Tamae Hojo

Tamae Hojo is the wife of Teppei Hojo.

She serves as the aunt to Satoko Houjou and Satoshi Houjou.

She took in Satoko and Satoshi with the intention of acquiring their inheritance.

Her association with the dam construction supporters turned her unpopular in Hinamizawa village.

Due to social alienation, she began abusing Satoko and Satoshi.

Tamae is directly involved in the dam conflict, as her family was on the side supporting its construction.

She is emotionally distant and neglectful toward Satoko and Satoshi.

Her actions are motivated by greed for their inheritance.

Her reputation in the village continues to decline due to her family's role in the dam movement.

On the night of the Watanagashi Festival, the fourth year after the dam incident, Tamae reaches her breaking point with Satoko.

Satoshi, driven by desperation, lures Tamae to a waste dumping ground that was once part of the dam site.

There, she is killed by Satoshi in an impulsive act, officially marking her as the "Fourth Year Sacrifice" in village legend.

Tamae Hojo is manipulative and acts out of self-interest.

She is harsh and abusive, especially when isolated from the community.

Her greed for inheritance overshadows any genuine familial bond with Satoko or Satoshi.

Tamae’s death has lasting effects on Satoko, Satoshi, and Teppei Hojo.

Her murder becomes a whispered legend and a core trauma in the story.

She is remembered primarily for her cruelty and her role in the chain of tragedies in When They Cry.

Tamae’s fate is closely tied to the folklore surrounding the Watanagashi Festival, adding a chilling dimension to her legacy.

Her abuse is a key catalyst for later events involving Satoshi’s disappearance and Satoko’s trauma.

Tamae Hojo’s story is one of isolation, cruelty, and ultimately, violent consequence.

Her actions and tragic end shape not just her family, but the atmosphere of fear and superstition in Hinamizawa.