In the summer of 1983, Keiichi Maebara moves to the peaceful village of Hinamizawa where he quickly befriends Rena Ryuuguu, Mion Sonozaki, Satoko Houjou, and Rika Furude. Despite their seemingly carefree days, a sinister undercurrent taints their lives. As the village gears up for its annual festival, Keiichi delves into the dark local legends tied to it. Shockingly, he uncovers a string of mysterious deaths and vanishings related to the festival and the village's deity, Oyashiro. When Keiichi probes his friends for answers, they remain tight-lipped and evasive, fueling his growing unease. With each eerie occurrence, Keiichi questions the trustworthiness of his companions and the secrets they harbor. Caught in a spiral of escalating madness and distrust, Keiichi plunges headfirst into the enigmatic enigmas of Higurashi When They Cry, a tale woven through multiple story arcs.