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After the legendary elf mage Frieren is forced to confront the cruel passage of time, she sets out on a journey to fulfill the final wishes of her friends and get to know the world a little better. Under the supervision of Kanehito Yamada, writer of the original manga, comes five original short stories! Join Frieren, Fern, Stark, Lawine, Kanne, and Aura in all-new adventures!

After a shocking proposal carries their relationship into uncharted territory, Sakuma and Ushio greet the new year with a fresh label and newfound resolve. Yet as winter wears on, and the class trip to Hokkaido draws ever closer, their bond will be tested - not only by the lingering question of its sustainability but also by the infamous Sera, sweet-talking trickster and sower of discord.Can their relationship survive the machinations of a man hell-bent on worming between them? Or will Sakuma falter in the face of the biggest moral conundrum he’s ever had to confront? In this heartrending conclusion, deep-seated doubts emerge as unspoken lines are finally crossed. When Sakuma and Ushio at last close the book on the most challenging chapter of their youths, where will they find themselves - and each other - in the coming dawn?The final volume!

Tono Kaoru heard a rumor: The laws of space and time mean nothing to the Urashima Tunnel. If you find it, walk through and you'll find your heart's desire on the other side...in exchange for years of your own life. On the night Kaoru just so happens to find himself standing in front of a tunnel that looks suspiciously like the one the rumor describes, he finds himself thinking of Karen, the sister he lost in an accident five years ago. To Kaoru's surprise, he's been followed by the new transfer student Anzu Hanaki, who promises to help him experiment with the mysterious tunnel – but what does she want from Kaoru in exchange? And what will he have left to give, after the tunnel's done with him?

YOUR HEART'S DESIREAccording to an urban legend, there is a tunnel where you can get anything you desire in exchange for your youth—the Urashima Tunnel.Kaoru and Anzu take advantage of their summer break to launch an in-depth investigation of the tunnel, with disappointing results. Kaoru is about to head home when Anzu suddenly invites him to her place. Kaoru’s nervous, and Anzu finally tries to express her feelings: “T-Tono-kun, I...”The third volume of the manga adaptation of the popular and award-winning light novel!

Kaoru learns that Anzu has been assigned a manga editor. While this a big step towards fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a manga artist, Anzu isn’t happy about it. Kaoru tells Anzu—who is still uncertain whether to enter the tunnel or not—that they should postpone their search. Then he makes a decision:“Well… shall we?”What does Kaoru see at the end of the tunnel? All secrets are finally revealed in the conclusion of this bittersweet tale of mysteries and summer love, based on the award-winning light novel!

An episode from Übel's past, Frieren's life in her home village, Serie's days as Flamme's teacher, the inner thoughts of a young demon, and the daily activities of a certain receptionist at the Northern Branch of the Continental Magic Association. These five stories from the world of Frieren shed additional light on various characters, their motivations, and the experiences that helped shape them.

The award-winning, bittersweet sci-fi tale of a mysterious tunnel, time travel, and young summer love by the creators of Wait For Me Yesterday in Spring–inspired an anime film! And don’t miss the original light novel, also from Seven Seas.Kaoru heard a rumor: The laws of space and time mean nothing to the Urashima Tunnel. If you find it, walk through and your heart’s desire will be on the other side…in exchange for years of your own life. The new transfer student Anzu promises to help Kaoru experiment with the mysterious tunnel—but what does she want from Kaoru in exchange? And what will he have left to give, after the tunnel’s done with him?

Growing up in a dreary suburb, Sakuma has little to brighten his humdrum days aside from his best friend. The bright, talented, and attractive Ushio seems to have everything Sakuma lacks, and his academics and athletic prowess make him popular with the girls at school. Past trauma - and an understandable inferiority complex - slowly drive the two apart, and by the time they enter high school, they hardly even speak anymore. Thus, Sakuma finds himself alone.Against all odds, he eventually gains a friend in Natsuki, the sweetest girl in class. The two hit it off gushing about their favourite novels, and he falls head over heels for her. But that very same night, he stumbles upon an unexpected sight while walking through a familiar park: his old friend Ushio, dressed in a full-blown schoolgirl’s uniform and sobbing uncontrollably.

After a dramatic first semester, Sakuma and Ushio dive headfirst into summer vacation. Despite their unspoken agreement to not mention the “incident” that occurred on the last day of school, things get real awkward real fast when they meet up with Natsuki on a trip to the aquarium. She asks them a pointed question: “You two are dating, aren’t you?”The trio will be forced to set their unresolved feelings aside when fall semester arrives - and with it, the annual culture festival. Can Sakuma balance his feelings for both of them in addition to his work on the festival committee, not to mention a starring role in the class production of Romeo and Juliet?

From the award-winning author of The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes and Wait For Me Yesterday in Spring comes a brand-new light novel about setting aside differences to solve the mystery of a world frozen in time.Socially awkward loner Kayato has an intense fear of being touched and finds making friends extremely difficult. When he and his high school classmates visit Hakodate for a field trip, he suffers through some attempts to engage with the others, until...Time stops for the entire world, but not for him.All the hustle and bustle of the city fades into an eerie veil of silence, leaving him the only soul left in motion--until he finds another in Akira, a sharp-tongued local delinquent. Though she's his total opposite, she begrudgingly agrees to help him solve the mystery. Their only lead is something Kayato's uncle said just before he died about a "world plucked out of time," as if preserved in amber. Hoping to find a clue among his late uncle's possessions in Tokyo, the two teens must travel through the frozen world.

It's smooth sailing for Sakuma and friends after the autumn culture festival, and Ushio is fast reclaiming her popularity at school. Just when it seems like the worst is finally behind them, Ushio's old rival barges in with a challenge: defeat him in a race, or rejoin the boys' track-and-field team. It’s an outlandish request, yet - despite being out of practice and at a severe disadvantage - Ushio accepts.Meanwhile, tension is brewing between two of the school’s biggest troublemakers, with Arisa Nishizono on the brink of a violent blowup after repeated provocations from Itsuku Sera. Eventually, her fury boils over, and she takes matters into her own hands in a way no one saw coming. Sparks fly as the youths' resolve is put to the test... When the dust settles, who will be victorious?