Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2, Episode 9 premiered on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 4:30 PM JST. This episode kicks off with Nene dragging Hanako outside the school, actively searching for a way out of the fabricated world she finds herself in. During their quest, they encounter a mysterious floating brush that claims to assist her in finding an escape route.
However, just as the brush is about to share critical information, Hanako unexpectedly destroys it, knocking Nene unconscious and carrying her back to the school grounds. There, he encounters Kou and Mitsuba, who is in his School Wonder form. Sensing danger, Hanako instinctively prepares to strike Kou, only to be thwarted by Mitsuba’s timely intervention.
In a startling turn of events, Hanako reveals his true self, momentarily delighting Kou until the harsh realities of their situation set in. Hanako confesses his underlying intentions: he aims to keep Nene within this fabricated world to shield her from the grim fate awaiting her in reality.
In this surreal realm, which is governed by its own set of rules, Nene is afforded the possibility of eternal life. As the intricate illusion draws closer to completion, Hanako firmly decides that he must imprison Nene to prevent any interference from her.
Exploration Begins: Nene and Hanako’s Search for Freedom
The episode, titled “Make It Secret,”draws from manga chapters 49 and 50, as it starts with Nene throwing open the school gates, hoping to escape with Hanako. Yet, Hanako hesitates, asserting his identity as Amane and voicing his enjoyment of this simulated existence.
Despite Hanako’s attempts to persuade her to stay, Nene remains resolute, insisting that the person she cares for isn’t present in this world. Their exchange takes on a humorous tone before Nene successfully convinces Hanako to follow her out. Unbeknownst to them, Shijima is observing their departure.
As Nene devises a plan to reach the edge of the fabricated realm, she believes that boundaries must exist. However, their attempts to board public transport reveal that all passersby are actually variations of Shijima, provoking horror in Nene.
The Role of the Floating Brush: Hope Turns to Despair
Struggling with the oppressive presence of Shijima, Nene seeks solace in a park. Overwhelmed, she finds comfort in Hanako, who manages to convince her to return to the school premises.
The plot thickens when a floating paintbrush introduces itself as an ally, proposing to reveal a potentially safe exit from their current reality. Initially skeptical, Nene’s fear increases as another Shijima figure appears. However, the brush swiftly eliminates this apparition, securing Nene’s trust and hinting at a door that leads back to the real world.
Just as the brush is about to provide vital information about the exit, Hanako intervenes, destroying it and knocking Nene unconscious before carrying her back to the school.
Confrontation and Revelation: Hanako’s Hidden Intentions
The final moments of Episode 9 shift the spotlight onto Kou and Mitsuba, who are intent on reuniting with Nene. Kou, concerned for her well-being, worries about potential troubles, and just then, Hanako reappears, carrying the unconscious Nene.
Kou anxiously inquires about Nene’s condition, but Hanako offers a vague excuse, failing to dispel Kou’s suspicions. Mitsuba, watching from a hidden spot, becomes aware of the tension, prompting Hanako to confront Kou aggressively.
As Hanako prepares to strike, Mitsuba intervenes protectively, but Hanako is unperturbed and declares that he has secured his most crucial asset—Nene. Transforming into his School Wonder form, he initially elicits a jubilant reaction from Kou, who believes they can easily break free from the fabricated reality. Mitsuba, however, senses an underlying issue and intervenes.
It’s then that Kou confronts Hanako, demanding explanations. Hanako reveals the grim truth of their existence: this false world defies the conventional laws of life and death, and here, he aims to keep Nene to save her from her predetermined demise within a year in the real world.
As Hanako clutches Nene protectively in his arms, he prepares to depart, stating that the freedom Nene seeks is within his grasp, locking her down to prevent disruption. He warns Kou to stay away, yet Kou, fueled by determination, resolves to thwart him. Mitsuba steps in to fight, but he finds himself outmatched by Hanako’s overwhelming strength.
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2, Episode 9 concludes with a gripping confrontation, concluding on a cliffhanger as Hanako injures Mitsuba and makes his escape, leaving Kou filled with frustration and shock as the plot thickens.