Imamura Hinata

is the protagonist of the Tensei Pandemic manga series.
==Appearance==
As a boy, Hinata is of slim build and modest height, described to have pale skin, thin arms, and a slim waist. They have pink, near-shoulder-length hair with bangs partially covering the forehead and an ahoge on top. Their delicate features often leads to them being mistaken for a girl.
As Hinako, they wear a long, flowy wig matching their natural hair color.
In Chapter 74, Hinata is depicted with longer hair reaching past the shoulder.
==Personality==
Hinata is a kind and compassionate person who often struggles with his own sense of identity, especially after being transformed into a girl by the Tensei Virus. Initially feeling uncomfortable with his new body, Hinata desperately wished to change back, persistent in his search for a method of reversal. Hiding his transformation from all but a few, Hinata was deeply anxious about how others would perceive him in his new form. 
Over time, Hinata becomes more introspective, reflecting on the nature of his change. Although he initially wants to return to his original self, he gradually comes to appreciate the possibilities and connections that his transformation has brought into his life. By the end of his journey, Hinata learns to embrace his new identity, recognizing the strength of the relationships he has built and the person he has become.
Hinata is shown to care deeply for his friends and frequently puts their feelings before his own even while struggling with complex conflicts of his own, such as in his relationships with Yurina, Akira, and Kyousuke. His empathetic nature makes him a supportive friend, having acted as a mediator in conflicts, successfully clearing the misunderstandings betwen Aki and Youka, as well as helping Miya rediscover his sense of self-worth.
==Plot==
Imamura Hinata is an ordinary high school boy who struggles with his appearance, often being mistaken for a girl due to his delicate features. This frustration is compounded by his childhood crush, Minami Yurina, having expressed her attraction to traditionally masculine traits. This feeling of inadequacy drives Hinata to search for a way to change himself. One day, he comes across a mysterious flyer advertising a clinic that promises "rebirth" for those unsatisfied with their bodies. Desperate to escape his struggles, Hinata visits the clinic and, without hesitation, accepts an injection from a cloaked doctor. Hinata wakes up to discover that he has completely transformed into a girl overnight.
Hinata continues living under his male identity while trying to keep his physical changes a secret. The class president, Aki, though disapproving of Hinata's lack of masculinity on the surface, secretly developed an affection for him and, when sent to check on Hinata in the nurse's room, kisses him on the lips, causing her to also become infected with the virus, turning into a boy. Hinata proposes that they go to the clinic together to seek a reversal, but Aki declines, sharing that she has always dreamed to become a boy. When Hinata returns to the clinic alone, he finds that it had been vacated overnight.
Hinata unexpectedly meets his crush, Yurina, on the way home, who transfers to Hinata's school the following day. The transformed Aki, too, re-enrolls under the name of Akira. Over the next few days, the school nurse, Ms. Katsurako, would grow suspicious of Hinata, and becomes the second person to discover Hinata's change. By wild coincidences, Hinata would accidentally transmit the virus to their PE teacher, Mr. Oriyama, who transforms right before Katsurako's eyes. As a result, Katsurako learns of the situation affecting Hinata and Aki, advises them to stay quiet about the matter and avoid kissing anyone. Aki takes advantage of this situation, promising that while Hinata cannot kiss anyone else, he alone will always accept Hinata.
Hinata is then invited by Yurina to walk home together, and the two stop by a park they used to visit as children. As they reminisce, Yurina opens up about her struggles with making male friends and her appreciation for Hinata's gentle demeanor, which makes him reminiscent of a female friend. Hinata, touched and somewhat saddened by Yurina's perception of his femininity, is caught off guard by her sudden confession of affection that followed, revealing that he has occupied her thoughts for six years. Hinata, initially taken aback, soon discloses his mutual feelings.
When they are forced to hide in a nearby dome to hide from a patrolling officer, Yurina proposes a kiss. When awkward silence ensues, she admits that it was strange to suggest something so intimate given their years apart. Despite this, she is glad that Hinata hasn't changed. Yurina admits that her heart is racing, a feeling Hinata also shares. However, Hinata panics when Yurina tries to feel his heartbeat, fearing his transformation will be discovered. In a desperate move, he redirects her hand, inadvertently drawing her even closer. As the moment intensifies, Hinata is torn between his desire to kiss Yurina and the need to contain the virus. A figment of his imagination, Sawashiro Akira, intervenes, reminding him of the potential consequences. Ultimately, Hinata decides that he shouldn't involve Yurina in his complex circumstances, and pushes Yurina away, leading her to apologize again. A call from Yurina's home interrupts them, and she quickly leaves, leaving Hinata in emotional turmoil.
