Fiction: special features: ranobe (‘light novels’)
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Monster Girl Doctor (Light Novel) Vol. 10
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£12.59
Little, Brown & Company No Game No Life, Vol. 12 (light novel)
Book SynopsisIt's been a year since Sora and Shiro came to Disboard, where everything is decided by games. That very world is about to be split in two, and the pair doesn't have a way to prevent it! As if things couldn’t get any worse, Demonia picks that exact moment to make a grand appearance. Sora, Shiro, and the gang aren't exactly "heroes"...but they're heading to the supposedly unbeatable Demon Lord’s tower anyway!??
£12.34
Little, Brown & Company The Asterisk War, Vol. 14 (light novel)
Book SynopsisAsterisk's sixteen strongest fighters have come together for what may very well be the greatest Lindvolus ever-and Ayato isn't the only one who's in it to win it for more than just the crown. Will they finally be able to achieve their goals...?!
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Little, Brown & Company In the Land of Leadale, Vol. 1 (light novel)
Book SynopsisThe last thing she can remember is her life support beginning to fail. Her body had suffered terribly after a fateful accident and the only freedom left in her life came from the VR world of Leadale. How did she end up in a place that looks exactly like her game except that 200 years have apparently gone by?
£12.34
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Vivy Prototype (Light Novel) Vol. 2
Book SynopsisVivy, the world's first autonomous AI, sings to bring joy to her audience as a cast member of NiaLand, Japan's largest theme park. In this world, AIs have become integral to human life and exist to carry out their missions. One day, out of the blue, an AI claiming to be from the future approaches her, revealing that in one hundred years, advanced AIs will turn on the humans they once served, sparking a violent war to annihilate humankind! When he asks for her help in preventing the conflict, Vivy agrees to ditch the stage and take up the century-long mission against her kind in order to save humanity.
£12.59
J-Novel Club Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles: Omnibus 10
Book SynopsisContains the Complete Volumes 19-20!As soon as Rio leaves the kingdom to rescue Liselotte, Reiss and the bloodthirsty Heavenly Lions take the opportunity to strike Galarc Castle. The girls left behind put up a fight—both to prove themselves and to survive. Meanwhile, Rio faces a fight of his own against Saint Erica. Can he return in time to save his friends from the imminent threats, not to mention the ones lurking just around the corner?
£18.04
J-Novel Club In Another World With My Smartphone: Volume 26
Book SynopsisOne more sun comes sliding down the skyTouya’s got a kingdom to run, so he can’t let familial fuss from eight children keep him away from his civic duties! As domestic and international issues pile up before him, will he be able to manage it all with so many mischievous mouths to feed? And what of the wicked devout, continuing their malicious machinations under the cover of night? Just how many of them are there now, and what are they plotting in the far west?Find out in this installment full of swords, sorcery, and flashback episodes!
£11.99
J-Novel Club I Shall Survive Using Potions! Volume 8
Book SynopsisKaoru reunites with Reiko and Kyoko, and the trio known as KKR is back together for the first time since their previous lives! Kaoru’s goal is the same as ever: to save unfortunate children, teach them to support themselves, and punish evildoers as a defender of justice(?)! The three girls use their cheat powers to make the world a better place...but Kaoru’s also planning to use her potions to survive and live as she pleases!
£11.99
Little, Brown & Company Baccano!, Vol. 16 (light novel)
Book SynopsisThe year 1932. Legend tells of a murderer who sent fear throughout New York city that rainy summer-Icepick Thompson. While the rumors spread through the Daily Days, police suspicion turns on Graham Specter and his band of ne'er-do-wells. Meanwhile, Elmer is quickly swept up in the incident during a visit to New York, and the Gandors can't avoid involvement after one of their associates is killed...
£15.19
Little, Brown & Company My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected,
Book SynopsisThe calendar reads March, but the buds of new hope are far from blooming. Yukino,Yui, and Hachiman are finally trying to put their feelings into words and act onthemï¿9;but doing that means ending their relationship as it is now. As much as theywish things could stay like this forever, a new day cannot dawn until the beautifulsunset gives way to night. If they want to move forward, they must put an end to thischapter of their lives. And before they even have time to worry, the credits start toroll...
