Synopsis
"What is life?"
Kyo Sasaki, a fifteen-year-old boy suffering from Coronary Heart disease, began contemplating his life while sitting on his deathbed. He navigates the challenges of his condition while cherishing moments with his loving family. Despite his condition, his mindset is that everything will be alright as long as he is with his family. However, a sudden tragic turn takes place when Kyo experiences an excruciating pain in his chest, a moment between life and death in the middle of the night.
When the clock strikes midnight, Kyo surrenders to the gripping pain and soon finds himself floating in a mysterious void. In that space of nothingness, a mysterious gigantic hand reaches out to him and transports him to another dimension. Clad in a white robe, surrounded by others in similar attire, Kyo is informed by a cloaked figure that they are participants in a deadly game-Blood Festival. The objective is simple: survive, with the last person standing earning the chance to return to the world of the living.
After explaining the festival's rules, the figure snaps its finger, teleporting Kyo into a different world filled with magic. Thrown into a desolate landscape of snow-covered mountains, Kyo grapples with the harsh reality of his new existence. The frigid surroundings mirror the chilling nature of the game, where alliances are uncertain, and deception becomes a powerful weapon.
As Kyo confronts the challenges of this otherworldly game, he must navigate the treacherous terrain, engage with the unknown identities of his fellow participants, and grapple with the morality of survival. His adventure promises a thrilling exploration of life, death, and the complexities of human nature, with Kyo at the center of a gripping tale that transcends the boundaries between worlds.
It's kill or be killed.
Written by Jiyuu Abe
Illustration by Hirano Follow their Instagram: hirano.101 ^^