Shikadai and Ryogi became friends playing shogi, but lately Ryogi hasn't been coming to their usual meeting place. Shikadai's became worried about his friend's behavior the last time they met, but he's kept his concerns to himself. Ryogi is also worried about Shikadai, but is tormented by memories he can't forget.
it began just around the time that
gang appeared in the village.
بدأ هذا في نفس وقت ظهور تلك العصابة في القرية
è iniziato tutto da quando quelli 
di cui parlavamo sono comparsi al Villaggio.
começou na época em que aquela
gangue apareceu aqui na vila.