Thread:Shanethefilmmaker/@comment-397235-20140904033414/@comment-397235-20140905185656

However, had she told him to leave her alone, nobody would've blamed either of them for what happened, ergo the events at the Inn wouldn't have happened. For that matter, had she come clean about her sister's death occurring after term already started, again she's absolved. She did neither, so as far as Izumi and Tomohiko know, the Curse started with Yukari's death, which happened as a direct result of her interactions with Kouichi. Knowing only what they know, they're completely justified to blame who they blame, and the fact Mei at no point tries to explain things makes her look even more guilty.

She had the chance at the Inn to explain what had really happened; instead she chose to take responsibility for something that wasn't her fault. Mei confessed to a crime she never committed, so once the chips are down every decides to punish her for something she herself says is her fault. That's on her 100%.