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fandom.07th-expansion | # Satokowashi-hen Manga Chapter 3
is the third chapter in "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Meguri ".
Summary.
Rika sits up in a bed in the infirmary as a nurse tells the teacher that Rika fainted from the impact but regained consciousness, and they should bring her to a hospital just to be sure. The teacher tells Rika that nothing like this has ever happened in St. Lucia, and they need to find out who's responsible. Rika thinks about Satoko taking remedial classes and claims she has no idea who caused it. The teacher leaves Rika alone.
In the hallway, Rika's friends go up to the teacher and confirm Rika's wellbeing. The teacher asks if they saw anything, and the girls reply that Satoko must have set that trap, since Rika said traps were her specialty. The teacher understands that Rika must be covering for her since they came from the same hometown and promises to investigate.
Alone in her dorm, Satoko cries underneath her blanket, regretting what she did to Rika. The teacher enters her room and sees several washbasins, cards, and strings on the floor, and tells Satoko to come along. Satoko is taken to a cell, where the teacher asks her to stay in here until she finishes a stack of workbooks on a desk. The teacher grabs Satoko and reminds her that behavior like hers is not tolerated at all at the esteemed St. Lucia, and tells her she heard traps were her specialty. Satoko is left alone, where she believes that Rika must've told the teacher since she's the only one who knew. She remembers Rika telling her long ago that she wanted to be together with her and cries.
A week later, Rika asks the teacher when Satoko will be finished with remedial lessons since she hasn't returned to her dorm yet. The teacher says it depends on how much effort she puts into her work. Rika asks to visit her, but the teacher says contact between students is not allowed in the remedial lessons room and tells Rika to trust in Satoko's effort and wait some more. Rika worries as Satoko does her work.
Satoko works hard on her workbooks. Her pencil breaks, and she slams the table in frustration and starts crying. She wonders how long she's been in here, studying constantly and working whenever she's not sleeping. She would never have set that trap if she knew it was going to be this hard. Satoko wishes she didn't hope for Rika to remember those happy days since Rika doesn't expect anything of her and wouldn't have told on her otherwise.
Satoko apologizes for not listening to Shion's warning and letting down her club friends when they were encouraging her and helping her study, and starts apologizing profusely. Satoko then imagines Rika entering her cell with a workbook and saying the teacher will let them study together, and starts crying even more. She gets angry and throws her books to the ground, and after a moment of contemplation, picks them back up.
Satoko keeps working, to the point of getting nosebleeds. Finally, she presents her work to the teacher, who believes Satoko has done enough self-reflection and reminds her to act in a manner befitting St. Lucia. By this point, Satoko's hair has grown longer from apparent months of isolation.
Satoko returns to her dorm and finds a letter from Mion. In it, Mion announces that it is time for the club members to return to Hinamizawa for a games club reunion. Mion says she, Keiichi, and Rena are looking forward to seeing Rika and Satoko again, with a picture attached. Satoko clenches it to her chest. Meanwhile, Rika fills out an absence form and is told to return to her dorm by the curfew.
Satoko waits at the school gate. Rika walks up and calls out to her, but Satoko just glances at her and turns away. Mion drives up in a van and welcomes the girls inside. While driving, she comments on how much they've grown, and Rika meeps and says she's getting by. Satoko silently watches the scenery pass by.
The van heads to the school in Hinamizawa, where Satoko gazes at the building. Keiichi and Rena arrive, the former greeting Satoko with a headpat. Keiichi sees how unwell Satoko looks, and Rena says she must be tired from studying all the time. Mion says they should just forget all about studies and have fun playing games. Keiichi and Rena also greet Rika, and she meeps happily.
Satoko watches with a forlorn expression, and recalls memories of when the club were all teenagers. As Satoko reaches out, a voice calls out with amusement, and Satoko suddenly finds herself in the Sea of Fragments. A horned woman reclines on a chair in front of her and asks Satoko if she would like to return to June of 1983.
| Satokowashi-hen Manga Chapter 3 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Satokowashi-hen Manga Chapter 4
is the fourth chapter in "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Meguri ".
Summary.
Satoko stands in front of the horned woman in awe. The woman refers to her as "child of man" and says she's become bored watching the cat repeating her life for a hundred years and now needs a replacement. Satoko asks what she is, but the woman says this is convenient for the both of them. She clarifies that by "the cat" she means Rika, and she's certain Satoko wants to know why Rika held on to her dream for so long.
The woman slams her staff on the ground and says she will show that hundred years to Satoko. Satoko falls to the ground and clutches her head in pain as she sees everything: a deranged Keiichi killing Rena with a bat, Keiichi giving a doll to Rena, Keiichi shopping with Satoko, Shion talking to Mion behind bars, Rena and Keiichi's duel, and Takano's massacre. Satoko screams in agony as more memories pile in, and the woman says this is the one-hundred years of suffering Rika felt while trapped in the Hinamizawa of 1983. She says Rika got her victory eventually, and the last thing Satoko sees is Hanyuu's final encouragement to Rika before she throws up.
Satoko takes a moment to catch her breath and says that even if what she saw was true, it's not convenient for her. The woman says there's more to it and summons several Fragments, explaining that Satoko's world is just one of infinitely many. If she makes different choices, she can end up in a different future. The woman lifts Satoko's chin with her staff and says that if she's satisfied, then the woman will send her back to reality and allow her to retrace her choices and obtain the world she desires. Satoko still doesn't understand, but she feels this is the only choice left for her.
The woman is satisfied and says that unlike Rika's hundred years, Satoko came here by her own will and promises that she can loop as many times as she wants. Satoko doesn't hope for much and falls into the woman's embrace. The woman says that of the many worlds, not all of them are necessarily better than the current one.
Satoko loops back to June 1983. At the Furude Shrine lookout, Rika grabs Satoko's hand and says they need to hurry or they'll lose their share. Satoko sees that she really is back in 1983 and hugs Rika, and realizes that the woman's talk about Rika's looping must be true as well. She asks if Rika knows someone named Hanyuu, and Rika is elated that Satoko remembered her. Satoko is fully convinced those 100 years really happened.
At the Irie Clinic, Irie says that Satoko no longer requires medication, but he still wants to monitor her condition. Satoko asks if Satoshi has really been in the clinic for a long time, and Irie becomes shocked. He soon apologizes for deceiving her all this time, but Satoko says it's fine since she knows Irie was thinking about her the entire time. Irie promises that he's doing all he can to bring Satoshi back. Satoko asks Irie to bring her to see him, and after confirming that him and the big teddy bear are really there, Satoko resolves to practice being happy.
Satoko enjoys her time living with Rika and visiting Satoshi with Shion, feeling like it's a dream. A few years later, Rika is all set to go to St. Lucia by herself. Satoko sees her off at the train station and comments on the strict timeframe, and Rika says she'd be lonely if she didn't see her one more time. Satoko says her love for her will never change. Afterwards, Satoko asks Irie to to to the clinic see Satoshi. When they get there, another doctor rushes up to Irie and says Satoshi's condition has worsened. Irie tells Satoko to wait and checks up on him. As Satoko waits with fear, she overhears a doctor talking on the phone and exclaiming something about Rika. Satoko asks what's wrong, and the doctor says a taxi Rika was riding in collided with a truck. The horned woman smirks and snaps her fingers.
Satoko loops again, back at the lookout with Rika. She remembers the woman's words about her choices splitting into infinite branches, and Satoko sees she just needs to make different decisions. Years later, Satoko goes to St. Lucia with Rika, and when Rika's new friends ask to be introduced to Satoko, she gives them a death glare and pulls Rika away, asking to go with her on a school tour. Satoko keeps trying to keep Rika away from her new friends and yells at them at other points, which leads to Rika getting angry at Satoko and leaving her. Satoko eventually gets bad grades and has to leave St. Lucia.
At the clinic, Satoko stares at Satoshi's empty bed while a doctor explains that his condition worsened, so Irie had him transferred him to a research institute in Tokyo and accompanied him. The doctor apologizes for Satoko not being allowed to contact Irie. Satoko trudges back home in the snow and goes to rest in her shack. The snow buildup causes it to suddenly collapse on top of her.
In the next loop, Rika and Satoko look at Satoshi's comatose state. Satoko professes that she doesn't want to leave her Nii-nii behind and doesn't want to be separated from Rika, and so Rika agrees to stay and wait with Satoko for Satoshi. Years pass and they start attending a different high school, but Satoko sees Rika often going out to the school roof and listlessly watching the scenery. Later, Rika starts preparing for a plane trip to Tokyo and apologizes for leaving Satoko like this. Satoko says it's just a week, so it should be fine. Rika hopes that the three of them can all go on a trip together sometime. Later, Satoko gets a call and is informed that Rika's plane crashed. Satoko starts crying and realizes she needs to make even more choices.
In the next loop, Satoko fails to get enrolled into St. Lucia. Rika tries to console her but Satoko explodes, complaining that she isn't as good at studying or making friends like Rika. Satoko says Rika doesn't need to be concerned with her and leaves. Back in Hinamizawa, Satoko is sweeping in front of the clinic, feeling deserving of what happened after failing to get in St. Lucia and taking it out on Rika. A doctor tells her to take a break and lets her enter Satoshi's room. Satoko examines Satoshi's state by lifting his hand and determines that he's never going to get better. Satoko gives up and says she doesn't understand anything as she commits suicide with a scalpel.
Satoko suffers in many more loops: she tries to stop Rika from studying but it makes her angry; she watches the Irie Clinic burn down; she tries to pull Rika away from the St. Lucia uniform at the store; she dies alongside Rika when the shack collapses; and even fights with Rika and ends up killing her.
In the Sea of Fragments, the horned woman says Rika made her wish come true after a hundred years, but it seems to be much too heavy for Satoko. Satoko meanwhile is slumped down in a chair. Satoko remembers that the woman said this this arrangement was convenient for them both, and that she could go back to June 1983. A crazed look appears in Satoko's eyes as she confirms that Rika had to keep looping to that same year, and now Satoko herself has to do the same. Satoko sees that in 1983, she has Rika, Keiichi, Rena, Mion, Shion, and even Satoshi, even if he's not awake. The woman confirms she can allow that to repeat forever and ever, but Satoko is enraged that fate never goes her way.
Satoko jumps out of her chair with merry and says that to live in that same 1983, a tragedy must occur. Every world Rika went to resulted in tragedy, and she was always sent back; without the curse of Oyashiro-sama, there would be no more fulfilling days. The woman once again affirms that, and Satoko sheds tears. She has a fantasy of Satoshi returning and giving her the big bear, but brushes it aside since she no longer needs to practice being happy and says farewell to her Nii-nii. The woman admires Satoko's resolution and says to leave things to her, and that Satoko will surely also be entertained.
Satoko says the world she chooses won't end in a hundred years because she'll be creating them forever, and gazes at a Fragment of the club being happy before crushing it. Satoko takes a seat back in her chair and welcomes the woman to enjoy her comedy.
| Satokowashi-hen Manga Chapter 4 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Satokowashi-hen Manga Chapter 5
is the fifth chapter in "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Meguri " and the final chapter in "Satokowashi-hen".
Summary.
Satoko has learned everything about Hinamizawa now that she's seen Rika's 100 years. The horned woman notices her grin and says that if she planned to manipulate Hinamizawa through rumors and agitation, that won't work anymore; Satoko is visibly annoyed. The rules and pathogen transmitting Hinamizawa Syndrome have changed due to the Hanyuu, the woman's failure, disappearing. Satoko gets impatient and asks how it changed, not caring about the cause. The syndrome pathogen is still there, but extreme stress and paranoia will no longer work to induce terminal symptoms on their own. Satoko wonders if the woman could be lying, but realizes that she would hinder her own theatergoing by telling Satoko things, and there's even proof since Rika was able to leave Hinamizawa without problems, and Satoko's own condition improved.
Satoko knows that a tragedy is essential for 1983, and realizes that H173 can still be used to induce symptoms. The woman reminds her of another detail: since Hanyuu is gone, the one in control of the loops is now her. Hanyuu's inability resulted in Rika losing some of her memories a few hours before death, but the woman is a perfect being and can allow loopers to retain all their memories, and even modify the rules of looping.
Satoko is certain that unlike before, Rika would be very surprised to remember everything in each loop. The woman becomes confused at this detail, and Satoko also becomes confused at her reaction. The woman says that if Rika did loop alongside her, eventually she would discover Satoko is the culprit. She stands up and asks if Satoko would require her to erase Rika's loop if that did happen, but Satoko won't do that. She says that since this was meant to stave off boredom, there must be some gameplay involved. The woman agrees, saying that being interesting takes more priority.
Satoko still doesn't know how loops work. The woman explains that it's actually death causing your consciousness to transport to another Fragment; a single self successively moving forward. The woman says they can modify the loop mechanism and have Rika lose her memories of the few hours before death. Satoko imposes another rule, being that if she dies before Rika, then she loses the game. The woman is intrigued by Satoko imposing restrictions on herself, and Satoko asks her to think about it.
In order to escape the loop, Rika needs to kill Satoko. The choice Rika has between being killed or killing Satoko would cause her to think for a very long time, and at the end, Satoko would be overjoyed to be killed by her; Rika would be tortured by those thoughts forever and ever. As Satoko fantasizes, the woman thinks that Rika could only learn about this if Satoko told her. She also thinks that Satoko never asked about making other people loopers, possibly because it's unclear if anyone else besides Rika could handle it and were subconsciously excluded. Either way, Satoko's focus is on Rika.
The woman asks what Satoko will give up when she loses, and decides that she'll lose the ability to loop if Rika kills her first; she will lose her dream of repeating June 1983. The woman adds that by making Rika a looper a once more, this introduces another defeat condition: the Onigari-no-ryuuou, a sword capable of slaying loopers. Satoko sees that nobody but Rika knows where it is, with the woman adding that Rika may also have to learn that info from her. Satoko is confident that no matter what methods Rika uses, she still has the initiative, and fate goes round and round by her hand.
Before, Rules X, Y, and Z were set conditions, but now the only rule is Satoko being a villain. The woman and Satoko wonder if Rika will be able to kill her, or Satoko will keep killing. Satoko realizes she still doesn't know the woman's name, and she asks to be given a name. Satoko grunts audibly, and the woman settles on "Eua" being her name. Satoko tries to explain, but Eua is pleased. Eua then sends Satoko back with a snap of their fingers.
Satoko returns to her teenage body in 1988, where the club was just getting ready for reunion games. Satoko grabs Rika's hand and smiles at her, and the club prepares to go all-out.
The club plays vigorously in their reunion games, suffering many punishments throughout. Afterwards, the club plays hide and seek. Satoko and Rika grab hands and hide on the top floor of the school house. Satoko sees Keiichi searching for them from a window and tells Rika about how happy she is to be spending time with everyone like this. Rika shares the sentiment. Satoko and Rika sit down while continuing to hold hands. Satoko loves how peaceful it was in Hinamizawa and says that just looking at Rika makes her feel at ease. Rika says she was the one who was really saved, remembering a lot of painful memories and deaths, but Satoko is what motivated her to keep going.
Rika and Satoko hug, and Satoko pushes Rika to the ground. She caresses her face and says she's like a box of jewels, then starts choking her. Rika tries to fight back, but Satoko keeps choking her while talking about all the things she wants to do with everyone, like eat bentos and have club activities. Satoko cries as Rika reaches for her face before falling limp.
Satoko wipes her tears and says they'll meet again very soon. She breaks a nearby window, grabbing the attention of the other club members, and slits her throat with a glass shard while giggling.
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Satokowashi-hen Part 1
is the eighteenth episode of and the first episode of Satokowashi.
Synopsis.
Japanese.
昭和五十八年、六月。
ひぐらしのなく声は、いつしか聞こえてくる祭囃しの音にかき消され、終わらない慟哭は勝利の歓喜へと変わっていく。
そして刻は、昭和五十九年の六月へ──。
English (Translated).
"It is June of 1983."
"The cries of the higurashi are drowned out by the sounds of festival music, and the never-ending suffering turns into the joy of victory."
"Then, the clock turns to June 1984..."
Plot Summary.
Prologue.
The episode opens with another flashback to "Matsuribayashi"'s ending. A single gunshot rings out, however Miyo Takano misses. Takano can't comprehend how she could miss, and several Bloodhounds gab her. She drops her scrapbook of research notes, crying out for the Bloodhounds to stop treading on it. Takano is told she's under arrest and crumples to the ground, crying. The club watches on silently as the Bloodhounds grab Takano again, the major continuing to cry out for her grandfather's scrapbooks. First Lieutenant Tomitake then arrives and pulls rank, saying he's got control of Takano now. The Bloodhounds protest, and Tomitake points out that Takano's been scratching herself all over, clear signs she's developing terminal symptoms of Hinamizawa Syndrome. The surprised Bloodhounds say Takano should be protected by the treatment, and Tomitake reminds them that it's not 100% effective.
Tomitake says they can't interrogate Takano until she gets treatment; they must determine if all of her decisions were made when she was of sound health, or if someone took advantage of her delusional L5 state. Tomitake orders the Bloodhounds to get Takano to the Irie Clinic immediately, and to contact the doctor to prepare treatment. The Bloodhounds agree and leave. Tomitake embraces Takano, who cries even more. He assures her that she's not the villlain she thinks she is, and she can restart her life as Miyoko Tanashi. Takano cries that she can't, as she's committed too many sins. Tomitake says they'll both atone for Miyo Takano's sins together. Even if the world won't forgive Takano, Tomitake will.
The sun shines down as Tomitake and Takano walk off together. Hanyuu says this miracle is more than enough for her, with Rika saying it possibly can't after all the god has suffered through. Keiichi says it's almost time for the festival to start, and the rest of the club voices their eagerness for it. Hanyuu is excited to now be a player instead of a spectator. Rika and Satoko clasp their hands together, promising they'll be best friends forever.
First Half.
Satoko tears off a page from the calendar at home to reveal the date: June 8th, 1984. Wearing a brand-new school uniform, Satoko tells Rika to hurry up. As they walk to school, Satoko says she's still not used to wearing the hand-me-down uniforms from Mion. Rika yawns and Satoko comments that she's been having a lot of long nights recently, wondering what's up. Rika says she can't tell her yet but she knows Satoko will laugh.
At school, Chie greets the class and tells the class representative to begin. Keiichi stands up and orders the students to follow suit. At lunch, the club comments on each other's food. Keiichi eyes Rena's delicious food and compliments her on it when Satoko steals a piece, laughing. Keiichi gets annoyed and tells her to respect her elders when Satoko steals another piece. Rika tells them to slow down since there's enough for everybody.
Satoko says Keiichi has become dull ever since becoming class rep. Rika is still not used to Keiichi being class rep since Mion always did it. Keiichi eyes his food sadly, saying they haven't seen much of Mion since she graduated. Satoko says she's attending high school in Okinomiya, so they can visit her at any time. Keiichi thought about it, but he heard Mion started her own games club there, so it's been busy for her.
The club eats silently, with Satoko saying it's unfortunate but inevitable. Rena says their village school is pretty different since regular schools separate kids by grade and class, leading to relationships between kids fading over time. Rena is still sure that Mion hasn't forgotten about them, with Satoko finding the alternative ridiculous since their bonds are stronger than that. Keiichi says the club now lives on through them.
After school, Keiichi announces as president of the games club for new combatants to assemble. Tomita and Okamura vocalize in response, with Rena thinking those two are the only new recruits. Some other girls ask if they can play as well, with Keiichi commenting that the number is still small. Tomita mentions that Watanagashi is coming up, so several kids are watching their parents' house while prep goes on.
The club starts playing Concentration, with several cards spread out facedown over a table. Keiichi says they're playing an easy game for the new club members to start out with, but Satoko objects: the cards are brand-new and have no signs of wear or nicks on them, so they can't tell which is which. Keiichi says there's no point in playing if she's going to act dirty. and introduces that as New Rule #2: no playing dirty.