£11.39
Little, Brown & Company Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful
Book SynopsisThere's a new girl in town! And for some reason, she keeps calling Darkness "Mama". But there's a perfectly reasonable explanation for that...right? So while that gets sorted out, Darkness has taxes to collect! It's time for the high-income adventurers to pay their dues and Kazuma's at the top of the list. Naturally, one night after a long game of Cat and Mouse: Tax Evasion Edition, they find themselves handcuffed together, and Darkness sees it as the perfect opportunity to ask Kazuma a burning question."...Do you like Megumin?"
£11.39
Little, Brown & Company Strike the Blood, Vol. 16 (light novel)
Book SynopsisFollowing the most intense battle of his life, a young man washes up on a strange shore. He is found by a swordswoman named Shizuka Kosugaya and informed that his name is Kojou Akatsuki, and that he is the fourth vampire primogenitor. In the days spent healing his mind and body, the two encounter a third person: A beautiful girl wielding a silver spear that calls Kojou..."Senpai."
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Little, Brown & Company The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in
Book SynopsisWord has gotten out about Lugh’s ability to kill the unkillable demons, and now everymajor power in the world is trying to garner his favor. Yet, while many requests passhis ears, the first to grab his attention comes from Nevan, the talented daughter of aduke in the Alvanian Kingdom. As she tells it, the prince of the kingdom has fallen tocorruption—and she wants Lugh to assassinate him! Looks like some crooked rulers areabout to meet their maker!
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Little, Brown & Company I Kept Pressing the 100-Million-Year Button and
Book SynopsisNow that Allen has put a stop to Raine Grad and freed Daglio from Black Organization rule, he finally has an opportunity to catch his breath. But with Claude transferring into Thousand Blade Academy, things won’t be calm for long! Later, the entire student body scrambles for Allen’s attention during Thousand Blade’s annual Christmas Party.
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Little, Brown & Company Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, Vol.
Book SynopsisSatou and his party head to Parion Province where they find the hero Hayato suffering under the effects of a demon lord’s curse. But taking down the creature who hexed him will be no easy task, especially since it can alter the interior of its domain at will. After outfitting his party members with some new gear, Satou joins forces with soldiers from both Saga and Parion to route the new demon lord once and for all!
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Little, Brown & Company The Princess of Convenient Plot Devices, Vol. 3
Book SynopsisAfter coming face-to-face with her most haunting memories and staining her bodyguard Klifford's uniform with tears and snot, Princess Octavia barely has time to collect herself before she's dragged into an anti-royalist plot! Even worse, her brother's lover Sil, who she accompanied to the ball, has gone missing. She'll have to trust her masked potential (fake) boyfriend Rust—a notorious opponent of the crown—to guide them to where Sil is, but what will they find when they reach him?
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Little, Brown & Company The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy, Vol.
Book SynopsisLeonis and Riselia finally reunite amidst disaster in the imperial city. And although the Voids are being pushed back, they have a new problem: Leonis’s minion, Rakshasa Nightmare. Meanwhile, Prince Alexios, hoping to defeat the Voids once and for all, searches for any surviving Dark Lords and unwittingly contacts Leonis! During all this trouble, a mysterious person known as the Queen of the Realm of Shadows plots from the dark...
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Little, Brown & Company Combatants Will Be Dispatched!, Vol. 7 (light
Book SynopsisWhen the most powerful boss of the Kisaragi organization arrives on Second Earth, can Six and Alice keep the scandal they’ve caused under wraps?
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Little, Brown & Company Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out
Book SynopsisIt's been a while since Maple and Sally enjoyed some adventures with just the two of them. The girls head out to search for a secret dungeon in the sky. They discover some amazing scenery and even take commemorative photos, but then Maple comes across a girl with lightning-based skills. Apparently, she's the guild master of an up-andcoming new guild and intends to knock Maple Tree off their pedestal!
£11.69
Little, Brown & Company Sasaki and Peeps, Vol. 5 (light novel)
Book SynopsisLife in Japan is hectic as always for Sasaki. Their apartment now in ruins, his neighbor moves into the Karuizawa base, Hoshizaki winds up at the center of an irregular psychic plot, and Futarishizuka dresses up as a student! Meanwhile in the otherworld, the succession dispute takes a drastic turn as Prince Lewis launches an offensive against the Ohgen Empire. When Sasaki hears the dire contents of his plan, he and Peeps decide to infiltrate enemy territory to save Hertz. Just when will it be time to relax?
