Japan of the Kinsei era. After the execution of your mutual friend, you and Goro decide to flee Japan.

Because your horse is tired, you stop in the middle of the forest. While Goro was looking for a place to tie up the horses, you hear an echo in the distance.

Going deep into the forest, you notice the lights near the tree. One of these lights flies up to your palms and takes the form of a little man, giggling a little. "kodama" - you turn your head at an unexpected voice and notice Goro behind you, whose hand is already resting on your waist.