Ep. 8: Sakon leaves Ukon with craftsman Hayami before a fatal workshop fire occurs

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Sakon entrusts the puppet Ukon to craftsman Hayami for repairs at Fukami's puppetry workshop. Upon returning to retrieve the puppet, Sakon discovers a gas explosion and fire engulfing Hayami's workshop and living quarters. The incident results in Hayami being burned to death. This event marks a significant turning point involving the puppet and the local artisan, setting the stage for subsequent developments in the narrative arc.