Episode 9 dives into the backstory of Kento Nanami, a jujutsu sorcerer and former salaryman who now works at Jujutsu High. Yuji Itadori, presumed dead by his classmates, secretly begins fieldwork under Nanami’s guidance to gain real-world experience. As they investigate mysterious deaths linked to curses inside a movie theater, they uncover a deeper threat—Mahito, a sinister and sadistic cursed spirit experimenting on human souls. Nanami warns Yuji about the harsh reality of sorcery: sometimes, saving people isn’t an option.