Kyō Shirodaira

"Hizumi's "happy high schooler" facade begins to crumble as Ayumu confronts Kirie about Hizumi's cheerful acceptance of the fate that awaits him. Big brother Kiyotaka has always cast a shadow over Ayumu's life, but what kind of despair has Hizumi known that would make him so ready to die? Hizumi still hasn't laid all of his cards on the table, and his next play could take out one of the Blade Children for good."--Page 4 of cover.

When world-class detective Kiyotaka Narumi suddenly disappears after vowing to uncover the mystery of the Blade Children, his younger brother, Ayumu, takes up the investigation and uncovers more questions than answers about who and what they are.

When world-class detective Kiyotaka Narumi suddenly disappears after vowing to uncover the mystery of the Blade Children, his younger brother, Ayumu, takes up the investigation and uncovers more questions than answers about who and what they are.

"Now in Japan, Kanon Hilbert immediately goes on the hunt for Blade Children! Eyes, Ryouko, Rio, and Asazuki are there to prevent Kanon from doing as he pleases, but their numbers take a hit when he targets two of them on the sly. And when Kanon requests Ayumu's cooperation, his methods make it clear that he won't take no for an answer!"--Page 4 of cover.

Kotoko investigates the mysterious death of former idol Karin Nanase, who now terrorizes the sleepy town of Makurazaka as "Steel Lady Nanase." But with Kurō missing and the threat of the Steel Lady potentially causing harm to the Makurazaka's citizens, Kotoko is left with no choice but to team-up with Kurō's ex-girlfriend, Saki. And later, as the Steel Lady strikes again, the origins of Kuro's bizarre powers are revealed.

With the violence and the urban legend of Steel Lady Nanase only continuing to grow in power, it's up to Kotoko to put a stop to her once and for all-and quickly! Her mission is complicated by the likelihood that Kur's sickly cousin, Rikka, is the mastermind behind it all. Kotoko gathers "four solutions" to destroy the truth that Rikka has brought to life, but can a lie destroy a fictional monster and create a new truth? Armed only with these imaginative...

Both touched by spirits called yokai, Kotoko and Kuro have gained unique superhuman powers. But to gain her powers Kotoko has given up an eye and a leg, and Kuro's personal life is in shambles. So when Kotoko suggests they team up to deal with renegades from the spirit world, Kuro doesn't have many other choices, but Kotoko might just have a few ulterior motives...