Natsume is implored to help spirits who are currently being exorcised. He finds a kindred spirit in Tanuma, a boy who also senses spirits although not as powerful as Natsume.

Natsume meets a popular actor named Natori Shuuichi who can also see spirits, and has a side job as an exorcist.

When Natsume finally has enough of Nyanko's behavior Nyanko leaves, wandering about by himself and causing trouble.