Ep 9. Maiden of Hatred

Yuuko, the Dusk Maiden, has been inflicted with a curse of hatred, and it's affecting her ability to communicate with her friends. Teiichi and the Paranormal Investigations Club are concerned, but they're not sure how to help her. Teiichi realizes that the root of Yuuko's curse may be tied to her lack of memories of her life before becoming a ghost. He decides to enlist the help of a local historian, who agrees to help him research Yuuko's past.

Meanwhile, Yuuko's curse continues to worsen, and her anger and malice are directed towards Teiichi. She lashes out at him, accusing him of being a liar and a cheat. Teiichi is troubled by her behavior, but he's determined to help her overcome her curse.

The historian reveals that Yuuko was a student at the school before she died, but she was known for being reclusive and unapproachable. He explains that she was rumored to be involved with a group of students who were performing dark rituals, and it's possible that her involvement with them led to her death. Teiichi is shocked to hear this, and he wonders if Yuuko's curse is related to her past.

As he delves deeper into Yuuko's past, Teiichi discovers that she was indeed involved in the dark rituals, but not willingly. She had been coerced into participating by a group of students who believed they could summon a powerful spirit by performing the rituals. Yuuko had been chosen as the sacrifice, and she had been killed in the process.

Teiichi realizes that the curse of hatred is not something that can be easily overcome, but he's determined to help Yuuko. He confronts her with what he's learned about her past, and he tells her that he believes in her. Yuuko is overcome with emotion, and she begins to cry. Teiichi comforts her, and he promises to help her find a way to break the curse.

Together, Teiichi and Yuuko consult with a paranormal expert, who tells them that the only way to break the curse is for Yuuko to confront and overcome her deepest fear. She reveals that Yuuko's fear is the fear of being forgotten, and that the only way to overcome it is to make a lasting impact on someone's life.

Teiichi and Yuuko decide to host a school festival, and they use the opportunity to create a haunted house attraction. They work together to create a truly terrifying experience, and the students are thrilled by it. Yuuko is elated by the success of the haunted house, and she realizes that she's not forgotten. Teiichi is proud of her, and he tells her that he'll always remember her.

In the end, Yuuko's curse of hatred is broken, and she's able to communicate freely with her friends once again. Teiichi is grateful for the experience, and he's determined to continue helping Yuuko with her unresolved issues. The season ends on a hopeful note, leaving viewers eager to see what will happen next.