In the following day at school, Yurina continues to behave as usual, acting as if nothing has happened. Later, Kyousuke, a friend since elementary school, notices Hinata's distress and accurately guesses that it stems from his feelings for Yurina. Kyousuke respects Hinata's privacy, acknowledging that everyone has secrets they prefer to keep. Kyousuke then reveals his passion for fashion design and shows Hinata a makeshift studio he has set up in an unused classroom. Kyousuke expresses his dreams of designing women's clothing and asks Hinata to model for him. Although initially uncomfortable, Hinata agrees and spends the rest of the session trying on various outfits. Despite the awkwardness, Hinata gains a newfound appreciation for Kyousuke's dedication, but remains concerned about concealing his transformation.
Some time later, while walking alone on the streets, runs into a talent scout who mistaking Hinata for a "boyish girl," attempts to recruit him into becoming an idol. However, he would be rescued by Akira, who whisks him away from the crowd. Akira invites Hinata to his home, where Hinata reluctantly agrees to wear a dress, feeling increasingly like a doll under Akira's admiration. While discussing Hinata's desire to reverse the transformation, Akira suggests that his feelings would change after experiencing the pleasures of a woman, and starts making physical advances, which are interrupted by a call to dinner from his mother. There, he makes up the identity of "Hinako.".
Later, Aki's mother thanks "Hinako" for bringing happiness to her child, which reminds Hinata that he has never seen Aki smile when she was still a girl. When Aki returns to the room, she is unusually distant, heading straight to bed. Surprisingly, Aki offers to help Hinata find the doctor responsible for his transformation. However, unknown to Hinata, Aki secretly plans to destroy the antidote to ensure Hinata remains a girl. The next day, Aki seems to be in a better mood, and as they set off to look for clues about the doctor, they unexpectedly run into Yurina.
With Yurina not recognizing Aki in her female form, Aki introduces herself as Akira's cousin. Yurina invites them to join her at a karaoke lounge, where her younger brother, Yuuri, confronts Hinata about his feminine appearance but shifts to lamenting that Yurina seems to prefer effeminate boys. During their time at the karaoke, Yuuri accidentally drinks from Hinata's glass, becoming infected with the virus via the indirect kiss. Upon realizing this, Aki takes Yuuri outside, and Hinata attempts to prevents Yurina from drinking from the same glass and accidentally spills it on her. He is then pulled into an embrace by Yurina.
Yurina laughs off Hinata's excuse about a bug in the drink and inquires about his relationship with Aki, to which Hinata responds that they are just classmates. Exiting the venue, Hinata finds Aki and Yuuri in a nearby alley, where they inform Yuuri of the gender-changing virus. Yuuri confesses his longstanding resentment toward Hinata for his perceived inability to protect Yurina. Hinata, in response, apologizes for involving him and vows to keep Yurina safe from the virus. Yuuri, accepting Hinata's determination, promises to keep the secret.
Hinata first notices Mikoto, a quiet librarian, when he visits the school library to borrow books on viruses. Although their initial interaction is minimal, Hinata receives a helpful book recommendation from her. While spending more time together, Hinata and Akira discover that Mikoto has also been affected by the Tensei Virus, having received the injection three months prior out of curiosity. She shares that he has been aware of Hinata and Aki's changes, and their situation has reignited her interest to observe their "fairy tale" as an outsider, after the initial excitement of her transformation wore off.
Later, Hinata, Yurina, Mikoto, Kyousuke, and Akira go on a trip to the beach. There, he unexpectedly encounters the talent scout from before, who drags Hinata to a "become an idol in five seconds" event, where Yurina is also among the candidates, scouted by the same man, which forces Hinata to once again assume the identity of "Hinako." There, she also meets Myaako for the first time, a senpai from the same school in her third year.
During the show, Yurina is asked if she has a boyfriend, to which she blushes, thinking of Hinata, but denies having anyone she likes. Backstage, Myaako notices Yurina's hesitation and confronts her. Yurina admits she fears confessing her feelings would annoy the person she likes, but Myaako reassures her that it's okay as long as she has someone kind to trust. Hinata notices Yurina seeming happier afterward their conversation. When he asks Myaako what she did, she brushes it off and turns the conversation to Hinata, encouraging him to be more confident. Myaako reveals she was once a boy but is happier now as a girl, which catches his attention. Later, Hinata catches up to Myaako as she leaves and asks for more details about her gender change. However, she simply says that she woke up one day and became a girl, an answer much simpler than Hinata was expecting, leaving him confused and frustrated.
