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At only 15 years old, Kazuya Hasukawa is confronted with a difficult situation - the person he loves has fallen for his older brother, who has invited her to live with them. Kazuya is forced to leave his home and enroll in the all-boys Ryokuto Academy. However, his living conditions with a cross-dressing roommate prove to be less than ideal, despite the school's supposed reputation for excellence.
A slightly offbeat slice-of-life comedy starring… a golem schoolgirl?! It’s spring of his second year in high school, and Otonashi can’t help but notice the girl sitting next to him, cheerful, bright, and, well… a golem. Her arm pops off at the drop of a hat, flowers sprout from her head when she’s happy, and she overheats whenever she’s embarrassed. Every day with her brings something new and unexpected. Not quite a romance, but definitely not your average friendship... here begins the surreal, slightly strange daily life of two unusual classmates.
Hanako and her two companions are highly enthusiastic about addressing women's issues. They have created a range of creatively suggestive high school club names for every cause they advocate. Some of their initiatives include campaigning against the discomfort of undergarments like bras and panties, and seeking to develop the perfect vibrator for women. They often take their ideas to the extreme, even involving Hanako's male childhood friend, but their zeal never wanes!
Rika Furude had always known Hinamizawa as her home, finding comfort in the peaceful mountain village and the company of her friends. However, she longed for something more and wished to share her desire with her best friend, Satoko Houjou. Rika yearned to attend the prestigious St. Lucia Academy, where she could receive a refined education far from their rustic surroundings. Despite initial hesitation, Satoko agreed to take the difficult entrance exams, and they both embarked on a new journey. At St. Lucia Academy, Rika effortlessly adapted to the high-class atmosphere, showcasing her innate elegance and composed demeanor. On the other hand, Satoko struggled to fit in, relying on Rika's support to get by. However, as Rika befriended a sophisticated clique of girls, Satoko's isolation grew, and her academic performance suffered. Their friendship deteriorated until it became irreparable, with Satoko driven to despair by her increasing feelings of loneliness. Succumbing to a dark impulse, she committed an unfathomable act.
In the summer of 1983, Keiichi Maebara and his family leave the noisy city for the tranquil town of Hinamizawa. There, he befriends Satoko Houjou, Rika Furude, Rena Ryuuguu, and Mion Sonozaki, who become his loyal group of friends. As they spend their days enjoying carefree fun, Keiichi gradually realizes that things in Hinamizawa are not what they seem. While attending the Cotton Drifting Festival, Keiichi discovers that the town has been plagued by murders and disappearances in the aftermath of the celebration. The locals attribute it to the "Oyashiro's Curse," which claims that anyone who angers the town's patron god will be cursed with death or disappearance. Initially, Keiichi dismisses it as a scary myth aimed at disciplining naughty children. However, when his friends refuse to speak about the strange occurrences in the village and a murder and disappearance happen after the festival, Keiichi starts to suspect his new friends' involvement in the gruesome events. He fears he may be the next victim of the mysterious vindictive force.
Maebara Keiichi enjoys his days in school, playing games with his local friends, after moving to the peaceful town of Hinamizawa. However, the tranquil environment turns out to be a facade when Keiichi discovers news of a murder that occurred in the town. From that point on, Keiichi's life takes a gruesome turn as he realizes his close friends may not be who they seem to be. The story, based on the amateur mystery game by 7th Expansion, is told through various scenarios. Tsumihoroboshi is the sixth manga in a series that explores different scenarios in the Higurashi games, and the second one that attempts to answer past puzzling questions. Focusing on Ryuuguu Rena's sudden distrust of her friends, the story answers some lingering questions revolving around Furude Rika's mysterious death.
After breaking the chains of fate and achieving the ultimate world, Rika Furude and her comrades can finally enjoy ordinary lives in Hinamizawa's mountain village. Rika believes her hardships and heartaches are over until she is involved in an accident that proves her wrong. Upon waking up, Rika realizes she's in a different world than the one she knows. This new reality contrasts her original world, with her once loyal friend Satoko Houjou becoming cold towards her, her longtime friend Keiichi Maebara never moving to Hinamizawa, and her parents still alive. Though this world may not be perfect, it still appeals to Rika, leaving her with a tough decision: stay in this new world or return to the world that she struggled to improve.
Mikasa Otsuka, a solitary transfer student who is an only child, meets Hinata Yakumo, the most energetic kid in class with a large family and a tendency to pry into others' affairs. Together, they embark on a lively and mischievous journey of discovering their place in the world, as they grow up and develop their friendship.
For half a year, Akira Kagiura, a hardworking freshman in high school, has shared a dorm room with his senior, Taiga Hirano. Despite his initial worries about dorm life, Kagiura has found comfort and happiness in their arrangement thanks to Hirano's caring and cheerful personality. As Kagiura increasingly relies on Hirano, his admiration towards his selfless friend transforms into romantic feelings. With only six months remaining as roommates, Kagiura is determined to define their precious bond before it is too late.
Hitori Bocchi is plagued by severe social anxiety, causing her to struggle with conversation and turn to drastic measures to avoid social situations. She experiences cramping in her legs from overexertion, becomes overly confident when left to her own devices, and even vomits when under extreme stress. As she begins her journey in middle school, her sole friend, Yawara Kai, is attending a different school, leaving Bocchi to navigate new surroundings and make new friends in order to regain Kai's friendship.
Paradigm Girls Academy, situated in a renowned Catholic establishment, is a distinguished secondary school, offering education to students in middle and high school levels. Having no inclination towards romantic relationships, Aoi's ambition is to become a cultured and polished lady, associating herself with the virtuous Ojou-sama. Conversely, Riri joins the all-girls institution with wanderlust dreams of finding love. As their aspirations meet with reality, the two build a commendable camaraderie.
Moemi had to switch schools frequently because of her father's job transfers. Finally, she decides to reside with her parents. However, a stipulation is to live with the boss's daughter. A shock awaited her; the person was Hiiragi, who is a senior boy in her high school! Thrilled to live with an older boy, how would life blossom?!
