光が死んだ夏 5 [Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu 5]

光が死んだ夏 [Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu] #5

by Mokumokuren, モクモクれん

よしきにとって一番危険なのは、ケガレではなくて――。
ある集落で共に育った少年、よしきと光。

よしきは光にすり替わった「ナニカ」と共に歩むことを決意する。
しかし、変質の兆しは、周囲の環境だけではなく、ヒカルにも表れはじめていた。
このままではいられないと実感した二人は、「ナニカ」の正体に迫るため調査を続けていく。
「クビタチ」の歴史、「ノウヌキ様」の正体、「忌堂の罪」とは一体なんだったのか。
その全てが明かされた時、「ナニカ」であるヒカルが下した決断とは――。

巻末には、「共に生きる」ということを描いた描き下ろし短編も収録。

Genres: Manga, Horror, LGBT, Queer, Mystery, Fantasy, Comics

196 pages, Paperback

First published June 4, 2024

About the author

モクモクれん

Reviews

[Nott]

I've only had this Eldritch Monster for a day and a half, but if anything happened to him, I would kill everyone in this room and then myself.

[Ana]

5/5

what if my nature was to consume, but my love for you made me reconsider and we were both boys 😭

[james]

it’s just me, my two snoopy blankets, and my gay manga against the world

[Ricarda]

I love the new look, Hikaru-kun. It's really giving beheading, but like in a non lethal way.

[iris]

Not romantic.... Not aromatic...... But a secret third thing.

[Ray]

Pretty solid. Think it'll hit more as an anime though

[sarah سارة ꫂ᭪]

❝ I feel like... I can grant any wish. And for you, I'd grant any wish y'ask for...❞

SCREAMING CRYING
i'm leaving off here for now since this is where season 1 ends and i want to watch the anime first before reading the manga but this volume had me so messed up 😭😭 what a way to end an arc

❝ The monster goes away... you accept Hikaru's death... and you move forward with yer life as a human being. And you all live happily ever after. That's the best endin'.❞

i really thought this would've been the best solution and ending to their story, with hikaru being properly mourned and yoshiki letting go, but tanaka 😭😭 i'm so confused with what's happening with his storyline

besides the first 2, this one was probably one of my favorites. like their fight on the beach 😮‍💨 i love them

❝ I love ya. This feelin' prolly ain't nothin' like romantic love or friendship. But it's truly how I feel. Not as Hikaru, but as the monster I am.❞

[R. Archer]

“Well, Hikaru, he—he liked watermelon, but I like icy pops more. An’ even then I don’t like Gachi Gachi-kun, I like Papikko. I probably like cats more than him. An’ movies too. I don’t think there’s such a thing to me as a borin’ movie. Hikaru hated studyin’ but I kinda like it. Well I can’t really do it either way—An’ I—well, bein’ with you has been so much fun… I might just be a substitute for Hikaru, but—you’ve done so much fer me. I love you, Yoshiki. I don’t know what this feelin’ is, if it’s romantic love or platonic love. But no matter what, that’s how I feel. Not Hikaru’s feelings. The monster’s feelings. Yoshiki. Thank you so much for everything.”

Okay well I’m inconsolable!!!!!!!!!! ‘Hikaru’ becoming more human while Yoshiki becomes mixed!!!! I’m going insane

[ana]

why hikaru’s dad lowkey looks like johan liebert

[saryn]

left on a cliffhanger, but finally caught up. i really love this so far, might be one of my favorites!

[Tom]

Rural gay daylight horror, cicadas screeching, all sweat, might be my new favorite manga genre

[⋆˚°✩*˖ Gohnar23 (•˕ •マ.ᐟ ˚⟡˖ ࣪(inactive)]

#️⃣5️⃣8️⃣0️⃣ Read & Reviewed in 2025 🍩🧁
Date : 🗓️ Saturday, October 18, 2025 🎁💐🍝
Word Count📃: (Graphic novel, no word count) 🎉🍬✨

— !! 𖦹「 ✦ 🍪 Happy Birthday🎂 ✦ 」✮ ⋆ ˚｡𖦹 ⋆｡°✩

My 55th read in "IT'S MY BIRTHDAY MONTH!!! :DDDD 👏🍭🍨" October.

5️⃣🌟, the most shocking cliffhanger ever.
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Read for a goodreads group BOTM :DDD

Sooooo this is probably the most climactic part of this series. Every major shock point appeared and twists are revealed one by one. The like hunters of Hikaru also made their appearance here and finally becomes a major character for the plot. I do wish that Hikaru wont commit suicide cuz that cliffhanger to what is going to happen to Hikaru is just 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞 I HOPE HIKARU DOESN'T COMMIT DIE IN THE NEXT BOOK (which i somehow cannot find in my area 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 ma library only has vol 1-5)

[Irene Morales]

I've only had 'Hikaru 'for a day and a half, but if anything happened to him, I would kill everyone in this app and then myself.

[syh]

I'm enjoying this series but I'm not experiencing the strong feelings that everyone else is...it's just a "good" series for me atm...

