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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.

Two boys lived in a village: Yoshiki and Hikaru. The two did everything together...until the day Hikaru was encompassed by a mysterious light. That was when everything changed, Hikaru most of all. Yoshiki still wishes from the bottom of his heart to always stay by his side...but is there even a Hikaru left to be with?

It has Hikaru s face. It has Hikaru s voice. It even has Hikaru s memories. But whatever came down from the mountains six months ago isn t Yoshiki s best friend. Whatever it is, it s dangerous. Carrying on at school and hanging out as if nothing has changed as if Hikaru isn t gone would be crazy...but when it looks so very like Hikaru...and acts so very like Hikaru...

Yoshiki tried to pretend nothing was wrong, but the truth cannot be ignored. Hikaru is gone. Hikaru is here. This new version is dangerous...or perhaps not? One things for sureYoshiki doesnt seem to be in harms way.

In fact, Hikaru seems to want nothing more than to befriend and protect him. Despite Ries warnings, Yoshiki chooses to extend the hand of friendship, hoping it will help Hikaru become more human. But in doing so, what might Yoshiki become...?

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.

Fashionable and upbeat high schooler Aya falls head over heels for an employee at a local CD shop. He's got an air of mystery about him, always dressed well, and has impeccable taste in music.

Little does she know-this supposedly male employee is actually her female classmate Mitsuki!

Mitsuki generally keeps to herself, but since her seat is right next to Aya's, she can't help but be extremely aware of the other's crush. Revealing the truth is out of the question-but perhaps getting closer to Aya wouldn't be so bad...