When the yokai reveals itself as a “mother,” the whole situation completely changes.

At first, she seems like a threat, but we start to see another side of her — how she became attached to the girl after mistaking her for her real daughter, and how she stayed to protect her. It shifts from something scary to something surprisingly emotional.

The moment when she offers her aura to save the girl shows how much she truly cares, even though they’re not related. The goodbye hug is especially powerful, and it’s unexpected considering how the girl acts at school.

Overall, it’s an emotional episode that shows even monsters can have feelings, completely changing how you see her character, and it’s definitely worth watching.