Setsuko Ichikawa

Driven by an unrelenting work ethic, this ambitious young journalist serves as the tragic catalyst for the "Bakeneko" arc. Her untimely passing sets a dark chain of events in motion, haunting the narrative and shifting the story's momentum. Though her life is cut short, her legacy remains central to the unfolding mystery, acting as the pivotal spark that ignites the supernatural conflicts and emotional stakes defining this pivotal storyline.