Now that it is clear that Mei is a Tamayori who can see ghosts, she decides to help Syunso find the black cat that became a divine spirit and left his painting. While conducting their search, Mei and Syunso happen to run across Koizumi Yakumo and Izumi Kyoka and Yakumo asks Mei for her help in investigating some paranormal happenings at his hotel. The ghost, it turns out, is likely a childhood friend of Yakumo's. Ougai is against the investigation out of concern for Mei, but she insists on helping regardless.
Mei-san, when I was younger, I was 
able to see ghosts like you can.
Mei-san, cuando era niño,
podía ver fantasmas como tú.
Mei-san, cuando era niño,
podía ver fantasmas como tú.
Signorina Mei, a dire il vero, 
quando ero più giovane,
Mei-san, quando eu era jovem,
via fantasmas como você.
Видите ли, Мэй, в детстве я тоже
мог видеть призраков, как и вы.