Nene, Hanako, and Kou dealt with the Gardening Club's hands (photos taken by Mitsuba), fulfilling their wishes until the last hand dragged Nene into the Hell of Mirrors boundary. Inside, Nene met a scared Mitsuba. Blocked by a giant mirror, Nene was tormented by the reflection of Aoi and friends, exploiting her insecurity about her ankles. Hanako explained to Kou that No.3's power changes depending on the person inside. Mitsuba could not see his past in the mirror. After the reflection revealed the Yorishiro's location, the true form of Number 3 appeared with mannequins, commanded to capture Nene and replace her. Though captured, Mitsuba fought back. When Nene was about to be crushed, Tsukasa intervened, destroying the mannequins and killing No.3. Tsukasa then forced Mitsuba to eat No.3's heart, transforming him into the new, injured School Mystery Number 3. Mitsuba now commands the Hell of Mirrors. Hanako and Kou arrived in the boundary, determined to save Nene and stop Tsukasa. Kou, seeing Mitsuba, is now resolved to save his friend as well. 🌟 Character Status Mitsuba (Boy): Now the new School Mystery Number 3, commanding the Hell of Mirrors. He is cocky, foul-mouthed, and easily distressed, but cares for his friends. He is new to his powers, which include manifesting in mirrors and using his exoskeleton-like scarf as an extension. Friends with Kou. Nene (Girl): Trapped inside the boundary, she is insecure but kind, and loyal to her friends. She is relieved to be saved by Hanako and Kou, but is now more wary of Tsukasa. She is Hanako's assistant. Friends with Hanako and Kou. Hanako (Boy): School Mystery Number 7. He is protective of Nene and mischievous, but can be serious and sometimes manipulative. He and Kou entered the boundary to save Nene and stop Tsukasa. Friends with Nene and Kou. Kou (Boy): An exorcist who is cheerful, rash, but kind and loyal. He entered the boundary to save Nene and is now resolved to save his friend, Mitsuba, from Tsukasa. Friends with Nene, Hanako, and Mitsuba.