Souichi is a troubled brat of a kid who likes to curse and cause trouble for anyone who he dislikes. Enjoyable Junji Ito read. By far not one of his best, but definitely a classic. I enjoyed reading start to finish, was hoping for a longer series with a bit more development with characters and plot. Most characters who aren't Souichi are quite forgettable, but the arcs they explored were fairly unique and memorable enough to make this manga worth the read. If you're looking for a Junji Ito that is a bit more of everything (horror, arcs and characters) you are better off startingsomewhere else, but if you're looking to knock out some good Junji Ito, Souichi doesn't fall too short at all.