Keiichi gives Satoko a headpat and dares her to try the game without using any of her traps. Satoko promises she will show how much she's grown and flips over a card. She thinks hard over which one to flip over next for a matching pair; Rika gives her a hint but Satoko confidently flips over the wrong one. Tomita is crowned the winner with Satoko the loser. Keiichi begins shuffling for a new game when Rika apologizes and says she's going home to practice for the offertory dance. Rika bids farewell as Satoko watches.
Satoko follows Rika home, who says she could've stayed and played. Satoko knows Rika lied since she doesn't have to practice and asks why. Rika "mii"s in response, and Satoko takes that to mean the club activities were very lackluster. Rika affirms it, as it was too wholesome; playing regular games against Satoko has turned her heart black. She says everyone loves Keiichi and Rena, so it makes sense that the club would change with them in charge. Satoko finds it great that more kids are joining them, but she can't forgo traps altogether. Rika encourages her to hone her skills and use some on Keiichi. The two relish in the though of Keiichi being buried under washbasins. Satoko comments that she and Rika along with Hinamizawa has changed a lot in the past year, which makes her a little sad. Rika says change is great.
Satoko and Rika hold hands as they continue walking.
Second Half.
Rika and Satoko go to the Irie Clinic, where Irie comments that a maid uniform would be more fitting for the girls rather than their school uniforms. Rika reminds him of Satoko's checkup, and the doctor explains that Satoko's Hinamizawa Syndrome has improved over the past year. Satoko is grateful for all of the work Irie has done since he still lives in the village. Thanks to him, she's only had to take one shot a day instead of three. Irie responds that soon she won't need them anymore: she's tested negative for Hinamizawa Syndrome, meaning it must be cured.
Rika is surprised while Satoko is elated. Irie says he'll do another test to be sure, but Satoko's Hinamizawa Syndrome has to be gone now. Rika looks stern as the date is shown to be June 9th. Irie speaks to Rika in the lobby and says the tests are good. Rika mentions that earlier, Irie said a person's syndrome couldn't be cured once they reached a certain stage. Irie theorizes that the root cause of the syndrome has changed, explaining that he saw similar improvements in people from all over the village, and it started a year ago. Rika is asked if she knows anything that might've happened, but she denies it. The doctor leaves and Rika comments that what really happened was a certain someone who distrusted humans finally opened up.
At night, Rika meets with mayor Kiichirou Kimiyoshi and Oryou Sonozaki, making it a meeting of heads of The Three Families. Kiichirou asks Rika why she gathered them there, and the shrine maiden replies that she needs the two of them to do something. Rika explains what they'll do at the Watanagashi Festival, and Kiichirou agrees to it, as it's necessary for everyone's future. Oryou says the two can do it, but Rika clarifies that the old lady needs to join them as well. Oryou says they'll be fine and goes to sleep.
June 17th. The Watanagashi Festival is lively with activity. Rika performs her ritual dance as Rena, Keiichi and Satoko watch from the crowd. After Rike finishes to great applause, Keiichi asks his friends if they want to go down to the river when the drum beats several times, calling everyone's attention back to the stage. Kiichirou and Oryou walk on stage, much to the crowd's surprise. Kiichirou address the crowd and reminds them of the dam war years ago. Though they won the war, the village is still scarred by it, with Satoko's expression darkening. Rika says it pained Oyashiro-sama to see those scars. Unless the village can change, those scars will continue to run deep, with Oryou in approval of that sentiment.
Kiichirou declares that as of tonight, the dam war is over, and any ties that any person or group has to it has now been dissolved. Satoko and the rest of the crowd perk up in light of this news. Rika knows everyone has heard stories about Oyashiro-sama's curse and how he curses those who trespass or leave the village, but those stories are not true. Oyashiro-sama watched over Hinamizawa for years and has gone back to sleep, feeling content with the way it is. Oryou affirms her statement, explaining again that the curse is bogus. Seeing the crowd's reaction, Oryou delights that a new wind can finally enter the village.
The next day, Rika asks Satoko for a favor to go shopping with her. Satoko thinks they're going to Sevens Mart, but Rika says she's going to Okinomiya instead. The two girls head to the bookstore Mandai Books, where Satoko eyes the various products. Rika directs Satoko over to a bookshelf of entrance exam study guides and hands her a certain book. Satoko is confused and Rika says there's something she's secretly dreamed of doing a long time. Satoko looks at her book, a set of problems and solutions for St. Lucia Academy entrance exams, and Rika explains that she wants to make that dream come true with Satoko.
| Satokowashi-hen Part 1 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Satokowashi-hen Part 2
is the nineteenth episode of and the second episode of Satokowashi.
Synopsis.
Japanese.
雛見沢村での幸せな日常を楽しんでいた沙都子は、梨花から長年胸の内に秘めていたという夢を聞かされる。
突然の告白に戸惑う沙都子だったが……。
English (Translated).
"While Satoko is enjoying her happy life in Hinamizawa Village, Rika tells her about a dream she has been keeping inside her heart for a long time."
"Satoko is bewildered by the sudden confession, but..."
Plot Summary.
Prologue.
Satoko asks Rika what she means by her "dream". Rika tells her that she's been thinking about it for a long time.
Rika believes going to St. Lucia Academy will help her accomplish this dream, and she wants Satoko to attend school with her. This fancy school will allow her to experience what high society is like with Satoko.
Satoko acknowledges Rika's desire, as their club games have been boring recently, but counters saying it's still too soon to think about high school entrance exams since they just started middle school. Rika accuses Satoko of just not wanting to study, since it gives her a headache. Satoko nervously denies this, saying studying is easy for her if she tries. She rebuts, saying Rika hates studying just as much as her. Rika agrees, but since she's never been allowed to leave Hinamizawa, she wishes to try hard and make her dream come true. Rika wants Satoko to accompany her on this new journey too.
Satoko finally concedes. She has no idea if she can keep up with Rika, but she expects her to give up sooner or later. Rika promises to work hard, leaving Satoko somewhat stunned.
First Half.
School ends for the day. Satoko tries to talk to Rika about the day's club activities. But before Satoko can catch her attention, Rika hurries over to their homeroom teacher Chie, asking to be tutored. Satoko watches them, dryly commenting that all this studying cannot be good for Rika's health. Keiichi and Rena approach them to learn what Rika's doing and Satoko fills them in. Keiichi asks if Rika's aiming for the same school Mion goes to in Okinomiya, and Satoko hands them a brochure for St. Lucia Academy. Rena wonders where she heard the name before, and Keiichi tells her that it's the academy Shion used to attend.
Rika affirms this and tells them St. Lucia is an all-girls boarding school for socialites and that she fell in love with the school after seeing pictures. Rena and Keiichi gush in approval. Keiichi points out that the school is meant for rich families like the Sonozakis, but Rika waves him off, telling them Irie is paying for her and Satoko's tuition. Keiichi is surprised to hear that Satoko's also attending, and she says she merely agreed with Rika's request, considering herself an already-refined lady. Keiichi makes fun of her quip and adds that she'll need an exceptionally high score to be accepted. Satoko boasts that it's no problem for her.
Rika tells them it's her dream to get into St. Lucia, and asks Keiichi and Rena if they'll help with her studies. They both readily agree. Rika feels bad for asking for help but Keiichi reassures her, stating his experience at prep school will finally prove to be useful. Rika thanks them and Keiichi says Satoko's gonna join in too. Everyone voices their enthusiasm, but a skeptical Satoko comments that Rika's sudden passion for studying will disappear eventually.
At night, Satoko wakes up to see Rika's empty futon. She goes downstairs to find Rika studying the night away, trying to solve algebraic equations. Grabbing her own set of materials, Satoko notes that this is why Rika has been lacking sleep lately. Taking a seat next to Rika, she asks her why she is acting so secretive despite them both aiming for the same school. Rika tells Satoko that she's a formidable rival when she gets serious. With her signature laugh, Satoko informs Rika that she doesn't plan on losing if it's a challenge. Rika tells her she won't give in either with a beaming "Nipah".
The days and years pass as Rika and Satoko continue their studies. Even into winter, Satoko and Rika are doing their best. Finally, on March 1st, 1987, Rika informs Satoko that the time has finally arrived. They both head to the St. Lucia Academy grounds, where dozens of students are awaiting their entrance exam results. Rika asks if Satoko brought the shrine charm with her, but she says it's useless since the results are already posted. Rika is still concerned, but Satoko assures her that their two-and-a-half-years-worth of efforts won't go to waste.
Rika and Satoko clutch their tickets with their entrance exam roll numbers and look at the charts posted to see if they got in. Scanning the rows of roll numbers, Rika sees her number on the chart. Satoko congratulates Rika for being accepted, though she knew it was only a given. Rika tells Satoko that it's her turn to check her result. Satoko hypothetically asks Rika what will happen if she doesn't get in, since they'll have to go their separate ways. Rika indignantly exclaims that it won't happen.
Satoko runs over to a different chart, trying to find her number. She thinks back to how hard she worked despite her hatred towards studying, all so she could stay with Rika. As something on the chart catches her eye, Satoko suddenly falls speechless as Rika rushes to her side. Satoko offers her a tearful smile, announcing she had been accepted. Rika hugs her enthusiastically and Satoko hugs back.
Second Half.
At the entrance ceremony, a teacher addresses a large crowd of girls and stresses the importance St. Lucia places on academics and etiquette, as they will make them all into fine women. Rika is attentive but Satoko yawns, wondering when this boring speech will end. After the ceremony, Satoko voices her discontent to Rika and says that Keiichi would've livened things up if he were principal. They notice some students giving polite greetings to each other, with Satoko finding the behavior strange. Rika says she needs to go back to her dorm room and Satoko hers, wondering why they're in separate areas. Rika finds it fortunate they have the same class however. Satoko bids her friend farewell until tomorrow and walks off. As she leaves, Satoko turns around and sees Rika giving the same polite greeting to another girl and commends her for her acting.
The next day, Satoko walks into the classroom and is about to greet Rika when the teacher tells everyone to take their seats, forbidding personal conversation before the bell. Rika is studiously writing down notes while Satoko is doodling. She begins to fall asleep at times and yawns at others. The bell rings, and the teacher asks Rika to lead the end of class. The other students gaze at Rika, and she stands up and leads a class-wide bow.
Satoko closes her doodle-filled notebook, voicing her exhaustion. She sees several other girls surrounding Rika's desk and complimenting her elegantness. They invite her to have tea in the parlor with them; the older students will surely like Rika, and it will be good practice for when she enters high society. Rika looks at Satoko, who tells her to go right ahead. Rika asks the girls if they're sure, and they affirm it. Rika invites Satoko to come but she declines. Rika leaves with the other girls, and Satoko says shes living her dream, so she can't interfere; she believes Rika will grow tired of this fancy place.
In the parlor, Rika explains to her new friends her definition of fate: she believes that no matter how much they struggle and resist, they cannot change the result of the dice when they roll. The girls are moved by this, surprised that they're the same age. Satoko watches them from behind a window, looking depressed. A teacher calls out to her, with Rika watching them talk on the other side of the window. As they walk off, Rika looks worried when one of the girls asks what's wrong; Rika says it's nothing.
Outside, the teacher tells Satoko that she'll need to attend study hall tomorrow after school. Ever since the first day of school, Satoko's grades have fallen a lot. Satoko is shocked to hear that she needs to work harder despite all the work to put in in the first place. The teacher says nobody is forcing her to attend study hall, which Satoko replies to by saying she won't, but if that's the case then she can fill out a formal withdrawal form and leave St. Lucia.
The next day after class, Satoko begins to leave the room and Rika calls out to her, offering to help with her studies. Sensing the discontent from the girls near her, Satoko laughs and says she's also become busy after school and leaves. Rika is dumbfounded and the other girls mock Satoko, wondering why a girl like her was allowed to attend St. Lucia. Rika sadly heads to the parlor with them.
Satoko enters the study hall room, where many other girls are hard at work writing. Satoko grabs a workbook and takes a seat, continuing into the night. A frustrated Satoko asks if this is really the way things are going to be every day, and another student asks if she's a first year. Satoko says yes, and the girl says she still has hope, as many of the other girls there were pulled out of the Regular Class when they started their second year.
St. Lucia cares about prestige more than anything, and they won't allow the students to graduate if they don't hold up. Many of the girls there are from rich families, so they can't drop out, not with the expensive tuition being paid; they spend all their time studying just to stay enrolled. The girl tells Satoko she'll be fine if she can keep her grades up, but otherwise she'll be moved to the Special Class like everyone else. If that happens, Satoko will lose all the free time she has in Regular Class.
Satoko watches Rika hang out with her new friends from outside. A distressed look on her face, she wonders if Rika remembers telling her about experiencing this life with her, and what the meaning of this all is.
Soundtrack.
The opening, I believe what you said, is not played in this episode.
| Satokowashi-hen Part 2 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Satokowashi-hen Part 3
is the twentieth episode of and the third episode of Satokowashi.
Synopsis.
Japanese.
念願だった聖ルチーア学園での新しい生活を手に入れた梨花は、学園の人気者になっていく。
一方、校風にも勉強にもついていくことができなくなっていた沙都子は、補習の毎日を送っていた。
English (Translated).
"Rika gets the new life she has longed for at St. Lucia Academy, and becomes a popular girl at the school."
"On the other hand, Satoko, who can no longer keep up with the school culture and her studies, spends her days taking remedial classes."
Plot Summary.
Prologue.
June 1987. At St. Lucia Academy, many girls are excited to see Rika enter the main building with her posse. Rika gives a polite greeting to everyone when Satoko walks up and addresses her more casually, commenting on her good spirits. One of Rika's friends admonishes Satoko, saying her manner of speech is not fit for someone like Rika. Rika steps forward and admits to Satoko that they haven't talked lately and will make time that afternoon. Satoko cuts her off and asks when she'll stop acting, as this isn't like her at all. She's worked hard to get into St. Lucia and make Rika's dream come true.
Rika is about to say something and notices the other girls standing around and watching. She tells Satoko to stop but she goes on about how she hated studying, but it was all for Rika. Rika finally tells her to be quiet, reminding her that this is St. Lucia and not the Hinamizawa Branch School, so Satoko needs to act like it. Satoko brushes her off and walks away. As Satoko leaves, Rika's companions mock her for behaving in such a way. Rika tells them not to speak ill since Satoko has saved her countless times, and is a master at setting traps. She asserts that Satoko can do everything better than Rika could, only if she tried. Rika believes Satoko is acting out because she's unable to get used to the new environment and asks her friends to not judge her for it.
A lone Satoko stares out of a window in the hallway as other students get ready for the morning classes.
First Half.
At night in her dorm, Satoko studies at her desk but gets fed up, soon sneaking out. She enters the main building and looks up at the chandelier. Satoko thinks that Rika's upbringing in the countryside and sudden transition to such an uptight place has merely entranced her for a bit and remembers how much fun Rika had with club activities. Satoko is sure that if Rika can remember those fun times in Hinamizawa, she'll turn back into the Rika she knows and loves.
The next day, Rika's posse enters the main building like usual. Satoko watches them from behind a doorway, saying that this act will awaken Rika's true nature. She snaps her fingers and metal wash basins suddenly fall from the chandelier and onto Rika's group. Satoko laughs and looks at the results of her handiwork only to see that one of the girls is bleeding. A teacher comes out and demands to know who pulled this prank, telling the wounded girl to go to the infirmary. Rika tends to her wounds while Satoko says to herself she never wanted to hurt anyone. Rika then notices Satoko looking at her, giving a neutral expression as Satoko runs off.
At the infirmary, the teacher says nothing like this has ever happened at St. Lucia and asks the girls if they know who the perpetrator is. Rika denies knowing anything. The teacher tells them to go to class when they're finished and leaves. One of the other girls however, goes after the teacher and says she might know who did it.
During class, the teacher goes to Satoko's desk and tells her to come along. The next thing she knows, Satoko's changed into an orange outfit and is locked in a prison cell. The teacher says she'll stay in there a good while as she reflects on her actions. Satoko asks why she suspects her, and the teacher says a student told her she was good at setting traps; Satoko thinks back to Rika. There was also security camera footage of Satoko sneaking out of her dorm last night. The teacher asks what Satoko has to say for herself, and the girl just silently falls onto her bed. The teacher says Satoko will stay there until she's thought long and hard about her decisions, commenting that she should do it soon so she can get back to class.
Satoko goes up to the door and desperately asks to be let out. Unanswered, Satoko clutches her chest and cries, thinking back to years ago. She remembers Rika asking her to fulfill her dream with her in that Okinomiya bookstore and wonders why she didn't say no. Satoko wishes she could go back and do everything all over again. During class, Rika gazes over at Satoko's empty seat. Days pass, and Satoko is finally freed from imprisonment. Rika enjoys another tea time with her group as Satoko walks the dark hallways alone.
The teacher tells Satoko that she'll be in the Special Class for her second year.and can get back into Regular Class if the gets her grades up. She tells Satoko she can do it with enough effort, and as she leaves Satoko says the teacher doesn't really believe in her. Yet more time passes. Satoko and other girls in the Special Class are toiling away at their notebooks. Satoko gazes outside the window.
When Satoko returns to her dorm, she finds a letter addressed to her. The sender: Mion Sonozaki.
Second Half.
Satoko and Rika wait outside St. Lucia, where Mion pulls up in a van. She asks the girls if they're ready, and Satoko says they have permission to travel off-campus. Excited, Mion sets off. During the drive, she expresses her surprise at how much they've grown, and that Rika must be the center of attention. Rika likewise is surprised at Mion's growth and says she must have all of Keiichi's attention. Mion laughs. Rika says she might be a lady now, but she's still the same.
Satoko says Mion must be going to the same college Keiichi and Rena are going to. Mion affirms it, Gogura University, where they've set up another games club. Rika figures the new club must be having lots of fun. Mion hopes Satoko and Rika will graduate soon and join them, since getting into Gogura U. will be easy with their St. Lucia grades. Satoko asks where they're meeting the others, and Mion says she should know where the four legendary founders will be meeting: she roughly turns a corner as Hinamizawa Village comes into view. Satoko is excited to be back in Hinamizawa after so long. Rika is also excited and gives a nipah; Satoko seems to react sadly to this.
The group drives to the Hinamizawa Branch School, where Keiichi and Rena await them. Satoko and Rika banter amongst themselves, and Rika hugs Rena while calling Satoko a bully. Rena goes into kyute mode over this and punches Keiichi and Satoko, leaving a smoldering crater. Keiichi weakly asks why he got hit as well.
Inside the school, Mion asks the club if they're ready. Seeing everyone's enthusiasm, Mion fishes around in her old locker and sees a certain deck of cards is still there. She pulls out a certain marked card, which everyone recognizes as the six of spades. Mion announces they'll be playing Tycoon first, with the same rules as last time. Satoko asks if dirty tricks are allowed, and Mion reminds her of Rule #2: always strive for victory with everything you have. Mion says the five of them could never get through games without relying on traps. Satoko seems saddened by this statement, but she quickly busts out her trademark laugh. Mion says they'll have punishment games of course, where they'll write them down and put them in a hat.
In the first round, Rena loses and draws one punishment: "act like a maid", which Rena fulfills by saying "Master." In the second round, Satoko loses and has to act like a baby sister. Mion loses the third round and has to put on a school swimsuit. During the fourth round, Mion tells Rika to make Keiichi pay, but she winds up losing and has to wear cat ears.
Keiichi finally loses the fifth round. He begins drawing for his punishment, but he has an idea of what it will be, realizing that everyone wrote down the same penalties they did years ago. Despite his bad feeling, Keiichi draws his punishment: "every penalty drawn so far." Keiichi asks where he's supposed to find a swimsuit, and Mion gestures to her own. Keiichi tries to run away, and Satoko trips him with a rope trap. Rika says Keiichi has to be good now, and he gives a strained "Mistress."
The club exits the school and reminisces on how fun their games were. Satoko asks Mion what they'll do now, and she says they're going to Angel Mort for dinner, where Shion is. Keiichi asks if she's treating them, and Mion figures she should since she got to see Keiichi in a swimsuit. Mion asks everyone to get in her van, and Satoko laments having to leave Hinamizawa again. ion asks what's wrong, and Satoko asks if she can go walking around the village first. Keiichi says they can come along, but Satoko wants to go alone. Mion says she can call Angel Mort when she's done, and she'll come pick her up. Rika goes up to Satoko and says she'll be waiting. Satoko watches the van leave, her expression falling afterwards.