At night, the group returns to the president's villa. Hinata checks on Akira, who is standing alone on the balcony, wearing glasses and exuding a different aura. When Akira asks for Hinata's preference, Hinata replies that Akira looks more like a president this way. Akira then shares a story from middle school about a girl named Youka, who once took off Aki's glasses, revealing the charm Aki had hidden. The two girls grew close, but their relationship ended when Aki ran into Youka dating a boy, and tolling her that being together as two girls wasn't normal. Reflecting on this painful memory, Akira admits the relationship was likely a youthful adventure for Youka. Hinata comforts Akira, who declares he wants Hinata to be his wife before being interrupted by Yurina's knock at the door.
Taking Hinata down to the beach, Yurina, encouraged by Myaako's words, confesses to Hinata that she can only see him as a girl. She shares that in their elementary school times, she always thought of Hinata as a girl, and only learned the truth when she had to move away. She would later turn down numerous confessions, unable to move past her feelings for Hinata, while also being uncertain whether she would have the same affection for Hinata as a boy. Yurina apologizes, feeling guilty for not thinking him as a boy since the beginning. However, Hinata expresses his happiness and confesses that he also likes Yurina, silently resolving to become more masculine and to find the doctor as soon as possible to revert to his original body. However, Yurina would unexpectedly advance for a kiss, unaware of the consequences. Hinata is unable to dodge in time, and as their lips touch, he regrets getting closer to Yurina than necessary.
However, despite their kiss, Yurina would display no signs of change in the days that follow. Hinata reports this situation to Akira and Ms. Katsurako, as well as informing them about Suzugami Miya, who apparently changed genders without any kissing involved. Akira and Hinata locate Myaako in hopes of finding more information, but she still does not provide any additional details. Instead, she invites Hinata to work part-time at a maid cafe.
At the cafe, he finds Yuuri also working as a maid, having chosen to work there due to struggles with other part-time jobs. Throughout their interactions, Hinata notices Yuuri's discomfort with his new identity but compliments him on his appearance. When the staff gather to take part in a parade to promote the cafe, Yuuri initially refuses to wear the cat ears which she deemed as girly accessories. However, after a heart-to-heart with Hinata, Yuuri opens up about his insecurities, having always felt inferior to Yurina's effortless charm. Their conversation helps Yuuri overcome his feelings of inadequacy, and he eventually joins the parade, much to the delight of the cafe staff.
Later, Hinata attends a summer festival with Yurina, Kyousuke, and Mikoto, where he wears a yukata Kyousuke made for him. Initially uncomfortable with his feminine appearance, Hinata is reassured by Yurina that she finds him cute and doesn't mind. After spending some time at the festival, Hinata encounters a mysterious figure in a kitsune mask, proclaiming to be "Yako," who Hinata realizes is the doctor responsible for his injection. Yako reveals that that they've been observing Hinata ever since the gender change, as Hinata is a "very important sample" for their ongoing research. Hinata asks to be changed back to a boy as soon as possible, believing there must be a cure to revert the effects of the virus. Yako, however, dashes his hopes by stating that once the virus has entered the body, it cannot be eradicated, and that even though there is a possibility of reversing the change, it is not applicable to him. Yako urges Hinata to accept his new identity, explaining that full acceptance would solidify the transformation, making it irreversible.
Even though Hinata insists on finding a way to change back, Yako questions whether it is truly his wish to do so, and despite his affirmative response, Yako insists that Hinata will lead a happier life as a girl. They present the observation that that before the transformation, Hinata's lack of masculinity had left him with low self-esteem, but since becoming a girl, he has gained popularity and made new friends. Yako argues that everyone welcomed Hinata as a girl, and that it is best for him to remain this way. When Hinata counters that Yurina wants him to be a man, Yako simply challenges him, "Are you sure?" They add that returning to his original gender would also mean returning to his former, miserable life, and now having experienced life as a girl, he would suffer even more than before. Yako asserts that his past life is not the one he's meant to live, and asks a final time whether he still wants to turn back. This time however, Hinata finds himself unable to respond. Bursting into laughter at Hinata's hesitation, Yako tells Hinata that it is only a matter of time until he accepts himself as a girl, then bids him farewell. Hinata returns to Mikoto and Kyousuke, confused and troubled by his failure to respond, even though he so deeply desired to revert.