[dhar]

this manga is SO GOOD, i have no idea what will happen next but i'm so excited about it !!!

[Peppa]

The cliffhanger is insane …I’m going insane!!! Where’s volume 6 😭?!

[L Ann]

In this volume, we learn more about the region's connection to Unuki-San/Nounuki-Sama and specifically how the cult of Nounuki-Sama continued on in Kubitachi. Hikaru and Yoshiki are trying to figure out how to keep the impurities from harming the people of their village while allowing Hikaru to remain living among them.

Hikaru and Yoshiki's desire to keep each other safe is palpable throughout this volume, with each of them willing to sacrifice their own well-being for the other. I'm still unsure of Tanaka's intentions concerning Hiraku, but I'm hopeful that he'll turn out to be an ally rather than a foe. 5 stars

[Steph ✨]

3.5 stars

[Sen]

Ok we’re getting a little bit toxic girlies


Thank you Press for the BR ILYSM AND I LOVE TALKING TO YOU ABOUT THIS SERIES

[Riki (˶˃⤙˂˶)]

5💫

This volume was an absolute standout, keeping everything I already love about the series while shifting into a new phase. The mix of everyday life with the deeper investigation into the supernatural was handled so well—it still feels grounded even as the lore expands. Definitely met and exceeded my expectations.

The most memorable scenes for me were the one at the top of the stairs and the beach conversation. I didn’t expect a beach episode, and certainly not this kind, but I loved it. The BL undertones are becoming more pronounced, and obviously, I’m all for it. The emotional intensity between Yoshiki and "Hikaru" is growing in such an intriguing way.

Speaking of Yoshiki, he continues to be such a mature and intelligent protagonist. He’s learning so much—not just about the lore but also about "Hikaru," himself, and his emotions. It’s compelling to see him navigate all of it with such depth. Meanwhile, "Hikaru" is evolving more into a being of his own rather than just an imitation of the old Hikaru. His perspective as a non-human is getting clearer, which adds so much to the eerie atmosphere.

This volume leaned more into creeping horror rather than jump scares, which I really liked. The lore surrounding the town and its past horrors was unsettling in the best way, and it kept me glued to the pages. The pacing was perfect—just enough tension to keep you on edge without feeling rushed. It answered a lot of questions while also teasing some new mysteries for the future.

And of course, the art remains top-tier. Every panel is visually stunning, amplifying the emotions and the eerie atmosphere. The writing is equally strong, blending suspense, horror, and emotional moments seamlessly. The relationship between the two boys is developing quickly, and I can’t wait to see where it goes next.

Overall, this volume was another emotional rollercoaster, but in the best possible way. I’m beyond excited for what’s next! — As a side note, can we just take a moment to appreciate how dang pretty these boys are?! Like, goddaymn!

[Urbon Adamsson]

PT A narrativa desta série continua a desenvolver-se de forma bastante lenta.

Vamos descobrindo, aos poucos, mais sobre a condição de Hikaru, bem como sobre o passado misterioso da aldeia onde vivem.

Apesar do ritmo pausado, continua a ser uma leitura envolvente e intrigante.

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EN The narrative in this series continues to unfold at a very slow burn.

We gradually uncover more about Hikaru's condition, as well as the village’s mysterious past.

Despite the slow pace, it remains an engaging and intriguing read.

[rory ໒꒱ (s.ia)]

yoshikaru playing suicidal tag instead of kissing still smh

[˚ ༘♡ ⋆｡˚Hatool - Semi-Hiatus˚ ༘♡ ⋆｡˚]

2nd (?) read:
taking my weird eldritch boyfriend to the beach and suddenly he starts spouting shit about going back to the mountain. thank God some weird old weirdo told us his god complex isn't real.

1st read:
love confession?? in my "not bl" bl manga????
"No you aren't a god, you're actually an eldritch horror. my bad fam."
To be fair, if people worship it, that would make it a deity. Also PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE give Hikaru some of himself back I fear he'll die and that would actually kill me.

[Jay]

i'm up to date now! gimme mooooooooore

the illustrations are beautiful as always

[Lee Fr]

this is slowly becoming my whole personality ngl

[Readergirl {hiatus}]

Check out my review till volume 8 here

[giada]

Slowly but surely we keep discovering new tidbits of information — I would find the process tedious if it weren’t for the fact the characters keep on tugging at my heartstrings.

I’m all caught up with the manga now, and I reckon it’ll be a while before we get any new updates: I’m glad Mokumokuren is resting (or at the very least not trudging on with the infamous mangaka rhythm) but at the same time I’d rather not be old and gray before the story ends.

[⋆｡˚꒰ঌ worm ໒꒱˚｡⋆]

I'm glad that they are both learning to coexist and understand just how serious the situation is. Them learning about each other isn't exactly "heartwarming" but it is nice to see how genuine they are being.

[lane]

i’ve seen queer situationships ruin some of the best minds of my generation

[mara - hyrulevalkyrie]

I somehow was scared, laughed, and sobbed violently while reading this volume. 5/5 would recommend