Satoko strolls around the village and hears some old people saying the school building will be torn down soon. She goes to the abandoned Houjou residence and stares at it a while. Finally, Satoko goes to the Furude Shrine and looks at the shack where she and Rika used to live in, which has been destroyed. Satoko asks a passing-by old woman what happened to it, and she replies that it collapsed during a snowstorm last year. It was run-down due to nobody living inside it.
Satoko overlooks the village at night, the lights in the houses glowing. She then goes over to the ritual warehouse, which she remembers from her childhood: she climbed up the roof and snuck inside. She wonders if Oyashiro-sama is still angry at her for that, and then she hears a sound emanating from inside. Satoko enters the warehouse and looks at the statue of Oyashiro-sama, where the sound seems to be coming from. She touches the chest of the statue, which cracks open and causes a horn to fall out. The horn emits the same sound.
Satoko touches the horn, which glows and sends her to the Sea of Fragments. Satoko looks awestruck. Just then, a mysterious horned woman holding a says it's been a long time since she met Satoko and addresses her as "child of man."
| Satokowashi-hen Part 3 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Satokowashi-hen Part 4
is the twenty-first episode of and the fourth episode of Satokowashi.
Synopsis.
Japanese.
何かに誘われるように祭具殿へと足を踏み入れた沙都子は、突如神々しい輝きに包まれる。
目を開けた沙都子は、自分がこの世ならざる場所に立っていることに気づく。
English (Translated).
"As if lured by something, Satoko steps into the ritual warehouse and is suddenly enveloped in a divine glow."
"She opens her eyes and realizes that she is standing in an unworldly place."
Plot Summary.
Prologue.
In the Sea of Fragments, Satoko meets the mysterious horned woman, who says that it's been far too long since they last met, referring to her as "child of man." She thinks they last met in a world with the red sea and commends Satoko for making the effort to meet her again. Satoko is confused and the woman calls her "Vier" but corrects herself and says "Mitsuyo". Satoko still has no idea who she's talking about, and the woman says maybe she'd prefer the name "Anomalous Spinal Cord Specimen LD3105", giggling.
Satoko asks who the woman is and where in the world she is, since she's clearly not in the ritual warehouse anymore. The woman pities her, saying that an impossibly long time has passed to make this meeting happen, and yet Satoko has forgotten who she is. Satoko insists she's never met the woman before. The woman says that those who hold dominion over them are truly cold, and laughs some more.
The woman figures that Satoko has a wish since she's appeared before her, and her longing for that wish has damaged her health. She laughs some more, knowing that Satoko's soul is anguished. Satoko asks what that means and is told that she cannot fulfill her dreams without the power the horned woman possesses. The woman claims that with her power, Satoko can return to the ideal world she wishes for, but only after a long time. Satoko is skeptical and wants it to happen immediately if that's really possible. The woman decides to grant her power and sends several Fragments to orbit around Satoko. Satoko will become one who lives in loops, repeating time endlessly until her wish is fulfilled, but she must die to make it happen. Satoko is horrified to hear that, and the woman assures her that unlike "the cat", her power is complete and will allow Satoko to keep her memory upon starting a new loop.
Satoko still doesn't understand what is happening. The woman says this power comes with a cost, but the entertainment derived from the actions Satoko takes should waive that fee. Satoko wants to leave and runs away, but the the woman is amused and says the show has begun. Several Fragments form a wall and stop Satoko, soon bathing her in bright light.
Satoko wakes up inside her futon at the shack she and Rika have at the Furude Shrine. Satoko is confused since it was supposed to have collapsed during a snowstorm. Satoko notices the calendar and sees its June 10th, 1983; five years ago. Confused, Satoko stands up and looks at her reflection in the window, realizing that she's a young girl and not a teenager anymore. Satoko is bewildered at the sight.
First Half.
Satoko can hardly believe that that exchange happened and that she could live in loops. It must have been a bizarre dream since it's still 1983, and there's no way any of that could happen, especially Rika wanting to leave Hinamizawa and treating Satoko horribly. Satoko tries to convince herself it was just a dream when Rika suddenly appears and shows her happiness over being able to pull the page off the calendar. Seeing Satoko's silence, Rika asks if she upset her and just wanted to tease her. Satoko suddenly hugs her, surprising Rika. She says she had a terrible dream, and Rika hugs her back.
The loop continues, and an echo of "Matsuribayashi" occurs with Takano in her military outfit being comforted by Tomitake as the club watches. Satoko seems shocked at the sight.
June 18th, 1984. Rika and Satoko walk home from school when Rika asks if she'll go shopping with her. They head to the Mandai Books store in Okinomiya, with Satoko's suspicions confirmed. Inside, Rika says she's had a certain dream for a long time and wants Satoko to fulfill that dream with her, which she knows is to go to St. Lucia Academy. Rika is delighted and says she wants to leave the village and experience high society at a fancy high school, so long as it's with Satoko. Satoko says it's far too early to worry about entrance exams. They just got rid of the Mountain Dogs and brought peace to the village, so they need to enjoy what time they have. Rika agrees since she likes to have fun with everyone rather than study, with Satoko asking why she wants to change things then. The club games have been boring lately, but Satoko is sure they can rejuvenate them.
Satoko tries to grab Rika's book out of her hands but she turns away. Rika's been waiting for this for a long time and has now found a world where she can leave Hinamizawa voluntarily. She loves Satoko and the club, but she doesn't see what's so bad about being allowed to live out her dream. Rika says she can study for entrance exams by herself and goes to the counter with her book. Satoko is saddened by that low blow.
At home, Satoko pulls out her own book from the store, deciding to make use of the shopping trip, and Rika is delighted that she'll join her. Satoko says she still won't join Rika just because she also bought the book. Rika is still happy and runs upstairs, Satoko says to herself that if she won't give up, then she'll just make sure she has less time to study.
Second Half.
The next day at school, Rika prepares to ask Chie something when Satoko stops her, saying its time for club. Rika asks her to move and Satoko describes what game they'll be playing as Rika watches Chie leave the room. Rika says she's not going to club anymore, but Satoko ignores her; all of their classmates will be joining the game, plus the weather is beautiful. Satoko says Rika can study at anytime but she gets sad. Rena and Keiichi asks what's wrong, and Satoko tells them Rika is trying to run from battle. Keiichi says Mion would give a penalty for that, but they shouldn't force Rika to play if she doesn't want to. Rika decides to play with them. Rena is elated since she hasn't come to club at all recently. Satoko tells Rika that everyone wants to play with her.
The girls walk home and talk about how fun the game was, and how exhausted they are. After Rika yawns, Satoko comments to herself that that should do it. Later that night, Satoko awakes to find Rika not in her futon. She has a realization and heads downstairs, where Rika is studying at a desk but is getting sleepy. Satoko watches her for a bit and then goes up to her, wanting to talk.
Satoko and Rika go outside and sit near the balcony overlooking the village. Satoko asks if Rika really wants to go to St. Lucia Academy, and she replies that she wants Satoko to come with her. Satoko says she's being honest and doesn't want to leave Hinamizawa or go to St. Lucia. Rika knows she's worried about the exam, but Satoko says that's not the problem. She dislikes studying, but she'll do it and push herself to make Rika happy. Even if they both got accepted, Satoko would be exhausted and unable to keep up. Satoko doesn't want to go through that experience. Rika promises that if that does happen, she'll help Satoko. She doesn't like studying either, but she'll do her best to help Satoko understand the things she's confused about.
Satoko also says that they're different. Rika will grow up to be more elegant and ladylike and make a lot of friends while Satoko isn't as graceful and can't follow the school's customs. Satoko will push herself thin to study and to make it to graduation. Rika grabs Satoko's hand and thanks her for telling her how she really feels about all of this. Rika promises that she won't abandon Satoko and will help if she asks for it. She asks Satoko to trust her and come with her to St. Lucia. Satoko asks if Rika really will keep this promise and agrees, just this one last time. Rika says she won't let her down and assures her that they'll be fine once they get studying. The girls laugh as a shooting star falls.
Years pass, and Rika and Satoko enter St. Lucia Academy. Rika is having fun with her friends in a tea parlor while Satoko watches, enraged. She trusted Rika, and yet she's treating her like this. She thinks Rika is mocking her and calls her a bad friend. Rika seems to take notice and looks out the window, but says it's nothing when her friends ask what's wrong. Satoko considers this an act of betrayal and grins devilishly.
The next morning, Rika walks into the main building and is met with good tidings from other girls. Satoko stands at the middle of the room, arms crossed and addressing Rika casually. She wonders why Rika isn't giving her good tidings like the others and asks if she was lying about that as well. Rika says "good morning" and one of her friends steps forward, saying she doesn't need to entertain herself with Satoko. Satoko insults her and says she's talking to Rika now. The other girls are offended and say that Rika worries about Satoko a lot, and Satoko then asks why she broke her promise to her.
Rika says she never lied to Satoko and gave her help when her grades slipped, blaming her for pushing it away. Satoko says she wanted to overcome these hurdles together with Rika, not to be looked down on in pity. Rika says she never did that, and that Satoko placed herself under Rika. Both girls realize that their talk isn't going anywhere, with Satoko disappointed that Rika felt the same way. She suddenly hugs her, earning gasps from the other girls watching.
Satoko says this reminds her of the good old days and that it's time to begin. Rika is confused, and Satoko says she won't let Rika deceive her again, giving her good tidings while calling her a traitor. Satoko snaps her fingers, and an explosive blows up on the chandelier above, causing it to crash down on top of them and spray blood everywhere. The other girls scream in horror as blood seeps out from the wreckage.
| Satokowashi-hen Part 4 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Satokowashi-hen Part 5
is the twenty-second episode of and the fifth episode of Satokowashi.
Synopsis.
Japanese.
昭和五十九年、六月。
大好きな梨花といつまでも一緒にいたいという、たったひとつの願いを叶えるため、沙都子の孤独な戦いが始まる。
English (Translated).
"June, 1984."
"Satoko's lonely battle begins to make her one wish come true: to be with her beloved Rika forever and ever."
Plot Summary.
Prologue.
Inside the St. Lucia Academy main building, Satoko hugs Rika as a chandelier falls on top of them, killing them both.
In the Sea of Fragments, the horned woman watches a Fragment spin in front of her and chuckles. She looks at Satoko lying on the ground next to her and waking up.
First Half.
Satoko heads to another "Matsuribayashi" loop and hears Rika talk about her dream at the Okinomiya bookstore. Satoko sadly listens on and tosses her book aside before leaving the store, cutting off Rika's explanation. Rika chases after since she wasn't done, and Satoko stops her. She says she isn't as smart as Rika, and absolutely hates studying. Rika does too, and promises that she can help her but Satoko tells her to stop talking and let her speak. Rika is taken aback, and Satoko explains that she couldn't keep up academically if she got in, and the ladylike people who attend St. Lucia wouldn't befriend a country girl like Satoko. She knows Rika will fit in well and have lots of friends, while Satoko doesn't want to be alone. Rika promises that she'll be Satoko's best friend and stay by her aside the entire time, but Satoko yells that she's lying.
Satoko claims that Rika's idea of "together" is just hanging out with Satoko because she doesn't want to be bored or scared by herself. Rika says that's not what she means, and Satoko tells her that the ability to accomplish anything with effort is a talent by itself. She reminds Rika of a time she tried to use stilts or unicycles and kept failing while Satoko could use them with no problem. Satoko says that everyone has things they cannot do no matter how hard they try, and she's accepted that she'll never do well in school no matter how hard she tries, nor will she ever try.
Satoko no longer wants to suffer just to fulfill Rika's dream, exclaiming that once they get enrolled, Rika will forget all about her and spend more time with her friends. Rika asks why she's saying all of this, and Satoko says to pick one: go to St. Lucia, or be with Satoko in Hinamizawa. Rika still doesn't understand why she's doing this, and Satoko tells her to decide now. Rika apologizes and says she wants to both go to St. Lucia and be with Satoko.
Satoko sighs and steps onto the guardrail on the sidewalk. As Rika looks on in surprise, Satoko says she told her to pick one, dejected that Rika had to be so stubborn. As Satoko comments that this won't be as easy as she thought, she falls into the road as a car comes barreling towards her. She snaps her fingers, and when Rika tries to chase after her, she gets bathed in blood.
Another Fragment appears next to the horned woman as she peers inside it, still amused.
Satoko wakes up in the middle of the night inside the shack with Rika on June 16th, 1984. Satoko wakes Rika up and drags her outside, with the Furude girl sleepily wondering where they're going so early. Satoko reaches their destination, where they watch the sun rise over Hinamizawa. Rika is amazed by the sight, and Satoko says there are many other wonderful aspects of Hinamizawa they have yet to uncover. If Rika ever left Hinamizawa, then all of this beauty would go to waste. Rika calls Satoko her bestest friend, knowing that she would support her dream. Satoko asks what she means, and Rika says she wants to leave Hinamizawa before noticing Satoko's carrying a knife.
Satoko repeats what she said about all this beauty going to waste if Rika left Hinamizawa, shocked that she still wanted to leave after hearing that. Rika tries to get away but Satoko holds onto her, saying that stupidity like that will only lead to divine punishment, and it would make Oyashiro-sama cry. Rika says that Oyashiro-sama did cry when she knew about Rika being trapped in Hinamizawa, and that she wanted her to leave. Satoko calls Rika stupid and sinful, thinking her unworthy to be Oyashiro-sama's priestess before slicing her own neck with her knife.
The horned woman continues chuckling as another Fragment appears in front of her, this one gazing at the Hinamizawa Branch School.
Rika studies for entrance exams during break when Satoko snatches her book away, yelling at her to knock it off. As the rest of the class watches in surprise, Satoko says this isn't like Rika and throws her book to the ground. Rika says Satoko's the one acting strange. Keiichi and Rena ask what's wrong, and Satoko tells the two of them to butt out. Rena says they can offer help but Rika says this is something the two of them can't help with. She picks her book up off the ground and goes back to studying, but Satoko grabs it again and rips it in half. Rika ignores her and goes back to studying. Satoko comments on her stubbornness before grabbing one of Rika's pencils and putting it up to her throat, smiling as the rest of the class screams in horror.
The horned woman reclines as more Fragments appear. She comments on how truly entertaining Satoko is.
Satoko and Rika argue near the waterwheel. Satoko asks Rika why she doesn't understand, grappling with her as she professes that everything she's doing is because she cares about Rika. Rika asks why Satoko won't support her dream, claiming she knows nothing. The two girls eventually fall into the river.
Second Half.
The horned woman is still being entertained by Satoko's antics in the various worlds. Satoko wakes up in the Sea of Fragments again and insults Rika, calling her stupid. The woman says that Rika's lived through countless years to fulfill her wish, and so her resolve to leave Hinamizawa only strengthened. Satoko asks what she means, learning that the cat has been trapped in Hinamizawa for about a hundred years; she's wanted to fulfill this dream for one hundred years, so quelling it won't be so easy. Satoko realizes that the cat refers to Rika, saying that she's only lived in the village for at least twelve years. The horned woman says Satoko and Rika are similar, though Rika has been living in loops for far longer. Rika's goal then was to escape from the Hinamizawa of June 1983, and Satoko says that was the year they fought the Mountain Dogs, a hard-fought victory.
The woman says that's the way Satoko sees it and explains that Rika has experienced a hundred years in trying to bring about that victory. She summons several Fragments around Satoko, the records of every world Rika has experienced; the price she paid for victory. The woman says they'll take a look at some of Rika's memories, with Satoko soon enveloped in a bright glow.
When Satoko wakes up, she sees a bloodied Keiichi about to hit her with a bat and cowers, only to see him beating Rena's corpse. Satoko demands to know what he's doing and backs away, finding Mion's beaten corpse next to her. Satoko returns to the Sea of Fragments soon after, asking if that really happened to Rika. The woman says that was a small excerpt of Rika's long-endured tragedy, but it should've given an idea of what Rika experienced; Satoko never thought Keiichi could be so terrifying.
Throughout Rika's hundred years through the Fragments, she's lost hope many times of ever escaping the tragedy, and just like Satoko agonized over her efforts amounting to nothing. Satoko agrees, having thought she could grant her wish easily after being given the power of looping. The woman references the Infinite Monkey Theorem, that a monkey given a typewriter could eventually write Hamlet in its entirety. She guarantees Satoko's wish can be granted, but cannot say how long it will take.
Satoko decides that in order to change Rika's mind, she must learn more. She asks to watch every one of Rika's fragments. The woman says it would take a hundred years, but Satoko doesn't care. The woman is overjoyed that Satoko continues to entertain her and summons a spiral of Fragments. Satoko touches the spiral and swears that she won't let Rika win. A bright glow envelops the Sea of Fragments.
Scenes from "Onikakushi" play, with Keiichi wielding a bat and walking through the woods as Rena walks after him holding her hatchet. Keiichi trips and falls, soon pointing his bat at Rena and asking what demoning away is, trembling. Rena doesn't know what he's talking about, and Keiichi instead asks who's behind the series of murders in Hinamizawa. Later, Keiichi is in a phone booth calling Ooishi, saying that he can't turn around no matter what. Ooishi asks him to say what is behind him, becoming horrified to realize Keiichi is scratching his neck.
In a world taking place after the Great Hinamizawa Disaster, a man wearing a gas mask talks to Keiichi at the Irie Clinic and asks his name and address. Keiichi answers, and a dead man with bloodstainds is carried out of the clinic on a stretcher, by more gas mask-wearing men. Keiichi watches the masked men attempt to throw the corpse onto a truck full of other corpses and miss. The man talking to Keiichi asks them to be more careful with the bodies, and Keiichi sees that the corpses of his friends are also in that truck.
Scenes from "Minagoroshi" play, where Takano, Okonogi, and several Mountain Dogs corner Tomitake. Takano says Hinamizawa Syndrome is like a bomb with a lit fuse, and there are some people in Tokyo who want to see it go off. Tomitake calls her insane, reminding her that Hinamizawa Syndrome is extremely dangerous. Later, Rika asks Irie and Okonogi if they know who killed Takano and Tomitake, with Irie aware that only someone within Tokyo could have done it. He nervously laughs since he's the prime suspect. Rika emphasizes that he is the only person who could've killed Tomitake like that. Irie claims innocence, as Tokyo is aware of H173, but every sample of it should have been destroyed.
Scenes from "Matsuribayashi" play, where Hanyuu tells Rika that Takano is the one who kills her. Rika doesn't understand why; she's the queen carrier, and her death would cause a great tragedy. The Mountain Dogs and Irie Institute protect her for this reason.
Satoko opens the secret door in the Irie Clinic and finds the room Satoshi is in, still sleeping with the big teddy bear nearby. Satoko looks at him for a bit before saying farewell to her Nii-nii. Her eyes glow red as she turns around.
Satoko returns to the Sea of Fragments, having finished experiencing Rika's hundred years. She now understands the rules of Rika's endless tragedy and realizes that, even if someone can live in endless worlds, their minds cannot escape the damage they take. The horned woman affirms her; the power of looping gives one an endless existence, but it doesn't necessarily preserve their mind or make them immortal. The same can be said for Rika, who threw her dice endlessly but almost gave up entirely.
Satoko determines that she needs to break Rika's will again, smiling. She just needs to make Rika give up entirely. Every time Satoko dies, everything should reset except for her memory, so she asks the woman to make it so that Rika's memory also persists between loops. The woman says it's possible. The horn that granted Rika power was damaged, but hers are not. The woman raises her hand to Satoko and declares that from now on, whenever Satoko dies after Rika, both of them will return to the same Fragment. Satoko remembers that the damaged horn prevents Rika from remembering the hours preceding her death, once again confirming that every time Satoko dies after Rika, they will go to the same Fragment. Satoko praises her own skills in battles of wills and promises to break Rika. She says the woman gave her and Rika the titles of those who live on loops, but Satoko sees it as nothing more than an endurance contest.