A school festival is coming up next, where Hinata's class plan to perform a gender-swapped version of Snow White. Reminded that there is a kiss scene in the play, Akira eagerly suggests Hinata for the role of Snow White. However, the roles are determined by a raffle. Yurina and Akira land the roles of the prince and Snow White, while Hinata is cast as the witch. During the preparations, Hinata is asked to seek out the president of the PC club, Luca, for help creating a poster. Luca is initially disinterested, but he soon realizes that he has seen Hinata elsewhere before — he shows him a photo on his phone – one of Hinata in his maid outfit, taken at the parade. Flustered, he rushes towards Luca, but trips and falls down a flight of stairs and passes out. When he wakes up, he finds himself "reincarnated" in an isekai, where Luca would appear as a gender-swapped version of himself, "Lucca-chan." Luca reveals that this is a VR game he created and later confesses his struggles with reality and his use of the game as an escape, where he can live as a girl. After a brief adventure in the game world, they return to reality. Luca agrees to help with the festival poster, and Hinata leaves, unknowing that Luca, too, has developed feelings for him.
On the day of the play, Hinata is unexpectedly dragged into a crossdressing contest by some first-year students and ends up winning, causing him to be late for his role as the witch. Backstage, the cast is panicking as Hinata hasn't arrived in time. Mikoto volunteers to fill in, performing the witch's part in a magical girl outfit instead of the intended costume. Despite the last-minute change, Mikoto's energetic performance impresses the audience. Meanwhile, on stage during the key kiss scene between the prince and Snow White, Akira, who had decided that he would get both Hinata and Yurina, unexpectedly breaks character and confesses his feelings for Yurina, asking her to forget about Hinata and go out with him. Yurina politely refuses, affirming her feelings for Hinata. Just as the kiss scene is about to proceed, Hinata finally arrives backstage, still dressed in the outfit from the crossdressing contest, which flusters Yurina, leading to an awkward pause in the play. Mikoto, as the witch, improvises a twist to the play by revealing that the princess is actually a doll created with magic, so the prince will become poisoned as well when he kisses it. Hinata then enters the stage, announcing himself as the real princess. The witch casts magic to put the real princess to sleep, but she too collapses from using too much magic. In order to break the spell, Yurina picks up Hinata and goes for the kiss. However, just as the play is about to end on a good note, Akira, unable to stand seeing the two kiss, interrupts, insisting that he is the real princess. As they argue over who is the real princess, a set piece suddenly falls. Yurina lunges to protect Hinata, which ends with her face planted between Hinata's breasts.
After the play, Hinata and Yurina watch the campfire together in the upstairs classroom, where Yurina makes a request to see Hinata's chest again. Believing that Yurina has finally discovered his gender change, Hinata steels his resolve, and reveals his chest. However, Yurina then remarks that his breasts look "as if" they were real, having totally bought into Hinata's excuse that they were a special makeup. Yurina then confesses that she has talked with Akira about whether she's certain of her feelings. She admits that seeing Hinata like this, looking entirely like a girl, has made her realize that Hinata's appearance doesn't matter to her. However, she then hesitates, saying that she wants to make sure of her feelings again, as she doesn't want to be dishonest with Hinata. However, Hinata would feel guilty that he is actually the one being dishonest. Memory of the summer festival night resurfaces, where he couldn't bring himself to answer Yako's question. He realizes that he is slowly coming to terms with his identity as a girl, as long as Yurina still accepts him.
The next day, Hinata brings up to Akira that he wants to go outside as a girl together with him. However, Hinata gets the date wrong and ends up going alone. In a panic, she crashes into someone who turns out to be Kyousuke. Once again assuming the identity of "Hinako," she joins Kyousuke to visit a fashion exhibition. On the way there, they run into Kyousuke's older sister, Ayaka, who invites them to join her at a photoshoot for an underwear brand. While watching the photoshoot, Hinata learns more about Kyousuke's struggles and his feelings of admiration and inferiority to his sister. Afterwards, Ayaka invites Hinata to try modeling as Kyousuke's partner. Kyousuke protests this, but Ayaka entices him with the prospect of getting his own exhibit at New York Fashion Week. Despite his conflict, Kyousuke still firmly declines, not wanting to involve "Hinako" in something she finds uncomfortable. However, sensing Kyousuke's internal struggle, Hinata steps forward and agrees to model alongside Kyousuke.
