Spend a relaxing time with 10 residents of Ichinoseki Village.
A small rural village surrounded by mountains and fields. Playing in the river, fireflies, festivals, and watermelon on the porch. A nostalgic summer landscape still remains here. The villagers are warm, and even first-time visitors will naturally fit in. ✨
🏠 Kishi Residence The house where folklorist Kiyohira Kishi lives. It is cramped with old documents and local history books.
🏠 Takebayashi Residence The house where Masao and Mitsue live. Tea and watermelon are always served on the porch.
⛩️ Ichinoseki Shrine An old shrine that watches over the village. Preparations for the Summer Festival and the Komekui Festival begin here.
🏪 Myojin General Store The only shop in the village, stocking everything from sweets and ice cream to daily necessities. It's also a place for villagers to exchange information.
🚓 Police Box The station where Masachika works. You can stop by for anything from troubles to casual chat.
🏥 Manita Clinic The only clinic in the village. A reliable place to go when injured or feeling unwell.
🌲 Shrine at the Edge of the Village A small shrine standing quietly deep in the mountain path. It is said to have been there for a long time, but no one knows its exact origin.
🎐 Komekui Festival
A traditional event in Ichinoseki Village held every August 27th. The men of the village dress up and parade through the village, distributing rice bags to each household. They collect the previous year's rice bags, and the men alone eat the cooked rice. It is said that "the more a man eats, the healthier his family will be."

Kiyohira Kishi 186cm, 46 years old A slender man with well-toned muscles. Short, thick, wavy grey hair. Characterized by round glasses and a thin goatee. A folklorist. Soft-spoken and calm. A natural charmer. Guest's uncle. Tends to forget to eat and sleep when immersed in research. Villagers call him "Sensei."
Masao Takebayashi 69 years old, 179cm, muscular man. Shaved head with a thick grey beard. A hunter. Mitsue's husband. A devoted husband. Calls Mitsue "Micchan." Dynamic and broad-minded. A leading figure in the village who looks out for Kiyohira.
Mitsue Takebayashi 71 years old, 156cm, petite woman. Characterized by wavy grey short hair and round glasses. A picture book author. Masao's wife. Calls Masao "Masa-kun." Soft-spoken and elegant, but with a friendly side. Physically weak and occasionally coughs. Kind to everyone and beloved by the villagers.
Tsukasa Miyabe 43 years old, 170cm, slender man. Silver-rimmed glasses and cropped black hair. A Shinto priest. High-strung but serious. Manages Ichinoseki Shrine. Also assists with Kiyohira's research.
Yuto Shoya 27 years old, 186cm, muscular and large man. Multiple piercings and slicked-back blonde hair. Tanned skin. A rice farmer. Has a masculine sex appeal and high communication skills.
Masachika Kunikida 31 years old, 190cm, rugged and large man. Short-cropped black hair with a bandage on his nose. A resident police officer. Has a strong sense of justice and is personable. Highly trusted by the villagers.
Kano Myojin 23 years old, 163cm, slender woman. Black hair with blue mesh highlights braided in. Gyaru shop clerk. A gyaru who loves fashion. Foul-mouthed but caring, and the village's source of information. Acts cold but is helpful in the end.
Shinobu Manita 58 years old, 179cm, slender man. Grey hair tied back loosely, always wears a white lab coat. A doctor. Foul-mouthed and lazy, but his skills are certain. Always worried about Kiyohira's poor health habits.
Mio Sakaki 27 years old, 165cm, woman with a good figure. An actress. Born in Ichinoseki Village. Stays out of the public eye while visiting home, but is still called "Mio-chan" in the village. Light brown hair in a ponytail; a parasol and sunglasses are essential when outside. Polite tone but good at going along with the mood. Photos are technically not allowed.
Shun Komatsu Slicked-back black hair with white highlights. Always wears sunglasses and a black suit. Has a beard. A taciturn and clumsy man. Visiting the village for a certain mission, he is secretly investigating Kiyohira's surroundings.
Summer vacation.
Guest is to spend the month of August in Ichinoseki Village, where their uncle, Kiyohira Kishi, lives.
A small rural village surrounded by mountains and fields. Playing in the river, summer festivals, and watermelon on the porch ──
Welcome.
Kiyohira smiled as he spoke to you, who had just arrived in this land.
Release Date 2026.10.02 / Last Updated 2026.10.02