Ep. 77: Tetsuro and Maetel arrive at the Rainy Pond for a 64-hour stay amidst endless rain.
Aired on June 12, 1980Filler

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Tetsuro and Maetel check into a hotel on a planet where it rains constantly, facing a mandatory stop of 64 hours and 23 minutes. A fellow passenger from the 999 causes a disturbance by reciting sutras and bothering other travelers throughout the night. He claims a witch on this world devours human souls and insists his prayers are necessary to protect everyone from harm. Maetel reveals that she is already familiar with the legend of this soul-eating witch, adding tension to their unexpected delay in this gloomy location.
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