Natsume continues to return the names of youkai while hiding his abilities from his loved ones. When the Matoba clan forces him into an exorcist gathering, he stands firm against their ruthless ways, holding onto his belief in peace between humans and spirits.
Gifted with the rare ability to see youkai, Takashi Natsume keeps his secret hidden from his adoptive family and friends, hoping to maintain their peaceful lives. Despite this, he continues his quiet mission—returning the names of spirits bound in the Book of Friends, a powerful inheritance from his late grandmother, Reiko. However, the Matoba clan, a powerful exorcist family, remains determined to recruit him. Unlike his friend Shuuichi Natori, many exorcists treat youkai with cruelty, sealing them away without hesitation. Rejecting their approach, Natsume refuses to join them—until Seiji Matoba forces his hand, blackmailing him into attending a gathering of elite exorcists. Caught between ...