Introduction
Urban Legend

In the Kansai region of Japan, a persistent legend whispers that by the light of the full moon a bewitching figure emerges from the shadows, captivating travellers lost in their thoughts.

Sublime and enigmatic, Komayō charms wandering souls by offering them a semblance of bliss. With a mischief veiled in gentleness, she invites them to a game of ōgi, a complex game derived from traditional Japanese chess. Bewitched by her presence and seduced by the illusion of a happiness within reach, the unfortunates throw themselves eagerly into this labyrinth of strategies and manoeuvres, unaware that they are already the pieces of a larger game.

As the game goes on, however, an insidious weariness sets in. The players' judgement clouds like ink in clear water, and they sink inexorably into a deep and unshakeable sleep.

It is in this state of vulnerability that Komayō shows her true face. She draws out their vitality with deadly grace, leaving behind only empty shells that were once full of vigour. Their souls, now transformed into yūrei, are condemned to wander without end in her mystical domain. Haunted by her irresistible aura and by the illusion that they may one day finish their game of ōgi, these souls remain trapped, prisoners of an eternal quest and of a broken dream that repeats itself endlessly.