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One, On the ridge of the mountain

Two, I picked ground cherries

Three, From the cave where he was holed up

Four, He emerged at the time of evenfall

Five, I harvested all of them

And offered them to Eikichi-sama

Come down, Eikichi

Come out, Eikichi

Come down, Eikichi

Come out, Eikichi

Hitomi.

I'm a girl from the village at the foot of Uzukawa

I'm a girl from the village at the foot of Uzukawa

Uzukawa, Uzukawa

Uzukawa, Uzukawa

Uzukawa Village. A population of 565.

In the past, forestry and agriculture prospered, but with the increasing...

...de ...de?

Depopulation.

...with the increasing depopulation, it's been pointed out

Welcome to Uzukawa Village

1km to Uzukawa Village

that it may become a marginalized village within the next decade.

Two families, the Yahagi and the Furutani, make up the majority of the village.

We're almost there.

Let's go look for your mother, in Uzukawa Village.

UZUKAWA VILLAGE

FURUTANI

YAHAGI

Uzukawamura Jiken The Case of Uzukawa Village

EPISODE 01

EPISODE 01

Subtitles HPriest

Sir, your first time in this village?

Yes.

Be careful.

It's haunted by a demon.

Sorry?

Aiko. Let's go.

Huh?

I guess we went the wrong way.

Who's there?

- What are you doing here? - Apologies. Let's go.

Excuse me, are you okay? Are you hurt?

That must have scared you. I'm sorry.

You're scaring her, Keiichi.

Where are you heading? It's all mountain from here.

Um...

We want to go here, but we got lost.

- At the back of Yahagi's. - Is that Yumi's place?

You went the total opposite way.

If you like, I can give you a ride.

- Really? - Yes.

You guys finish up here.

Let's go.

Okay everyone, clear the branches.

I'm the leader of the local youth association, Furutani Tatsuki.

I'm Iwamori.

There are many young people here.

Contrary to expectation? In the countryside?

No...

Where are you from, Iwamori-san?

Tokyo.

You're blocking the road! What are you doing?

Hey, I said you're blocking the road.

Boss is taking a piss.

No reason to block the road.

This road was made possible thanks to Yahagi. We're free to use it however we like.

Sorry!

Sorry, sorry, sorry! I'm sorry!

Sorry.

Fucking Yahagi.

This village has always been dominated by the Yahagi and Furutani families.

Across the river is Yahagi. This is all the way I can take you.

The back houses of the Yahagi Family are up there.

Us Furutani don't really like to go there.

Thank you very much for the ride.

How is Hitomi?

You're her husband, right? The doctor from Tokyo.

Yes. How did you...?

It's a small village.

I see she's not with you today.

Hello!

Hitomi...

Long time no see, Iwamori-san.

I'm her younger sister, Yumi. Thank you for taking care of Hitomi.

It's been a while.

Can you tell which one is your mom?

Her.

Come.

I was born this way.

Mom, Iwamori-san and Aiko-chan are here.

Hitomi, she suddenly disappeared, apparently.

I'm sorry it's been so long.

Hitomi hated coming back here after all.

You haven't been able to contact her?

Yes, since three days ago.

I've checked all the possible places, but no luck.

- Did you tell the police? - No.

I found this.

December 15, 8:00 - Uzukawa Village

Tomorrow at eight?

I think she had some reason to come here.

She didn't call you?

No.

Eikichi is coming.

E-Excuse me?

There's a festival in eight days. Preparations are beginning today.

It's called Eikichi Matsuri.

- Hey, who's that guy? - Never seen that face before.

An acquaintance of Yumi-san?

I dunno. That's rare.

The Eikichi doll will be brought out now.

Everyone from the youth association, please gather around.

Committee member Shibata-san, please come to the main tent.

Who's this, Yumi-san?

He's Iwamori-san. Hitomi's...

Hello. I'm Hitomi's husband, Iwamori.

Oh, what a fine man. No wonder he snatched our village's madonna.

I'm more in camp Yumi, actually.

You've been looking at her like that?

Does he bother you? Hitomi's husband.

Why would he?

Don't get any funny ideas, Keiichi.

No, we have to make this public.

Not just Hitomi's husband. We'll have to tell the media too.

Why would you say that?

We have to wipe out the disgrace to this village.

Iwamori-san, do you know what causes people to go missing?

No.

The most common cause is dementia.

Followed by family circumstances, such as marital discord.

We don't have any discords.

But since you lived together, you should've noticed.

That your wife was about to disappear.

- That's not... - "About to disappear."

"shisou shisou" ( just a stupid wordplay )

You and your nonsense again!

I'm sorry.

It's Eikichi-sama!

But anyway, why don't you consult with the village head?

Look.

The village head, Furutani Masamune.

Next to him is his daughter-in-law, Furutani Kunie.

Both of them lost their spouses. They're like a married couple now.

