I do not own Higurashi. The credict goes to the author.

Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni: Hatahoresatsujin-hen

When They Cry: Secret Affection Murder Chapter

ひぐらしのなく: 傍惚れ殺人

[ Obsession Arc ]

Ichi-hen: Shin Kyojuu Shaa

Chapter 1: New Resident

I can't forget the sin.

I can't let go of the sin.

I can't live with the sin.

But if the sin is forgiven, would you see fit to forgive me?

And if so, please show me how to forgive myself.

- Alice

"*Gomen nasai…Gomen nasai…Gomen nasai…" Why are you saying sorry for? Did you do something wrong…? Is there something that should have been done? "Gomen nasai…Gomen nasai…" Tell me…I want to know… So you can be forgiven. So you can stop saying sorry. Or do you…

"Himura-san, please wake up." I opened my eyes to see sensei looking amused at me. I felt a silent blush spread across my cheeks as I realized why. "Himura-san, you went to sleep outside in the hallway. Come on meet your new classmates." I nodded. I got up from my position, dusting off the probable dirt left on. I looked at her with pleading eyes. *Sensei could easily see read what I was saying. She knew I didn't want to be here. But she said I didn't have to explain much of myself, just be friendly. Sensei's eyes soften when she extended her hand. I smiled at for her kindness and took it. She slid open the door, stepping in pulling me along with her. I keep my eyes on her hand instead of taking the chance of looking at the class. I could hear the whispers that threw itself around the class; it was very rare to see a new person let alone student. Chie-sensei pulled me to the middle of the front so as to properly introduce myself.

She loudly cleared her throat and said, "Class, as I said before, we have a new student. Please be nice to her and show her a wonderful time in Hinamizawa, alright?" she smiled.

"*Hai!"

"Now, introduce yourself…" she stated to me. I felt my throat close up before looking directly at the class. It was filled with children, middle and high school, with curious stares looking at me. I stepped forward, before ducking my eyes under my hair and letting a groan escape my lips. I look back with a smile itched on my face. Fake as it was, but it was a smile none the less.

"*Ohayou, my name's Himura Miyako. Please take good care of me." I said, bowing.

A light green haired girl stood proudly with her hands on her hips, "It's nice to meet you, Miyako-chan. On behalf of everyone here, I'm happy to welcome you." All the students agreed with her. Chie-sensei smiled, glad that her students took her in instantly.

"Now, Miyako-chan, take a seat by…Oh! Keiichi-kun will do. Keiichi, raise your hand please." A brown haired boy raised his hand. He held a smile on his face that looked friendly enough. I guess it was alright. I walked down the aisle of desks and chairs and nodded to the different a student in a kind gesture. Something odd came crawling up my spine when I pasted a young girl with blue hair. I looked back and she looked back too. For some strange reason I liked this girl already. I felt the corners of my mouth lift as did hers. It felt like we were old friends in a way. I continue going to the boy named Keiichi after giving a small nodded to her. I came to the empty seat next to Keiichi and waited for Chie-sensei to start class. Chie-sensei beamed with happiness that it looked like the expression was going to be stuck to her face. Either way, Chie-sensei started her class. During the middle of the day, she split the class into groups to help each other with the assignments she handed out. I wasn't sure what group I could sit with. I guess I have to sit in a corner somewhere.

"*Oi, do you want to have a seat with us?" I looked over my side to see Keiichi and the young blue haired girl. I kept staring at them, confused.

"Do you mean me?" The innocent smiles on their faces became wider.

"Yeah we mean you. For a moment there I thought you couldn't speak." said Keiichi in a teasing tone. The girl nodded her small head in agree meant.

Her little hand grabbed on to my hand, "We don't want you to sit by yourself. It wouldn't be right. Nipaa!" Keiichi nodded in agreement with her. "Also this is the prefect opportunity for you to get to know us. You can be with us anytime after you met everyone." I held a small blush at her words. It was so sweet; I wasn't use to things like this. It felt sort of foreign to me in certain parts. However, I gratefully accepted their invitation. The little girl pulled me to the group while Keiichi followed after us.

"By the way, my name's Rika." said the girl.

"Well, you already know my name…but for introductions' sake, my name is Miyako." Rika giggled at me, it was really cute how she did it.

"It's nice to meet you Shy-chan." I looked questionable at her. Shy-chan…that's somewhat different. She continues to giggle, most likely at my expression. She continued to pull me to a group of females. In the bunch was the proud green hair girl. She was leaning back on the legs of the chair with her arms stretched behind her head, seemly relaxing or waiting. The other two with her was a girl around my age who was busy trying to work with a small portion of her tongue sticking out. The next one was smaller and clever looking girl. This one was a blonde girl with a canine tooth showing. Rika waved for their attention, which they looked up the moment they noticed her. Their face gave a welcoming grins and smiles too. Was this town known for smiling or is it a natural happy place?

