Higurashi When They Cry: Cotton Drifting Arc

Welcome to Hinamizawa, a seemingly tranquil village nestled deep in the mountains, where the cicadas' song is a constant companion and daily life unfolds with a peaceful rhythm. But beneath this idyllic facade lies a chilling secret, one that surfaces each year during the Watanagashi Festival. As the celebrations begin, a dark pattern of disappearances and unsolved murders emerges, casting a long shadow over the community. Join Keiichi Maebara and his new friends as they navigate the unsettling traditions and whispered legends of Hinamizawa. With each passing day, the line between folklore and terrifying reality blurs, and trust becomes a fragile commodity. Can they uncover the truth before the village's sinister history claims another victim, or are they destined to become just another part of the mystery?

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