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The high school swim team's captain and ace, Aya, was unexpectedly assaulted by a water demon. Within seconds, the demon had drained every last drop of water from Aya's body, rendering her desiccated like a mummy. The malevolent spirits that haunt the school unleash a plethora of terrifying occurrences.
While attending the entrance ceremony of her high school, Hibino Yuika came across the captivating Hoshizawa Nabi, who closely resembled a writer.
Kaga has been striving to please his parents and live up to their standards ever since his older brother left home. The constant pressure of maintaining an impeccable image wears him down, prompting him to vent his frustration when he is alone. As he pours out his grievances in the school restroom, Saotome happens to record him on video. Saotome confronts Kaga about his private struggle, but his motives remain unclear.
During a period when teenage emotions are amplified, attending a rigid public school can be challenging. These adolescents' sentiments mainly involve pure feelings rather than romance, however, they conceal them beneath their prescribed attire. Among them, there's a young man who bears stigmata, an alienated son from a wealthy family, along with his Asian caretaker.
As the sole girl on an otherwise all-male soccer team, Hayate's reputation as a rambunctious high schooler is well-known. But when her studious classmate Yuuto unexpectedly asks her out, their unlikely love story with two very different personalities begins. Bonus story: Chapter 3: Mind Game Mastermind
Himeno Aikawa poses a challenge to Ouji Doumoto as he struggles to comprehend her austere conduct of reprimanding boys for breaching school rules. Thus, when she requests for a private conversation at the rear of the class, Ouji feels puzzled as to why Himeno has taken a liking towards him. Since Himeno battles to express herself, their association becomes intriguing as they misinterpret each other's self-assessment. Ouji perceives Himeno as daunting and strives to steer clear of her anger, whereas Himeno assumes that Ouji is her partner, albeit aggravatingly dense on occasions. Due to Ouji's inability to decipher her feelings, Himeno becomes vexed and resorts to showcasing her favourite pastime, impersonating an adult much beyond her age, as a means to captivate Ouji. As the two elementary students continue their peculiar bond, they remain oblivious to each other's sentiments, leading to comical situations.
Towa and Yamato are twins with opposite personalities. Yamato is a rowdy person who usually gets into fights, while Towa is a quiet reader who often gets blamed for Yamato's misdeeds by mistake. On his way home from school one day, Towa meets the mysterious rebel, Mitsuru. Though the school gang thinks Towa is Yamato and attacks him, Mitsuru is able to distinguish between the two brothers.
Ryouko dominates as the top fighter at Daimon High, a school where martial arts are an integral part of the curriculum and official duels are used to resolve disputes. Her constant battles to maintain her rank make every competition a high-stakes "Finals" match.
Maebara Keiichi enjoys his days in school, playing games with his local friends, after moving to the peaceful town of Hinamizawa. However, the tranquil environment turns out to be a facade when Keiichi discovers news of a murder that occurred in the town. From that point on, Keiichi's life takes a gruesome turn as he realizes his close friends may not be who they seem to be. The story, based on the amateur mystery game by 7th Expansion, is told through various scenarios. Tsumihoroboshi is the sixth manga in a series that explores different scenarios in the Higurashi games, and the second one that attempts to answer past puzzling questions. Focusing on Ryuuguu Rena's sudden distrust of her friends, the story answers some lingering questions revolving around Furude Rika's mysterious death.