Satoko's only wish is to live a happy life with Rika in Hinamizawa while Rika wishes for the opposite. Satoko claims that her love for Rika is so great, it will certainly make her lose.
| Satokowashi-hen Part 5 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Satokowashi-hen Part 6
is the twenty-third episode of and the sixth episode of Satokowashi.
Synopsis.
Japanese.
途方もない時間をかけて、雛見沢村を取り巻くすべての因子を理解した沙都子。 しかし、沙都子の知らないところで、カケラには小さな歪みが生まれ始めていた…。
English (Translated).
"Over a tremendous amount of time, Satoko has come to understand all the factors surrounding Hinamizawa Village. However, unbeknownst to Satoko, a small distortion has begun to form in the Fragments..."
Plot Summary.
Prologue.
June 12th, 1983. At the Okinomiya toy store Da Vinci, Satoko, the club, and many other kids are gathered as Mion explains that they'll be having a games tournament and drawing names to split into groups. Keiichi notices Satoko's blank expression and asks if she's bored, as she's looked like that all morning. Satoko says they've done this same thing in club before and shrugs. Keiichi is excited since this is his first time doing this, and that they never know which groups they'll be paired with. Satoko says she does know however, confusing Keiichi; she says all five of the club members will be split apart, with Satoko playing Concentration while Keiichi plays the Game of Life. Keiichi says her prophecy makes him feel he's talking to Rika. Satoko agrees, though she can use her prophetic ability for far more entertaining things. Keiichi still looks confused.
The games begin, with Keiichi noticing as Satoko makes a mismatched card pair, an ace of spades and a jack of spades. One of the boys at the table begins to call her out when Satoko suddenly snaps her fingers. The game resets, and Satoko giggles and announces that she'll uncover the ace of hearts, proceeding to do so. The other boys are shocked at her foresight, with Rika taking notice at the commotion. Satoko pities the boys since they won't get the chance to play.
Satoko makes another mismatched pair and snaps her fingers. She repeatedly resets the game, making perfect matches until she comes out with a complete victory. The other boys are shocked at Satoko's supposed psychic powers. Satoko says it was actually a clever trap, one that they entered the second the game started. The club members express their awe, with Rika excitedly asking Satoko to show her that trick. Satoko says this is well within Rika's abilities and laughs.
First Half.
In the Sea of Fragments, Satoko stands before the horned woman once more, who says she is much more resourceful than Rika thus far. Satoko says she has a much different approach to problems than Rika, comparing it to dice: Rika relies on charm and luck to hope the dice will roll in her favor while Satoko ensures that the winning result is rolled with certainty. Satoko has infinite time to prepare, so she will not lose to Rika. The horned woman giggles.
Satoko changes the subject and asks if the horned woman has a name, finding it difficult to speak with her otherwise. The woman says she is not one to be named, nor does she have a name; she merely appeared on this Fragment upon Satoko's touch. The woman allows Satoko to decide a name for her, with Satoko surprised at her brashness. She struggles to think of a name and audibly grunts, saying "eh, ooh, uh". The woman laughs and says that will do, confusing Satoko. The woman says that Satoko never changes and declares that from now on, she will be referred to as "Eua". Satoko says that's not a name, but Eua laughs even more.
Satoko tells Eua that she's encountered something strange during her Fragment journey, being that non-looping humans can remember events from other Fragments. A scene from "Tsumihoroboshi" is replayed, where Keiichi cries after remembering the events of "Onikakushi" and how he killed Rena and Mion. Satoko doesn't understand what's happening and Mion tells Keiichi to calm down since she's alive and well right now. Rika walks up and sees that Keiichi's remembered other worlds, with Keiichi admitting that he killed Rena and Mion because he became paranoid.
Satoko says that not only Keiichi, but Rena, Shion, and others have been affected by events in other Fragments. Eua says her abilities are too powerful for this world to bear and explains that when loopers use these powers, their influence causes small changes to appear within Fragments, which Rika always referred to as "miracles." Satoko says it's no coincidence that these strange events happen on every Fragment then. Eua says the accumulation of memories is irreversible, and that once someone's memory has been changed because of a looper's influence, no amount of loops can erase it. Furthermore, the more loops a looper lives through, the stronger that influence becomes.
Satoko realizes that those closest to the looper are the most affected. Eua affirms her since her close bond with Rika is what brought her to the Sea of Fragments in the first place. Satoko ponders if a looper's direct relatives would also be affected by these changes, and Eua says it would, without a doubt. Satoko finds the idea laughable.
Back in Hinamizawa, a police officer takes a statement from a woman, who says that "he" wasn't a very neighborly person, and that everyone complained about the smell of garbage from his apartment unit, which has gotten worse the past few days because of the heat wave. The police officer heads inside the apartment, where another officer is crouched down looking at the occupant's corpse. The first officer plugs his nose at the smell, lamenting that this guy died alone with nobody to find him. The other officer says the victim was tearing up the tatami, apparently suffering from a painful seizure and unable to control himself. The corpse is shown to belong to Teppei.
Teppei jolts awake, wondering what that dream was all about. Another man calls out to him before kicking him in the face. He and several other men are accusing Teppei of trying to get away with something, with Teppei confused and getting beaten up some more. Teppei calls for help as the other men lay into him, saying they need to "finish the job."
Teppei wakes up again, quickly locking his apartment door and taking his prescription pills. He remembers the dream of him dead and wonders just what he's doing.
Second Half.
Teppei goes to a pachinko parlor, blankly staring at the machine as balls fill the tray. He looks next to him and sees a daughter smiling at her father getting a big reward from their own machine. The father notices Teppei looking at them and asks if his daughters bothering him, with Teppei saying no. He mutters to himself that he can't really say it's bothering him.
Teppei begins to cash in his earnings and sees the father and daughter again, the daughter happily holding several prizes as her father pats her head. The two leave, and Teppei is called next in line. He still has some pachinko balls left over and decides to spend them on some donuts. Teppei goes to rest at a park, where many kids are playing and having fun, He sighs.
Teppei drives to Hinamizawa on his moped. He stops for a bit and listens to the higurashi cry, saying that the noise used to anger him in the past, but now they don't sound so bad. He smiles and begins walking with his moped. Teppei ends up at the Houjou residence. He looks at the dilapidated state of it before trying to open the front door, which is stuck. He figures that nobody's been living in the house now that Satoshi was gone. He begins to get on his moped again before realizing that there's nothing waiting for him at his apartment. Teppei walks through the village instead.
As Teppei walks, some old ladies whisper about him behind his back, Teppei finally runs into Satoko, who's on the way home from the store and drops her groceries in shock. Satoko puts on a smile and says it's been so long, stepping back as Teppei walks towards her, a strange look on his face. He picks up Satoko's grocery bag. Satoko is still frightened, and Teppei says he earned some donuts as a prize from the pachinko parlor and puts them in the bag. He says his doctor told him to cut down on the sweets as he hands the bag back to Satoko, asking if she likes sweets. Satoko looks between Teppei and the bag, taking it back still scared.
Teppei says Satoko must have outgrown the sweets and says she can give them to her friends at school or throw them away if she wants. Teppei asks if he could come by to give her more snacks that he wins at pachinko, and Satoko nervously agrees. At night at the shack, Satoko stares outside the window, holding Teppei's box of donuts.
The next day, Satoko rides her bike into Okinomiya when a wall of delinquents appears to block the road. Satoko rings her bell to get their attention and asks them to get out of the way. The delinquents insult Satoko and walk towards her menacingly when Teppei suddenly steps in and punches one of them. Teppei acts defensive of Satoko as she and other villagers watch, with the delinquents soon knocking him down and kicking him. Satoko is confused by the sight, and police officers appear to break up the fight. Satoko looks down at Teppei's bruised form.
At the police station, the delinquents give their side of the story and are sent off by an officer. Meanwhile, Teppei confesses to Kumagai that he was just teaching some punks a lesson. Ooishi walks in and welcomes Teppei, wondering what's going on after he's stayed out of trouble for a while. Teppei looks away and Ooishi asks Kumagai to switch with him.
Ooishi says this is very out of character for Teppei; they spoke to several witnesses and Satoko, who all confirmed that he jumped in to save Satoko from that gang. Teppei says its nonsense and that he isn't the kind of guy who would do that sort of thing. Ooishi agrees, as a criminal like Teppei would never beat up delinquents to save his precious Satoko if he weren't getting anything in return. Teppei says he was just in a foul mood, and Ooishi laughs and says he'd better thank Satoko when he gets out. The detective puts his face close to Teppei's and says that if Satoko never told the officer at the scene that he was protecting her, he'd be in a lot more trouble.
Teppei leaves the police station, where Satoko is waiting with her bike. They walk on the street together, with Satoko wondering why Teppei did that since the uncle she knows never would've tried that. Teppei is also wondering why, explaining that he's been having lots of bad dreams recently where he lives a horrible life. He's been mistreating his body and realized that if he didn't do something, he'd wind up dying alone.
Teppei sees that Satoko stopped walking, who figured that Teppei just wanted someone to take care of him for free. Teppei nervously agrees. Satoko says it's a lot to ask, and Teppei admits that he has no right for a family to take care of him after everything he's done. Teppei wants to make up for the pain he's caused and live without bothering anyone else. If Satoko ever said she wanted to try again with him, Teppei wouldn't mind visiting at times and going out to dinner with her. Satoko says that's also a lot to ask, and Teppei promises he'll stop hanging out with his asshole friends and never hit Satoko again.
Teppei holds his hand out; he doesn't want forgiveness, but he wants to at least be on speaking terms with Satoko. Satoko looks at his hand and is about to take it when she remembers a previous time of Teppei insulting and hitting her. Satoko drops her bike and holds her head in anguish. Saddened, Teppei apologizes, realizing that a handshake wasn't appropriate after everything he did. He tells Satoko to take care and leaves, hoping they can have another nice chat if they meet each other again. Satoko watches him go and then looks down at her own hand, trembling.
| Satokowashi-hen Part 6 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Satokowashi-hen Part 7
is the twenty-fourth and final episode of and the seventh and final episode of Satokowashi.
Synopsis.
Japanese.
エウアからもたらされた力によって、雛見沢はかつての姿を失いつつあった。
やがてその影響は、ある人物にまで及ぶことになり…。
これは、ヒトならざるモノとなった少女の、“業”を巡る物語──。
English (Translated).
"Due to the power given by Eua, Hinamizawa is losing its original state."
"Eventually, the effects reach a certain person..."
"This is a story about the "karma" of a girl who has become something other than human..."
Plot Summary.
Prologue.
Satoko sits in the Sea of Fragments and looks at her hand. Eua figures that seeing her uncle reforming has left Satoko uncomfortable. Satoko says she never could have imagined it could happen, and Eua says it was all because of her power. She reminds Satoko that with every loop, people's accumulated memories will grow stronger and more widespread. Satoko says it's inconvenient, but she'll use the reformed Teppei to the greatest potential. Satoko isn't worried about him but rather the "birdcage" and a certain person. Satoko jumps to a platform as she says this, looking at a Fragment featuring Major Takano.
First Half.
Sunday, June 19th, 1983. It rains in Hinamizawa as a military helicopter flies overhead. Takano clutches a scrapbook and yells at Okonogi, demanding to know what's going on. Okonogi says that Tomitake's called the Bloodhounds, and they've just arrived. Takano asks why the Mountain Dogs aren't fighting back, and Okonogi says the Dogs are just a counterintelligence unit while the Bloodhounds are specially trained for combat, so they're no match for them. Takano asks why they're even here since they captured Tomitake, and a Dog explains that the clinic was captured and Tomitake freed.
Takano continues yelling, asking why they never told her about this as another Dog answers his phone-backpack, telling Okonogi that it's from the command vehicle. Okonogi takes the receiver and hears a final command from Cuckoo that they are to execute CUCKOO. Okonogi accepts and then calls the rest of the Mountain Dogs, saying they are to surrender to the Bloodhounds now that the command vehicle and clinic have been compromised. Takano gets even angrier as Okonogi announces that the Mountain Dogs are officially defeated.
Takano says they can still win and asks them to contact Nomura in Tokyo since she can send a group to take out the Bloodhounds. She also exclaims that R is still alive, so they can continue the final operation. Okonogi ignores Takano's pleas and says they've lost; the Mountain Dogs' job is finished, and now the Major needs to finish hers. He says Takano's job was to turn the scrapbook she's holding into something valuable before knocking it out of her hands. Takano struggles to pick it up and Okonogi slams his foot down on it, saying that nobody ever cared about what was inside the scrapbook. Their clients wanted to use the obtuse terminology within to deceive some higher-ups and make it seem credible; nobody ever cared about Hinamizawa Syndrome or brain parasites, they just wanted a political edge. Now that the operation has failed, nobody will ever care about Takano's scrapbook ever again. Takano insists that her research is factual, having finished what her grandfather started. Okonogi kicks Takano down and says that Tokyo has one last job for her, ordering a Dog to hand him a gun. Okonogi unloads it save for one bullet and throws it down at Takano, asking that she use it to kill herself.
Okonogi says that when Takano dies, Tokyo can blame the entire operation on her. Takano objects and Okonogi draws his own gun and aims it at her; he can instead kill her here and claim self defense after Takano opened fire when he asked her to surrender. Okonogi gave Takano the gun as a sign of gratitude after their many years together. Takano asks whose idea was this, and Okonogi explains it was Nomura, who codename was Cuckoo while Takano's was Baby Bird.
Takano is dejected, and Okonogi explains that cuckoo birds lay eggs in the nests of other birds, which proceed to hatch and kick other birds out of the nest, leaving them helpless on the ground. Okonogi says that Takano never had any allies, handing her the scrapbook and telling her to hold it as she commits suicide. Takano reluctantly picks up the gun as Okonogi directs her. Takano puts the gun in her mouth and yells before a gunshot rings out.
Takano wakes up at a desk inside the Irie Clinic. After looking around she looks down at her own hands when the phone rings. Takano picks up and hears Nomura on the other end, who wanted to check in on things. The date of the final operation is approaching, and Nomura notes that Takano's tone of voice makes it sound like she has concerns. Takano promises that things are going as planned, and Nomura says they've completed their groundwork. Takano thinks she means they must see the plan through to the very end, but Nomura says that if even a single thing goes wrong, the must purge all evidence of the plan, which means Takano's grandfather's research will continue to be made a laughingstock.
Takano has a flashback to her childhood, where as the young girl Miyoko Tanashi, she watches as her grandfather Dr. Hifumi Takano talks to bureaucrats about his Hinamizawa Syndrome research. The bureaucrats are unconvinced, having only come because Koizumi requested it. They think the research is nonsense, with one man suggesting that Dr. Takano take up bonsai. Another man suggests that it will make a good fiction story, laughing with the others. Dr. Takano is given his research notes back, though they fall to the floor. As the bureaucrats leave, they walk on top of the notes, with Miyoko barging in and yelling at them to stop stepping on her grandfather's research that he worked so hard on. Dr. Takano comforts her and tells the bureaucrats not to mind her. Miyoko cries as the doctor thanks her for assisting in his research and apologizes.
Nomura promises that she can make Takano's research known, pleased to hear that things are going as planned. She says that Lieutenant Tomitake is heading to Hinamizawa soon, so she must proceed accordingly. Takano explains that the first phase will be to inject Tomitake with H173. Nomura says his suspicious death is vital to the operation's success and tells Takano they'll speak again soon before hanging up.
Takano opens up a safe and pulls out a briefcase, which contains a photo album. She sets it down and Irie suddenly enters the room, apologizing for startling Takano. Takano asks if he needs anything and Irie says Satoko will be stopping by for a checkup, so he needs to prepare. Irie then notices the photo album, which Takano says belonged to her grandfather. Irie is confused since he only knew about her parents, and Takano says she hasn't looked at the album ever since her grandfather died. For some reason, Takano decided to pull out the album, having promised she would never ope it until she made their dreams come true. Irie is amazed to hear she shared a dream with her grandfather, but Takano laments that she broke that promise today, unsure as to why. Irie goes to prep for the appointment and says he'll be in the exam room, leaving.
Left by herself, Takano starts looking through the photo album. She sheds tears at a few of them, soon finding a hidden envelope hidden addressed to her.
Second Half.
Satoko and Rika go to the Irie Clinic, the former peeved that she has to go to the doctor's on her day off. Rika says it's important since they need to make sure Irie's medicine is working. Satoko says she doesn't even know what's in it, and Rika says she doesn't know either, so Satoko should ask Irie about it. She nipahs and walks inside, with Satoko's expression changing as she calls Rika a liar.
In the exam room, Takano gives Satoko an ink blot test and asks her to describe the image. Satoko says there are two butterflies that have reunited happily after being apart for a very long time. Takano says everything looks good from the test results, and that Satoko may be able to stop taking that medicine soon. Satoko is grateful since she won't have to take tests anymore. Takano figures she really doesn't like tests and wonders if Satoko actually doesn't like her. Satoko says it's not her, and Takano explains that she's quitting her job at the clinic, smiling.
Takano reads the letter from the album, where Dr. Takano is writing as much as he can before he forgets about his family. Dr. Takano felt so much pride and joy knowing that Miyo was continuing his research, but he worries that his research has deprived her of the chance to live a proper life. If that really were the case, then he'd want Miyo to stop research altogether. Dr. Takano could never tell his granddaughter about his worries when she was so happy to help him, and decided to leave this fate in the hands of God. If Miyo finds this letter, then he wants her to make that wish come true and forgive him for being so weak. Takano trembles after reading it.
Satoko asks if Takano really does want to quit. Takano isn't sure, but she knows a group of people is using her passion to do some awful things. Satoko makes an analogy, saying that these people are going to dispose of Takano like ingredients in soup stock. Takano agrees, and Satoko says that once stock is made, they can be used for something else. Takano says ingredients used for stock can't be cooked like fresh ingredients and wonders what to do now.
Sunday, June 19th, 1983. The Watanagashi Festival is in full swing. Rena and Mion call out to Keiichi and Satoko in a crowd, wanting them to hurry up so they don't miss Rika's dance. Satoko laughs and says that Keiichi will never become the next club president with skills like these. Keiichi is confused as to what she means, and Satoko starts wading through the crowd. Keiichi psyches himself up and does the same thing. Keiichi finally unites with Rena and Mion on the stone steps, but Satoko seems to have disappeared. Mion's group figures she's fine and go to watch Rika's dance.
Meanwhile, Tomitake stands guard outside the ritual warehouse as Takano exits, having no regrets. Satoko watches them, hiding near a bush. Tomitake relocks the warehouse and asks Takano to come along with him to the cotton drifting, but Takano has something to tell him. Takano says she's gotten involved with a sort of conspiracy, which they're calling the "final operation". Satoko continues watching, silently.
The next day, the Bloodhounds have secured the Irie Clinic and arrested the Mountain Dogs, including Okonogi and Skylark 13. Eua watches and comments that Satoko has created a world where the rules of Rika's tragedy no longer exist, impressed that her power has been used to such an extent. Satoko says that if Rika longs to escape, then the world becomes a birdcage while her longing for Rika stay allows her to open that birdcage and be free. Satoko laments that wishes in Hinamizawa cannot be granted so easily, and Eua reminds her that the accumulation of memories cannot be undone. So long as Satoko keeps looping, this birdcage cannot certainly keep Rika prisoner. Satoko says that Rika is a priestess of Oyashiro-sama, and wishing to abandon her village is unforgivable. Satoko won't forgive her for this either, and Eua takes this to mean that Satoko will take the name of Oyashiro-sama and enact her own curse. Satoko affirms it, planning to trap Rika in an endless cycle once more. As long as Rika continues wishing to leave Hinamizawa, Satoko will continue the tragedy, her eyes glowing red. Eua giggles and says that Satoko's become just like Takano in her wish to become a god. Eua addresses Satoko as Oyashiro-sama and asks how her curse will be done, with the girl having already planned something.
