El verano en que Hikaru murió, vol. 4

光が死んだ夏 [Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu] #4

by Mokumokuren, Natalia Mintegui Arrieta (Translator)

Yoshiki y Hikaru han crecido juntos en un pueblo. Un día, Yoshiki se da cuenta de que algo ha ocupado el lugar de su amigo y decide seguir adelante junto al “Hikaru” actual. Para descubrir quién es en realidad el nuevo “Hikaru”, investigan juntos sobre Nônuki y la historia de Kubitachi. Sin embargo, su entorno no los espera y continúa cambiando...

Incluye una historia corta sobre un día normal y corriente al final del volumen.

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

196 pages, Paperback

First published December 4, 2023

About the author

モクモクれん

Reviews

[Ricarda]

When you finally start to get some answers and then you are cut off by the end of the volume (literally, hehe) …

[Ana]

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

[james]

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)

[Sara XuHerondale]

fuckass hamster with a gaydar

[ana]

the first and only happy moment for yoshiki was with tanaka's hamster

[Lauren Lanz]

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!

[Zayne]

this shit is freaking me out.

[Urbon Adamsson]

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.

[Bookishrealm]

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.

[alex :)]

my jaw is on the ground. i knew tanaka was going to piss me clean off by the end of this volume

[Brigi]

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

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

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Date : 🗓️ Saturday, October 18, 2025 🎁💐🍝
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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✨.

[sarah سارة ꫂ᭪]

my two glorious kings (and Tanaka) 🤭

5/5 🌟

[Laura]

The cliffhanger ending 🫣😲

[cia ₊˚⊹♡]

this one focuses more on the mystery/horror aspect of the story like finding out exactly what “Hikaru” is and what happened in the mountains in the past. Ending scene was a little freaky with “Hikaru” at the door looking at Yoshiki’s soul after what the housewife said to him.. curious whats gonna happen

[L Ann]

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

[Mir]

The world-building is getting really rich!

[Sarah (menace mode)]

Fuck ass spirit hunter and his fuck ass hamster smh

[Ezra :]]

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)

[ivy]

Cozy horror

[Alissa]

We are officially into the investigative arc, also again - a criminal ending! The end of this episode in the anime had me gasping and then having to wait a whole week - criminal!

[Sen]

Freakshiki and Freakaru on a mission to solve the freaky mystery together


THANK YOU PRESSY FOR READING THIS SERIES WITH ME ILYSM YOURE MY LITTLE FREAKARU

[Paula (lovebookscl)]

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.

[Ray]

My fave of all the books so far

[Steph ✨]

3.5 stars.

[cyannie]

najlepsza część dotychczas...

[giada]

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…

[Lucy (the invisible life of a reader)]

we are finally getting some answers, omg 😭
it's all kinda confusing, tho

[dhar]

i'm consuming this gay manga like it's cocaine, but what the hell happened?

[yam]

OH THEY REALLY GOT MY ASS WITH THIS ONE