One day, while wandering alone, he came across three playful cats. The sight reminded him of his lost friends, and he followed the cats until they led him to three friendly individuals named Hiikoe, Haruki, and Morev.

Despite feeling welcomed, Nitsue still felt like an outsider and found himself drawn to a shadowy figure lurking in the forest. This figure, Hiire, promised to protect Nitsue and warned him that his new companions would bring him more shame.

Nitsue was unable to resist Hiire's influence and eventually attacked Haruki and Morev, killing them. Hiikoe, who had been away during the attack, found his friends dead and fled to an abandoned shrine to hide.

When Nitsue tried to follow him, the shrine's protective powers condemned him for his dark soul. Nitsue disappeared along with a bright light, never to be seen again.