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 ...
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 thing’s for sure -- Yoshiki doesn’t seem to be in harm’s way. In fact, “Hik...
“Hikaru’s” 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 uncov...
While digging for information about Kubitachi and Nounuki-sama, the boys run into Old Lady Matsuura’s daughter! She offers to tell them what she knows, but what sinister clues could she have for them…?...
Yoshiki takes a moment to reminisce about the real Hikaru and sort out his feelings for the impostor. But this calm won’t last long, as the next step in the boys’ investigation lands them in dire straits…!...
The events at the Takeda residence have left Yoshiki reeling and “Hikaru” in far worse shape! They’re brought to the hospital to recover, but what could Tanaka be plotting while the boys are getting bed rest?!...
“Hikaru” is finally awake, and the boys are ready to return to school. But on their first day back, they receive an unexpected clue about “Nounuki-sama”! What new light could this shed on “Hikaru’s” origins...
Ever since he lost his head, something’s seemed off about “Hikaru”…almost like his instincts are taking over. The boys try to continue their investigation, but “Hikaru” suddenly loses control?! Their friendship asi...
Yoshiki’s reluctant choice to ask his father for clues pays off when he finally learns the truth of the Indous’s great sin! Meanwhile, “Hikaru” returns to Kurebayashi’s house in search of answers of his own…...
After briefly splitting up, the boys reconvene to share their discoveries. But the mood is somber, and Yoshiki seems distracted…”Hikaru” suggests a trip to the beach, though will what he has in mind really be the pick-me-up his frie...
While “Hikaru” is not the Hikaru he once knew, Yoshiki must admit that this new entity has become a friend in his own right. But his true identity remains a mystery…even to the impostor himself! When their research into the town’s history bri...
“Hikaru” is finally awake, and the boys are ready to return to school. But on their first day back, they receive an unexpected clue about “Nounuki-sama”! What new light could this shed on “Hikaru’s” origins...
Still processing their encounter with Tanaka, the boys get a ride home from Kurebayashi. In her car, they wonder—What is the nature of the “hole” Tanaka mentioned, and what does it have to do with the strange bands in the sky?!...
While everyone else is off enjoying their vacations, Maki’s being terrorized by…a pair of disembodied legs?! Yoshiki, “Hikaru,” and Kurebayashi rush to Ashidori to aid their friend’s supernatural plight, but there’...
The gang arrive in Ashidori on day of the Houko Festival—a tradition that may be connected to the very “holes” they’re looking for. But while they explore the festivities, their classmate Asako launches a search of her ownR...
At the Houko Festival, Yoshiki and “Hikaru” discover the ominous role of the Houko dolls used by the village as effigies… Read the next chapter of The Summer Hikaru Died the same day as Japan!...
Yoshiki and “Hikaru” head to Ashizuka Cave, only to run into Kurebayashi, who’s concerned for their friend Maki’s safety… Read the next chapter of The Summer Hikaru Died the same day as Japan!...
The gang arrive in Ashidori on day of the Houko Festival—a tradition that may be connected to the very “holes” they’re looking for. But while they explore the festivities, their classmate Asako launches a search of her ownR...
Yoshiki has resolved to walk alongside the “something” that replaced his friend, Hikaru. But changes begin to appear, not just in the village, but also in the impostor himself! As they sense their current lives moments from crumbling down...
Yoshiki, “Hikaru,” and Kurebayashi formulate the ultimate plan to close the holes…and get back from the other side safely. Read the next chapter of The Summer Hikaru Died the same day as Japan!...