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!