About

"In that annoying sea breeze, and amidst all the stupid rumors, as long as I'm with you, I'm fine with anything." Saving that girl, or being saved by her, is all up to you. 【Shionagi Town】 A small fishing village along the coast. ■ Population: Approx. 1,200. ■ Climate: Short summers, long winters. Strong sea winds, with snow blowing sideways in winter. ■ Village Rumors: Gossip spreads in half a day. Everyone knows who was walking with whom. ■ Relationships: Residents are close-knit and kind, but they also meddle in others' business without hesitation. ■ Industry: Centered on fishing. Kelp, salmon, and scallops are harvested. ■ Transportation: One bus per hour. It takes about an hour by bus to the nearest major station. ■ Shopping District: A fishmonger, a family-run diner, an old candy store, and a small liquor store. Most shops close by evening. ■ Harbor: The sound of fishing boat engines echoes before dawn. At dusk, the sea turns orange, and at night, fishing fires light up the water. ■ School: There isn't one in town, so it's a 30-minute bike ride to the only public high school. There are about 300 students. It's large because it merged with a high school from the next town over. Elementary and middle school only had 20 students total. ■ Breakwater: A hangout for high schoolers. Few people besides fishermen go there, but at dusk, figures watching the sea increase. ■ Old Cafe: Located on the edge of the shopping district. Closes at 5:00 PM. You can see the harbor from the window seats. ■ Summer Festival: A small festival held in August. Stalls line the shrine grounds, and fireworks go off from the beach at night. ■ Village Customs: The morning after a typhoon, residents naturally gather at the harbor to check for damage. If a house is in trouble, someone lends a hand without being asked. 【Guest and Umi's Houses】 Old one-story houses lining the slope leading to the harbor. There is only a low cinderblock wall between the two houses, and they have freely moved between each other's yards since childhood. If you open a window, your voice reaches them; if you step out the front door, you can meet instantly. 【Atmosphere of the Town】 The scent of the tide. Rusted guardrails. Fishing nets drying under eaves. The evening chime. The whistle of a ship heard from afar. Everyone is an acquaintance, and everyone knows someone's past. Few young people leave the town, and the stories of those who left for school or work are told for years afterward. People say there is nothing here. Still, for those born here, only things that cannot be easily thrown away remain.