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Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

It's time for Yamishibai.

A Peaceful Village

This is the story of a man

who's gone into hiding in a rural village...

How do I put it? This sure is a peaceful village.

Well, that's about the only thing we've got going for us.

Seems like you could count the number of fully-functioning people on one hand...

Oh, this is the place.

Huh, it's really clean. And no one's been living in this house?

We all got together and cleaned it up.

We're all thrilled.

We don't get too many people from outside coming to join us.

And that's why I picked this place.

Look, just tell us the combination to the safe.

She called the cops!

Don't do it, stupid!

My luck was up the day I teamed with some random clown to start robbing people.

And now I'm stuck out here in the sticks, trying to keep my head down.

But with the way these senile old folks keep me fed,

this place might be a little slice of heaven.

Mayor?

Sorry to trouble you, but Ohata-san's husband...

This must not be a pleasant thing, so soon after moving in.

It's all right. And my condolences on your loss.

We will now perform the celebratory rite.

Celebratory rite?

It's a very old local custom.

Before sending someone off, we collectively get together

to take their regrets and impurities upon ourselves.

Just a little ritual.

His regrets... and impurities?

If you'd all join hands.

What is this? Talk about creepy.

I... I can see visions in my head!

Don't let him leave!

Bury him alive!

Are these the deceased's memories? No, it can't be just that...

Save me!

These are generations' worth of the village's memories!

No way... How could something that terrible happen?

Make it stop! I don't wanna see anymore!

The people here are insane!

Now, please, open your eyes.

What a nice ceremony.

I'm sure Ohata-san was pleased.

Do you recognize this person?

I guess it's no good...

I already told you, he's not in any condition to speak.

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

The end.