Inside the clinic, Takano tells Tomitake to wait as she prepares to give him a shot. Takano goes into another room and unlocks a briefcase with a code, revealing several syringes of H173. Takano picks up a capsule and eyes it before putting it back in the case, closing and locking it, and leaving the room. After she leaves, Satoko emerges from behind a corner and goes into the room, trying to unlock the case. When she gets the code wrong, she snaps her fingers and loops again. After much trial and error repeatedly looping, Satoko opens the briefcase, pulls out a syringe set, and closes the case again. Satoko exits the Irie Clinic, eyeing the cased H173 syringe in her hands.
Eua says that Satoko can now control whether a tragedy occurs or not, along with whom it affects. She asks if Satoko really doesn't feel guilty for doing this, and Satoko says she doesn't. Any world where she and Rika are together won't have a tragedy, and as far as she's concerned, anything that happens in other Fragments never really happens. The Fragment Satoko chooses is the one that truly exists, while every other world is just a dream. Eua compliments Satoko for having a high level of competency as one who lives in loops, and Satoko reminds her that once she decides to win, she will win with certainty.
Satoko promises that she will live with Rika together in Hinamizawa and will make that future certainly come to pass. Their happy world is within reach.
Soundtrack.
The ending theme, Fukisokusei Entropy, is not played in this episode.
| Satokowashi-hen Part 7 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Satokowashi BD Interview
The Blu-Ray release of "Satokowashi-hen" on June 30, 2021 contained a booklet featuring an interview with Ryukishi07.
Partial translation provided by Refbn123 with fixes by Pteryon. Additional details translated and summarized by Hubris.
Transcript.
Q: This might sound a little uncouth but did you intend it to be yuri when it came to Satoko and Rika’s relationship?
Ryukishi07: Hahaha. No, I didn’t have the intention of writing it as yuri. When you say yuri, if I were to write their relationship as one of romantic love, no matter what kind of feelings I depicted, there is the concern of it being glossed over as romantic love and everything being wrapped up with “That’s just love, isn’t it” and “Just get married”. In order to convey their feelings of wanting to be together but not being able to without it being misrepresented with a word like romantic love, there was the need for it to be impossible for the two to form a romantic relationship.
Q: I see!
Ryukishi07: Of course, I’m not saying that romantic love between two of the same gender shouldn’t be allowed. The genuine feelings of those two... That is to say, to get close in intimacy that exceeds gender and romantic love, I thought it was better to not go for an opposite gender relationship, but a same gender relationship. If you were to call intimacy that exceeds gender yuri, then it might be considered yuri, but for me, I wanted to portray a relationship that couldn’t be neatly labeled with a phrase like romantic love or yuri.
Q: As it goes deeper because it's not romantic love, you wanted to write about the issue regarding each other's way of life and place they belong.
Ryukishi07: That's how it is. When I was thinking of the future of those two who had lived like family, I wanted to take a good look at the differences in their upbringing and personality, so for that reason I felt having the same gender would let me dig deeper.
----Q: Sensei, you must have feelings for Satoko as well. Did you feel pain or a similar feeling in making Satoko into a looper?
R: I am often asked, "Do you feel any hesitation in breaking characters you have feelings for?" However, the way I think of it in my mind, the "Higurashi" series is much like a game of Werewolf, where no matter how nice the person is, their role will change depending on the [Werewolf game] card they pull.
Q: I see, Werewolf huh?
R: While they may have been a "villager" until now, in the next game if the role of "wolf" comes to them, then it's natural they play that role, right? Just like that, in my mind the roles shift again this time, I recognize that it just happened to be that Satoko was to become a person who would aim to corner Rika. Perhaps I could say that this role was assigned to the "actress" known as Satoko. Rena is a clear example of this. In one story she's a very kind girl, but in another she's depicted as the one who causes the conflict as a murderer. So, "wanting" to break a character, or to do mean things to them, are feelings I do not have at all.
Q: So they just happened to draw the [bad] card.
R: That's right. Of course, while I "write" the story that way, there are fans who will "view" with empathy, so I understand they will have feelings of "How could you [write] such an awful thing!?" (Laugh). However, for now I'll just say that I hope they will watch "Sotsu" through to the very end.
| Satokowashi BD Interview |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Satomi Kanazawa
is one of the main protagonists of Seven Failures Scraping By. She is Tomoe Minai's colleague at Kakiuchi Station.
| Satomi Kanazawa |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Satoru Tsukada
| Satoru Tsukada |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Satoru Tsukada/Sprites
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Satoshi
| Satoshi |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Satoshi Hojo
| Satoshi Hojo |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Satoshi Houjou
is Satoko Houjou's older brother, who had gone missing on the fourth year of Oyashiro-sama's curse. He first appears in "Meakashi" as part of a flashback.
Profile.
"He is Satoko's older brother and a member of the Hinamizawa Fighters baseball team.<br>He has a quiet and timid personality, but he is brave enough to get himself hurt for Satoko.<br>He disappeared a few years ago due to being demoned away."
Appearance.
Satoshi has blonde hair and red eyes. For his school uniform he wears a white collared t-shirt and black pants. At other times he wears a Hinamizawa Fighters baseball uniform.
Personality.
Satoshi is very quiet, often just going along with things. He likes to give people headpats, especially Satoko and Shion. When it comes to protecting Satoko, he gets very defensive and assertive. Satoshi is not very good at expressing his feelings due to having to mature over a short period of time because of his mother's constant remarriages.
Background.
Satoshi and Satoko's mother was always getting married and remarried, with their surname of Houjou coming from their fourth father. Satoko had a bad relationship with her stepfathers, and Satoshi was always stepping in to protect her. During the dam war the Houjou family faced ostracization from the villagers because of their parents supporting the dam project. In 1980, Satoshi and Satoko became orphaned when their parents died on the second year of Oyashiro-sama's curse. The siblings were taken to live with their aunt Tamae and uncle Teppei, who were very abusive. They were beaten, verbally assaulted, and sometimes starved, and Satoshi did his best to shield Satoko from the abuse. Though Satoshi's friends called the child consultation center to do something about the Houjou situation, it didn't work since the social workers found no real evidence abuse was occurring. Satoshi himself became ill because of Teppei's abuse.
Satoshi joined the Hinamizawa Fighters baseball team run by Irie to relieve some tension, however he eventually quit and started many part-time jobs with Mion's help to buy Satoko a teddy bear for her birthday. In 1982, Satoshi's aunt was found murdered on the night of the Watanagashi Festival while Satoshi mysteriously disappeared a few days later, marking the fourth year of Oyashiro-sama's curse. Satoko did her best to become a strong girl in Satoshi's absence, with many of Satoshi's friends claiming he "transferred" to preserve Satoko's feelings.
"Matsuribayashi" reveals that Satoshi developed terminal symptoms of Hinamizawa Syndrome due to his aunt's abuse and murdered her with a baseball bat on the night of the festival in 1982. A few days later, he went to Okinomiya to buy Satoko the teddy bear and was picked up by Irie, who noticed he had terminal symptoms. Satoshi hallucinated seeing nearby people as his aunt, and Irie took him to the Irie Clinic for treatment; Satoshi's disappearance was assumed to be the fourth year of the curse. As of 1983, Satoshi has remained in the clinic's basement in a comatose state as Irie searches for a cure. Research performed on Satoshi progressed towards a cure for Hinamizawa Syndrome; Satoshi has indirectly helped Satoko get medication and treatment for her own Hinamizawa Syndrome symptoms.
Relationships.
Satoko Houjou.
Satoko depended on Satoshi for a long time. Satoshi was said to be unreliable, and Satoko nagged him a lot. Satoshi cares about Satoko a lot and even sacrifices his free time to help her.
Satoshi's disappearance encourages Satoko to become a stronger person, however she goes about this the wrong way and thinks that withstanding abuse is what will improve things.
Shion Sonozaki.
Shion loved Satoshi and devoted a lot of her time to helping him through teaching him how to shop effectively and supporting him in his baseball games. Shion seems to have a single-minded affection towards Satoshi however, blaming Satoko as the reason for his suffering at one point and attacking Mion under the belief that the Sonozakis demoned him away at another. As "Meakashi" shows. Shion's desire to discover what happened to Satoshi sends her spiralling into insanity as she murders the perceived people responsible.
Role in the Story.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Question Arcs.
Onikakushi.
Satoshi is first mentioned as a former student at the Hinamizawa Branch School who had "transferred" and left behind a baseball bat. Keiichi takes Satoshi's bat to use for self-defense.
Tatarigoroshi.
Keiichi learns about Satoko's relationship with Satoshi and resolves to become a replacement for him.
Keiichi obtains Satoshi's bat and plans to murder Teppei on the night of the Watanagashi Festival. Satoshi's spirit seems to support Keiichi when Teppei draws near his hiding spot.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai.
Meakashi.
Satoshi makes his first proper appearance in 1982 and tries to save Shion from some delinquents, thinking she is actually Mion. Satoshi gets beat up a little bit but the delinquents are chased off by bystanders. Shion thanks him and banters with Satoshi some. Satoshi still thinks she's Mion and bids farewell. Over the next few days and weeks, Shion develops a relationship with Satoshi and hangs out with him in baseball practice and grocery shopping.
Satoshi stops showing up to baseball practice and quits the team, getting some part-time jobs raising money for a big teddy bear for Satoko's birthday. Satoshi also stops coming to club activities and Rena relays that Satoshi is feeling tired of watching out for Satoko all the time. Satoshi also told Rena about nightmares he'd been having, that Oyashiro-sama was watching him and he could hear extra footsteps.
At school, Shion disguises as Mion and tries to ask Satoshi about his situation, but he gets angry and refuses to say anything. Later, "Mion" beats up Satoko and yells at her for always monopolizing Satoshi and contributing to his poor mental state. Satoshi himself arrives to stop Shion, grabbing her and asking what she really knows about their situation and asking if the Sonozakis think it's fun to bully people. Rena intervenes and gets Satoshi to calm down.
The night before the Watanagashi festival, Satoshi calls "Mion" and apologizes for the incident at school. He asks her to take Satoko to the festival for him, claiming he has business at work to attend to. Satoshi says he'll leave Satoko to Mion and ends the call. The next night, Satoshi's aunt is murdered, with some scenes prior suggesting that Satoshi was the one to kill her. Shion meets Satoshi in Okinomiya a few days later and helps him reserve the giant teddy bear. Ooishi shows up after, interrogating Satoshi about his alibi for the aunt's murder. Shion defends him by claiming that she and Satoshi were eating at Angel Mort at the time of the murder, revealing that she is Mion's twin sister and not actually Mion. Satoshi is confused about Shion's presence but accepts it. Ooishi brings the two to the station for questioning.
A few days after, Shion sees that the teddy bear is missing from the store window, meaning Satoshi must have bought it. Ooishi drives up and explains that Satoshi's been missing since yesterday, last seen coming home from the toy store. Shion investigates and thinks Satoshi was actually saving his money to buy a train ticket and run away from the village, hearing that someone looking like him was present at the train station.
Matsuribayashi.
The Connecting Fragments section details Satoshi's relationship with Satoko and their various stepfathers over the years. After they're sent to live with Teppei and their aunt, Satoshi eventually succumbs to Hinamizawa Syndrome and kills his aunt, keeping it a secret. A few days later, Satoshi goes to buy Satoko the teddy bear and is eventually picked up by Irie when he begins to show symptoms in public, being driven off.
When Shion and Irie go to the clinic to rescue Tomitake, Shion discovers Satoshi sleeping comatose inside the clinic's basement, with the teddy bear sitting in the corner. Irie explains that Satoshi is at a critical stage of Hinamizawa Syndrome and has become very aggressive, attacking anyone he sees and requiring the staff restrain him to the bed. Though Satoshi may not recover completely, he shows signs of recovery. Irie asks Shion to have faith in Satoshi's recovery and to keep this a secret from Satoko.
The afterword shows that Shion continues to visit Satoshi at the clinic on her days off.
Other Appearances.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei.
Saikoroshi.
Rika travels to an alternate world where Satoshi and Satoko's parents never died, and they were able to live happily in school together. At Rika's request, Satoshi agrees to form a games club at the school.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Mei.
Showa Part 2 has Kazuho traveling to an alternate 1983 world where Satoshi is not comatose and living life happily with Satoko, however they're going to leave Hinamizawa with their family soon because of the dam project being finalized.
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Satoko becomes a looper due to Eua's power. In one Fragment she sneaks into the Irie Clinic's basement and gazes at the comatose Satoshi, bidding farewell soon after.
In an alternate world where Okonogi and the Mountain Dogs are arrested due to Takano's change of heart, the Bloodhounds investigate the Irie Clinic. Satoshi is shown in the basement in a similar manner to what is shown in "Matsuribayashi".
After Rika and Satoko's final battle, they end up in a world very similar to the "Matsuribayashi" world. Satoshi manages to wake up in 1987 and wonders where he is before stumbling out of bed.
Higurashi Gou (manga) and Meguri.
Satoko becomes a looper due to Eua's power and is forcibly given the memories of Rika's own journey through the Fragments. She returns to 1983 and, during a regular checkup at the clinic, confirms with Irie that Satoshi really has been kept in the basement for a long time. Irie takes Satoko to see Satoshi and apologizes for deceiving her, but Satoko understands his reasons.
Satoko is content with her redone life, making regular visits with Shion to see Satoshi. A few years later, Rika goes off to St. Lucia by herself while Satoko stays behind. Satoko and Irie drive to the clinic after seeing her off, but when they get there Irie is told that Satoshi's condition has worsened. Satoko later hears from the receptionist that Rika was killed in a car accident.
Eua helps Satoko loop into more worlds to try again. In one world, Satoshi disappears from the clinic when Irie has him relocated. In another, Satoko convinces Rika to stay with her in Hinamizawa so they can wait for Satoshi to wake up together, but it also results in tragedy. Another world has the Irie Clinic burning down.
After looping through so many worlds that all end in tragedy (and Eua's amusement), Satoko gets fed up and decides to loop forever in 1983 to play with her friends despite the tragedies that will inevitably occur. She decides she doesn't need to practice being happy for Satoshi when he comes back and bids farewell.
Higurashi Rei (manga).
Oniokoshi.
By 2019, Satoshi has woken up.
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Satoshi Houjou/Gallery
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Satoshi Houjou/Sprites
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Satoshi Hōjō
| Satoshi Hōjō |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Satou Rie
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Satsuki Yukino
| Satsuki Yukino |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Say It In Red! An Interview with Ryukishi07
This is a record of an interview with Ryukishi07 by Nicole Seraphita of the website APGNation, taking place on January 29, 2015. In the interview, Ryukishi discusses his works, how he makes anime and manga adaptations, and how to become a successful writer. Originally taken from the APGNation site, now archived.
Interview.
APGNation: Thank you for talking with APGNation. First of all, please introduce yourself to our audience.
Ryukishi07:Hello and nice to meet you, everyone!
We are the doujin circle “07th Expansion.” My name is Ryukishi07.
In Japan, “doujin activities” refers to “amateur” or “hobby activities.”
I am one of those who partakes in such a hobby.
Our works, such as “Higurashi no Naku Koro ni” and “Umineko no Naku Koro ni,” are called Sound Novels (to be read on a PC, with the novel text accompanied by images and music).
There are times I work on the art and game design, but it’s common for me to work as a scenario writer.
APGNation: How did you become a writer?
Ryukishi07: In order to express my own inner world, I’ve challenged myself in various ways.
Among these was the technique of the Sound Novel, a synthesis of writing, music direction, and art.
I think that once I expressed myself that way, decided on a work, and face the keyboard, that might be the moment I became a writer.
APGNation: Do you have a favorite visual novel?
Ryukishi07: I would be amiss not to first mention “Otogiriso” and “Banshee’s Last Cry [from Chunsoft] which taught me the groundbreaking medium that is the Sound Novel.
Furthermore, the LEAF works “Shizuku,” “Kizuato,” and “To Heart,” as well as Key’s works “ONE,” “KANON,” and “AIR” must be mentioned just as well.
APGNation: Many of your works are mysteries or have elements of mysteries. What is your personal history with the mystery genre?
Ryukishi07: For me, rather then a mystery, I think of the genre as a “game” between me and our users. (I think of mystery as just one genre within that kind of “game.”)
Of course, there are many classic literary works that belong to the mystery genre, and I also love to read those.
However, in comparison to those who are self-proclaimed mystery lovers, by their standards I’m not even reading, so I can’t proclaim to be a huge mystery lover.
APGNation: In “Umineko no Naku Koro ni Chiru,” Knox’s Decalogue and Van Dine’s Twenty Rules are a plot point. Do you think these rules are still valid to the mystery genre in modern times?
Ryukishi07: I do think that Knox’s Decalogue and Van Dine’s Twenty Rules should be applied to mysteries from this time period.
Since mysteries are constantly evolving, I also think that it might not be appropriate to apply old-fashioned rules to state-of-the-art mysteries.
However, because these are some of the basic rules of mysteries, I believe that it can’t hurt to at least browse them.
APGNation: There are many of your works that have been adapted into anime or manga. How is it decided as to which works receive adaptations?
Ryukishi07: Basically, we receive an offer from the company, and we accept it.
So far, the availability of anime and manga adaptations of our works is made possible by courteous cooperation with such companies, and for this I am sincerely grateful.
So, for those who are rooting for more anime and manga of our work, I would be happy if you could support the Japanese companies responsible. (laughs)
APGNation: On that note, do you have a favorite anime or manga?
Ryukishi07: There is a wide variety of manga and anime that I like, but when you’ve been in the position of author as long as I have, it’s harder to discriminate.
Because of this, I can feel that every work has its own charm and this inspires me and becomes a motivation for my own work.
APGNation: You worked with Key on the visual novel “Rewrite.” What are your thoughts on this collaboration?
Ryukishi07: I respect Key immensely, and at the time they are my favorite [visual novel] manufacturer, so when I was handpicked to be a scenario writer, I was so overjoyed I could dance!
In carrying out my work to the best of my ability, I was able to make it a valuable experience.
As “Ryukishi07,” it is one of my greatest memories, and I won’t forget it as long as I live!
APGNation: Do you have a favorite project made by fans of 07th Expansion?
Ryukishi07: We are sincerely grateful for all of your activities!
One fan opened a concept café based on our work. It was truly a stunning reproduction of our world, and I still remember how incredibly impressed I was.
Of course, to everyone who has written doujinshi [fan comics] and other creations based on 07th Expansion’s work, I am sincerely grateful. I’ve collected them personally and they are all my precious treasures.
APGNation: Among your own characters, do you have a favorite?
Ryukishi07: I love all of my characters greatly, but if I had to choose one person, it would be Beatrice, who appears in Umineko.
I think that the liveliness of how her personality and facial expressions are constantly changing like a cat’s stand out amongst characters I’ve drawn.
But, at the same time, it’s hard not to consider any character you’re writing as a favorite..
APGNation: The character of Sayo Yasuda in Umineko is interesting. What were your thoughts in Sayo’s creation? Additionally, what were your thoughts on her expansion in the Umineko manga?
Ryukishi07: The secret of the character of Sayo is the core of Umineko’s story, so her inner workings and development were designed carefully and with the utmost complexity.
In the original version, in order to leave room for imagination for the reader to solve the mystery, I chose not to draw Sayo’s secrets in great detail (of course, it’s still possible to grasp, but I didn’t show things in a way where everyone would get it.)
With the manga version of Umineko, however, we considered the work to be a “period” to the “sentence” that is the world of Umineko.
Because of this, when I met with Natsumi-sensei [Kei Natsumi, the artist of the manga adaptation of Umineko’s eighth episode], I asked her to show all the secrets in a way that can easily be understood by anyone.
Thus, all of the episode of Sayo that appeared in the EP8 manga is the official answer to the world of Umineko.
By no means is the manga version an individual interpretation. It is an official answer from me, Ryukishi07.
APGNation: Do you have any advice for English-speaking fans who want to become writers?
Ryukishi07: To understand and express the needs and wants of the public over your own principles and position can be considered “Business Type,” whereas to ignore the needs of the public and write only what one wants to write can be considered “Passion Type.” If you can figure out which one you are as soon as possible, I think you should be able to move forward without losing your way.
