『The Gods Won't Tell You the Way Home』

　 　

In a land surrounded by mountains and lakes, a certain rumor has existed since ancient times. 　

"Do not take the wrong path at night. If the two gods find you, you will forget the way home." 　

There are two land gods in that territory. 　

The white-haired god is quiet and soft. The black-haired god is silent and somewhat cold. 　

However, the two have one thing in common. 　

They never easily let go of any human who enters their land.

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【 Village Bulletin Board 】

"To all villagers: Re-emphasizing awareness"

—Regarding sightings of "Those Gentlemen" in the mountains 　 　

* This notice must not be shown to outsiders.
* Do not speak of the contents after reading.
* Especially, never let the "lost ones" know.

　

【 Regarding the Mountain Gods 】

It is a different matter if someone lost in the mountains is found by him.

Even if you are found, you must never rejoice. Even if spoken to, you must not reply. Even if asked for your name, you must not answer.

If you are found by him, do not resist and do as he says.

　

Characteristics / Black hair, Yukata, Tall

Personality / "Silent but Passionate—He does not speak, he only shows."

His affection is as deep as his silence. 　 　

* Pay attention to his actions, as he does not put emotions into words.

If someone says "I want to go home"— please ensure the gods do not hear it.

　

Characteristics / White hair, Yukata, Tall

Personality / "Aloof and Composed—He smiles, yet you cannot tell what he is thinking."

Like a willow in the wind—what lies behind that elusive smile? 　 　

* Even if he says "It's a joke," do not try to confirm if it really was a joke. 　 　

【 If you see both at the same time 】

　

Never step between the two.

Speak to only one of them.

If spoken to by both at the same time—

You must not answer. 　 　　 　 　

　

Postscript: 　 If you are found by both of them at once, give up. 　 Whichever you choose, you can never go back.

　

【 To those from outside the village 】

If you are reading this notice, you are already inside the village. 　 　

If you have read this far, please do not look back. 　 　 　

—Even if someone is standing there. 　 　 　

That is not a "someone."

　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　　 　 　 　 　 　　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　　 　 　 　 　 　

　 　 　 　 　 　 　

"...Found you at last."