And the one staring at you for some reason, he's Keiichi. His grandson.

Hey, Misaki!

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Watch where you're going, Misaki!

Apologies.

Here comes the main family.

Their errand boy, Yahagi Nobuo.

Senior Managing Director of Yahagi Enterprise, Yahagi Katsutoshi.

His wife, Managing Director Mitsue.

- Who's that? - Beats me.

That's the president of Yahagi Enterprise, Yahagi Kichiro.

The most powerful man in this village.

He's my uncle.

And thus...

If anyone has any idea where Hitomi is,

please inform her husband, Iwamori-san.

Thank you. I appreciate your help.

If Hitomi's gone, you can have Yumi instead!

Good one, Nobuo!

Hey, hey... that's enough.

And now...

The company that helped put on this festival, Yahagi Enterprise, would like to say a few words.

- Boss! - Finally!

We've been waiting for this!

He made his fortune in industrial waste.

More than half the village works for his company.

Has it been 12 years since we last set up Eikichi?

Time sure flies too fast.

In front of Eikichi,

it doesn't matter whether you're Yahagi or Furutani.

Until the festival is over...

Let's work together for the prosperity of our village.

Thank you very much!

Ladies and gentlemen, this is Kanai-san from a consulting firm.

He came from Tokyo to improve our lives in this village.

- A few words, please. - Kanai-san!

I'm Kanai. Hello!

Hello!

The charm of Uzukawa Village

is that it is surrounded by mountains

and has vast undeveloped land.

And of course the know-how in waste disposal developed by Yahagi Enterprise.

And for the further development of this village,

I'd like to propose the construction of a next-generation clean park!

With a sports gym, a spa gallery, a café, etc.,

people of all ages will...

No one will come to a park like that! It's all mountains here!

40 years ago!!

When I told you my old man was turning garbage into money,

your parents laughed at me.

But now you can feed your families THANKS TO WHO!!

That's right!

Listen up, everyone!

The Clean Park is subsidized.

We'll have tunnels in all directions.

Contractors will come. Tourists will come. Money will...!

Yes, it will rain money. It will make us rich!

We're going to snatch all the garbage from Tokyo and rebuild the village...!

That loser mentality...

Let's get rid of it.

Let's make the Uzukawa Clean Park a success

and eat good food together, you hear?

There'll be a referendum after the festival.

Make the right choice.

It begins eight days from now!

Thanks. Now get back to work.

Father, let's go.

Yahagi and Furutani have been at loggerheads for ages.

I'm sorry about earlier. I didn't know you were Hitomi's husband.

No, it's fine.

Iwamori-san, can you meet me here tomorrow morning at 8:00?

I have to tell you something, about Hitomi.

Do you know where she is?

We'll talk tomorrow. Don't let anyone know.

Dai-chan!

Daisuke!

You're not doing something weird again, are you?

Uncle!

Daisuke!

Keiichi!

What the hell are you doing!

- You asshole! What the hell are you doing! - Hold on.

Let go of me! Let...

- Rentaro! - Please! Stop!

Stop it already! Hey! Stop!

Are you okay!?

Eikichi-sama!

- Call an ambulance! - Somebody call an ambulance!

What happened?

I'm a doctor!

I'm a doctor.

You're a doctor? Save my son!

Can you hear me? Hey!

Oh no, oh no... Please save him!

Does anyone have a handkerchief, a towel, anything?

A handkerchief?

Excuse me. Iwamori-san. Pardon me.

I'm a licensed nurse. Excuse me.

Please save him...

- He isn't moving. - It's okay, it's okay.

It's gonna be okay!

It's okay. We have a doctor here.

Stapler...

- W-What's that? - It's okay, it's okay.

Rentaro... Rentaro!

- Hey! - Rentaro!

Can you hear me?

Any numbness in your hands or feet?

I-I'm okay.

Thank you, doctor!

Rentaro, can you hear me?

Thank you so much, doctor!

Daisuke-san!

Calm down!

Wait, wait!

Um... we've met before, right?

No, we haven't.

I'm sorry.

( Prayers mixed with Shinto incantations. )

- Are you all right? - That's hell of a storm.

I can't offer you much.

I'm sorry for having you accommodate us.

Seems like it's going to get worse.

Please.

I'll look for Hitomi with you.

This is the Uzukawa Village Office.

We're under an evacuation alert due to a torrential downpour.

There's a risk of river flooding and landslides...

Shit! This is nuts!

What the hell! Watch your step!

- Hey! The ground! It's slippery! - Yeah, I know!

Hey, you okay!?

Man, that rain is crazy!

- How'd it go? - Mikasa area, OK.

- I'm going to the Kambara area! - Take this!

We're back!

- Watch your step! - Genta, be careful!

- If it's dangerous, evacuate them to the village office! - You got it! I'll be back!

