Mysterious Disappearances #2

In "Chinrinki, Part 2," Ren confronts the truth behind Miss Uname’s terrifying power—her cursed hairband, a secret she’s long hidden. When he and Sumireko attempt to remove it, the curse activates, and Sumireko begins to burn from within, leaving them both trapped in a desperate, escalating crisis.

In "Chinrinki, Part 3," Ren narrowly averts disaster as he pulls the fire from Sumireko’s path, but the real danger lies in the past—when he discovers how Uname’s painful childhood allowed a cherished family heirloom to become cursed.

In "Intermission, Part 1" from Mysterious Disappearances #2, Sumireko, Oto, and Minami navigate tense silences and simmering emotions as they try to reconnect at a public bath—where the attendant’s discreet peeks add an awkward layer to their fragile attempt at closeness.

In "Intermission, Part 2" from Mysterious Disappearances #2, Sumireko and Oto spend a quiet night under Uname’s roof, their growing connection deepening in the stillness of shared silence and unspoken trust. Meanwhile, Ren ventures into the shadows, searching for a dangerous remedy to heal his wounded eyes, drawn by a desperation that may cost more than he expects.

In "The Girl in Crimson, Part 1," Oto’s quiet night at Uname’s is shattered when she’s roused by strange knocking at the front door. What begins as a mysterious disturbance quickly turns tense when a frantic neighbor accuses her of abducting his missing roommate—claiming she’s not who she seems.