: The disappearance of the death records highlights how methodically the vampires are dismantling the town's connection to the outside world, leaving the citizens defenseless.

: The episode opens with a revived Masao trapped in his casket, reliving the terrifying, slow death he suffered at the hands of the local librarian.

: Up until this point, the characters felt like helpless observers. Episode 7 marks the point where the main players (Ozaki and Natsuno) actively move to prove the existence of the Shiki and fight back.