Hinata is given a design created by Kyousuke. When the photoshoot begins, the photographer initially struggles to capture a satisfactory shot, which frustrated Kyousuke, blaming himself. However, Ayaka points out that his work has been held back by feelings of shame and guilt, a reluctance to fully embrace dressing others in his designs. This resistance, she says, is transmitted to those who wear his clothes as well. She encourages Kyousuke to try to get rid of this feeling, and think about what she wants from the person wearing his clothes. Kyousuke, opening up, confesses that what he really wants is for his friend to always be by his side. Ayaka, satisfied with his answer, takes it literally and places Kyousuke beside Hinata for the photoshoot. Kyousuke protests, but his sister insists that this is an important step to make sure he never forgets about his feelings. She reminds him that "Hinako" accepted this challenge because of him, and urges him to do it for her. Kyousuke, still concerned that "Hinako" might be uncomfortable, refutes his sister, but Hinata once again reassures him that it's okay. The photoshoot concludes with Kyousuke successfully making a step forward out of his comfort zone.
After the photoshoot, Kyousuke and Hinata receive two tickets to Mouseland from Ayaka, and decide to visit the park together. At Mouseland, they spend time together enjoying various attractions. As night falls, they board the Ferris wheel. Hinata gazes at the beautiful night view, and Kyousuke asks her why she went out of her way for a stranger like him, and Hinata replies that she saw it as a great opportunity for Kyousuke. Kyousuke, however, laments that he feels unable to change. Hinata confesses that she used to think she would never change either, but has noticed her feelings evolving recently, though she still remains fearful of it. Kyousuke, still unaware of Hinako's true identity, shares that he has a friend named Hina who looks like a girl. He notes that he has sensed something unusual about Hina and understands there must be difficulties preventing him from discussing it. Kyousuke encourages "Hinako" to keep trying and assures her that, no matter how hard things get, he will always be there for her because that's what friends are for. Hearing these out-of-character words from Kyousuke, Hinata suddenly starts crying, startling Kyousuke. She remarks that this friendship must be very close, and Kyousuke admits that he does cherish Hina as a friend. Hinata wonders to himself if Kyousuke would still feel the same about the girl version of him and whether Kyousuke would hate him if he hides the truth from him. Despite his fears, Hinata resolves to find the courage to be honest one day. For now, he decides to wait a bit longer. As they bid farewell, Hinata silently thanks Kyousuke for the day.
Hinata's class embarks on a school trip to Kyoto. Upon arriving, Hinata witnesses a reunion between the president and her ex-girlfriend, Youka. The conversation between the two quickly turns tense, with Akira unable to forgive Youka for their breakup. Youka tries to explain her reasoning for the breakup, believing it would be better for both of them to date boys, but this only upsets Akira further, leading him to storm off, leaving Hinata worried. Later during the trip, Youka pulls Hinata aside for a private conversation, where she asks about Aki's current life and tells Hinata that she wishes they could both forget their past relationship. However, Hinata challenges her, believing that Aki is so deeply affected because Youka is still very important to her, and questions her whether their relationship was really so easy to forget. This prompts Youka to reveal the true reason for their breakup — she too has changed genders, and did not want to cause pain for Aki. Learning this, Hinata explains to Youka what he knows about the virus, and arranges a midnight meeting between Aki and Youka, where they would finally learn the truth and reconcile.
In the evening, at the hotel, Hinata is invited to join the boys in the rotenburo. Although initially hesitant due to his transformed body, he decides to go in as the shower is broken. While enjoying the bath alone, Kyousuke and the other boys arrive, forcing Hinata to stay submerged to avoid being noticed. However, as he starts feeling dizzy, Kyousuke catches him just as he stumbles, discovering the changes in Hinata's body. Despite this, Kyousuke covers for Hinata, taking him to the changing room and helping him avoid being exposed in front of the others. Moved by Kyousuke's kindness, Hinata decides to confess the truth to him: that he has transformed into a girl.
When the other boys come looking for them, they make a quick escape with no time to grab their clothes, running through the hallways of the hotel while trying to avoid being seen. The chase leads them to an emergency staircase, where they descend into the cold night air. As they navigate the situation, Hinata reflects on Kyousuke's consistent support and kindness, feeling grateful for his friendship. During their descent, Kyousuke reassures Hinata that he helped because he could see that Hinata needed it. When they finally re-enter the building, they unexpectedly run into Yurina, who notices the changes in Hinata's body. Kyousuke tries to cover it up by saying it's a bodysuit from a souvenir shop, but before they can escape, they find themselves face-to-face with the other teachers and students, all staring in shock, seeing Hinata's transformation on full display.
