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光が死んだ夏 [Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu] #4
Der Sommer, in dem Hikaru starb 04
Yoshiki und das Wesen, das von Hikaru Besitz ergriffen hat, wollen herausfinden, was dieses eigentlich ist, und versuchen eine Antwort in der Geschichte der Region zu finden. Allerdings ist es ein Rennen gegen die Zeit, denn die Anzahl mysteriöser Vorfälle in ihrem Umfeld scheint sich immer mehr zu häufen.
200 pages, Paperback
First published December 4, 2023
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June 22, 2025
When you finally start to get some answers and then you are cut off by the end of the volume (literally, hehe) …
June 13, 2024
what if all the terrible things happening were related to my existence and we had to figure out what's actually going on while being actively hunted down (even though we don't know) and we were both boys
July 27, 2024
excitedly running over to my boyfriend to tell him about the morally corrupt blond man who’s my new favourite fictional character (it’s the fifth morally corrupt blond man this week. my boyfriend is worried about me)
September 18, 2024
We're really leaning into the horror now with more spirits making their way down the mountain and into the village. And that cliffhanger! I reacted just like Yoshiki with how oddly attached I've become to 'Hikaru'.
The changing dynamic between our protagonists is one of my favourite things about the progression of this manga. It's obvious Yoshiki is starting to grow fond of 'Hikaru's' company, beyond just his fear or forgetting the real Hikaru. It's even more interesting now that more people know about him amidst the escalating supernatural presence in the village.
Artwork is amazing as usual!
The changing dynamic between our protagonists is one of my favourite things about the progression of this manga. It's obvious Yoshiki is starting to grow fond of 'Hikaru's' company, beyond just his fear or forgetting the real Hikaru. It's even more interesting now that more people know about him amidst the escalating supernatural presence in the village.
Artwork is amazing as usual!
October 8, 2024
After three volumes of rich character development and world-building, the story is finally delving into more compelling plotlines.
I’m really enjoying the horror atmosphere of the series, and I hope this aspect continues to be explored more deeply in future volumes.
This is, in my opinion, the best volume yet—raising the stakes and adding layers of suspense that I’ve been waiting for.
I’m really enjoying the horror atmosphere of the series, and I hope this aspect continues to be explored more deeply in future volumes.
This is, in my opinion, the best volume yet—raising the stakes and adding layers of suspense that I’ve been waiting for.
September 11, 2025
this shit is freaking me out.
September 16, 2025
Excuse me?!? No, no, no. This volume literally scared me. I'm not sure what I thought getting into this series, but this has been an interesting ride.
August 19, 2025
fuckass hamster with a gaydar
October 1, 2024
Fantastic volume! It's great that some of the mysteries have been revealed, but I still have so many questions! Plus that cliffhanger ending! :O
October 19, 2025
#️⃣5️⃣7️⃣9️⃣ Read & Reviewed in 2025 🍩🧁
Date : 🗓️ Saturday, October 18, 2025 🎁💐🍝
Word Count📃: (Graphic novel, no word count) 🎉🍬✨
— !! 𖦹「 ✦ 🍪 Happy Birthday🎂 ✦ 」✮ ⋆ ˚｡𖦹 ⋆｡°✩
My 54th read in "IT'S MY BIRTHDAY MONTH!!! :DDDD 👏🍭🍨" October.
5️⃣🌟, more lore & more tense secrets getting revealed!
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Read for a goodreads group BOTM :DDD
In this 4th book of the series, everything is now focused on the lore. How Hikaru's reincarnation is made and the hidden connection to the impurities and traditions related to the mountains. The existence is still a mystery and i think most answers would be revealed on the next one. Unlike the third one tho, this book went back to making Hikaru & Yoshiki being the main focus of this book instead of the other characters! Poor everyone else tho since their screen time would be highly lessed but good for my two baby bois Hikaru & Yoshiki cuz they are now back in the spotlight. I also loved their now even stronger 'relationship' :) and how the two of them piece the mystery of the weird things happening in the city ✨together✨.
Date : 🗓️ Saturday, October 18, 2025 🎁💐🍝
Word Count📃: (Graphic novel, no word count) 🎉🍬✨
— !! 𖦹「 ✦ 🍪 Happy Birthday🎂 ✦ 」✮ ⋆ ˚｡𖦹 ⋆｡°✩
My 54th read in "IT'S MY BIRTHDAY MONTH!!! :DDDD 👏🍭🍨" October.
5️⃣🌟, more lore & more tense secrets getting revealed!
