Suspense - Page 4

Airi Sezaki and Hinako Hanamura belong to distinct social groups and hierarchies in their school, leading separate lives with no overlap except for a shared clandestine connection. Their bond is characterized by unconventional desires, self-indulgence, and love, kept hidden away from the rest of the world.

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.

A girl named Yuki discovers a mysterious watch that stops time—and uses it to save a boy, Hiroki, from certain death. Drawn together by the secret of the clock, the two find themselves bound by an unforgettable summer. In a world frozen in time, an unprecedented suspenseful romance begins!

The manga centers around Ginjirou Manda, a loan shark business man who is affiliated with many Yakuza gangs in Osaka. He charges an interest rate called toichi—10% more interest every 10 days, or 365% every year. Thanks to his unrelenting money-collecting tactics, he is feared as "Minami no Oni" or the "Demon" of Osaka's Minami business district. Even when his borrowers tries to scam him, he always finds a way to make them pay his money back.

Throughout the United States, the search for vampires continues much like the infamous witch hunts of the past. However, rumors are quietly circulating about an intricate escape plan. Allegedly, "Mina Tepes has issued a call to all American vampires: once arriving on the West Coast, a ship will transport them to the Vampire Bund." Countless vampires are lured by the prospect of surviving and follow this rumor, making their way to the western coast. Unfortunately, there is a minor snag - the Vampire Bund sank months ago, along with Vampire Queen Mina Tepes.

From Kirei Cake: Meet Sakai Hiroaki, a high school teenage mastermind with a genius-level intelligence and a lack of interest in anything that is easy to him. During one unlucky day, in an attempt to stop a student from committing suicide, he ends up committing suicide himself. After he awakens, he finds himself not in the real world, nor in heaven, but in purgatory, along with a group of others who did the same: commit suicide. Sakai discovers that he and his peers are subjected to never-ending intense death games in this world for reasons unknown to him, and he tries to find a way to escape.

As a 35-year old high school teacher, he finds himself with zero friends. He tries to make friends with the other teachers, but they treat him like trash. He doesn't know what to do, until Koume, the most popular girl in class, offers him a helping hand. But she doesn't want to be his friend, she says, “I'll be your teacher." What does she mean by that?

In preparation for the catastrophic meteor, scientists had foreseen the disaster, prompting leaders from all countries to convene and strategize the survival of humanity. They established the Seven Seeds initiative wherein young, healthy individuals from each country were cryogenically preserved until the computer declared Earth safe again, giving them a chance to thrive in the new world. The Japanese government, on the other hand, formed five groups of survivors: Winter, Spring, and Summer groups A and B, and Fall. Each group was composed of a guide and seven members, equipped with a small tube of poison as a last resort. Moreover, seven refuges known as "Fuji" were made available, containing various seeds and survival guides. This shoujo manga, which won the 52nd Shogakukan Manga Award, depicts their post-apocalyptic journey.

Protected by an enigmatic stalker, I am shielded from potential predators who are disguised as beautiful women with a desire to consume me. Sakurai, a high school student, carries a secret burden that he dare not share with others. Since childhood, he has faced the constant threat of being stalked. One day, Ueda, a fellow classmate, undergoes a shocking transformation, revealing herself as one of his stalkers. Fortunately, Miyako, who has always kept a close eye on Sakurai, appears and saves him. She explains that the monsters, known as urban legends in Japan, are fixated on him because of their love for him. What lies ahead for Sakurai, who is adored by countless creatures disguised as alluring girls?