Overwhelmed, Hinata collapses. Ms. Katsurako, being the only member of staff aware of the virus, manages the chaos and gathers the students to explain the situation. Hinata suggests that he should isolate himself to avoid causing trouble, but Katsurako insists that he shouldn't have to go through that and promises to take responsibility for whatever happens. Surprisingly, the class quickly accepts Hinata's new form, with both boys and girls expressing their support and understanding how difficult it must have been for him to keep it hidden. However, amidst this supportive atmosphere, Hinata notices Yurina leaving the room quietly. He follows her, and in the hallway, Yurina, visibly upset, asks why he didn't tell her the truth. Hinata admits that he lied about the "special makeup" during the school festival, and Yurina, hurt by the betrayal, runs away in tears.
The next day, Yurina is still missing from the hotel. Hinata goes to search for her, and finds her sitting alone at Fushimi Inari Taisha. Hinata, now dressed in a sailor suit and no longer hiding her transformation, asks Yurina to turn around and look at her properly, fully as she is now. They are then shown sitting side by side on the light rail, holding hands. Yurina, who earlier by chance had an impactful conversation with Youka, admits that she still likes Hinata, relieved that her feelings haven't actually changed. However, Hinata is still unable to answer many of Yurina's questions, obligated to keep them a secret. She expresses her frustration at having to continue lying to Yurina despite wholeheartedly wanting to tell her everything. Hinata brings up the promise she made during their trip to the sea — that she would become more masculine — and admits that she's begun accepting herself as she is now. She admits feeling lost, unsure of what the right thing to do is. Reflecting on Youka's words, Yurina shares her dream of marrying the person she loves and having a child with them. She tells Hinata that person is her, but acknowledges that this dream makes it difficult for her to accept the changes in Hinata. She then emphasizes that while it's one thing for Hinata to lie to her, she wouldn't allow it if Hinata lied to herself. Going in for an embrace, Yurina reassures Hinata that she understands how hard it must have been and that she will support Hinata in making the choices that feel right for her, even if it means being lied to. The next day, as requested by Yurina, Hinata comes to school in a girl's uniform, having decided to try living as a girl to help Yurina better understand her feelings.
A few weeks after Hinata started living as a girl, she receives an invitation from Mikoto to hang out. Arriving at their spot, she finds a well-dressed Mikoto waiting, having put clear effort into her appearance. They visit a bookstore where Mikoto browses through some books, and their conversation brings back memories of when they first met. Having developed romantic feelings for Hinata, Mikoto dwells on how different things might have been if she hadn't transformed into a boy, but she holds back from voicing her thoughts. Afterwards, they visit a coffee shop for some sweets. A server comes around to hand out Halloween candies, and Hinata, already stuffed, playfully asks Mikoto to choose between "trick" or "treat," and takes the opportunity to feed her the candy as her "treat." Before they head home, Mikoto decides to return the favor, presenting Hinata with the same choice. However, when she chooses "treat," Mikoto tells her to close her eyes, leaning in for a kiss to conclude their "date." However, before their lips touch, Mikoto faints and collapses. After some rest, Mikoto somewhat recovers and heads to the washroom. With Mikoto taking a bit too long in the washroom, Hinata becomes worried and goes in to check on her. When she finds Mikoto, she would learn that Mikoto has made a shocking discovery — she has turned back into a girl. Back at school, they share this unexpected development with Akira, and they become aware that the reversal of the transformation may be caused by a deep desire to change back.
Days later, after finishing work at the maid cafe, Hinata unexpectedly bumps into Kyousuke, who still recognizes her as "Hinako." Just as he prepares to confess the truth to Kyousuke, a sudden downpour leaves them scrambling for shelter, inadvertently ending up at a love hotel. Sitting together, Hinata tries to break the awkward silence with small talk, but unexpectedly, their conversation leads to Kyousuke confessing his love for "Hinako." Shocked and overwhelmed, she stands up, desperate to escape, regretting not telling Kyousuke the truth earlier. Kyousuke, startled by her reaction, rushes after her, pleading for her to wait and apologizing for saying something weird. In their panic, they both stumble and fall, causing Hinata's wig to slip off. Hinata is consumed with guilt, repeatedly apologizing to Kyousuke.
However, Kyousuke surprises her by pulling her into a tight hug, reassuring her that everything is alright, and that he's actually relieved that "Hinako" was really Hinata all along. He explains that before he knew the truth, he started liking Hinako but found himself picturing Hinata whenever he thought of her. He reasons that it was only natural because "Hinako" wasn't real, but he can't hide his emotions, tearing up as he speaks. Seeing this, Hinata quietly puts her wig back on and asks Kyousuke to look at her again, telling him to think of her as Hinako, just for now. Kyousuke hugs her once more, admitting he didn't want to feel guilty towards someone so kind and honest, and realizing that person was his best friend made him feel fortunate. Hinata, too, expresses gratitude for his constant support and opens up about her uncertainty regarding whether she truly wants to return to being a boy. She mentions that staying as a girl might not be so bad and asks if Kyousuke would still be her best friend if she chose to live as a woman permanently. Kyousuke reassures her, saying that their friendship would only grow stronger.
