Almost three decades after Tokyo first became the capital of Japan, strange and eerie crimes began occurring in Kawara. The mysterious flame demon, dark red princess, firefly seller, and puppeteers appeared near the sites of these incidents. It remained unclear whether these crimes were being committed by spirits or the darker aspects of humanity.
Assisted by Manzo, Hirakawa Shintaro - a journalist - delves deeper into these hazy events to identify the culprit. Their pursuit leads them to uncover a complex and intricate plot within the Takatsukasa family.