In the snowy town of August 1995, Mikiya encounters a mysterious girl named Shiki, who wears a white kimono. As they cross paths again at their high school's freshmen ceremony, Mikiya becomes determined to get to know Shiki better. But beneath her enigmatic exterior, Shiki harbors a dark secret: a series of gruesome murders has shaken the town, leaving behind only unanswered questions. Who can be trusted? Who is the killer? What lies behind Shiki's secrets? And most pressing of all, who is the real Shiki?

The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 1
Mikiya's life takes an unexpected turn in August 1995 when he meets a mysterious girl in a white kimono, sparking a series of encounters at school that only intensify his curiosity, despite her enigmatic nature.