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by Masakazu Ishiguro (Author)
Maru and Kiriko travel through a Japan that has been transformed into a hinderland in search of heaven. Lead by the Kiru-ray's mark which they believe is the key to finding Heaven they head for the Nara facility of Takahara Academy. However, as they wander through the forest, they are blocked by a strange figure. Meanwhile, the actual Takahara Academy is sieged by someone, and the children are protected by their attackers. At long last, the two world's in this series are connected in this sci-fi survival drama!
Author Biography
Masakazu Ishiguro was born in Fukui Prefecture in 1977. An multiple award winning artist, he broke though in 200 when we was presented with the Afternoon Four Seasons Award for his work on the short "HERO". While he broke through within the sci-fi genre, Ishiguro is possibly best known for his comedies; particularly the Japan Media Arts Award winning And Yet the Town Moves (Shonen Gahosha). Whimsical, stylish, and often surreal, Ishiguro's works are often put into their own genre - SF (Slightly Fantastical).
