“Silent orphan Mori searches for his mother in alien-occupied Earth with alien protector Ryder.”
On the Way to Meet Mom
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Synopsis
Silent orphan Mori searches for his mother in alien-occupied Earth with alien protector Ryder.
Only some children in the orphanage are lucky enough to have a patron—and a small, curious child named Mori starts receiving gifts one day. Mori does not speak, but he listens and enjoys the company of his friend, Rowena, who tells him everything he needs to know. But once Rowena disappears in the warm embrace of her mother, Mori realizes one thing: if every child has a mother, then his own must be out there somewhere. Having packed his little bag, put on his boots, and donned a red cape—undoubtedly a gift from his mother—Mori sets foot outside of the orphanage and begins his journey. The outside world is dangerous; ever since aliens took over Earth, humans have dwindled in numbers, and various creatures roam the vast lands and build their settlements. Ryder, a scarlet-skinned alien with horns and five eyes, encounters Mori and, realizing his origins and the dangers that await him, decides to help Mori's quest and protect him until he meets his mom.
What people say
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Derived from 8 sampled reviews
What 8 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.49 · split reception
7.1 pts
Recommenders 9.1 · others 2.0
↑ 0.25
Running avg · Mar 2025 → Apr 2026
- 10 “This is the most adorable thing ever. The artwork is gorgeous and very expressive. There are some times where there is minimal dialogue, but the artwork and facial expressions are even better than...”
- 10 “Amazing story and breathtaking artstyle that totally fits the "whimsical" nature of the story. This manhwa takes you on a journey that helps you comprehend how each can love a person as their...”
- 9 “With stunning visuals and a cute protagonist, this manhwa blows it out of the water. The premise is very simple yet very compelling: just a feeble little human boy, on the quest to find his mother...”
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A Manhwa Publication
- Format 31 × 2 ch × vol
- Total read 4h 08m approx
- Published Nov 2024 – Jun 2025
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M80252 catalog