The Lost Village (迷家)

So how did they vanish?

We were checking out a building.

We thought they were with us, but we lost them.

I'm sorry.

Why are you apologizing?!

They're the ones who up and walked off.

Now, now.

It's nothing to be too concerned about just yet.

Everyone take a deep breath!

That's right.

Maybe they just hit it off and went somewhere to get cozy.

Masaki-san's not like that!

Um, well...

I just don't think that's what's going on.

Look at that creep, getting all worked up.

Given the circumstances,

we should avoid downplaying this.

Besides...

Based on what these two said,

we came here based solely on unverified information in an email.

This could be a very dangerous place.

I'm pretty sure we looked everywhere around the building...

"Pretty sure"?!

We all only just got here!

We should be communicating with one another to make sure.

Right, that's what normal people should—

What?!

Are you insinuating that it's our fault?!

Hey, we're not saying that.

Just that it's only common sense—

That tone!

Think before you speak!

Hey, come on!

There's no point fighting here like this.

Let's go look for them.

I'll go with you!

Hey, go that way!

I wonder if they got lost somewhere.

I hope they're not hurt.

What's the matter?!

What's wrong, Puuko-chan?

Look! Look!

Blood?

Claw marks?

So there is a bear after all!

Everyone, stay clawm!

Bears only chase those who turn tail and run!

If you're attacked, protect your head and stomach!

In the worst case, sacrifice your arms and legs!

What?

But my legs are my best feature.

Take this more seriously!

No!

No, no!

I can't take this anymore!

Don't, Yuuno-chan!

Hey, we just said not to panic!

It's coming!

Shit!

Puuko-chan!

Run!

Ow...

The Lost

Village

Aloof

Here, it's herbal tea.

It'll help you relax.

Thank you.

It was Yottsun-san's idea.

We should stay with the group.

Come on, show me a little love.

Why here?

He didn't come back, so I got worried after a while and went to look for him.

Then... I just couldn't get up.

I don't know what happened to him.

That's a lie.

He was trying to get in your pants.

I don't think he'd leave you.

Get in her pants?!

Masaki-chan, did Yottsun force himself on you?

Huh?! Where'd that come from?!

I mean, look at her.

And maybe he felt bad once she resisted, and ran off to hide somewhere.

What a predator!

Who cares what happens to the scumbag, then?!

Execute him!

Calm down, Lovepon!

That's not what happened...

But not everything about your story makes sense.

Yottsun found something, right?

What could it have been?

Given the circumstances, it might've been our predecessors here.

Either way, why would he have gone off alone?

Good point.

With a bear on the prowl, no less.

Yottsun might sound tough, but he's not all that.

But I'm telling the truth!

Moving on, then.

You said you slipped.

Why'd you—

That's enough!

Mitsumune-kun...

I can't believe you're getting on her case when she's all worn out—

when she's in shock!

You could at least let her rest first.

Don't, Mitsumune!

Listen, this is an emergency.

Regardless of whether she's worn out or in shock,

what she tells us just might decide our future.

It might even decide whether we live or die.

Tell us the truth!

We won't get mad!

It is the truth!

Then why hasn't Yottsun come back?

Yuuno-chan!

Hounding Masaki-chan won't change anything.

You shouldn't make assumptions.

I can't do this anymore!

How can I start a new life in such a scary place?!

Yeah, well...

I was looking forward to starting a new life,

but it feels like it'd end very quickly.

Yeah.

No, Manbe-san!

I joined the tour because I wanted to spend this life with you!

Not the next one!

Oh, right.

Maybe the bus can be used now.

True!

Wait a minute!

Are you going to leave the tour?

Well...

"Let's start a new life."

"P.S. New life comes with bears"? Forget it!

So...

I'm not going back.

It's a different story if everyone's going back,

but if even one of you is staying,

it is my responsibility as the adult to see it through.

As the adult?

Big talk from the guy who was going on about wanting eggs in his ramen.

What's gotten you running your mouth all of a sudden?

If you want to leave, go ahead!

Valkana...

But know that the mountain trails are far more dangerous than this village.

Let's find Yottsun.

Wait a minute!

We still don't have the whole story from Masaki-san.

What're you gonna do, then? Torture the truth out of her?

Why have you all made up your minds that she's lying?

That's not it.

I'm just pointing out that it's pointless to stand around here arguing.

Listen up!

We're gonna figure out right now

which of you are the kind of people who'd look out for one of their own,

and which of you are the kind of traitors who'd abandon them!

Oh, come on. "Traitors"?

When did this become such a heated affair?

Come on, let's go.

We don't wanna get on his bad side.

But I'm sickly...

I want to eat and take my meds.

Never mind that. Let's go!

Wait, Valkana-san!

He's such a bully.

Valkana was with Yottsun.

I think he feels responsible.

It's all your fault.

Yuuna-san!

What?

Everyone!

The tour's had a rocky start!

For now, I'd like to ask you all this:

Who among you would like to leave now?

Well, if the bus can't be used...

So everyone's going to stay, then.

You will all start their new life in a potentially dangerous environment.

Then first, let's set some rules!

To decide where we'll stay, let's split up into four gender-differentiated groups.

Okay, let's figure out the groups.

Here we go—rock, paper, then...

Wait, isn't that supposed to go, "roshambo"?

What?

It's obviously supposed to go "bear, hunter, ninja"!

"Lock, stock, barrel"!

I've never heard of that one.

That just goes to show your ignorance.

You what?!

Lock, stock, barrel!

Lock, stock, barrel!

Masaki-san!

What's the matter?

You don't have to stand up for me anymore.

Standing up for me will just cut you off from the rest of them.

What?

I don't care about that.

You didn't do anything wrong.

Masaki-san!

I told you so.

You can't come to an understanding with some girl you only met yesterday.