帰路 Demo

Deep in the mountains lies Chisui Village, an abandoned, secluded settlement. Long ago, sacred objects known as Shizumemono were buried at key locations throughout the village to appease the souls of the dead. However, someone dug them up, and now they have vanished without a trace. Deprived of these protective relics, spirits that were meant to rest in peace have begun to flood the village. The abandoned Shizumemono must be found and restored to their rightful places. The protagonist is a Hina doll who was once cherished by a family in Chisui Village.

Imbued with deep affection for her former master, she has awakened as a Tsukumogami—an artifact spirit. Desperate to find the child who once loved her so dearly, she journeys toward the edge of the forest. Along the way, she meets Kikori, a college student searching for the unearthed relics alongside a fox priestess (Kosaigu). Earnest and dutiful—yet a bit clumsy—Kikori cannot bring himself to leave the lost doll behind. Using "helping search for the Shizumemono" as a cover, he offers to join her on her journey.

With their goals aligned, the pair forge an alliance to track down the missing relics, gradually uncovering the dark mysteries buried within Chisui Village. World Rules The village is governed by a mechanic called Resonance Level. As this value rises, the number of appearing spirits increases, and the village itself undergoes unsettling transformations.…