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No.6［ナンバーシックス］再会 #1
紫苑は「NO.6」再建委員長に就き、不安定な政情に悩み、得体のしれない無差別暗殺者に狙われていて、ネズミの存在を渇望していた。そんなとき、ネズミの気配を近くに感じて……。
二人は、再び、誰もが虐げられない世界をつくることができるのかーー?
罠だらけの現実に二人は「希望」を見つけることができるのかーー?
紫苑とネズミ、二人の少年のかけがえのない結びつきと「戦い」を見届けてください！
二人は、再び、誰もが虐げられない世界をつくることができるのかーー?
罠だらけの現実に二人は「希望」を見つけることができるのかーー?
紫苑とネズミ、二人の少年のかけがえのない結びつきと「戦い」を見届けてください！
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Published May 28, 2025
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August 22, 2025
✰ 3.75 stars ✰
Two years since the collapse and rebuild of the once-utopia No.6 worthy of people living as people. Two years after Shion parted with those fateful four words, Nezumi carried forever in his heart as an echo of a promise. 🫶🏻
Reunion will come, Shion.
As it has been two years in the timeline - fourteen years otherwise, since we bid them adieu, the start is very much an info-dumping of catching up to where we find the cast amidst this broken dystopian world. 🏙️ But, once we ease into it, the story aches with longing; memories drew one back into the past so easily..
“If he could go back to those days one more time…. Just one more time, if I could only reach my hand out to you; if one more time, I could…to you….
Shion's yearning was tangible with each expression, each action, each gesture - seeking to reclaim what was lost. 🥺 Matured with experience and insight, keen on keeping No.6 alive and well, carrying the weight of responsibility with keen intuition and determination to safeguard the happiness of all the people born upon this land and now burdened anew by a string of recently ghastly knife attacks plaguing the area. 😥
The suspense and mystery is kept alive with the hints of danger fleeting throughout; the spirit of slight unrest that seems to be stirring, the restlessness of hope and healing that permeates within keeps me invested in this intriguing start to what promises to be a multi-volume series. 🙏🏻 Seeing old familiar faces was also a welcome treat. It's been so long since my time with the manganime, but I have nothing but fondness and love for the characters.
The gentle nature of Karan, the vibrant close friendship between Inukashi and Shion; honestly, Inukashi was such a fresh breath of air. Their biting comments kept the levity alive, while also showing their nurturing and compassionate side to baby Shion, too. ