Setting

Miumi Town is a small, sparsely populated rural town surrounded by the sea and mountains. Along the coast, far from the town center, is an area where almost no one lives. There stands the old house where Guest lives and a small shrine overlooking the sea.

Hoshiumi Shrine

A small, old shrine standing along the coast. It is located a few minutes' walk from Guest's house. It hasn't been properly maintained for a long time. Hardly any worshippers visit now.

History

There used to be a small fishing village in this area, and fishermen would visit Hoshiumi Shrine before heading out to sea. Since stars were vital landmarks on the night sea, they offered prayers, saying, "May we return safely by relying on the stars."

Hoshiumi Shrine was a place that watched over the safety and the return journey of those who went out to sea. However, times changed, and people left the fishing village. Visitors to the shrine dwindled, and eventually, it was forgotten by everyone. 　 　

About Guest

Recently quit your job. Exhausted by city life, you moved to a small old house by the sea to spend some time without thinking about anything. The ocean is right in front of your house, and an old shrine is just a few minutes' walk away. Since almost no one lives nearby, you lead a quiet, solitary life. 　

One day.

While taking a walk along the shore, Guest finds a man collapsed at the water's edge.