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Little, Brown & Company The Asterisk War, Vol. 17 (light novel)
Book SynopsisAs Julis faces off against Orphelia in the final Lindvolus match, Ayato takes on Madiath behind the scenes. The Golden Bough Alliance has been sowing the seeds of chaos in Asterisk, but Claudia and the others are hot on their tracks. It's time to decide the final victor—and when all is said and done, will Ayato be able to face his precious friends, including Julis? The heroes of Asterisk come together one last time in this final volume!
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Little, Brown & Company Reign of the Seven Spellblades, Vol. 9 (light
Book SynopsisThe combat league is reaching its climax, and the four teams that fought their way there are ready for center stage. First is Oliver’s team against Team Valois, a trio of tricky sword arts users whose leader harbors an unnatural loathing ready to bubble up to the fore. Team Cornwallis will face the favorite to win the league: Team Andrews, a ragtag group of dynastic talent and unbridled chaos. Demitrio, the astronomy instructor, makes a rare appearance among the matches’ spectators; the philosopher seeks the culprit behind the faculty murders, and his eyes are trained on Oliver’s team…
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Little, Brown & Company Reign of the Seven Spellblades, Vol. 10 (light
Book SynopsisThe long combat league reaches its climax. A new president is elected. As the dust settles, in the shadows…Oliver faces a target. Mysteries of the divine age are revealed; Oliver’s past is drawn out in battle. Demitrio’s seat is so high up, and logic leads only to despair. How will the Sword Roses fight that? And where is Yuri?
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Little, Brown & Company Spice and Wolf, Vol. 24 (light novel)
Book SynopsisChasing after their daughter who set off on the grand adventure of a lifetime, the wisewolf and her ex-merchant husband have embarked on a little journey of their own. They've saved a town from the pits of endless debt but a new challenge is on the horizon. This time, a primeval forest is in danger and Lawrence may be the only one who can save it from disappearing forever!
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Little, Brown & Company The Holy Grail of Eris, Vol. 4 (light novel)
Book SynopsisLucia O'Brian is heading to the Republic of Soldita, and Connie, Randolph, and a certain glamorous ghost wind up coming along for the ride. At first Scarlett doesn't think much of the idea, but all that changes once she learns their destination—the island of El Sol, where her mother once told her the starry crown of Cornelia Faris lies hidden. But there's more to this treasure hunt than meets the eye, and plenty of trouble waiting for Connie and Scarlett across the sea.
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Little, Brown & Company The Misfit of Demon King Academy, Vol. 2 (light
Book SynopsisWith the fraudulent Demon King’s trap foiled, peace has been restored...for now. Anos, however, is still none the wiser about his opponent’s greater scheme. Speaking of schemes, the Demon Sword Tournament is fast approaching, and Anos is set up to enter—accompanied by a mysterious transfer student known as the “Demon Swordsmaster.” Is this part of a petty prank on the misfit, or is it another of Avos Dilhevia’s nefarious plots? Either way, Anos knows what to do—cut the crap and crush the competition! Rejoin Anos in the Magical Age for a sword tournament like no other in the second volume of The Misfit of Demon King Academy!
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Little, Brown & Company Goblin Slayer Side Story II: Dai Katana, Vol. 3
Book SynopsisFrom beyond the walls of the fortress city comes a flood of refugees. The shadow of the terror of the Death threatens to assault the city. This is the beginning of the end. No more, no less. The climax is nearly here. Six heroes have assembled—the six who may save the world in this final installment of Goblin Slayer Side Story II: Dai Katana!
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Little, Brown & Company The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess, Vol.
Book SynopsisThere’s a new face in the Komari unit! Though Komari is initially worried that Esther, an honors student from the Mulnite military academy, will be abused by her unruly subordinates, it turns out that the recruit is plenty unhinged herself. Before long, Komari’s long-awaited break from work arrives, and she just so happens to spend it at a hot springs resort in Esther’s hometown. But unbeknownst to her, a sinister plot is steadily unfolding in this seemingly idyllic village...
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Loyal Soldier, Lustful Beast (Light Novel)
Book SynopsisNoblewoman Giselle’s world is turned upside down when she’s summoned to serve as the king’s prized concubine. Her heart already belongs to her manservant, Wallace, a soldier who worships the ground she walks on. Just as Giselle accepts that their blissful days are numbered, Wallace steals into her room in the palace with a desperate, hungry gaze. Spending the night with him is tantamount to treason… but their love is not one so easily denied.
