Oume appears in Episode 8, “The Monkey Story.”
She is a kind woman who lives in a village in Sulfur Valley and treats Saru with warmth, even though others do not.
Chosen as a Sacrifice
Oume is chosen by the villagers to be the “bride” for Nokosaregumo, a giant monster cloud.
They plan to offer her as a sacrifice.
Protecting Saru
When Saru comes to save her, Oume bravely shields him from Nokosaregumo.
Instead of running away, she jumps into the monster’s mouth.
Surviving Inside the Monster
Oume is swallowed whole, but because she went in all at once, she stays alive inside the monster.
When the Demon God is defeated, Oume is safely rescued from inside Nokosaregumo.
A New Start in the Village
At the end, Oume decides to live in the village together with Saru.
They choose to face life side by side, starting a fresh and hopeful chapter together.
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