"Hey, new girl, how it's going so far?" asked the green haired girl. "Hope things have been well for you." I nodded.

"Everything is fine, arigatou for you concern…um…"

"Oh, my name is Mion, Sonozaki Mion for that matter. And you're…eh…?" said the girl know as Mion.

"Miyako…But you could call me Miya."

"Right, right, I'll remember it next time." she vowed, lightly hitting her head.

Keiichi let out a sigh, while he shook his head, "Oi, Mion, she just said name not to long ago. Geez, even Rika, could remember her name." Mion let out a laugh. She rested her cheek on the palm of her hand, smiling.

"Kei-chan, you know as well I do that I'm an old man at heart," she started to wave her finger side to side, "You shouldn't be surprised that I wouldn't remember her name now. But now that I confirmed it with her, I won't have to worry about forgetting it." she said, confident. I was confused about her calling herself an old man. That when a hand landed on my shoulder. It was Keiichi's hand. I suddenly blushed at the small contact, but I didn't even know why.

"Don't worry. It's an inside joke." he grinned. "Next in the gang is Hojo Satoko, but be careful of her. Unlike Rika-chan, she's not the lest bit cute. As a matter of fact, she's the most annoying person in the group." stated Keiichi. From the look of Keiichi's face, I could tell he was playing with her.

"*Nani? I have always been cute! Don't think you're going to get away with that! I get you before the day is out!" Satoko ranted. Keiichi stuck out his tongue in a teasing manner. Satoko growled at him. He then put his hand on his hip before continuing the introductions.

"Alright, next is Ryuugu Rena, the one sitting next to Mion." Keiichi pointed out the girl with the sailor *fuku, yellow ribbon, and white socks and brown shoes.

"It's a nice to meet you." I bowed. I came back up giving the same façade smile as the beginning. Before reacting to anything, I was pulled in a hug. I felt my lungs sizzled into nothing, the action was so sudden that I wanted scream that moment. I felt someone's cheek rest top of my head of my head as it rubbed back and forth through my hair.

"So cute~, I want to take you home." I began to relax when I heard the voice of a female. I let a calm breath before trying to wriggle out of her grip.

"Hey, Rena, you can't do that. She's still new…" said Keiichi as he struggled tear apart me and Rena apart. Mion soon joined in the effort along with Satoko. They began to tug a before Rika decided to help out too. After a few moments of tugging, Rena was finally off of me. The others tried to catch their breath from the struggle. Suddenly a muffled laugh came out. The muffled laugh came out strong from Keiichi. Soon, others followed after it come residing from the rest of the group. Somehow, I found myself stifling a laugh too. I happen to glance at the Chie-sensei, fearing that we were disrupting her as she helped the other students. As it turns out, she was smiling happily at us. After that whole ordeal, I started to actually enjoy being around the others. The rest of the day, school was the most fun I ever had experience. The end of school seems to come too quickly. Before I knew it I was packing up.

"Miya-chan," I looked to see Rena and the others sitting around at table while everyone else was leaving. "Come play with us." she said. I wasn't sure, I mean, I'm still new around. I felt a hand touch my shoulder, which happened to be Chie-sensei's. She gave an understanding smile.

"Go ahead, it'll be fun." she said. "Besides, I'll sure she wouldn't mind." I gave a nodded before motioning over to them.

"Shy-chan, take a seat." requested Rika.

"Perfect, everyone's here. Now we can play our club game." Mion said, hands messed together while tilting to the side in front of her. I began to take a seat, confused.

"Um…club?"

"Oh, right~." Mion said boking the top of her head. "You don't know about the club. Well, you see, we made a club that plays games. And since you're new to the town, we thought it would be great to have you be apart of it." Everyone begun to nodded in agreement. I felt a flattered and special in a way that I blush a light ting of pink.

"Arigatou, everyone." I smiled.

"Now, on to the games." Mion announced.

After a brief moment of the announcement, I started to sense the tension that was suddenly come around everyone. It was strong and seemed to have its own effect on everyone. Keiichi was grinning madly. Satoko's appearance became deviously calculating. Mion almost seem cleverly demonic. Rena seemed to be in her –something I found out later on during the day- cute mode. And Rika was her smiling self, but with the same aura as the others. I couldn't help but start to get nervous of this and wonder what in the world did I just come upon?

"What games are we playing?" I asked, trying to hide the anxious voice. The others started to grin, their eyes twinkling with hidden scheming.

"Oh, we're just playing the…PUNISHMENT GAME~"

Thank you for reading the Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni: Hatahoresatsujin-hen. It would mean a lot if you could comment and tell me what you think or what should be fixed. Thank you.

Glossary(for those who don't know):

Gomen Nasai- I'm sorry

Sensei- Teacher

Hai- Yes

Ohayou- Good morning

Oi- Hey

Nani- What

Fuku- Japanese school uniform