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Read for a goodreads group BOTM :DDD
In this 4th book of the series, everything is now focused on the lore. How Hikaru's reincarnation is made and the hidden connection to the impurities and traditions related to the mountains. The existence is still a mystery and i think most answers would be revealed on the next one. Unlike the third one tho, this book went back to making Hikaru & Yoshiki being the main focus of this book instead of the other characters! Poor everyone else tho since their screen time would be highly lessed but good for my two baby bois Hikaru & Yoshiki cuz they are now back in the spotlight. I also loved their now even stronger 'relationship' :) and how the two of them piece the mystery of the weird things happening in the city ✨together✨.
November 22, 2025
my two glorious kings (and Tanaka) 🤭
5/5 🌟
5/5 🌟
July 24, 2025
This volume leans more into the horror aspect of the story and the mystery of what's happening in the region. Disturbing incidences in the surrounding towns have increased so much that everyone is starting to notice. Yoshiki is committed to helping Hikaru make sense of his existence, and I loved seeing him finally start relaxing around him. 5 stars
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May 4, 2024
I am actually going to kill mysel!?!? How could it end like that?!?!?!?! I need a 5 volume NOW!!!
(This was the craziest shit I've ever read and I can't get enough)
(This was the craziest shit I've ever read and I can't get enough)
August 22, 2025
QUÉ FUE ESE FINAL?!?!?!
Amo que con cada tomo el manga agrega más piezas interesantes al horror y misterio, la idea de esta forma de persona en el lugar es asombrosa y creepy. Le agrega más riqueza con rituales, leyendas, tradiciones e historias arraigadas en este pueblo. Un dios atrapado que ha sido liberado. Y que además esto ha perseguido a varias generaciones a través de los años.
Y también es interesante ver cómo de a poco Yoshiki y Hikaru se van dando cuenta de las consecuencias de todo esto, y la culpa y pena de ver que otros son lastimados. Lo que empezó como un deseo personal (de Hikaru de no dejar solo a Yoshiki) y Yoshiki (de no dejar ir a Hikaru y enseñarle al monstruo a ser bueno) está afectando a todo el pueblo.
“... la muerte.. puede ser mucho para la gente”
Y la gran pregunta… ¿puede “Hikaru” vivir como humano? ¿Ser un humano? ¿sin consecuencias?
“lo que es importante para Yoshiki.. es importante para mi…”
Y sigo lastimada por cada escena del pasado, cuando Hikaru era Hikaru. Y la escena de Yoshiki tratando de hacer duelo y honrar la memoria de Hikaru de alguna forma… eso me dejó mal.
“Lo siento por todo esto. Mientras él esté aquí… nadie te llorará. Pero con él aquí, soy feliz. Porque así no te olvidaré. Olvidar es lo que más me asusta”
Y dentro de la pena gótica que me da todo esto, también me alegra ver que Yoshiki está viendo a “Hikaru” de otra forma y no solamente como lo que queda del original. Acepta que no es el original, que son muy diferentes y que está bien. Por su parte, “Hikaru” no sabe que nombre ponerle a sus sentimientos por Yoshiki.
Tengo que hacerle mención honorable a la escena del hombre corriendo, casi se me para el corazón del miedo. Y la cosa debajo de la mesa! nonono. Y el padre del armario, tendré pesadillas.
Otra cosa que me encantó fue la señora ;-; siento que entre tanta incertidumbre y personajes en los que no sabes si confiar, y cosas malas pasando… tener a alguien que entiende, y que quiere ayudar es como un abrazo cálido ;-; señora, sea eterna.
La escena final… en shock.
Amo que con cada tomo el manga agrega más piezas interesantes al horror y misterio, la idea de esta forma de persona en el lugar es asombrosa y creepy. Le agrega más riqueza con rituales, leyendas, tradiciones e historias arraigadas en este pueblo. Un dios atrapado que ha sido liberado. Y que además esto ha perseguido a varias generaciones a través de los años.
Y también es interesante ver cómo de a poco Yoshiki y Hikaru se van dando cuenta de las consecuencias de todo esto, y la culpa y pena de ver que otros son lastimados. Lo que empezó como un deseo personal (de Hikaru de no dejar solo a Yoshiki) y Yoshiki (de no dejar ir a Hikaru y enseñarle al monstruo a ser bueno) está afectando a todo el pueblo.
“... la muerte.. puede ser mucho para la gente”
Y la gran pregunta… ¿puede “Hikaru” vivir como humano? ¿Ser un humano? ¿sin consecuencias?
“lo que es importante para Yoshiki.. es importante para mi…”
Y sigo lastimada por cada escena del pasado, cuando Hikaru era Hikaru. Y la escena de Yoshiki tratando de hacer duelo y honrar la memoria de Hikaru de alguna forma… eso me dejó mal.
