[Marco doesn't take any offense, really. Of all the times and places to hear something like that, a country where he's clearly not a local and can't speak the language all that well is a pretty reasonable one.]

Well, I came to Japan because I work with technology, you see, and I've been hearing about some cutting-edge developments I'd like to stay on top of. I'm in Morioh in particular because... I heard it was a very beautiful town. I thought I should see the sights while I have the chance, too.

[That's not the entire truth. He knows he shouldn't get involved - he's not one for trouble, and especially not one for violence provided he pays attention to his needs - but when he heard about the absurdly high rate of disappearances in this little town, relative to the rest of the country... he couldn't help thinking something must be afoot.]