In November, a town named Kiritachi to the northwest of Tokyo prepares for a gathering of famous actors (and other movie industry people) that will take place in ten days. Two night watchmen are patrolling vacant summer homes when suddenly they hear a loud noise and see a manhole cover go flying. They attempt to speed away, but their car is found ripped apart the next morning with neither one of them in sight. The other guards are ordered not to bother the police about the incident.