XXXHolic Season 1 Episode 1 The Inevitable

In XXXHolic season 1 episode 1, "The Inevitable," we are introduced to the main character, Kimihiro Watanuki. He's an incredibly unlucky high school student who is constantly being followed around by spirits, and his constant bad luck has even driven away potential friends. On this particular day, he stumbles upon a mysterious shop called "Yuuko's" and upon entering, he meets the equally enigmatic Yuuko Ichihara, who is the owner of the store.

Yuuko offers to help Watanuki get rid of the spirits that are haunting him, but in exchange, he must work at her store as her personal servant. Reluctantly, Watanuki accepts the deal, and he begins working at the store, eager to be rid of his misfortunes.

Throughout the episode, Yuuko sends Watanuki on multiple errands to collect various supernatural items for her clients. He discovers that Yuuko is not just an ordinary store owner; she has the ability to grant people's wishes through her collection of magical items. However, every wish granted by Yuuko comes with a price, and many of her clients are not prepared to pay it.

As the episode progresses, Watanuki is haunted by a particularly powerful spirit, and Yuuko tells him that the only way to get rid of it is to confront it directly. Watanuki agrees, and he faces the spirit head-on, using a magical item that Yuuko gave him. He is able to defeat the spirit and finally finds peace from the constant hauntings that he has experienced for so long.

In the end, Watanuki agrees to continue working at Yuuko's store, becoming her personal servant. However, he begins to suspect that there may be more to Yuuko's shop and her powers than she is letting on. As the episode closes, Watanuki is left with many questions and a newfound sense of curiosity about the mysterious world of supernatural phenomena.

Overall, "The Inevitable" is a fascinating first episode that sets up the supernatural world of XXXHolic, introducing viewers to a cast of compelling characters and intriguing magical items. As the series progresses, we can expect to see Watanuki grow and develop as he interacts with the supernatural world around him, and we may even discover more about the secrets of Yuuko's shop and her powers.