If you’re a “Business Type,” devote yourself to calm and calculated work, and even if you make a mistake don’t misunderstand what you’re doing for a hobby.
And if you’re a “Passion Type,” devote yourself to writing according to your desires, writing for the sake of writing. But in exchange, even if
no one reads your work, you must never worry about that.
If you’re a “Passion Type” able to work within the schedule of a “Business Type”, you can evolve into an invincible “Perfect Type!”
Am I one of these?
I’m just an old guy who’s a broken down “Passion Type.” (laugh)
APGNation: Thank you for speaking with APGNation. Do you have any parting words for your fans and for APGNation’s audience?
Ryukishi07: Thank you very much for reading thus far!
I am overjoyed just that people abroad are reading my works.
In
the future, I will continue to announce works I put my all into. I would greatly appreciate [a continuance of] this relationship [correspondence] with everyone following me.
At any rate, thank you both now and in the future!
If possible… I’d also like to hear the impressions of foreign visitors.
English and Japanese responses are both good, so please do let us know.
Thank you very much for this experience!
| Say It In Red! An Interview with Ryukishi07 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Sayaka Ohara
| Sayaka Ohara |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Saying Goodbye
is the sixty-second event in . It ran from March 17, 2023.
| Saying Goodbye |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Sayo
| Sayo |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Sayuri Kurata
is a character appearing in in the "" collaboration event Bright Schoolhouse.
| Sayuri Kurata |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Sayuri Kurata/Sprites
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fandom.07th-expansion | # School Nurse
The unnamed is the caretaker of Higanbana's doll in the infirmary and is knowledgeable about the Seven School Mysteries.
Appearance.
In the visual novel, Nurse has long brown hair and wears a pair of red glasses on her head. She wears a white lab coat, purple shirt, black shirt and brown shoes.
In the manga, the nurse has lighter-colored hair and big breasts.
Personality.
The nurse is kind and compassionate.
Background.
The nurse became caretaker of Higanbana's doll and the infirmary when she came to the school. She seems to have a sixth sense and can sense youkai sometimes.
Story.
Mesomeso-san.
Nurse tends to Kanamori's light wound when he visits her. Kanamori notices Higanbana's doll sitting on a cabinet, and Nurse explains the history behind the doll.
The Princess' Lie.
Midori visits the nurse for a foot injury.
Shrine of the Guardian Deity.
Nurse fixes Sakunoshin's shrine.
One Girl's Day.
Yoko visits the nurse when she trips and hits her head.
The Lunar Festival.
Nurse gets drunk and has a fun time attending the moon viewing with the other school youkai, oblivious to their supernatural presence.
After School.
In this dream world, Nurse, Renoir, and Headmaster hang out in the infirmary.
| School Nurse |
fandom.07th-expansion | # School Nurse/Sprites
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Schrodinger's Cat Box
, often simply referred to as the Cat Box, is a reasoning technique which asserts that multiple truths about an event can exist in parallel when the event itself has not been observed. It is a loose metaphorical application of the real life quantum physics thought experiment Schrödinger's cat.
Original Thought Experiment.
The original thought experiment was proposed by Erwin Schrödinger in 1935. According to one of the prevailing theories of quantum mechanics, the Copenhagen interpretation, microscopic quantum systems such as atoms and photons exist in a state of superposition of multiple states given by different probabilities. The quantum system remains in this state until it interacts with the external world or is observed via measurement of its properties.
Schrödinger proposed the thought experiment as a challenge to the Copenhagen interpretation by showing that it would lead to absurdity when applied to the macroscopic world. In the thought experiment, a cat is placed inside a sealed box with a source of radioactivity and a radioactivity detector hooked up to shatter a flask of poison. Because radioactivity is the result of quantum processes, this would in effect make the life-or-death status of the cat dependent on a probabilistic quantum process. While the common sense view of the scenario would suggest that the cat is either alive or dead, the Copenhagen interpretation would assert that the cat can simultaneously be both alive and dead.
Application to Rokkenjima.
In "Umineko", Schrodinger's cat box is used to describe the state of Rokkenjima from October 4 to 5, 1986. The physics of the original thought experiment has little bearing on its use as a metaphor; what is important is the idea of an unobserved entity with multiple possible states. Because Eva, the survivor of the Rokkenjima Mass Murders, refused to disclose the truth of what happened on the island, and because no evidence was found on the island to establish any events that transpired, the events of the two days are said to be "shut within the cat box". Multiple explanations of what happened on the two days were made, some of which were presented in the discovered message bottles, and others which were born out of public speculation in the aftermath of the incident. However, without an authoritative way of establishing the actual events of the two days, all of the narratives are allowed to coexist as individual truths.
In the story, Schrodinger's cat box was first introduced by Virgilia in a conversation with Battler. Virgilia used the example of Braun tubes, suggesting that unless one takes apart a Braun tube to look inside, it is impossible to disprove her magical explanation that gremlins in the tubes are what allows television images to be displayed. While the cat box was first mentioned only in the narration, Beatrice and Ronove recognized Battler's subsequent argument as a use of this reasoning technique.
The key insight of the cat box in Battler's game against Beatrice is that it allowed him to recognize that the events that he observed of the game board from Purgatorio are Beatrice's narrative of what happened, not the actual events that occurred. This allowed him to avoid being overwhelmed by Beatrice's grandiose displays of magic and distracted by the search for an explanation for them. He would thus be able to focus on getting Beatrice to establish the facts by using the red truth.
Another key feature of the cat box, as pointed out by Bernkastel and Ange in "Alliance of the Golden Witch", is that the true status of the "cat" can be established by opening the "box". In "Twilight of the Golden Witch", this idea is explored in the existence of and conflict over Eva's diary, a locked diary where Eva had written and sealed away the true events of the Rokkenjima Mass Murders. When one has both the diary and the key to it, the "lid" of the cat box can be opened, allowing one to view its contents and establish a single truth over all other narratives. The issue of whether or not the diary should be revealed to the public or even opened at all by Ange serves as the central conflict of the story arc.
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Scrap of Gold (C80)
Scrap of Gold is a series of concept art booklets for the PS3 port of . This booklet released with the of merchandise at Comiket 80 on August 12, 2011 and contains concept art from Rondo of the Witch and Reasoning.
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Scrap of Gold (Summer Vacation)
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Sea of Fragments
The is a vast, otherworldly space containing countless , prisms representing the crystallization of human worlds and memories. Many different Fragments exist for every possible event and circumstance a world can experience; the Sea of Fragments thus represents a sort of multiverse.
and take place within the Sea of Fragments, in specific sets of Fragments referred to as game boards.
General Concept.
Fragments are often likened to books and given titles to set them apart from one another. Most humans are unable to perceive Fragments or interact with them, let alone visit the Sea of Fragments, but there are exceptions.
In Higurashi.
"Minagoroshi" first establishes the Sea of Fragments as a setting. Rika Furude is able to travel between Fragments and access the Sea in-between time loops, thanks to the powers given by Hanyuu. It is also where Rika's alternate self Frederica Bernkastel resides in.
Most Fragments have a great briliance to them, but over time they become distorted and eventually disappear. A Fragment can become cracked and break apart, changing the fate within that world. Putting the Fragment back together will thus show a different future.
"Matsuribayashi" introduces the idea of combining Fragments, as not only do Rika and Hanyuu combine many of them to create their ideal June 1983, they also take the skills of a Mamoru Akasaka from one world and pass them on to another.
The full term is used in the series for the first time in Nekodamashi-hen Part 1 of .
In Umineko.
The Sea of Fragments is first officially named in "End of the Golden Witch". It is comparable to the Meta-World, being a higher dimension that only beings like Voyager witches and above can access and traverse. Bernkastel and Lambdadelta are two such Voyagers, spending all of their time traveling the Sea in search of Fragments to entertain themselves with.
Character bios in "Twilight of the Golden Witch" show that the characters Willard H. Wright, who isn't a witch but used to work under the Great Court of Heaven, and Lion Ushiromiya are also able to traverse the Sea of Fragments.
Places like Featherine's library and the City of Books can be seen as subsets of the Sea of Fragments, with each containing collections of worlds chosen by Featherine Augustus Aurora herself.
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Sea of Shards
| Sea of Shards |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Season 1
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Season 1 Manga Volume 1
Season 1 Volume 1 is the first volume in the manga adaptation of "Rose Guns Days""'" 1947 arc, featured in " "and "Season 2". It is the first volume of the manga overall.
Publisher's Summary.
Japanese.
"1944年、未曾有の大災害に見舞われた日本は、第二次世界大戦の対戦国・米中連合軍からの無条件休戦を受諾。それにより亡国の民となった日本人であったが、それでも身を寄せ合い、狡猾に、たくましく生き抜いていた…。「ひぐらしのなく頃に」「うみねこのなく頃に」両シリーズの竜騎士07最新作スペシャルコミック堂々登場!!"
English.
"After suffering unprecedented disasters in World War II, Japan accepts the American and Allied Forces' terms of unconditional surrender. Now the citizens of a ruined nation, the people of Japan come together amid an influx of influences and immigrants and--cunningly, carefully--survive..."
"This is the unrecognizable Japan to which the sharpshooting, sweet-talking womanizer Leo Shishigami returns three years after the war. Against this backdrop, in the spring of 1947, everything is set into motion when Leo meets Rose Haibara, the madam of Club Primavera..."
| Season 1 Manga Volume 1 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Season 1 Manga Volume 2
Season 1 Volume 2 is the second volume in the manga adaptation of the 1947 arc, featured in " "and "Season 2". It is the second volume of the manga overall.
Publisher's Summary.
Japanese.
"第23番市の支配権を狙う、アルフレッドの襲撃を防いだプリマヴェーラの一行。つかの間の平和を享受するも、それは長くは続かなかった。前回の傷を癒したアルフレッドが毒手を伸ばし始め、町は再び戦渦に巻き込まれようとしていた…。「ひぐらしのなく頃に」「うみねこのなく頃に」両シリーズの竜騎士07が贈るハードボイルドアクション登場!!"
English.
"After thwarting the underhanded mafia boss Alfred in his attempts to overtake Club Primavera, Rose seeks the protection of Captain Philip Butler of the American Garrison, who benevolently agrees...for a price. But this newfound security is jeopardized when Alfred recovers, and his explosive tactics threaten to turn Primavera--and all of District 23--into a battlefield!"
| Season 1 Manga Volume 2 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Season 1 Manga Volume 3
Season 1 Volume 3 is the third volume in the manga adaptation of the 1947 arc, featured in " "and "Season 2. "It is" "the third volume of the manga overall.
Publisher's Summary.
Japanese.
暗黒街・第23番市を制圧する、新たなる勢力・ケイレブファミリー。彼らは退役軍人ケイレブを中心とした、復員軍人を厚生させるという目的のため、献金という名の集金で街を震撼させる。その魔手はローズ率いるプリマヴェーラにまで迫り、新たな問題が発生しつつあった…。「ひぐらしのなく頃に」「うみねこのなく頃に」両シリーズの竜騎士07が贈る、戦後の日本を舞台に繰り広げられるハードボイルドアクションを見逃すな!!
English.
"True salvation...there is no answer to that."
"With Alfred out of the picture, a new force emerges into the power vacuum--and Leo's new "friend," ex-serviceman Caleb, is at the center. Though the Caleb family's motives seem well-intentioned--providing welfare for repatriated Japanese soldiers--its "donation" practices include shaking down the whole town for exorbitant fees! And when this new threat arrives at Club Primavera's doorstep, a whole new conflict begins..."
| Season 1 Manga Volume 3 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Season 1 Manga Volume 4
Season 1 Volume 4 is the final volume in the manga adaptation of the 1947 arc, featured in " and Season 2." It is the fourth volume of the manga overall.
Publisher's Summary.
Japanese.
"架空の戦後日本を舞台に繰り広げられた、日本人としての矜持を巡る二つの勢力の争いに、ついに終止符が打たれる刻が来た。ローズ率いるプリマヴェーラＶＳ．ケイレブファミリー。勝者となり、次代の覇権を担うのはどちらのグループか!? 竜騎士07が贈るハードボイルドアクション・ローズガンズデイズ シーズン１ついに完結!!"
English.
"Thank you, really..."
"...And I'm sorry."
"The battle between Club Primavera and the Caleb family--with the pride of the Japanese people at stake--finally barrels toward a conclusion. Which group will win the right to rule during the coming era...?!"
| Season 1 Manga Volume 4 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Season 2
| Season 2 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Season 2 Manga Volume 1
Season 2 Volume 1 is the first volume in the manga adaptation of "Rose Guns Days"' 1948 arc, featured in "" and "Season 3". It is the fifth volume of the manga overall.
Synopsis.
"A young woman's desperate flight from her would-be captors leads her directly into the path of Madam Rose--or, more accurately, Madam Rose's car. While the accident has delivered the girl from her pursuers, the impact has left her with no memory of who she is. Now in the care of the Primavera family, "Rapunzel" has found a new home with the Wild Dogs, a trio of former street urchins in Wayne's employ. Bit by bit, "Zel" discovers more about her former self as she settles in with her new friends, even as relations between the Japanese and Chinese in District 23 become increasingly tense..."
Afterword.
"From the original writer and supervisor, Ryukishi07"
"Hi everyone. Ryukishi07 here."
"Time flies, and before I knew it, Volume 1 of Rose Guns Days Season 2 was slated to go on sale."
"And it’s all thanks to you guys!"
"This was my first opportunity to get to work with Natsunishi-sensei, and I have no reservations in saying how amazing she is at fleshing out these characters. She’s packed these chapters with a wealth of comedic scenes, serious scenes, and some scenes that weren’t even in the original version, making my series all the more exciting."
"Just as with Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY, I find it so fun to write about the trials and tribulations of hardworking boys and girls. My favorite one here has got to be Oliver. I never actually imagined him as such a cute character. (laughs)"
"And I have Natsunishi-sensei to thank for everything!"
"Season 2’s only just begun, so I hope you'll stick with it to see what sort of adventures await our amnesiac and the ”dunce trio.”"
| Season 2 Manga Volume 1 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Season 2 Manga Volume 2
Season 2 Volume 2 is the second volume in the manga adaptation of "Rose Guns Days"' 1948 arc, featured in " "and "Season 3". It is the sixth volume of the manga overall.
Synopsis.
"Oliver, Nina, and Charles have officially adopted Zel as one of their own, transforming the dunce trio into a happy quartet! But the streets of District 23 are still rife with tension, leading to more conflicts between Primavera and the Chinese Golden Dragon. The same happy quartet starts an investigation to root out the underlying source of the unrest, but a close call triggers the return of Zel's lost memories..."
| Season 2 Manga Volume 2 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Season 2 Manga Volume 3
Season 2 Volume 3 is the final volume in the manga adaptation of "Rose Guns Days"' 1948 arc, featured in " "and "Season 3". It is the seventh volume of the manga overall.
Synopsis.
"While the Wandering Dogs suffer a breakup at the reveal of Zel's true identity, District 23 is on the cusp of falling under the Golden Dragons' thumb. Primavera refuses to give in, staunchly standing off against the Chinese mafia, but they need all the help they can get. Will Oliver, Nina, and Charles be able to come together and help save Zel and Primavera, or will it be the end of District 23 as they know it?"
Afterword.
An interview with Ryukishi07 is featured at the end of the volume.
| Season 2 Manga Volume 3 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Season 3
| Season 3 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Season 3 Manga Volume 1
Season 3 Volume 1 is the first volume in the manga adaptation of the 1949 arc, featured in " "and "Last Season". It is the eighth volume of the manga overall.
Publisher's Summary.
Japanese.
"1949年、米中の占領により、日本人のマイノリティー化が進む戦後東京で、シベリアから帰還したアランは、相棒のキースと過酷な現実に腐ることなく戦う理由を探していた…。そんな気高き二人が、愛する者を見つけ、信じ合える仲間たちと出会う中で、プリマヴェーラを中心とした日本人同胞たちの未来への希望は膨らんでゆく──…。Season１＆２から主人公を新たにした「ROSE GUNS DAYS Season３」。竜騎士07が贈るハードボイルドアクション、愛と絆のコミック・ノワール、開幕!!"
Yen Press.
"Everyone is searching for a reason."
"1949, Post-war Tokyo-As the Japanese become more of a minority in their own homeland, they continue to place their hope for the future in Primavera's hands. Alan and Keith have returned from war to find Tokyo very different from the one of their memories. Both may be maintaining high spirits, but they struggle to find their reason to keep fighting for a better future without being held back by bitterness. Will Primavera hold the answer for Alan and Keith, as well as the Japanese people?"
| Season 3 Manga Volume 1 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Season 3 Manga Volume 2
Season 3 Volume 1 is the second volume in the manga adaptation of the 1949 arc, featured in " "and "Last Season". It is the ninth volume of the manga overall.
Publisher's Summary.
Japanese.
"戦う理由を探すアランとキースは、プリマヴェーラと共に反対組織を掃滅する日々に明け暮れていた…。そんな矢先、GHQ（連合国最高司令官総司令部）から23番市駐留米軍本部に、ガブリエル・鏑谷少佐が赴任する。彼がもたらそうとしているのは、23番市全てを飲み込むほどの深き闇。その闇がすぐ近くまで迫っていることを、この時はまだ誰も気づいていないのだった――。Season1＆2から紡がれた希望を引き継いだ「ROSE GUNS DAYS Season3」。竜騎士07が贈る愛と絆の物語、堂々第２巻!!"
Yen Press.
"For those I love, I'll pull this trigger."
"Alan and Keith have found reasons to keep fighting, even in a divided post-war Tokyo. Their work with Primavera's battalion has given them a place to call home and people who need them. But when a revenge-obsessed US garrison major arrives intent on disturbing the waters, will Alan, Keith, and the rest of Primavera be swept away by changing tides...?"
| Season 3 Manga Volume 2 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Season 3 Manga Volume 3
Season 3 Volume 3 is the final volume in the manga adaptation of the 1949 arc, featured in " "and "Last Season". It is the tenth volume of the manga overall.
Publisher's Summary.
Japanese.
"ガブリエル・鏑谷少佐の陰謀により、最愛の人を奪われたキース。止まらない銃声と犠牲者は、プリマヴェーラを崩壊させてゆく…。そして、金龍会に着せられた濡れ衣を晴らすため、アランは梅九と共に立ち上がる。だが、ガブリエルに踊らされた相棒・キースが、その行く手を阻むのだった…。Season1＆2から紡がれた希望は、次の世代へ繋ぐことができるのか──…!? 竜騎士07が贈る愛と絆の物語、「ROSE GUNS DAYS Season3」終焉の第３巻!!"
Yen Press.
"When they lose their reason to fight, what is left?"
"Relations between Primavera and the Chinese are quickly crumbling as Richard struggles with grief and guilt over the loss of precious Primavera members."
"Emotions run hot, especially with the US garrison major Gabriel stoking the fire. What will become of the American garrison, the Golden Dragons, and Primavera when the time for real change rushes in with the flames...?"
| Season 3 Manga Volume 3 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Secret Room
Secret Room is the ninth episode of the "Okamikakushi" animation.
| Secret Room |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Seiji Kimiyoshi
is one of the main protagonists of "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Oni".
Personality.
Seiji is kind and responsible.
Role in the Story.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Oni.
In 1923, a young Seiji plays tag with Ryou, Souhei, and Ritsuka at Furude Shrine. Ryou loses and is made to enter the shrine's ritual storehouse at night alone, but Seiji and the others join her anyway. Inside the storehouse, they discover a picture scroll behind the Oyashiro-sama statue talking about "demon descending".
15 years later in 1938, the adult Seiji meets Souhei when he returns to Hinamizawa. Ritsuka joins them and they go to meet Oryou, and Souhei notices that some villagers dislike Seiji hanging out with Ritsuka. The group attends the Watanagashi Festival that night and drink sake together afterwards. In private, Souhei asks Seiji what girl he prefers and notices he may be in love with Ritsuka. Seiji meekly he'd be a poor fit for a daughter of the Three Families when their discussion is cut short by a drunk Ritsuka being hyperactive. After the festivities, Souhei asks his friends to join him at his house tomorrow, wanting to know everything that happened since in Hinamizawa since he left.
