(studio behind A Silent Voice ): Kaito hears his grandmother’s voice calling from a panel. She’s not angry he missed her funeral. She’s glad he brought someone—Yuki, who hasn’t spoken in three chapters. The two share a silent panel. No dialogue. Just rain. Just understanding.

: A rising star in Weekly Shonen Jump that has quickly built a massive following since its 2023 debut .

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They try to leave, but the front door now leads to a hallway lined with shelves—each holding a single volume of the unreleased series from the list.

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