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by Mitei Hattori (Author)
Pursuing the truth always comes at a cost... Yuushi has secretly joined a religious organization called the Smiling Hearts Society in search of his missing wife. However, the reality he discovers goes far beyond what he had imagined as he finds himself amongst lunatics whose smiles seem to only bring about death... What really happened in his past that caused Yuushi to lose his own smile? And what is the real motive of his newfound accomplice who appears amidst an unbelievable situation? Determined to find answers, Yuushi crosses the point of no return and begins working to expose the darkness lying within the cult.
Author Biography
MITEI HATTORI made his debut in 2021 with breakout hit Smile!, which was serialized in Weekly Manga Goraku (Nihon Bungeisha). The series quickly gained attention for its dark psychological themes and bold visual style, establishing Hattori as a striking new voice in the seinen manga scene. Driven by his deep discomfort with forced smiles and inspired by his conversations with people raised in religious cults, Hattori explores themes of faith, control, and the societal pressure to appear happy.
