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"I don't need anyone's love, or anyone's approval. I need strength more than that."
AkaAka's tale commences with a vision comprising of crimson camellias and the transfer of an enigmatic mask. This mask belongs to a boy named Yue, who dwells in a temple inhabited by singular beings. Utsuwa, the adjacent town, is hosting a winter festivity which Kurogitsune, Yue's fox comrade, deems an ideal opportunity for the sheltered boy to partake in the extravaganza's delights, particularly its cuisine. Despite being prohibited to leave the temple, they clandestinely venture into the town, ignorant of the repercussions they will soon encounter.
"I'll have you take responsibility for making an Incubus fall for you." My older male manager is actually an Incubus? My energy is being sucked until my body melts…
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The manga is made of different short stories linked together by the mysterious boy with no particular name. The boy travels in different times and places, trading with different people, letting them to have a glimpse of their future or past or the secret of others, and bet to see if they can change their fate.
Atop a deserted department store sits Lucky Animal, a pet shop of unique nature. The pets offered here are regarded as fortunate amulets, capable of shielding their masters from any misfortunes.
When the snow piled up at dawn, Hikari encounters a man freezing on the bridge. He is depressed because he has "lost something important." He has two tails and cat ears, and claims to be a "Nekomata”. Unable to leave the enigmatic Nekomata alone, they end up searching for lost items together. But when he sometimes shows his real expressions it makes Hikari’s heart flutter...?
Kyoko's grandfather makes a strange request of her on his deathbed... That she kill her own father, who has been hidden away in a mountain cave feeding on carrion because he is --- the Centipede King! Originally published in the March 1995 issue of Suspense & Horror.
Vowing never to separate from his childhood friend Hisame, Itsuki travels on Tokaido with him in search of new adventures. Exterminating youkai along the way, they depend on each other to finish the job. As dark and mischievous as he is, Itsuki seems to have a one-sided love for Hisame; however, Hisame's naive nature stops him from ever taking Itsuki seriously. Will Itsuki's attempts prevail, or will they be in vain?
Suzume Kikuo is a remarkable individual; possessing a captivating presence, undeniable intelligence, and unwavering empathy, she would make a perfect partner for anyone. Yet, when she proposes a romantic rendezvous with her socially-awkward childhood companion, Akane, his unexpected response leaves her feeling puzzled: "You're just too perfect." Faced with such an unexpected refusal, what other choice does a young lady have besides metamorphosing into a mammoth caterpillar and trying to win back his affections?
The name says it all! Denji's life of poverty is changed forever when he merges with his pet chainsaw dog, Pochita! Now he's living in the big city and an official Devil Hunter. But he's got a lot to learn about his new job and chainsaw powers!
After his parents died, Shinpei Ajiro lived with the Kofune sisters, Mio and Ushio, but he has since moved to live on his own in Tokyo. But after Ushio drowns while trying to save the young Shiori Kobayakawa, he returns home to mourn her departure. However, bruises around Ushio's neck bring her cause of death into question. Taking a step back, Shinpei becomes convinced there must be another explanation. Dangerous entities roam among the islanders, and a vision of deceased Ushio asks him to "save Mio" as her final request. He is certain that something is afoot—and Ushio's death is only a piece of the puzzle. With the help of Mio and various others, Shinpei struggles to forge a future in which he, his friends, and family can stay alive. But the more he investigates, the more impossible such a future seems. This darkness infiltrates his home island. Just how much more suffering will he go through before finding the right path to save it all?