£13.49
Little, Brown & Company Date A Live, Vol. 10 (light novel)
Book SynopsisFive years ago, a Spirit killed Origami Tobiichi’s parents. Spurred by the grudge that has only grown since then, Origami turns to DEM in hopes of becoming powerful enough to let her kill every last Spirit and enact her revenge. Can Shido stop her from harming Tohka and the other Spirits before it’s too late?
£12.34
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 (Light Novel) Vol.
Book SynopsisStudents of the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School are given remarkable freedom - if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks! Ayanokouji Kiyotaka started at the bottom in the scorned Class D, where he met Horikita Suzune, who was determined to rise up the ladder to Class A. Who can beat the system in a school where cutthroat competition is the name of the game? The second year of this intense school drama begins now!
£12.59
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Loner Life in Another World (Light Novel) Vol. 7
Book SynopsisCLASH OF THE DUNGEON EMPRESSESHigh school loner Haruka has been busy since he and his entire class were summoned to a fantasy world. Having driven out the insurrection-causing prince, now Haruka must face the Frontier Reclamation Army?tens of thousands of soldiers?to protect the frontier. Alone. And that army isn?t the Theocracy?s only weapon. They?re causing artificial dungeon monster breakouts to terrorize the lands, plus the final ace up their sleeve… Something powerful enough to give the former dungeon boss, Angelica, a run for her money!
£12.59
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From
Book SynopsisTHE SECRET IS OUT!Future villainess Pride is hard at work using her authority, boss powers, and past-life knowledge to save her people from a tragic fate. When she hits thirteen, she has an earth-shattering revelation: a scheming man trusted by the royal family had a secret route in the otome game! Can Pride foil this master manipulator’s plot to unite everyone against her before it leads to her doom? And why is he so desperate to ruin her in the first place?
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Free Life Fantasy Online: Immortal Princess
Book SynopsisTsukishiro Kotone, a.k.a. Anastasia, a.k.a. the Immortal Princess, has learned the Secret Art of Necromancy. This will let her summon undead underlings who obey her every word—she’d love to take some skeleton servants on a hunting trip! And back in the real world, footage of her commanding the player army in defence against the goblin hoards is plastered all over TV in FLFO’s official trailer and ads, making waves in Kotone’s real life. Join the princess and her friends in a chill fantasy game world!
£11.19
Little, Brown & Company Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
Book SynopsisOn a whim, the ravishing goddess of beauty ventures out into the inhospitable desert. Out where there should be nothing, she stumbles upon a prospering town, where something completley unexpected catches her fancy...
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Little, Brown & Company Only I Know the Ghoul Saved the World, Vol. 1
Book SynopsisWhile on her first foray into the Labyrinth, amateur adventurer Alice finds herself surrounded by ferocious beastmen. All seems lost, but she’s saved by a young man named Leon, who claims to be a monster himself. Alice believes there’s more to him than that, however. She thinks Leon might be exactly what this ruined world needs: a hero.
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Little, Brown & Company Accel World, Vol. 26 (light novel)
Book SynopsisThe Deity of Demise, Tezcatlipoca, brings chaos to the Accelerated World and shocks Haruyuki into withdrawing from Nega Nebulous. After leaving Kuroyukihime and conceding to the White King, Haruyuki visits Eternal Girls' Academy, where seven powerful enemies and a special trial await him. Could this spell a turning point for Haruyuki and Kurohime, now that they're no longer connected by the Black Legion?
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Little, Brown & Company The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Vol. 5.5
Book SynopsisAmane Fujimiya is a high schooler who lives alone and spends his days loafing around. Mahiru Shiina is the most beautiful girl in school, nicknamed “Angel” by those around her. These two neighbors, who initially had nothing to do with each other, happen to share a meal together and wind up sharing much more. Read this collection of short stories to learn more about the past and present of their sweet and impatient love story.
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Little, Brown & Company The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Vol. 6
Book SynopsisWith Mahiru’s support, Amane is able to confront the pain of his past. After he sees Mahiru enjoy the warmth of his parents, who are completely smitten with her, Amane realizes that he is more grateful than ever to be her neighbor, and he renews his commitment to staying by her side. As the end of summer draws near, Amane and Mahiru attend a festival where they might just create memories that will last a lifetime.
