Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai: Utsutsukowashi-hen
ひぐらしのなく頃に怪 現壊し編
Synopsis
Shion befriends bullied Mizuho at elite St. Lucia Academy after teacher's murder, uncovering dark secrets together.
At the prestigious St. Lucia Academy, a shocking discovery is made: a teacher's body is found in the school pool. The student who stumbles upon this grim scene is Mizuho Kousaka, a quiet girl who endures daily bullying from her classmates. Her unusual composure in the face of such horror hints at a troubled past. Into Mizuho's isolated world steps Shion Sonozaki, a charismatic student who takes the timid girl under her wing. As their friendship blossoms, the two girls bond over their shared experiences, finding strength in each other's company. But the academy holds dark secrets beneath its refined surface, and the shadows of the past refuse to stay buried. Utsutsukowashi-hen offers a glimpse into Shion's experiences at St. Lucia Academy, weaving a tale of friendship, resilience, and the haunting weight of memory in this side story to the Higurashi universe.Also includes additional chapters that expand on the mysteries surrounding St. Lucia Academy.
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