🌕🖤 The Summer Hikaru Died, Vol. 1

✍️ By Mokumokuren (English Edition by Abigail Blackman, Ajani Oloye, et al.)

❝The boy who came back... isn’t quite the same.❞

In a quiet mountain village, Yoshiki and Hikaru were inseparable—best friends since childhood, sharing summer nights and whispered dreams beneath the stars. But one day, Hikaru disappears. And when he returns... something has changed. 👀💔

🕯️ A Haunting Tale of Friendship, Grief, and the Supernatural 🕯️

The Hikaru who comes back looks the same. He speaks the same. But Yoshiki knows deep down: this isn’t his Hikaru anymore. Something else has taken his place—something ancient, dark, and not entirely human. 👤🌑

Torn between fear and longing, Yoshiki chooses to stay by "Hikaru's" side, even as the truth begins to unravel, and strange things stir in the shadows of their village. The result is an emotional, atmospheric masterpiece that blends psychological horror with achingly tender drama.

📚 What You’ll Find Inside Vol. 1:

🌲 A slow-burn, eerie tone set in rural Japan
🫂 A deeply emotional story of friendship & loss
🧠 Psychological depth that explores memory, identity, and grief
👁️🗨️ Haunting visual storytelling with ethereal artwork and chilling imagery
⚰️ Subtle horror that grows with every page—quiet but powerful

🌟 Why Readers Are Obsessed:

💬 “It’s like if Junji Ito wrote a love letter to friendship.”
💬 “Beautiful, unsettling, and unforgettable.”
💬 “A quiet horror that lingers in your chest.”

🖤 For Fans Of:

• Goodnight Punpun by Inio Asano

• Mieruko-chan (but more emotional and cerebral)

• The Promised Neverland meets The Leftovers

• Anyone craving a story that is gentle and disturbing at the same time

⚠️ Note: Contains themes of death, grief, and subtle horror. Not for the faint of heart—but perfect for readers seeking a melancholy, beautiful, and haunting story.

🛒 Add The Summer Hikaru Died, Vol. 1 to your collection now, and experience a chillingly intimate summer you’ll never forget. 💔🌙