The Mimic Jealousy Chapter 3 Guide
Chapter 3 Stakes
Jealousy Chapter 3 is a community milestone — the point where many players hit progression walls thanks to Nejibishoma, the Grin Demon. The map mixes tight interior chase lanes with brief outdoor breathers that do not actually reduce pressure for long.
Objectives require collecting ritual components while Grin Demon patrol variants activate mid-chapter. Sound and sight rules stack; sprint discipline from earlier chapters is necessary but not sufficient — you must learn demon-specific tells.
Read the standalone Grin Demon guide alongside this chapter walkthrough for isolated chase practice notes.
Pre-Demon Preparation
Before triggering Grin Demon phase, complete all fetch quests in the west wing. Backtracking during active demon phase multiplies wipe rate. Confirm inventory space and lantern durability.
West wing features sliding doors — interact while crouched to minimize noise ripple. Assign co-op rear guard when two-plus players fetch.
Mark safe cubbies on map: northeast storage and south corridor closet are community verified reset spots.
Grin Demon Chase Phase
When Nejibishoma activates, Grin Demon audio cue is distinct — high-pitched ambience layer over footfalls. Do not confuse with Biwaki distant patrol.
Chase loop: break sight twice using L-shaped corridors, not dead ends. Dead ends in Jealousy Chapter 3 often lack reverse camera space on mobile.
Sprint bursts only on straight segments after corners; hold Shift/L2 too early and you alert secondary patrols intersecting the loop.
Post-Chase Exit
After demon phase deactivates, exit timer starts subtly — finish final ritual interact within window or patrol re-spawns aggressive variant.
Chapter 4 ramps political narrative and Enzukai foreshadowing — prep via Jealousy Chapter 4 guide.
Badge hunters: no-revive demon phase requires practice mode repetition; use codes for revives while learning.