The term "Supernatural" is a blanket term to refer to any supernatural beings that reside or supernatural phenomena that occur at Kamome Gakuen. The term refers to a diverse class of otherworldly beings of any shape, size and form, ranging from aquatic supernaturals such as the Mermaid to mechanical ones such as Kako, Mirai and the Clockwork Owls.
They usually reside in either the Far Shore or several of the boundaries, although many of them intrude into the Near Shore and do all sorts of things in there. One of the Seven Mysteries' functions is to foster order between both Near and Far Shores, and thus prevent the Supernaturals from causing too much interference in the Near Shore. In the absence of the Seven Mysteries, sacrificing Kannagi to the God Below was the means of balancing both shores. This is very much the case in the New Present.
Description[]
Supernaturals and ghosts are both used interchangeably and share many traits with each other. In other words, ghosts can also be referred to be a type of supernatural. Both need rumors in order to exist on the Near Shore, and can either originate from the Far Shore themselves or created out of someone's ideals in special cases.
Ghosts and supernaturals can be forcibly severed from their tie on the Near Shore after a sacrifice is offered.
Unlike ghosts, they can show themselves at will to normal humans. Despite being supernaturals themselves, Tsuchigomori can disguise himself as a teacher by hiding his spider-like appendages and long ears, in addition to Yako being seen by Misaki in her human-like and fox appearances (including his students catching glimpses of her and assuming the courtyard must be haunted). They are able to be touched and can interact with ghosts and humans. They are presumably able to age unlike ghosts, as signified by Tsuchigomori's older appearance and Yako's growth from being a child to her current adult like look.
Humans to Supernaturals[]
While there are many methods by which humans become Supernaturals without losing their life or humanity in the process, they differ by method or power given. For example, on the one hand, Aoi Akane was chosen by both Kako and Mirai to become their Clock Keeper of the Present, thus empowering Akane with the abilities of the Clock Keeper he is associated with, and it lasts until he graduates High School.
On the other hand, if one is cursed by an object or person capable of making curses, they can also become Supernatural while not losing their Humanity in the process. When Yashiro Nene ingested the Mermaid Scales, she became cursed with the Scales' associated curse and thus develops the ability to become a supernatural fish if exposed to water. Hyuuga Natsuhiko on the other hand was cursed at some point to become an immortal human and to have blood which is poisonous to supernaturals, but otherwise still retaining his humanity.
Additionally, if one consumes the flesh of a supernatural (Whether willingly or unwillingly), they obtain the potential to become Supernaturals themselves. While this method normally makes such transformations permanent, using only tiny pieces of said supernatural flesh should enable one to temporarily have supernatural characteristics without losing their humanity in the process.
Types[]
As mentioned earlier, the supernaturals are a diverse class of many differing otherworldly beings, as such they can be classified into types, which vary depending on their nature, role or appearance.
Earthbounds[]
Many supernaturals are based off living creatures or beings who live on the land or in the case of Kodama, grow from it. Generally, ghosts of former humans such as Hanako and Tsukasa also belong to this type.
| Species | Example |
|---|---|
| Ghost | Hanako, Yugi Tsukasa, Yugi Tsukasa (New Present), Mitsuba Sousuke (Original), Mei, Akane Sumire, Katakuri, Kannagi, Nanamine Sakura |
| Mokke | Minamoto Fairy, Yashiro Nene (Temporarily) |
| Kitsune | Yako |
| Kodama | Confessing Tree |
| Tsuchigumo | Tsuchigomori |
| Oni | Hakubo |
| Giant Insects | Various insects both summoned by Hakubo and Aoi, Denizens of the Red House |
Human-Transformed[]
Some supernaturals can be transformed from humans, and depending on what kind of method used or how powerful said method is, the humans affected could either retain their humanity or lose it entirely in the process. As this is a category based on circumstance, various types of Human-Transformed supernaturals can also belong to other types as featured here.
