Higurashi: When They Cry manga volume 23 covers part 2 of the Festival Accompanying Arc and features story by Ryukishi07 and Art by Yutori Houjyou.

Through Miyo Takano's efforts, the research on Hinamizawa Syndrome has won the support her grandfather never received. But Dr. Irie has glimpsed the madness that drives Takano to achieve results by any means, and his loyalties are challenged when he is ordered to perform a vivisection on young Satoko Hojo.