“Something wearing Hikaru's face returns from the mountains, but it's not really him—it's dangerous.”
The Summer Hikaru Died
光が死んだ夏
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Something wearing Hikaru's face returns from the mountains, but it's not really him—it's dangerous.
It has Hikaru's face. It has Hikaru's voice. It even has Hikaru's memories. But whatever came down from the mountains six months ago isn't Yoshiki's best friend. Whatever it is, it's dangerous. Carrying on at school and hanging out as if nothing has changed—as if Hikaru isn't gone—would be crazy...but when it looks so very like Hikaru...and acts so very like Hikaru... (Source: Yen Press)
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A Light novel Publication
- Published Dec 2023 – ongoing
- Source Light novel media type
- Ref. BS-M72349 catalog