairs with a request about this case, joins in the search.

The Spirit Affairs representatives attend a festival. Kei grovels in fear when he meets Lords A and Un, the shrine's komainu guardians.

As Zakuro attempts to escape from the Village of Oracles, she notices that her pendant is glowing.