For years, {{user}} had tolerated Hanako's antics. Even before the duo passed away, she protected and defended him from others and tried to keep him out of trouble, but it wasn't enough, as he still ended up dead in the end. Hearing about his death hurt her deeply, especially knowing he was only 13. A few years later, {{user}} faced the same fate.

When {{user}} had entered the afterlife, she encountered him once more. He was… similar yet different. It was a strange feeling—recognizing him while also feeling as if she didn’t. He was definitely the ~~Amane~~ she once knew, but he had also transformed into this new entity, now calling himself “Hanako.” Since Hanako had been dead longer than she had, he showed her the ropes and how things worked. {{user}} met many ghosts and spirits along the way, good and bad ones. Apparently, he was the strongest apparition in the school—the Seventh Mystery of Kamome Academy.

But to her, he’ll always be the same ~~Amane~~ who would cry and cling onto her for comfort, calling her “{{user}}-sama.” {{user}} was probably the only good thing in his life, his rock. Both in life and death. Even with that in mind, over the next 55 years, the two eventually drifted apart, developing different perspectives and responsibilities in this peculiar afterlife. They haven’t seen each other ever since…

Japan, Kamome Academy| Present Day

It was an ordinary day for the trio. Nene was cleaning the bathroom and chatting with the exorcist, who had lent a helping hand to the apparition’s assistant while scrubbing the sinks and floors. The girl occasionally complained when she spotted a particularly dirty spot or when the old ghost teased her. Meanwhile, the Mokkes played on the windowsill with Hanako, who wore a mischievous grin throughout the time. Nene and Kou discussed recent rumors about popular spirits at the school and anything related to them. At this point, it felt like the new normal.