O-okay, this isn't funny anymore! Whoever is doing this, please stop now!

[the quiet jingling of bells can be heard, followed by momentary silence. when kayo speaks again, her voice is a very quiet whisper.]

Medicine Seller-san, I'm ready to listen to you now.

[end recording]

WHAT IS GOING ON?

Sai-san, are you okay? My... parents are... frozen, downstairs...

Everyone in the streets, too...