Episode 9: Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun (dub)

: During the tea party, Nene meets Tsukasa , a boy who looks exactly like Hanako but possesses a much more chaotic and violent personality. Sakura reveals that she made a contract with Tsukasa, much like Nene did with Hanako, but Tsukasa’s role is to change the rumors of supernaturals to make them more dangerous.

: Shown as a shallow but dedicated "minion" to Sakura, providing a bit of comedic relief despite his role in the kidnapping. Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun (Dub) Episode 9

The English dub highlights the stark contrast in vocal performance between Hanako and Tsukasa (both voiced by ), emphasizing Tsukasa's unpredictable and childishly cruel nature compared to Hanako's more reserved guilt. The episode shifts the series from a "mystery-of-the-week" format into a larger overarching conflict between Hanako (who maintains order) and Tsukasa (who thrives on chaos). : During the tea party, Nene meets Tsukasa

: Natsuhiko reveals he is working with someone else. He dumps water on Nene, turning her into her fish form, and takes her to a secluded, opulent room. The English dub highlights the stark contrast in