The group gathers the next day. Souhei asks if anything happened that night they all snuck into the storehouse 15 years ago and explains that his parents were killed that night by a "demon". Oryou says her parents were also killed and that her brother Yuuki was taken away by demons, but Souhei expresses disbelief in the existence of demons. He asserts that humans were really responsible, and when Ritsuka tries to calm him down, Seiji ominously says Ritsuka's family was pardoned because she's a Furude. Seiji realizes what he's said and goes outside to cool his head. In the meantime, Oryou and Ritsuka explain that that night, Seiji's mother Chiyoko was said to have been walking around the village with a bloody sword towards Onigafuchi Swamp. Many villagers claimed she was cursed by Oyashiro-sama and killed Souhei and Oryou's parents. Seiji decided it would be best if he he were ostracized from everyone, explaining why Souhei saw all the villagers looking at him coldly.
A month later, Souhei decides to barge in on a Three Families meeting, wanting to know what really happened 15 years ago and to vouch for Seiji. He notices that Seiji isn't attending the meeting. Okai reveals she recently learned about the ritual storehouse trespassing that night and believes Oyashiro-sama cursed Seiji and the rest 15 years ago. Meanwhile, Seiji prepares to enter the ritual storehouse.
| Seiji Kimiyoshi |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Seizensetsu
is one of the nine songs in the ROKKENJIMA in LOVE album.
It is Bernkastel's image song. With the background music taken from Umineko Chiru BGM "Blue Butterfly".
| Seizensetsu |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Sekai Saionji
is a character appearing in in the "" collaboration event Years of Infidelity.
Background.
In Sekai's world, the Great Hinamizawa Disaster occurred, leaving Hinamizawa and Okinomiya as ghost towns. Kotonoha, Sekai, and Setsuna Kiyoura are later transported to the Hinamizawa of 1983. A TV drama seemingly depicting the events of "School Days" exists in the Hinamizawa of 1983.
Role in the Story.
Years of Infidelity.
Sekai and Setsuna are on a school trip when Sekai breaks off claiming to have a date with Makoto, and arrives at Okinomiya Station. Setsuna goes to bring her back and meets the club and tells them of her situation. They go to the junkyard where they find Sekai injured and Kotonoha standing over her. Kotonoha disappears, and the group tends to Sekai.
The group then goes to the school to find Kotonoha influencing Rena and Mion to fall madly in love with Keiichi to the point of trying to kill him. They destroy a black card that was influencing Kotonoha herself, and everyone goes back to normal. Tamurahime no Mikoto meanwhile confirms that Makoto actually isn't in Hinamizawa, and that it will be a while before Sekai, Kotonoha, and Setsuna can return to their world.
"Earnest Love" Kotonoha Katsura.
In the meantime, Sekai and Setsuna live at the Sonozaki Main House temporarily. While hanging out with the club, Kotonoha explains that in her world, Kotonoha started dating Makoto after being introduced by Sekai, but then Makoto asked Sekai for dating tips and began dating her instead. Kotonoha had attempted to kill Sekai in the junkyard earlier, wanting to do anything to get back with Makoto.
"Overflowing Desires" Sekai Saionji.
Sekai is called to the Hinamizawa Branch School by Kazuho to retrieve something she forgot, only for Kazuho to reveal that Sekai lied about her reasons for coming to Hinamizawa. It's revealed that in their original world, Sekai planned with other students to break apart Makoto and Kotonoha, but after she was found out, Sekai tried pleading Makoto to come back to her but to no avail. Sekai then met Miyabi Saionji, who called her a "bearer of the Saionji name" and was given a black card with which to realize her dreams, and so caused Kotonoha to go crazy.
Sekai wants to give back the black card so long as she can return to her world, but Kazuho refuses to let her return with the powers she's gained. They fight, and Sekai's card shatters as she forgets all of her memories related to it.
"Secret Feelings" Setsuna Kiyoura.
Setsuna returns to her original world only to find that in this one, Sekai killed Makoto and was stabbed by Kotonoha, and was taken to the hospital. In despair, Setsuna wishes for a chance to prevent it all from happening and suddenly is sent to months before the incident, where Sekai asks her to go to summer camp with her.
| Sekai Saionji |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Sekai Saionji/Sprites
| Sekai Saionji/Sprites |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Selcom
A is technology existing in the A3W world that acts like a computer inside people's brains. People can chat with friends in virtual rooms and play games while focusing on other things in the real world. Selcom usage is tied with P3 levels, as higher levels means a Selcom can be used more easily due to the stress it puts on the brain.
Selcoms have had much technology and apps developed for it, but the most popular is , a translation tool which allows users all over the world to easily form friendships with others.
Selcom also comes with Keropoyo, an AI.
Trivia.
Top portion:
Revelation 18:17-22. "“Every sea captain, and all who travel by ship, the sailors, and all who earn their living from the sea, will stand far off. 18 When they see the smoke of her burning, they will exclaim, ‘Was there ever a city like this great city?’ 19 They will throw dust on their heads, and with weeping and mourning cry out:"
"“‘Woe! Woe to you, great city, where all who had ships on the sea became rich through her wealth! In one hour she has been brought to ruin!’"
"20 ""“Rejoice over her, you heavens! Rejoice, you people of God! Rejoice, apostles and prophets! For God has judged her with the judgment she imposed on you.”"
"21 ""Then a mighty angel picked up a boulder the size of a large millstone and threw it into the sea, and said: “With such violence the great city of Babylon will be thrown down, never to be found again."
"22 ""The music of harpists and musicians, pipers and trumpeters, will never be heard in you again. No worker of any trade will ever be found in you again. The sound of a millstone will never be heard in you again."
The Kizuna screen says "factory" in place of "millstone".
Middle portion:
Revelation 6:5. "When the Lamb opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come!” I looked, and there before me was a black horse! Its rider was holding a pair of scales in his hand."
Bottom portion:
Revelation 22:1-11. ""Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. 3 No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. 4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5 There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever."
"6 ""The angel said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true. The Lord, the God who inspires the prophets, sent his angel to show his servants the things that must soon take place.”"
"7 ""“Look, I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy written in this scroll.”"
"8 ""I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had been showing them to me. 9 But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your fellow prophets and with all who keep the words of this scroll. Worship God!”"
"10 ""Then he told me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this scroll, because the time is near. 11 Let the one who does wrong continue to do wrong; let the vile person continue to be vile; let the one who does right continue to do right; and let the holy person continue to be holy.”"
| Selcom |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Senkyou no Igreja
| Senkyou no Igreja |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Senkyou no Igrēja (song)
"For the album, please refer Senkyou no Igrēja / KOKOMI (Asriel)"
serves as the opening to Rondo of the Witch and Reasoning. It was performed by the Japanese metal band Asriel, featuring their vocalist KOKOMI. It was written and composed by Chiyomaru Shikura and arranged by Masaki Mashimo. The song was released as a single on 26th January, 2011.
Video Releases.
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Lyrics.
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External Links.
Translation:
| Senkyou no Igrēja (song) |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Senkyou no Igureja
| Senkyou no Igureja |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Senkyō no Igreja (Song)
| Senkyō no Igreja (Song) |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Senkyō no Igrēja (Song)
| Senkyō no Igrēja (Song) |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Sentai Filmworks
Sentai Filmworks is an American anime licensing company that has licensed several Ryukishi07 related anime for official English release with subbing.
| Sentai Filmworks |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Servant Genji
| Servant Genji |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Servant Kanon
| Servant Kanon |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Servant Shannon
| Servant Shannon |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Seshat
is a a mysterious woman with ties to Toujirou Mitake.
Profile.
"Area of Origin Unknown"
"Affiliation Unknown"
"Her true identity is completely unknown. However, she seems to be the leader-or at least a high-ranking member-of some secret chivalric order. It's unsure whether her unique appearance and outfit are real, or just part of her avatar. "
Appearance.
Seshat has brown skin and black hair in a hime cut. She wears an Egyptian-styled bikini top and jewelry, and a pair of blue jeans. She seems to own a white coat, but never wears it and instead slings it over her shoulder. Her Gauntlet is also Egyptian-styled, mostly gold with red, dark blue, and cyan coloring.
Personality.
Seshat is philosophical about the state of the world. She believes in taking responsibility for traitors and holding out hope they may be innocent, especially when she was the one who brought them into her order.
Special Abilities.
Direct 8MS Manipulation (SSS)
"By using a tablet, she can give direct orders to the 8MS. With humanity's current technology, interference with 8MS supposedly requires massive facilities and preparation, making this ability inexplicable and incomprehensible."
Ghost (SS)
"It's possible for her to hide her existence from all records. In the highly-monitored A3W world, erasing all traces of a person from all recording mediums is thought to be nearly impossible, but this inexplicable, incomprehensible technique makes it possible."
Background.
Seshat is Grand Master of the Order of Prometheus, her real name apparently unknown. For unknown reasons, Seshat wants World War IV to occur.
The Data Fragment "The Revelation of Saint Ioánnis" reveals that Seshat is aware of an unknown opponent using the Revelation as a guide for destroying humanity and wants to stop them. Seshat considers herself an " exception" allowed to exist.
Role in the Story.
Seshat is first introduced in Chapter 1 talking to Toujirou about military might and watching the International Battle Standard Festival with him.
In Chapter 12, Seshat heads to an airport to investigate her subordinate Mr. Gray and uses Keropoyo to hack into the airport's security. She confronts Gray, who was attempting to warn a high-ranking LATO officer of the Three Kings' plans, and summons her Gauntlet to "pass judgment" onto him. Seshat then erases the memories of everyone in the room, including Valentina and Maricarmen, and erases every trace of her existence in the airport's security system and escapes on an airplane.
Chapter 14 shows that Seshat is working with Toujirou's Order of the Wisteria and using their information collection for her own means. During another conversation with Toujirou in Chapter 18, Seshat learns of Miyao's Order of the Public Bath and thinks they may be troublesome later.
In the epilogue, Seshat heads to an underground facility to wake someone up, needing them to call back "those two."
The final Data Fragment "The Revelation of Saint Ioánnis" features Seshat and Toujirou talking about the titular Revelation and their plans for stopping this prophecy.
| Seshat |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Seshat/Gallery
| Seshat/Gallery |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Seshat/Sprites
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| Seshat/Sprites |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Setsuna Kiyoura
is a character appearing in in the "" collaboration event Years of Infidelity.
| Setsuna Kiyoura |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Setsuna Kiyoura/Sprites
| Setsuna Kiyoura/Sprites |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Seven Failures Scraping By
is a radio drama inspired by Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sui that aired on Rerere no Alchemist, a web radio show produced by Kaga Create. It followed the misadventures of Tomoe Minai and her colleagues at Kakiuchi Station.
| Seven Failures Scraping By |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Seven Sisters of Purgatory
The , also known as the Sisters of Purgatory, or the , are furniture used by Beatrice. They typically appear as human girls and use blades of purple light to attack their enemies. They can also transform into stakes to bounce off walls and objects to attack from any direction. It is nearly impossible to escape them unless the target has strong magical resistance. The seven sisters are magical beings bound by the contract of the witch alliance of Mariage Sorciere and adhere to its rules and regulations.
Members.
There are seven Stakes of Purgatory, each named after a demon and representing one of the Seven Deadly Sins. They include, from oldest to youngest:
Story.
The Stakes are frequently seen in their object forms stabbed into the victims for the second through eighth twilights.
Turn of the Golden Witch.
The Stakes show their human forms for the first time. Asmodeus is summoned to duel Kanon and later kills Jessica when the latter protects Kanon from Asmodeus' rebound attack. Satan is then summoned and kills Kanon.
When George's group retrieve Natsuhi's spirit mirror and barricade themselves in her room, the Stakes magically unlock the door as Gohda tries to relock it. Beelzebub soon phases through the door and kills him.
Banquet of the Golden Witch.
In the meta-world, the Stakes torture Battler and kill him repeatedly. Kanon is challenged to fight the Stakes but manages to defeat only Lucifer. After Kanon, Shannon and Genji's deaths, the Stakes attack Gohda in the kitchen and try to attack Kumasawa, only to be repelled when she reveals herself as Virgilia.
EVA-Beatrice soon claims the title of Golden Witch and the Stakes become her furniture. Belphegor and Leviathan are ordered to kill Kyrie, Rudolf and Hideyoshi when they come to the mansion for food but ultimately fail.
Alliance of the Golden Witch.
The Stakes are summoned by Ange in 1998 when she starts training in magic and act as her friends, with Mammon spending time with her the most. When Ange gets mercilessly bullied by her classmates, she orders the Stakes to kill everyone however they're unable to; not only is the anti-magic toxin in the room too great, Ange is unable to order them to kill when she isn't resolved to do it herself. Ange then rejects the Stakes and calls them imaginary, soon destroying and killing them.
As Ange travels to Rokkenjima, she realizes the error of her ways and revives the Stakes, apologizing to them. The Stakes are summoned again when Ange faces off against Kasumi's henchmen, with the Stakes successfully killing everyone.
End of the Golden Witch.
After the witch's courtroom the Stakes disappear, their vessels revealed to be simple paperweights resembling demonic implements that Kinzo was tricked into buying.
In the ???, Battler becomes the new Golden Witch and the Seven Stakes accept him as their new master, reappearing to offer some help against Erika.
Dawn of the Golden Witch.
Leviathan appears to help Kyrie fight Jessica during the love trial and embeds herself into Jessica's forehead, but she gets pulled out and tossed aside. Leviathan is unable to do anything else and is forced to watch as Kyrie is burnt to death.
Requiem of the Golden Witch.
During Clair's story, it is revealed that the Stakes' human forms are modeled after Yasuda's servant coworkers:
The first four quit at some point between 1976 and 1980 before Belne and Asne joined, while Manon is the only one of the seven ever shown in the story in the year 1980 and later.
Twilight of the Golden Witch.
When the goats begin devouring Rokkenjima, the Stakes assist in repelling them by all seven attacking at once, however it's only enough to kill one goat at a time.
| Seven Sisters of Purgatory |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Seven Stakes of Purgatory
| Seven Stakes of Purgatory |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Seventh Mart
| Seventh Mart |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shame Exposing Chapter
is the first episode of "Higurashi When They Cry Rei".
Adaptations.
Visual novel.
"Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sui" introduces the visual novel adaptation of Hajisarashi-hen.
| Shame Exposing Chapter |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shannon
, also known by her real name , is a maid working on Rokkenjima and the love interest and fiancée of George Ushiromiya.
Appearance.
Shannon is a teenage girl with short brown hair that hangs on the left side, blue eyes. She has very large, voluptuous breasts. Her servant wear consists of a white beret cap with a maid outfit and the Ushiromiya crest tattooed and visible on her left thigh.
Shannon's casual wear consists of a white shirt with a brown dress, black hat, brown shoes and a brown bag.
Personality.
Shannon is a kind and gentle girl who is also clumsy and shy most of the time. She is sometimes teased by Kanon.
Abilities.
Shannon can create magical barriers that can repel almost any attack. Her bond with George also allows her to bestow him with a counterattacking shield. Shannon is even capable of creating an omnidirectional barrier that’s capable of atomizing anything that comes in contact with it.
Despite her magic being primarily barrier-centric, she is also capable of spirit particle attacks, such as a shock wave that disrupts spiritual powers for targeting and shooting to overload and malfunction.
Shannon is stronger when with Kanon as they were originally one piece of furniture. She can also link up with Kanon to deploy a magic interference field, as shown in "Alliance of the Golden Witch" when they use it on the Chiesters.
Background.
Shannon was an orphan raised in the Fukuin House. She was created by Kinzo as one of his furniture, unique in that she has a heart. When she grew older she started working as a servant for the Ushiromiya family. Before 1986, Shannon was ordered by Beatrice to destroy a mirror in a shrine limiting her power in exchange for a golden brooch to help her guarantee George Ushiromiya's love. After doing such, Shannon and George had a good relationship.
See Yasuda's page for more information.
Relationships.
Overview.
Ushiromiya Family
Meta-World
Spoilers
Kanon.
Kanon sees her as a big sister and deeply cares about her. He also envies her because he isn't able to show his affection for Jessica in the same way Shannon does towards George. Kanon is normally reserved, but when someone attacks Shannon he can get very angry and will do anything to protect her.
Beatrice.
Shannon is one of the few people who actively stands up to Beatrice, and so Beato likes to insult her love with George and is always reminding her that she's furniture. Although Shannon was willing to work for Beatrice by destroying the spirit mirror in exchange for a butterfly brooch which can guarantee true love when she started to doubt her relationship with George. Beatrice and Shannon would later often have tea together.
Eva Ushiromiya.
Eva is aware of Shannon and George's romantic interest in each other and strongly disapproves of their relationship, primarily due to the fact that Shannon's status as a servant of the Ushiromiya family would cause many complications for George if he were to become the future family head as she intended. It is unknown if she is aware that they are dating, but she tried to pre-empt that possibility by highlighting George's marriage meeting to Shannon and warning her that she is far less suitable in status and capability than her pick for George. She also sometimes picks on Shannon in an attempt to undermine Natsuhi's position as host for the family conference by suggesting that she had improperly prepared her servants for the job.
Story.
Legend of the Golden Witch.
Shannon is first introduced when she goes to the Guest House to call the cousins for lunch. She is one of the longest employed servants of the Ushiromiya family, despite her age, second only to Genji and Kumasawa. Since she is about the same age as the cousins, she has always had a friendly relationship with them since childhood. Shannon catches up with Battler, who has been missing from Rokkenjima for 6 years, and it is shown that she shares a sibling-like relationship with Kanon. After lunch, Shannon and the cousins go to the beach where they talk about the witch's epitaph and the Golden Witch Beatrice. Shannon is one of the few who genuinely believes in the witch and her curses. As a result, she is always careful to show respect towards the witch's portrait and to never talk ill about her. On the night of the first day, George proposes to her with a diamond ring, asking for a response within his two days of stay on Rokkenjima. Embarrassed, Shannon takes the ring and goes back to work, her heart beating out of her chest. That night during her shift, she believes to have seen a golden butterfly fly around the corridors.
She is found dead the next day in the storehouse with half of her head split apart. George, who can't stand to see her in that state, asks his father and Nanjo to check if she is wearing a ring on her hand. The response is affirmative: Shannon was wearing the ring on the ring finger of her left hand.
Turn of the Golden Witch.
She, George, and Gohda head to Natsuhi's room to retrieve her spirit mirror to try and fight Beatrice. It's revealed that Shannon is high-quality furniture just like Kanon, being able to create magic shields. Unfortunately, it is not enough to defeat Beatrice, and she is murdered alongside George and Gohda.
Banquet of the Golden Witch.
Was murdered in the first twilight as part of a series of locked rooms.
Her corpse was found in the parlor on the first floor. The weapon used on her is assumed to be a gun or a spear-shaped object.
Alliance of the Golden Witch.
She was captured by Gaap and sent to the underground prison in Kuwadorian. After watching George fight, her bond with him helps him create a counterattacking barrier. She soon stages an escape with the other prisoners and is murdered by the Chiesters.
End of the Golden Witch.
Alive by the time of the game's suspension.
Dawn of the Golden Witch.
As part of the love trial, Shannon targets Maria. While Maria is immune to attacks due to Sakutarou's diplomatic immunity, Shannon defeats Maria by expanding her defensive shield, crushing her against the wall.
In the later parts of the trial, Shannon fights Kanon in a shootout and wins.
Requiem of the Golden Witch.
In Bern's fragment, Shannon and Kanon take turns manning the reception desk inside the chapel. Lion doesn't seem to remember their names. After meeting Shannon, Willard asks her to call Kanon so that he can interview them together, and a strange look appears in Shannon's eyes. She asks if Will really wants her to call Kanon, and Will backs off after changing his mind.
In the Tea Party, Shannon is ordered by Natsuhi to guide the cousins to the Guesthouse after Maria reads the Witch's Letter. Later, Shannon and George meet in the Rose Garden arbor, where she accepts the engagement ring from him.
