The Summer Hikaru Died, Vol. 3

Hikarus sudden disappearance from the mountain has not gone unnoticed...and his presence in town has begun to raise suspicions as well. Spirits from the other side grow restless, while the people sensitive to them begin taking steps to uncover the truth. As Yoshiki continues to struggle with the true identity of Hikaru, he is reminded once again that his friend no longer shares his understanding of life and deathand that if you play with fire, someone is sure to get burned eventually...

Mokumokuren is a manga creator who made their serial debut with the series The Summer Hikaru Died. Their compelling work which artistically injects horror into a coming-of-age story has garnered lots of attention on social media, and less than a year after the start of its serialization, it won first place in the male readers category of Takarajimashas This Manga is Amazing! list in 2023 and won 11th place in the Manga Taisho that same year. Mokumokurens breathtaking work has been adapted into various media, including a novel and a Netflix-exclusive anime series.