An otherworldly orb transforms to match its surrounding environment: from moss to a wolf; the wolf retunites with a boy, who lives alone in a snow covered village.

The orb, having morphed into a boy, finds its way to Ninanna, where he is attacked; he is discovered by a girl, March, who may not achieve her goal of becoming a grown-up.

March is escorted to the altar to be sacrificed to Oniguma.

Hayase escorts March, Parona, and Fushi on a long ride to Yanome; Hayase slips them sleeping drugs.

March sacrifices her life to save Parona; Yanome soldiers want to capture Fushi.

Fushi meets the elder Pioran; A mysterious creature steals Fushi's memories.