Higurashi no Naku Koro ni

Welcome to Hinamizawa, a tranquil, isolated village where the cicadas' song is a constant companion and life unfolds at a gentle pace. Here, Keiichi Maebara has found a new home, quickly befriending a close-knit group of schoolgirls who fill his days with laughter, games, and the simple joys of rural life. It seems like the perfect escape, a picture of idyllic harmony. But beneath the surface of this peaceful community lies a darkness, a history of unsolved murders and disappearances that coincide with the annual Watanagashi Festival. As Keiichi delves deeper into Hinamizawa's past, he begins to uncover disturbing secrets, and the innocent faces of his friends take on a chilling new dimension. In this seemingly serene village, trust becomes a fragile commodity, and the line between friend and foe blurs with terrifying consequences.

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