The SOS Brigade traveled to a pair of lakes an hour by train from the city. The three girls rented and dressed in priestess costumes. They were approached by a young girl who had lost her brother there. Haruhi told her that if she prayed to the local water kami, her brother would be returned. Haruhi and Asahina continued to "pray" with the little girl while Koizumi, Kyon and Nagato went searching for the little boy. Nagato pointed out the boy's backpack, which was floating in the water.