Ep. 40: Coast Guard Division 2 investigates a fishing boat fire blamed on a sea monster.

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A fishing vessel catches fire near a shrine in the coastal village of Shikura, prompting locals to blame a sea monster called Plessie. The Coast Guard assigns Division 2 to investigate the incident. As the story spreads, media coverage intensifies with the involvement of Momoko Sakurayama, drawing tourists to the area hoping to see the creature. However, the residents appear unusually prepared for the influx of visitors. This situation raises questions about whether the monster sighting is a genuine threat or a fabricated scheme designed to generate revenue from tourism. The narrative explores the tension between the official investigation and the potential economic motives driving the local population's claims.