After school, Myaako invites Hinata to walk home together. However, Akira interrupts, accusing Myaako of hiding something and calling her by her full name, Suzugami Miya. Akira reveals that he knows about Myaako's past thanks to a conversation with Youka. Akira recounts how Youka met a boy named Miya when they were children and the bond they shared, as well as how he went missing after sharing a final cup of tea with Youka, only a few days before Youka's gender change. He suspects that the virus was in the tea, and Myaako is the new identity of Miya who is responsible for everyone's transformations. Ms. Katsurako, Mikoto, and Yuuri also arrive to confront her.
Despite Hinata attempting to defend Myaako as a friend, she eventually admits to creating the Tensei Virus. She agrees to explain everything but requests to do it in front of the entire school to warn everyone of the danger she's caused. However, she manages to slip away while the students gather outside and escape to the school's rooftop. Miya reveals that the virus reacts to the desires of those infected, transforming them into the opposite sex. She admits to experimenting on several individuals, including Hinata and Mikoto, to collect data for her research, and Hinata in particular has provided her with invaluable data. Miya explains that the current version of the virus, which spreads through contact, wasn't designed for mass infection. However, she then unveils a new version of the virus, which can spread through the air. Hinata and the others rush upstairs to stop Miya, but they are too late as Miya releases the virus into the air, marking the beginning of the Tensei Pandemic.
Chaos erupts as the airborne virus Miya released begins transforming the students and staff at the school. However, amidst the panic, Hinata notices that Yurina seems unaffected by the virus. When they finally arrive at the rooftop, joined by a man who has descended from a helicopter — Miya's father, they find that Miya has already escaped. Looking down at the chaos below, they notice that some people are able to revert to their original gender after showing extreme distress, while others, like Yurina, never changed at all. This confirms their earlier suspicion that the transformation is tied to deep emotional desires. Hinata asserts that the person who unleashed the virus wasn't Myaako-senpai, asking Myaako's father what happened. Aki suggests the possibility of Dissociative Identity Disorder, also pressing Myaako's father for answers. However, the man struggles to word a response.
The group decides to postpone the conversation with Miya's father and focus on finding Myaako first. Splitting up to search, Hinata eventually finds Myaako, who tells her that she is there to say goodbye. Myaako tries to lighten the mood, but ultimately admits the truth: she and Miya share the same body, with Myaako being just a fragment of Miya's mind. Miya is the "host," and it is his decision who takes control. Myaako explains that Miya was raised under immense pressure to conform to expectations of being a man, but he always felt uncomfortable in that role. When Miya couldn't take it anymore, he created the virus and ran away from home. Myaako reveals that she didn't realize she was an alternate personality until recently when Miya spoke to her in their shared mind. Myaako tells Hinat that she felt content with the life that she has lived, able to shop for things she wanted, go to school, and most importantly, make many friends.
She then steps closer and observes Hinata, commenting that she can tell Hinata has been taking better care of her skin and hair. However, her compliments do not soften the sadness in Hinata's expression. Tearing up, Hinata feels as if Myaako could disappear at any moment. Myaako assures her that she's not going anywhere, because she never existed in the first place. Despite her words, Myaako starts tearing up too, questioning how she's able to talk to Hinata if what she said was true. Myaako admits that while she disagrees with Miya's actions, she's able to feel the depth of his pain, and is unable to abandon him. Thanking Hinata for listening, Myaako says goodbye and begins to walk away. Desperate, Hinata runs after her, pleading for her to wait. But this time, Miya has already taken over, decalring that he will be watching the world change from a very special seat.
A week after Myaako's disappearance, her whereabouts still remain unknown. Hinata found that the panic around the virus quickly subsided once it became known that individuals can return to their original gender as long as they strongly wish for it, but he alone knows a detail that the public does not: if one ever fully accepts their transformed gender, their change becomes permanent. Hinata fears that once this detail emerges, the panic will return.
