Mystery - Page 318

Ever since she was young, Eva Ushiromiya has worked tirelessly to prove herself as the ideal successor to the Ushiromiya family headship. Despite facing endless discrimination as a woman, she is determined to overcome the odds and surpass her older brother Krauss, who is set to inherit the position by way of birthright. An opportunity to realize her dream comes at the annual conference on the island of Rokkenjima. With the announcement of the epitaph's riddle, Eva believes that finding the hidden gold will force the rest of the family members to acknowledge her. However, as the adults of the Ushiromiya family decipher the puzzle, a string of unexplained murders ensues, forewarning the unfortunate fate that awaits them in the end. Meanwhile, the game board between the Golden Witch Beatrice and Battler Ushiromiya commences once more—bringing new yet unlikely accomplices to participate in the duel.

Following the 1986 Rokkenjima Mass Murder Incident, Ange Ushiromiya is the last surviving member of her family. Bearing immense guilt for being unable to accompany her parents and older brother Battler to the island, Ange has been desperate to know the truth behind the grim events. However, 12 years later, further hardships torment the grieving girl—isolating her from the world she once loved. On the brink of giving up, Ange is visited by Frederica Bernkastel, the Witch of Miracles. As a spectator of Beatrice's games, Bernkastel offers Ange a chance to not only learn what occurred on Rokkenjima, but also exact revenge on the person who murdered her family. Despite the possibility that her wish will go unfulfilled, Ange accepts the deal and inherits the name of the Golden Witch, allowing her to travel back in time to assist Battler. This new, spirited alliance provides Battler the conviction to fervently proceed in his uphill battle as the game board continues to transform in unexpected ways.

Ryuu Yamada, a notorious hardliner and delinquent at Suzaku High, had his regular routine interrupted when he was reprimanded for his lackluster academic performance and indifferent attitude towards school. It was during this moment that he locked eyes with Urara Shiraishi, a top-performing student in their grade. As Shiraishi began her ascent up the stairs, Yamada took it upon himself to taunt her, only to stumble and tumble down, inadvertently bringing Shiraishi down with him. When he awoke in the infirmary, he was stunned to find himself in Shiraishi's body. Through conferring with his new host, Yamada discovered that their body swap had resulted from an accidental kiss during their fall. Equipped with this newfound ability, Yamada's high school life was to be filled with even more excitement and adventure!

In the year 1977 in Yonaki Village, Kazunari Honda and Natsuko Honda—his cousin and girlfriend—live a peaceful life despite most of the other villagers not approving of their relationship. But soon, they will have more to worry about than the opinions of the townsfolk, as a mysterious black envelope appears and informs the villagers that they will be participating in the "King's Game." The rules state that the commands must be followed by the end of the day, and that no one is allowed to quit. With most viewing the appearance of the envelope as a joke, they soon realize that those who don't obey the orders will die. As more villagers meet their demise, Kazunari and his friends realize they must play the terrible King's Game, all the while suspecting that someone in the village may be the King.

Chime Ensis is a new delver, one among many adventurers in the giant city of Solaris, and just like every other adventurer he dreams of living an easy life with the fame and fortune he gains from the world's last Labyrinth. Through the twisting dark of the underground caverns and the mysterious motives surrounding the city, those who can push past the insurmountable odds and conquer Laybrinth Zenith will have their names carved in the stars.

The world’s largest aquarium – “Living Sea Aquarium” ushered in its first opening day, No one expected that the hidden (invisible) crisis would spread quietly in the blue water… Suddenly unknown creatures gone rampage in the aquarium. Zhang Chen, a diver with Emotional Disorder along with Zhang Xing, a rebellious, sensitive and cold-hearted student. how will these two brothers who have never been friends would unite and cooperate. Question also remains, How will these two brothers would contact with each other and find a way to escape?

In the year 2063, humanity dominates the vast reaches of the universe. A collection of eager students, accompanied by a child, from Caird High School, set out on an expedition to MCPA, a far-off planet situated nine light-years away. Two of the participants in the group are Kanata Hoshijima, a bold and physically-fit individual, and the lovable Aries Spring. Their escapade is quickly transformed into a nerve-racking experience as a strange, luminous sphere pursues and captures them upon their arrival on MCPA. The orb transports the students to a hazardous region of space, which is approximately 5,012 light-years from safety. With limited resources and no prospect of rescue, the only option for them to make it back home is to board an abandoned spacecraft, sparking a demanding fight for survival and exposing the dark reality of their perilous journey.

Nao Okura adored helping her mother make wagashi, a revered Japanese delicacy, when she was younger. Her mother landed a job as a wagashi maker, where Nao met Tsubaki Takatsuki—Kogetsuan's heir—filling her childhood with warmth and happiness. But, the good times vanished when tragedy struck, leading Tsubaki to testify against Nao's mother, landing her in prison on false charges. Many years later, Nao—now Nao Hanaoka—works at a reputable wagashi establishment. But fate leads her back to Kogetsuan, where she encounters Tsubaki as a cruel man, barely recognizing her. In a surprising move, he proposes to Nao, hoping to elevate Kogetsuan's wagashi quality. Despite no romantic feelings towards him, Nao agrees to use the marriage as an opportunity to discover the truth behind what happened to her mother. Thus, commences their marriage of convenience, which may evolve into something more.

One day, Doppo, the high school protagonist, suddenly heard a voice from his phone saying "The game has begun" and that the "chosen challengers" have been taken to another world. If they complete their mission, they can return to their original world. However, this new world is filled with terrifying monsters... Can they survive and return to their original world?! The survival game for humanity's salvation on the line has begun...!

Dear Citizen, We appreciate your loyalty, especially during these troubled times when people seem unmotivated and apathetic. You may be wondering why nothing is being done to stop this decline. Rest assured, we are taking measures to address the issue. Starting immediately, we will randomly select a citizen each day and they will be notified of their demise within 24 hours. This will serve as a reminder of how precious life is and the importance of being a productive member of society. Thank you for your attention and cooperation. Congratulations, you have been randomly selected by the government to participate in this reminder. Note: This piece was nominated for the Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2009.

Akane Ninamori, a high school student, extends an invitation to investigate rumors of haunted places around their town to Fujino Amemura, a transfer student. Their adventure leads them through a maze of winding pathways and staircases where they unravel the origins of the creepy tales and form a robust bond of friendship.