With winter weather fast approaching, Hakaba finally arrives in Utatsu to continue his linguistic research. The diverse residents of the town-and their flexible notions of private property -provide ample opportunity to study Netherworld culture and communication from the comfort of his own home. Despite having the best intentions, Hakaba must be mindful that human biases don t negatively affect his attitude toward his new comrades even when they decide the walls of his newly restored dwelling would make a perfect snack!