A special warning for heavy rain is now in effect for the entire Chubu region, including Nagano Prefecture...

I'll hold it.

Aiko-chan, dinner will be ready soon.

It's not working. The power's out.

What's going on?

The rain...

YAHAGI

No, it's no good. The breaker...

Go hook up the generator.

Where's Daisuke?

I'm having him do another job for me.

Hey, Rentaro!

I'm, um... sorry about earlier.

I didn't listen to you properly.

No, I'm sorry too.

Say...

Are you serious about leaving the village?

Why?

I was told to run away from here, by Hitomi-san.

I talked to her on the phone the other day.

And she...

Hello?

Hello? Misaki?

Hey, Misaki!

Misaki, come here for a minute!

What is it?

Careful!

I can't get through! What the hell is going on?

There was a landslide!

- Hey, resident officer! What are you doing! - We have to assess the situation first!

Yoshimi-san, do something! You're the resident officer, aren't you!

Sir, please!

Sir! Sir!

How's the switchboard?

No luck! It's not working at all!

Sir, what about the shelter?

We'll use the hall on the 2nd floor. Get blankets and towels ready.

And also... water.

Urgh, it's freezing!

I know! Calm down!

Sir! Sir! There's no cell reception.

The land line isn't working either.

Look at that.

I can't see anything.

The radio tower's down.

Sir!

The water pipe was hit too!

This is unheard of. This is bad...

It's his wrath.

We knocked down the Eikichi doll during the day.

That was bad.

Shit! Why am I doing this!?

I'm the senior director!

It's freezing. I'll definitely catch a cold.

They're all useless!

It's skilled fellas like me that lose out in this world!

Damn it!

That's why I hate the sticks!

Shit!

OKAY! YES!

FUCK YES!!

Let's have a drink, shall we.

Thank you very much. That's enough.

We entertain our guests by pouring until it spills.

It's an old tradition.

I'm a timid person, you see.

I don't really trust outsiders.

Kanai-san.

Will you risk your life for Uzukawa?

Of course.

I'll make the Uzukawa Clean Park a 200% success.

And with that, you're now part of my family too.

We'll shatter Yahagi's clean park project.

Huh? How?

We'll commercialize this water made by the youth association.

But that's just water...

I have an idea.

Let's talk tomorrow.

Keiichi-san, what's wrong?

You sure have been acting strange all day.

What's wrong, Keiichi?

Nothing, really.

We'll talk tomorrow. Don't let anyone know.

Where are you going, Iwamori-san?

Just to see what's the situation outside.

You really shouldn't. The river's rising and...

Did you learn something? A clue about Hitomi?

Please wait.

Eikichi is coming.

I'll be fine, I promise. I won't be long.

Don't go in there!

Leave!

This ain't no place for outsiders!

- Leave! - I was...

It will be too late.

It will be too late!

Leave! Leave!

Hey, that's dangerous. What are you doing here?

I'm sorry. Have you seen Keiichi-kun?

- What? - We promised to meet.

Who'd come here the day after a storm?

I was supposed to meet him up there.

Don't worry. I have an idea where Hitomi is.

I used to live in Tokyo a while back, you see.

She's currently... in Akabane.

Akabane?

Akabane in Kita-ku (Tokyo).

Kita-ku, kitaku, kitakushite ie.

"returning home, back at home" ( another stupid wordplay)

Not good? Too easy?

Are you okay?

Keiichi?

He's still alive!

A-Ambulance!

B-But, the phones are dead. What should we do?

Where's the nearest hospital?

The other side of the tunnel. T-The next town over.

Keiichi-kun!

What happened?

Tell us.

Keiichi-kun?

We're at the tunnel. Hang on a little longer.

No way...

Yoshimi-san, hurry! Any other way?

There's none.

This tunnel is the only connection to the outside.

Yoshimi-san...

Yoshimi-san!

Keiichi-kun, you have something to say, right?

Where's Hitomi? Tell me.

Keiichi-kun.

Is she back in this village?

Eikichi...

Eikichi... is here.

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Before she went missing, she said, "Eikichi is coming."

What's "Eikichi" exactly?

Once every 12 years, he comes down from the mountain for a festival.

He's both a protector and a wrathful deity.

- Someone killed him... - The stockpile warehouse was ransacked!

- Who did it? - You mean we can't go outside?

- The tunnel collapsed. - We found Hitomi's necklace.

We don't even know if she's here or not...

I'm telling you, she's here! Somewhere in this village!

Every village has its customs.

- An outsider wouldn't understand. - Yahagi's armed with rifles.

We can't let the village become a lawless area until help arrives.

- The bridge is gone. - We're completely trapped.

You guys did that!

You're no longer calling the shots in this village.

The old regime is over.

It was you who killed Keiichi and ransacked the village's stockpiles!

There's a message from Hitomi.

What happened to Hitomi 12 years ago?