The Summer Hikaru Died, Volume 2
by Mokumokuren
published by Yen Press
2023
This horror story of a loving friendship between two boys, one of whom is no longer human, is SO GOOD. And SO CREEPY.
Yoshiki was already warned that it is dangerous for him to stay close to his not-quite-the-same friend, Hikaru. That being near <things like him> attracts <other things>. The woman who told him knows from experience. But that doesn’t prepare Yoshiki or his sister for <the thing> that turns up in the bathroom. Hikaru thinks he can handle it, but… can he?
Hikaru is determined to stay near and protect Yoshiki, and did so once before, but can he really protect him? Or is his affection just putting Yoshiki deeper into danger?
In this volume, we see original Hikaru’s dying wish, and know how much he cared for his best friend.
Volume 2 is another sweet, creepy, wonderful volume.