This sequel to Higurashi When They Cry GOU returns to the village of Hinamizawa and retells its looping tragedies from Satoko Houjou's perspective. As Rika Furude looks ahead to a future beyond their small town, Satoko struggles to follow her down a path that pulls the two friends apart. SOTSU rotates the board to reveal how the events of GOU came to be, told through Satoko's eyes.