Psychological - Page 135

On her way back home, the main character encounters a man who was involved in a car accident. As he nears the end of his life, he implores her to dispose of a specific package in the ocean.

Constantly bullied for her weight, Maki decides to embark on a weight loss journey. The results are stunning, and she becomes the envy of her peers. But Maki doesn't stop there - she continues to lose weight until she is emaciated. This book also includes other stories, such as the revenge of the slug girl, the hidden sister of Ms. Numata, the mysterious appearance of a red satchel at school, and Mayuko's nickname "Caterpillar" for her love of the creatures.

A prison for youth offenders, known as Carpe Diem and situated in a virtual realm, is where they are confined. They are offered the chance of freedom in exchange for good conduct, but there is a heartbreaking truth concealed within the program.

The group known as "Special Crime Investigation Department 007" boasts exceptionally skilled and remarkable investigators amongst its ranks. Fuyuki, recently initiated into the team, possesses impressive capabilities and is partnered with Kuze, a suave and attractive detective. Together, they constitute the most formidable duo to have ever graced the halls of the police headquarters!

This is a peculiar and surreal assortment of individual stories. The intricacies of each story are subtle, but a robust theme runs throughout, featuring stretched out figures and Art Deco elements. The artist's style is unusual, evoking thoughts of both Gorey and Dali while channeling Edvard Munch, yet still retaining a unique and recognizable signature. This collection is a far cry from manga, yet still distinctly of the same artistic tradition.

Sahoko and Rio, two classmates, find solace in each other's company despite their tumultuous pasts. Rio suffers from depression and self-inflicted harm, and her family (comprising of her father, stepmother, and stepbrother) doesn't show her any love. However, Sahoko brings some light into her life. Sahoko herself has a cryptic backstory and doesn't share a good rapport with her parents as she lives with her aunt. Moreover, there's a suggestion that Sahoko and Rio have met before when they were much younger.

Susumu Nakoshi is a middle-aged man who spends his days between a lavish first-class hotel and a park full of homeless people. One day, an eccentric young man approaches Nakoshi in search of subjects willing to partake in trepanation—the procedure of drilling a hole in the skull. This mysterious person claims that Nakoshi is the perfect man for the experiment. Initially rejecting the offer, he doubles back on his decision after his car gets towed off. Nakoshi agrees to let Manabu Ito, a 22-year-old medical student, drill a hole in his skull in exchange for 700,000 yen. The procedure bears no results at first, with Nakoshi showing no abnormalities. This normalcy comes to an abrupt end, however, when Nakoshi begins seeing the homunculus in every person. With his perception distorted, how will Nakoshi face these homunculi?

Kotarou Oohira is a boy with the clueless touch--he has an unusual type of ESP that is transmitted via physical contact. When he accidentally gives his cousin Tatsuki the "gift", he comes to realize that there is much more to his powers than he ever imagined!

Investigating a school where three students have fallen to their deaths in the past two months are two transfer students full of mystery.

Mika has a special relationship with an abused girl who has an extreme fear of men.

The story delves into the tumultuous love affair between two writers and explores how their actions impact those around them, including both admirers and detractors. Although set in a bygone era without the presence of modern technology, the story doesn't feel outdated and maintains a deliberate, contemporary pace. The series includes five volumes, from Hitodenashi no Koi (1999) to Aisareru Hito (2004), with the publisher Game Over or Continue announcing its official drop after the completion of volume two.