| Species | Example |
|---|---|
| Mermaid Scale Cursed | Yashiro Nene |
| School Mystery Empowered | Aoi Akane (By No.1), Akane Aoi (By No.6, Temporarily) |
| Plant-Like Supernaturals | Yokoo Minami, Nagisa, Various students at Kamome Gakuen and visitors to the School Festival. |
| Cursed Immortal Human | Hyuuga Natsuhiko |
Aquatic[]
Many supernaturals are also based off watery or swampy creatures, many of them having been borne from humanity's general fear of the seas. This includes the Mermaid, her servants, the many supernaturals at The Aquarium (Which itself is a supernatural) and living creatures cursed by the Mermaid Scales, such as Nene.
| Species | Example |
|---|---|
| Ningyo | Mermaid |
| Various Fishes | Mermaid Servants, The Aquarium and its denizens |
Psychic[]
Many supernaturals are manifestations of one's attitudes, personalities, fears and wishes in life. This includes Number 3 and his minions, which feed off the fear of anyone who enters the Hell of Mirrors, as well as Mei's idealized self in the form of Shijima, which she drew prior to her death.
| Species | Example |
|---|---|
| Unknown bird-like humanoid Species | Number 3 |
| Unknown mannequin-like Species | Number 3's Minions |
| Drawn Idealized version of one's self | Shijima |
| Gashadokuro | Hakubo (According to his rumor) |
| Wish-granting location | Red House |
Mechanical[]
Many supernaturals can resemble man-made things, and at times, can be seemingly human themselves. The Clock Keepers and their boundary is home to supernaturals that are of a mechanical nature, such as Kako, Mirai and the Clockwork Owls.
| Species | Example |
|---|---|
| Unknown Mechanical/Clockwork human-like Species | Kako, Mirai, Denizens of the Clock Keepers' Boundary's Heart |
| Clockwork Owl | Clockwork Owl Guardians |
| Jack-in-the-box Supernatural | April Fools Supernatural |
Divine[]
Some supernaturals are either very powerful in their own right and have followers who obey their every word or command, or are already godly and divine entities in and of themselves. Such supernaturals can rightfully be called Gods. While both Kami-Sama and The Entity are the only two examples, there is a possible theory that they are actually the one and the same entity.
| Species | Example |
|---|---|
| God | Kami-Sama |
| Dark God | The Entity underneath the Red House |
Other[]
Some supernaturals do not fit any kind of type or can fill in many different types that it would not be easy to classify them. This includes the fake Mitsuba Sousuke, who is comprised of many different supernaturals.
| Species | Example |
|---|---|
| Collection of many Supernaturals | Mitsuba Sousuke (Current) |
| Shinigami-sama's servants | |
| Red House Denizen | Yugi Tsukasa (New Present), Yugi Amane (New Present), Minamoto Kou, Mitsuba Sousuke |
AidaIro Event Supernaturals[]
Many Supernaturals exist only in the many AidaIro Events, whether Major or Minor, especially the Halloween Events or Cafe Promotions
| Species | Example |
|---|---|
| Opera Phantoms | Phantom Of The Opera Hanako, Phantom Of The Opera Tsukasa |
| Monsters | Monster 8, Monster 3, Monster M, Teru Monster, Aoi Monster |
| Familiars | Familiar Natsuhiko, |
| Cupids | Hanako (Kamome Valentine Company), Yugi Tsukasa (Kamome Valentine Company) |
| Bakeneko | Various characters at Bakeneko Ryokan Hanakotei |
Abilities[]
Many supernaturals have certain abilities special to them. However, they can also be modified by rumors before being reverted back to their original form. Depending on how popular a rumor is or how much power they are given (eg. supernaturals like the Mokke comically aiming to gain a School Wonder seat), their form will change no matter how dangerous or powerful they will become.
A supernatural who either is or becomes a School Mystery generally has far more power and abilities than ordinary supernaturals. However, they can still be modified by rumors and as Shijima Mei suggests, they cannot go against any rumors made about them. Additionally, a supernatural only becomes a School Mystery if they have a Yorishiro associated with them, otherwise, they are a School Mystery in name only, and can easily be dispatched by means that easily destroys ordinary supernaturals.
List of Supernaturals[]