“Lo siento por todo esto. Mientras él esté aquí… nadie te llorará. Pero con él aquí, soy feliz. Porque así no te olvidaré. Olvidar es lo que más me asusta”
Y dentro de la pena gótica que me da todo esto, también me alegra ver que Yoshiki está viendo a “Hikaru” de otra forma y no solamente como lo que queda del original. Acepta que no es el original, que son muy diferentes y que está bien. Por su parte, “Hikaru” no sabe que nombre ponerle a sus sentimientos por Yoshiki.
Tengo que hacerle mención honorable a la escena del hombre corriendo, casi se me para el corazón del miedo. Y la cosa debajo de la mesa! nonono. Y el padre del armario, tendré pesadillas.
Otra cosa que me encantó fue la señora ;-; siento que entre tanta incertidumbre y personajes en los que no sabes si confiar, y cosas malas pasando… tener a alguien que entiende, y que quiere ayudar es como un abrazo cálido ;-; señora, sea eterna.
La escena final… en shock.
September 13, 2024
My fave of all the books so far
July 10, 2025
3.5 stars.
December 17, 2024
There is one thing in this volume that took me out, and it’s when the boys see a map of the old village compound because it looks soooo much like an aerial view of Centuripe.
Still waiting for someone to finally tell me what the destiny of the Indohs is though…
Still waiting for someone to finally tell me what the destiny of the Indohs is though…
September 8, 2024
The cliffhanger ending 🫣😲
Honestly don't know what's going to happen I'm vol 5 but it can't come quick enough. I love this series because I never know what's going to happen next.
I'm also excited for the anime that's just been announced as well.
Honestly don't know what's going to happen I'm vol 5 but it can't come quick enough. I love this series because I never know what's going to happen next.
I'm also excited for the anime that's just been announced as well.
May 26, 2024
we are finally getting some answers, omg 😭
it's all kinda confusing, tho
it's all kinda confusing, tho
June 20, 2025
i'm consuming this gay manga like it's cocaine, but what the hell happened?
July 16, 2025
OH THEY REALLY GOT MY ASS WITH THIS ONE
August 17, 2025
2025 reads: 214/300
in this fourth volume of the summer hikaru died, yoshiki begins to accept “hikaru” as a separate entity. however, his true identity remains a mystery, even to himself. the two decide to investigate the lore behind their village’s mountains, finding about an ancient god known as nounuki-sama, who may or may not be “hikaru.”
i loved this volume! taking a deeper dive into the history of the mountains was so interesting. since “hikaru” took over hikaru’s body, he has some of his memories, but not enough to completely know the indous’ connection to the mountain and to the god who just might be “hikaru.” i can’t wait to learn even more about where “hikaru” and the village’s curse came from in the next volume.
in this fourth volume of the summer hikaru died, yoshiki begins to accept “hikaru” as a separate entity. however, his true identity remains a mystery, even to himself. the two decide to investigate the lore behind their village’s mountains, finding about an ancient god known as nounuki-sama, who may or may not be “hikaru.”
i loved this volume! taking a deeper dive into the history of the mountains was so interesting. since “hikaru” took over hikaru’s body, he has some of his memories, but not enough to completely know the indous’ connection to the mountain and to the god who just might be “hikaru.” i can’t wait to learn even more about where “hikaru” and the village’s curse came from in the next volume.
May 12, 2024
Questo manga è una rivelazione continua, tra le serie più belle che ho iniziato quest'anno.
September 10, 2024
that ending??????? slay……. *wink wink* *crowd starts booing*
July 26, 2025
carcel
September 11, 2025
THE CONFESSION THAT YOSHIKI WAS ATTRACTED TO OLD HIKARU OMG
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December 30, 2025as if yoshiki wasn’t traumatized enough 💀.
September 3, 2025
I never said it but the quality of the drawings is fucking superior
June 20, 2025
it’s like if the author stuck their hand inside my brain and was like “oh yeah, i know what you would like” and then created this series.
August 14, 2024
me gusta pensar, quizá de forma egoísta, que mokumokuren ha creado esta historia concreta y específicamente para mí. lo tiene TODO: dos chicos viviendo juntos un caluroso verano rural, pelo blanco/pelo negro, lore lúgubre de un pueblo de montaña, “es mi mejor amigo (algo más 🧐🏳️🌈⁉️) que desapareció y he came back WRONG pero tener algo que se asemeja a él es mejor que no tener nada”, una intriga y un misterio que te tienen aferrada al tomo como si fuera el último hilo que te mantiene con vida, una maestría increíble para usar las viñetas y las expresiones faciales y hasta las onomatopeyas??? qué maravilla de manga. qué ganas de saber qué va a pasar, especialmente después del final de este tomo que le pienso enseñar a mi psicólogo para que entienda por qué necesito triplicar las sesiones hasta que salga el tomo 5. 100/10
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