Ep. 10: Keiichi Intervenes When Satoko Is Absent Due to Abusive Uncle Teppei
Aired on June 7, 2006

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Satoko misses several school days, prompting Keiichi to investigate the cause. He learns that her abusive uncle, Teppei, is responsible for her absence. Teppei had previously left Hinamizawa after his wife was murdered during the previous year's Watanagashi festival. He has recently returned to the town. Keiichi takes action to intervene in the situation involving Satoko and her uncle. This narrative continues the Curse Killing arc, specifically focusing on the second part of the chapter. The events highlight the return of Teppei and the subsequent impact on Satoko's life, leading to Keiichi's direct involvement in resolving the conflict.
Episodes
- Ep. 6 · Keiichi discovers the Watanagashi ritual shrine and questions the village's sacrificial traditions.
- Ep. 7 · Rika’s cryptic warnings and Shion’s confession lead to missing persons and a terrifying phone call.
- Ep. 8 · Keiichi confronts Mion regarding disappearances, leading to a torture chamber encounter and tragic revelations.
- Ep. 9 · Keiichi investigates Satoshi's disappearance after his parents leave for Tokyo
- Ep. 10 · Keiichi Intervenes When Satoko Is Absent Due to Abusive Uncle Teppei
- Ep. 11 · Keiichi resolves to kill Teppei and buries the body after a fatal confrontation.
- Ep. 12 · Keiichi learns he attended Watanagashi and confronts Satoko's uncle's abuse and a buried body.
- Ep. 13 · Keiichi investigates the Hojo residence and discovers Rika's body before Satoko attacks him.
- Ep. 14 · Mamoru Akasaka investigates a kidnapping in Hinamizawa four years after the dam incident.