Thus, when GOU finished, expectations were that SOTSU would properly explain what had happened in GOU. This is Higurashi SOTSU, sequel to GOU and a series that has inevitably created among viewers an overwhelmingly negative impression: after all, KAI had ended on a very definitive and solid note, with Rika breaking free of her curse and finding happiness after overcoming all odds. Lucia while Satoko chooses to remain behind in Hinamizawa, and growing weary of the peaceful life in Hinamizawa that Satoko had yearned for, the dæmonic form returns Satoko’s spirit to her body and departs, while Hanyū watches happily in the knowledge that a new peace is reached. Keiichi, Rena and Mion find the pair in the river and drive them back, remarking that friends aren’t constrained by the idea of being together, that a part of friendship is the ability to let go and know that they can still get in touch with and count on the support from the other when needed. In the real world, Satoko and Rika continue their fist-fight until they are exhausted, upon which they return to their older selves. When Satoko and Rika’s fight causes them to relinquish the Onigari-no-ryūou, an ancient blade forged to kill dæmons, the sword passes over to Hanyū, who uses it to defeat Eua.

Meanwhile, Hanyū is forced to watch Rika’s suffering, but in spite of what happens, declares that miracles will come to those who make it happen.

However, Rika soon works out that Satoko is the one behind her return to suffering, and the two break out in open hostilities. I think you and I are destined to do this forever.” –The Joker, Dark NightĪfter gaining unearthly powers from Eua, Satoko’s humanity begins eroding as she enters countless loops in a bid to persuade Rika to back down from her dreams: the dæmonic energy eventually expels Satoko’s original spirit and takes over, leading Satoko to commit atrocities beyond description.

And I won’t kill you because you’re just too much fun. You truly are incorruptible, aren’t you? You won’t kill me out of some misplaced sense of self-righteousness. “This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.

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