Synopsis
Continues the story of Hanamonogatari
After Koyomi Araragi and Hitagi Senjougahara graduate, Naoetsu Private High School is mostly populated by unfamiliar students. One remaining student is Suruga Kanbaru, who still carries the Monkey's Paw. When she hears rumors about a mysterious being called the "Devil" that supposedly solves any problem through supernatural means, Kanbaru suspects she might be involved but decides to investigate the claims. Her search leads her to discover that the Devil is actually Rouka Numachi, a former junior high basketball rival who can no longer play due to a leg injury. Rouka offers free advice to those in need, taking on their misfortunes and finding enjoyment in the temporary relief her deceptive solutions provide. While Kanbaru does not see Rouka's actions as truly harmful, she scolds her for being dishonest before going home, feeling reassured that she is not the subject of the gossip. However, she soon realizes there may still be reason to worry—her left hand has returned to its human form.
In this installment
Koyomi Araragi is occupied with studying for his university entrance exams when he notices that his reflection has vanished from mirrors, a characteristic common to genuine vampires. Troubled by this change, Koyomi turns to Yotsugi Ononoki, a doll-like being, and her master, the immortal anomaly specialist Yozuru Kagenui. After Kagenui identifies the problem, they present Koyomi with a difficult choice: he must relinquish the vampire abilities given to him by Shinobu Oshino or face the complete loss of his human nature.
Background
Tsukimonogatari adapts the first volume of NisiOisiN's Monogatari Series: Final Season.