Hinata visits Yurina's place in the evening. Some time later, he receives an urgent call from Aki, asking him to come to school immediately. Upon arriving, they find Aki, Yuuri, Katsurako and Mikoto confronting Miya's father, who reveals that long before Miya's transformation, he had already altered Miya's gender while Miya was still in the womb, forcing him to be raised as a boy, admitting that he has made a terrible mistake to conform to the family's patrilineal traditions, one that he never made known to his child. He admits that his child has already surpassed him in knowledge, and the only hope to contain the virus lies with Miya. Hinata, recalling Myaako's "goodbye," suspects that she was truly planning to disappear entirely, handing over her personality to Miya. Though aware of the urgency of the virus situation, all Hinata wants right now is to see Myaako again and shoulder her pain and sadness together. Though there is only one place that comes to Hinata's mind, the group decides to follow his intuition, now also joined by Youka and Kyousuke. Hinata takes the group to the maid cafe and points out a suspicious locker. When opened, it reveals a long set of stairs leading deep underground. Awaiting them at the end of the stairs is a massive room, decorated into a garden, with Miya standing alone, watching the pandemic unfold on various screens.
Miya, having already heard their conversation with his father, remarks that he's impressed, as it never crossed his mind that such a possibility existed. When asked if Miya truly intends for Myaako to disappear, he reveals to Hinata his true plan: to create a world where Myaako, who has a bright future, can live the way she chooses, while the Miya personality, who is still trapped in a cage with no value in his existence, will be the one to disappear. With everything proceeding as he planned, he declares his own victory. However, Hinata slaps Miya in the face, and points out that his true motive wasn't just to help Myaako, but to stop the suffering of everyone who was struggling like Miya had. When Miya maintains that this is precisely why everyone should find happiness in the outcome, Hinata further challenges him, questioning why he alone does not find happiness.
She shares that becoming a girl allowed her to see the kindness of those around her, something she hadn't noticed before. This made her willing to accept living as a girl. Yet, when she did so, she started feeling lost. However, she recalled that prior to being infected, she had no choice but to behave like a man. She came to understand that that this "feeling lost" is a possibility, and possibilities are exactly what Miya's virus has given them. However, it is still only a possibility, and for Miya, the virus alone cannot make him happy. Hinata concludes that she will choose to embrace this feeling of being lost, recognizing that with friends by her side, navigating life as either gender isn't so bad. Miya responds that Hinata's words are odd because she, in particular, doesn't have a choice to turn back. However, he then admits that he envies her for her friendships, but is also glad that Myaako has so many good friends. Though, Aki interrupts, pointing out that Miya and Myaako are one and the same, and so are their friendships. Youka too, offers to talk over a cup of tea like they used to. Realizing what he failed to see, Miya breaks down crying, apologizing to Myaako. However, he too can no longer halt the virus's spread.
At this moment, the sound of rotors come from above — Miya's father has landed on the roof in his helicopter. When they reach the rooftop, the father and child have an honest heart-to-heart, with Miya's father now fully accepting both Miya and Myaako as his children. However, he then announces that with the virus beyond containment, someone has to take responsibility. He takes out another container with the Tensei Virus as he speaks, declaring that he alone will shoulder the burden of his sins, and wishing for Miya and Myaako to live freely in the new world. Though Hinata tries to stop him, he releases the virus into the air.
After a three-year time skip, society has adapted to the new reality where people can freely change their gender. Hinata arrives at Shibuya Crossing to meet Yurina for a shopping trip. While waiting, she unexpectedly runs into Mikoto, who reveals that she has been writing scripts and performing in a university drama circle, inspired by their high school play. They are soon joined by Yurina and Aki, and it's revealed that Mikoto and Aki are now dating, surprising Hinata and Yurina. As they catch up, a TV broadcast catches their attention, showing an interview with Myaako-senpai, who is now leading a team of researchers developing a vaccine to neutralize the Tensei Virus. Myaako credits her success to the support of her friends and the boy version of herself still inside her. After their brief reunion, the group goes their separate ways, with Hinata and Yurina visiting a clothing shop owned by Kyousuke's older sister. Hinata shares that Kyousuke occasionally helps with the designs and even models as a girl.
As they walk down the street, Yurina brings up the government's gender ratio report, which surprisingly remains balanced despite the virus. Yurina wonders if what Miya and his father did might have ultimately been the right thing, but both she and Hinata admit they can't be sure. Yurina asks Hinata what he would do if she wanted to have a child with her, admittings that she's anxious at times, because the growing number of "possibilities" makes her sometimes uncertain about where their relationship might go in the future. Hinata answers that if it's what Yurina wants, she will definitely consider the "possibility" of bearing a child. She swears that whether this world stays as is or returns to the way it was, and no matter what choices they will make in the future, she will protect Yurina all the way. Yurina, in turn, expresses her desire to support Hinata as well.
The story concludes with Hinata's inner reflection: she loves her relationship with Yurina, she loves the world they live in, and, most importantly, she has come to love her current self.
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