From the depths I call to thee—
—Lord, hear my cries for mercy.
Spring has come to Abbotsford — while Abe is growing increasingly preoccupied with his duties for the school paper, Rika solicits him to track down a set of human skulls that vanished from the island a century ago. It isn't long into their search that he finds out this macabre treasure holds disturbing significance to her.
In the meantime, campaigning has begun for the town council elections. While political infighting rises to an all time high, Marisa — the new girl in town — takes center stage. Will she be able to bring stability before all things converge in a tidal wave of deep despair?