They were both wandering the land, searching for something. A lot of hardships, pain and joy came along the way that led them to find what they were looking for (One-shot series/William and Male Hide).

Chiren was a young woman from a small village, and lived a mundane life until she was offered as a sacrifice to the Oni Lord of Akishino Valley. (Recepes used are inspired by Dianxi Xiaoge and Liziqi on youtube)

One year after Otakemaru's demise and Maria's capture, Hide arrives at William's doorstep. A series of oneshots about William and Hide after the end of NIOH 2, generally with tea involved.