Damn, beautifully paced out. And once again we see hints of more complexity even in the spirit realm, even if they're quite rare positive spirits (and possibly neutral ones) can exist too.
@Amber_Clad there was a chapter where either Mieruko-chan or the old lady noticed that the aura killed smaller spirits, and they also saw it diminishing when she was hungry, and becoming a roaring flame after she eat. The spirits are also attracted and try to absorb her aura, and that's the reason why she is always hungry
Edit: it was in chapter 10: no one witnessed it, but it was made pretty clear.
Man the flashbacks hit me but then those three panels with him talking to his mom got some tears awww sweet chapter. Also a nice look into those Big Eater Spiritual Powers
To those sad about her giving him a bakery number instead of hers...
Relax, he just needs to visit the bakery a few times, i'd say he's got a good chance to meet her there.
Seems like the really weird occult dude is a pretty good guy at heart. Reassures me that he isn't trying to get close to Mieruko for malicious reasons, though he still is a bit of an enigma.