Twilight of the Golden Witch.
During Bernkastel's game, she is killed on the fourth twilight.
| Shannon |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shannon/Gallery
| Shannon/Gallery |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shannon/Other Appearances
This page details Shannon's other appearances and involvement in "Umineko"-related media outside the original story.
Shannon is a playable character, capable of creating barriers. Her special ability is "Auto Guard", which automatically blocks attacks when possible. She has story modes with Battler, Black Battler, Kanon, Jessica and George.
Shannon appears in the collaboration event The Witch's Bloodstained Birthday Banquet as a character without a unit.
| Shannon/Other Appearances |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shannon/Sprites
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| Shannon/Sprites |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shigetsugu Kushinada
Dr. Kushinada is a minor antagonist in Okami Kakushi and a member of the Kushinada clan. He is Nemuru's uncle, according to Hiroshi after his doctor's visit. He requires help on medicine from the owner of a Medicine company.
| Shigetsugu Kushinada |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shikaeshi
is a card game inspired by Cucù. It was released with Dengeki G's Festival! Volume 7.
| Shikaeshi |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shimei Ryomou
is a character appearing in in the "" collaboration event Maidenlike Impact.
| Shimei Ryomou |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shimei Ryomou/Sprites
| Shimei Ryomou/Sprites |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shimiko Makino
is a character that appears in the mobile phone ports by Taito. She works as a cashier at Seventh Mart and as a housekeeper for the Sonozaki Family.
Appearance.
Shimiko is not given an appearance in the original visual novels.
In the i-mode version, she has blue hair and wears a pink apron.
Story.
Himatsubushi.
Shimiko is first mentioned. She prepares tea for Oryou Sonozaki.
Meakashi.
Mion tells Shimiko to tell the other housekeepers that they don't need to come in for the next few days, as Oryou is angry and needs time to cool off. Unbeknownst to her, Mion was Shion in disguise and had killed Oryou.
| Shimiko Makino |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shin'en no Kai
', is an image song for the '. The track was composed and arranged by xaki, performed by IZNA and written by sunny. It was first published in the album Noblesse Oblige released on 31st December, 2010—which features a collection of image songs for Ange Ushiromiya.
The song was later rearranged for Revelations and Umineko no Naku Koro ni Arrange Album "Akoustika III". The original track was again re-released as a part of Music of the Golden Witch.
External Links.
Translation:
| Shin'en no Kai |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shingidan
is a Japanese theater group that has produced stage play adaptations of several 07th Expansion works. As of now they have held 7 collaborations with them.
Notable Members.
This section lists all members from the group that have been involved with more than one works related to 07th Expansion in some way. Note that all actors involved in "Hinamizawa Bus Stop" also voiced their corresponding character in .
Kyoko Namekawa.
Japanese name: 滑川 恭子<br>Twitter:
Also voiced Saku in and Organics Automata K. in "Haworthia".
Suzu Maihara.
Japanese name: 舞原 鈴<br>Twitter:
Also voiced Organics Automata S. in "Haworthia".
MIO.
Twitter: (shared with YAE)
YAE.
Twitter: (shared with MIO)
| Shingidan |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shingo Fujita
is a detective for the Kakiuchi City police department. He first appears in "Someutsushi-hen".
Profile.
"He's a detective in the Kakiuchi Police Department and a sergeant in the First Division. He's used as an errand boy by Tomoe, who is the same age as him, but together they have one of the highest arrest rates in the prefectural police."
"He has a wife, but he is rather fearful of her. Tomoe has many weaknesses, and he can't wrap his head around them at all."
Appearance.
Fujita has black hair and wears a black suit with a blue-cyan striped tie.
Personality.
Fujita doesn't seem very smart, but he takes his job seriously and has a strong sense of justice. He's very afraid of angering his wife however, which is often exploited by others to lead him around.
Background.
At a young age, Fujita watched detective dramas and was inspired by the justice portrayed on them to become a detective himself. He later attended police academy with Hanada and formed a good bond with him.
Fujita married his childhood friend Yuko, though she sometimes causes trouble for him because of her extreme jealousy.
Relationships.
Tomoe Minai.
Fujita has been working under Tomoe for a year. At first he was prejudiced since Tomoe was a woman working in a male-dominated field but came to appreciate her intelligence and willpower. Fujita is intimidated by Tomoe a lot, but he gets worried about her at times and will go behind her back if it means protecting her.
Role in the Story.
Someutsushi-hen.
Fujita is first introduced. He and Tomoe are called to the scene of a fire, where a woman's burnt corpse was found in an oil drum. However, the body was located in the jurisdiction of another police station, and so Tomoe and Fujita cannot do any real investigating of their own for concern of being written up. They leave and go to eat some burgers, still pondering the state of the corpse.
Sometime after the Great Hinamizawa Disaster, Tomoe and Fujita head to Saeki General Hospital to speak with Kazuma Hatakeyama, whose family they learned moved from Hinamizawa. Fujita stands guard near the door as Tomoe begins her interrogation.
After Kazuko Yamase's murder, Natsumi becomes distraught over seeing her corpse and panics. Tomoe orders Fujita to restrain her and knock her out, willing to take responsibility for it. In the TIP "Investigation Has Begun", Tomoe and Fujita are suddenly called out to investigate the Hatakeyama family when a murder-suicide incident is reported at their residence.
At the end, Fujita watches Tomoe's anger at being unable to prevent Natsumi's suicide. In the final TIP "Kindhearted Older Sister", Fujita and Madoka talk about Tomoe and how compassionate about others she really is.
Kageboushi-hen.
Fujita helps control the scene of Kazuma Hatakeyama's murder by Kiyoshi Obata. He later works with Tomoe alongside Kuraudo Ooishi and Mamoru Akasaka in investigating the families in Kakiuchi that came from Hinamizawa.
Fujita pages Tomoe about a murder-suicide at the Hatakeyama residence. Later, they secretly talk about the Hatakeyama crime scene, with Fujita horrified to learn that the young girl Aoi was responsible for killing her family.
After Tomoe's murder, Fujita and the group swear to catch her killer. They receive a belated letter from Tomoe, who mailed them the results of the Hatakeyama pill analysis before her death. Fujita then explains the truth behind the Hatakeyama case and that the pill matched Natsumi's medication, which contained a lot of substances used to treat mental illness.
When Chisato is attacked by Natsumi at the hospital, Fujita and Akasaka go to handle the scene. They later arrest Natsumi whee she attempts to kill Chisato on the hospital's roof. Fujita hears Natsumi's confession that she was involved in killing her parents and grandmother and is disturbed.
In the final TIP set three years later, it is mentioned that Fujita caught Tomoe's killer.
Tokihogushi-hen.
In 1982, a lifeless Fujita and Tomoe return to Kakiuchi Station from a case gone wrong. They were staking out at a cafe when Tomoe leaned in to whisper something into Fujita's ear. Fujita's wife, who was getting suspicious of him for always coming home late, suddenly walked in and assumed Tomoe was Fujita's mistress, taking out her rage on her. During the chaos, a key witness they were waiting for also walked into the cafe and bolted when Fujita accidentally said "stakeout". Fujita's zombie-like demeanor was because of the massive scolding he got from his wife.
Fujita, Madoka, and Tomoe join Yamaoki in his office, where he gives Tomoe notice that she'll be traveling to Tokyo for an interview, and she can't refuse. Tomoe gets angry that the chief decided this without her, and Fujita holds her back. She tries convincing him to do something about Yamaoki, but the chief threatens to cut Fujita's pay and references the recent incident with his wife. Fujita has no choice but to side with Yamaoki and tell Tomoe to do the interview.
After Madoka's car explodes while she and Tomoe are out, Fujita meets them at the hospital. Tomoe has him take her back to the explosion scene. Fujita mentions that many strange car accidents have been happening that day, like a case of a girl being hit by a truck at Oumaki Station when she was apparently sleeping in the middle of the road. Hearing that the victim was identified as Nagisa Ozaki, Tomoe tells Fujita to take her there instead.
As Tomoe stomps onto the scene of Nagisa's murder despite it being handled by Second Division, Fujita tries to stop her. Tomoe despairs at the sight of Nagisa's corpse and gets riled up when some Second Division officers taunt her. Fujita tries to defuse the situation but Tomoe punches one of them and is soon dragged off the scene.
At the station, Fujita hands Tomoe a letter addressed to her from Nagisa. He also relays Nagisa's autopsy report. A joint investigation will be carried out between prefectural HQ and Kakiuchi Station, and Fujita figures Tomoe will want First Division to get involved. Tomoe says the investigation will be fine, which surprises him.
Fujita and Hanada ultimately don't make much progress on Nagisa's case after the joint investigation ends. They begin getting used to life at the station since Tomoe got transferred, but she suddenly shows up again and has them unpack some things for her.
Miotsukushi-hen Ura.
Fujita and Hanada give Tomoe some updates on the Nagisa case. They were unable to learn any more, as many people connected to her were refusing to reveal anything else and blaming the police for bringing misfortune to them. They reveal some additional details about Nagisa's death that were kept out of the previous report, namely that her shoulders were dislocated and there were signs she was moving around before ending up in the spot where she died. They also found a bag of her flower seeds near the road where she died.
Hanada mentions that he encountered Rena and told her what happened to Nagisa but she seemed very apathetic. He mentions that Rena's fingerprints were found on Tomoe's car, making her the likely suspect for draining it of gas, and Fujita says they should bring her in for questioning but Hanada discourages it.
When Natsumi tries to choke Tomoe to death, she recalls a Fragment taking place in "Kageboushi-hen"'s world. Natsumi was taken to court after her murder of her family, and Fujita was defending her. He claimed that she was not in a right state of mind because of the medication that was prescribed to her, and Natsumi is found not guilty. After the proceedings, Fujita told Natsumi that Tomoe was always looking out for her and even gave her life to get the medicine analysis results.
Fujita tends to Tomoe after Natsumi is subdued. He's surprised that Tomoe won't press charges despite being assaulted, but Tomoe assures him that Natsumi was definitely not in her right mind, beleiving it was because of her medication.
At some point, Fujita tells Yamaoki about Tomoe's secret investigation into Nagisa's case, worried for her safety. He wants the chief to convince Tomoe to step down from the case since she might die.
Tomoe obtains the results of Natsumi's pill analysis and shows them to Fujita, who is floored that any kind of hospital would give out drugs like this: unlicensed, addictive drugs meant to increase mental processing speed with the downside of creating a dark split personality within the user's mind. Seeing that the medicine is connected to Lowell Inc, Fujita wants to raid the hospitals that prescribed it but Tomoe shuts him down since that would mean getting the Narcotics Control Office involved and complicating things due to their bad relationship they have with the police. Fujita later explains the circumstances behind Tomoe's attempted murder and learns of Hanada's betrayal. Fujita goes to report this but Tomoe punches him first, as payback for leaking the case to Yamaoki.
After Tomoe and Tsukada escape from Hanada's trap, Fujita greets her when she awakes in the hospital. He says that forensics has pulled up Tsukada's car from the harbor and is investigating it now. Seeing Tomoe walk out of her hospital room despite her need to rest, Fujita goes to get the doctor's permission to discharge her.
Tomoe, Fujita, and Madoka start packing up case materials to hand them over to the Nagoya District Prosecutor's Office. When Tomoe reaches an epiphany regarding her father's memo, she asks Fujita to investigate the histories of Central First Airlines and Loberta Airlines. Fujita says Loberta Airlines doesn't exist anymore and merged with Central First 12 years ago, becoming just Central Airlines; and that Central holds air shows every June at Kakiuchi Airport. Tomoe happily hugs her two colleagues, having finally pieced together the mystery behind Yuusuke's note. The prosecutor Sorimachi then arrives from the Tokyo DPO and asks for their cooperation. Fujita shares his uneasiness but Tomoe is willing to trust the man despite his sudden intrusion and lack of a warrant. She sends Fujita and Madoka down to the mail room to mail some materials to the Tokyo office.
Later, Tomoe and Fujita watch on TV as investigators from the NCO raid Gogura university hospital, robbing them of their chance to get their own evidence for Akihiko Chiba's arrest. Fujita finds it strange that the NCO had intel on what the hospital was doing even through Kakiuchi Station's investigation was conducted independently from them. Tomoe deduces that there's another traitor in their midst, which turns out to be Oouchi.
When Tomoe prepares to head off by herself to raid Kakiuchi Airport and stop the Placil shipments, Fujita and the rest of First Division join her. They're all taking a big risk by joining Tomoe's raid despite their lack of a warrant and might be fired, but they're all willing to support her. Tomoe orders everyone to move out.
During the raid, Tomoe plans to drive into Hanada's airplane by herself and stop him. Fujita and the other officers yell at her on the radio to stop, but she ignores them. Fujita later tends to Tomoe when the plane crashes and she survives, but on Yamaoki's orders he lets go of her and hands her a set of handcuffs, enabling her to arrest Hanada herself.
As a result of the raid, Fujita receives a three-month salary reduction. Seeing that Yamaoki was forced to resign and is now cleaning out his office, Fujita asks why. Even though the airport incident was a success, it was still illegal. Yamaoki doesn't mind, as he can still retire on an orchard farm. Fujita offers to visit him with his wife sometime.
| Shingo Fujita |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shingo Fujita/Sprites
| Shingo Fujita/Sprites |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shino Kimiyoshi
is an ancestor of the Kimiyoshi family and was one of its leaders. She appears exclusively in "Kotohogushi-hen".
Profile.
"The only daughter of the Kimiyoshi family, on of the Three Families, and the village mayor."
"She's been Riku's good friend ever since they were kids."
"Shino is a cheerful person with a strong heart and is not shy, and she's a good mother with two kids."
Personality.
Shino is a very caring and understanding woman. When she discovered Hanyuu's horns, she immediately understood what was going on and kept them a secret from everyone else in the village and never treated Hanyuu any differently.
Over time, Shino puts on a facade of pretending to hate outsiders to save face with the villagers, resulting in many arguments with Mao.
Background.
Shino is the only daughter of the Kimiyoshi family. She had two sons with her husband Ryou named Shouji and Kazuya.
After Ryou's death, Shino becomes the mayor of Onigafuchi in his place. She adopted Ouka after her parents' supposed death and became her mother-in-law when she married Shouji.
Relationships.
Hanyuu/Hai-Ryun Yeasomul Jedha.
Shino is Riku's childhood friend, called in to help teach Hanyuu how to do housework. Shino at first believes Hanyuu is just a foreigner. She accidentally discovers Hanyuu's horns but is completely undisturbed by it and keeps it a secret. Hanyuu and Shino become very good friends after that, bonding over dissing Riku's maid fetish.
Riku Furude.
Shino is Riku's childhood friend and acted like a big sister to him. Shino and Riku are the few people who are aware of Hanyuu's horns and keep it a secret.
Mao Sonozaki.
Mao and Shino frequently bicker whenever they're together, ever since Shino tried to interfere with Mao's marriage. Shino often loudly vocalizes her dislike for Mao due to her being an outsider, but secretly she wants to accept Mao and is afraid of standing up to the villagers after the incident with Riku and Hanyuu.
Role in the Story.
Kotohogushi-hen.
Shino is introduced narrating the story of how Onigafuchi was attacked by demons in the past and were saved by a horned god.
Shino is summoned by Riku to help Hanyuu learn to be a housewife after Riku and Hanyuu get engaged. Shino accidentally discovers Hanyuu's horns one day but says nothing and keeps it a secret. After the wedding, Shino and Hanyuu bond over mochi when Hanyuu suddenly throws up. Shino says this is morning sickness and congratulates Hanyuu on getting pregnant. Months later, Shino and Riku help Hanyuu deliver her baby.
When the villagers start suspecting Riku of marrying a demon, Shino refutes their claims and defends her. After Riku and Hanyuu's supposed deaths fighting off bandits, Shino cries and regrets not doing more to save them. Shino adopts their daughter Ouka and raises her for 10 years, sadly bidding her farewell when Ouka moves out to live in the Furude Shrine.
Approximately 10 years later, Ouka and Shino discuss a recent epidemic that has spread across Onigafuchi and killed many people, with Hanyuu eavesdropping. Shino fears they may have to abandon the village since there's no hope for a cure. Ouka however saves the village with Hanyuu's help by distributing "demon medicine".
Ouka summons Mao and Shino for a meeting regarding the recent theft of a chest full of demon medicine. As the Three Family heads are the only ones with keys to the warehouse and had the ability to steal the chest, Ouka wanted to clear up any suspicions. Mao and Shino argue over the latter accusing her of being involved, but Ouka gets them to shut up after voicing her trust in both of them and making them realize the gravity of the situation. Shino apologizes when Mao reveals what she knows about the black market medicine.
The group lays a trap for the bandits by putting another chest full of medicine in the warehouse and standing watch at night, expecting the thieves to return. During the stakeout, while Mao's away, Shino confesses her true thoughts about Mao to Ouka, regretting that she can't accept her as a villager properly.
The group witnesses three men trying to take the chest (taking advantage of the warehouse being left unlocked by Ouka's daughter unwittingly), and swiftly beat them and tie them up. The next day, Mao puts the thieves on display in front of all the villagers and gets them to confess who ordered them to steal the medicine. Ouka and Shino are speechless as they watch Mao threaten to torture the men and are shocked to learn the feudal lord ordered the theft.
The family heads meet again, learning that the feudal lord wants the prescription to the demon medicine so he can monopolize it. Ouka is conflicted and asks to have more time to decide. Later, Mao and Shino try to take matters into their own hands behind Ouka's back and talk, with Shino wanting to stockpile demon medicine in a neighboring village just in case. Hanyuu eavesdrops on their conversation and hopes to convince Ouka to leave the village.
Hanyuu goes on a murderous rampage through Onigafuchi and sets the village on fire. Shino rushes up to Mao and her men as they're trying to evacuate villagers, hysterical since Ouka and her family are nowhere to be seen. Shino hears that they were last seen at the Furude Shrine and begins to head over there when Mao stops her. Mao tries to persuade Shino not to throw her life away trying to rescue Ouka, but Shino is unwilling to break her promise of never abandoning loved ones ever again. Mao reluctanctly knocks out Shino and carries her off with the other survivors.
Once the fire subsides the next morning, Mao and Shino reunite with Ouka and her family at the shrine.
| Shino Kimiyoshi |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shinsou Kaimei Dokuhon
| Shinsou Kaimei Dokuhon |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shinsou Kaimei Dokuhon Episode 1
| Shinsou Kaimei Dokuhon Episode 1 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shinsou Kaimei Dokuhon Episode 2
| Shinsou Kaimei Dokuhon Episode 2 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shinsou Kaimei Dokuhon Episode 3
| Shinsou Kaimei Dokuhon Episode 3 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shinsou Kaimei Dokuhon Episode 4
| Shinsou Kaimei Dokuhon Episode 4 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shinsou Kaimei Dokuhon Episode 5
| Shinsou Kaimei Dokuhon Episode 5 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shinsou Kaimei Dokuhon Episode 6
| Shinsou Kaimei Dokuhon Episode 6 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shinsou Kaimei Dokuhon Episode 7
| Shinsou Kaimei Dokuhon Episode 7 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shinsou Kaimei Dokuhon Episode 8
| Shinsou Kaimei Dokuhon Episode 8 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shinsou Kaimei Dokuhon Episode 8/Interview
| Shinsou Kaimei Dokuhon Episode 8/Interview |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shinsuke Kitajima
is a character appearing exclusively in "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Mei".
Appearance.
Kitajima has short brown hair and blue eyes. He wears a gray suit, white gloves, and a blue checkered tie.
Story.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Mei.
Kitajima is introduced in the fourth TIP in Heisei Chapter 2. Natsumi Toudou informs him about how Miyuki, Nao, and Chisame have been given the "N vaccine" for the sleeping sickness and have been discharged as planned, among other things.
| Shinsuke Kitajima |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shinsuke Kitajima/Sprites
| Shinsuke Kitajima/Sprites |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Shintani Nafumi
| Shintani Nafumi |
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