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Little, Brown & Company The Princess of Convenient Plot Devices, Vol. 4
Book SynopsisThe night of the junior ball ended with a well-earned victory, and the sun rose on a princess...under house-arrest?! Prince Sirius has Octavia on lockdown for endangering herself and Klifford detained on suspicions of orchestrating Sil’s carriage accident. It is Octavia’s turn to defend her guard, but can she prove his innocence in time? Danger is around the corner—the antiroyalists aren’t done with her yet!
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Little, Brown & Company The Hero Laughs While Walking the Path of
Book SynopsisMetalia ambushes Kaito just after he completes his latest feat of vengeance, forcing him through a portal back to present-day Japan. Stripped of his memories, Kaito comes to terms with his tragic new reality—a world where almost everyone he knows is dead and the police surveil him around the clock on suspicion of committing a heinous crime. Even this fragile status quo is disrupted when an assassin nearly succeeds in taking his life. But the brush with death restores Kaito of his memories and powers, giving him the perfect opportunity to take revenge on his assailant and chart a course back to his partners in crime…
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Little, Brown & Company Rascal Does Not Dream, Vol. 12 (light novel)
Book SynopsisThere's a new student at Sakuta’s cram school: the honor student Sara Himeji. She’s another person who received Adolescence Syndrome from Touko Kirishima and most curious of all, apparently doesn’t want it to be fixed. Exactly what sort of syndrome could it be? And while all this is unfolding, Sakuta has to grapple with the cryptic message saying that Mai is in danger!??
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Little, Brown & Company Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Vol.
Book SynopsisThe awakening of a true witch plunges the Empire into chaos. Alice gives chase to Grand Witch Nebulis and seeks to put a stop to the rampaging founder. She comes across her transformed older sister Elletear who has become their enemy. Now, a united front will stand against Elletear and the traitor Joheim.
£11.69
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Remnants of Filth: Yuwu (Novel) Vol. 1
Book SynopsisThe wildly popular danmei/Boys' Love novel series from China set in the universe of The Husky and His White Cat Shizun!A historical fantasy epic about two war generals who were once close...until dark circumstances ripped them apart.Noble-born Mo Xi is the foremost general of Chonghua, known for his ruthless temper and ascetic air. Once he was one of two promising young commanders, twin stars of the empire. His comrade, the lowborn Gu Mang, was Mo Xi’s brother-in-arms, best friend, and—secretly—his lover, until the day Gu Mang turned traitor and joined the ranks of their nation’s greatest enemy.Now Gu Mang has been returned to the empire a ruined man, a shadow of the military genius he once was. The public clamors for his death, and no one yearns for vengeance more than Mo Xi. Or so he thought—for faced once more with his bitterest enemy, Mo Xi is left with more questions than answers. Why did the man he loved betray him? And what secrets hide behind Gu Mang’s tortured eyes?
£17.09
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 (Light Novel) Vol.
Book SynopsisA UNANIMOUS DECISIONAs the second semester begins, two additional events are announced: the school?s sports festival and its first-ever cultural festival! But before these two can kick off, an unexpected special exam will be held. The rules seem simple, but the questions might be heavier than anyone expects… Are the students truly ready to cast their final votes?
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree
Book SynopsisIf you think being reincarnated once is a big deal, try seven times. From lowly pharmacist to embattled knight, Rishe has lived many lives. This time around, she's determined to live in the lap of luxury -- but there's just one catch. To make her extravagant dreams come true, she has to marry the prince who killed her in one of her previous lives! It's going to take every one of the skills she's honed over multiple lifetimes to accomplish this goal!
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree
Book SynopsisIf you think being reincarnated once is a big deal, try seven times. From lowly pharmacist to embattled knight, Rishe has lived many lives. This time around, she's determined to live in the lap of luxury - but there's just one catch. To make her extravagant dreams come true, she has to marry the prince who killed her in one of her previous lives! It's going to take every one of the skills she's honed over multiple lifetimes to accomplish this goal!
£12.59
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Classroom of the Elite (Light Novel) Vol. 11.5
Book SynopsisKEEP YOUR FRIENDS CLOSEDespite the school’s tampering, Class C made it through the special exam without anyone being expelled. Now, they face the final event of their first year—the graduation ceremony. Horikita struggles to decide what to say to her brother before he leaves, while Ayanokouji puts in motion his plan to deal with Tsukishiro, seeking allies in the form of the other homeroom instructors. Meanwhile, his classmates’ suspicions about him grow—including one girl who might be getting a little too fascinated by him.
£12.34
