Chihiro adapts taking care of Rea in her new state. She ends up living in secret in his room until she is discovered by his cousin, Wanko. This results in his grandfather warnings him of certain things and the family decides to keep Rea is their household.

We also learn that hydrangeas, which were used in the zombie making potion are the only nourishment for the undead. It also changes their state of mind. Which Chirico is still documenting in order to learn what makes Rea tick.

In a failed attempted to kidnap Rea, her father's associates take Chihiro instead. While she goes in to rescue him, Chihiro and her father duel for Rea. After being impaled in the stomach, we learn when Rea kissed Chihiro, she bit him and this resulting in him becoming a living zombie for an X amount of time.

Her father accepts defeat and both men agree that help Rea live a normal life, or as close as it can be.