: The core conflict centers on the power of fear rather than physical destruction, emphasizing the "monster-of-the-week" gothic mystery format prevalent in the series' first half.
: Robin realizes the witch is a homeless man she previously encountered who was blind in one eye. Although the team identifies the culprit, the witch disappears before they can make an arrest. Themes and Analysis
: A man flees from the investigators, leading to a chase where he accidentally jumps into traffic and is killed. This incident deeply affects Haruto Sakaki , the hunter who pursued him.
: The team discovers a similar incident from two years prior involving Miho Karasuma , where a person also fled in uncharacteristic terror. Amon gathers information from a secret informant—the local cafe owner, Master —about a witch known as "Single Eye" who can induce overwhelming fear in others.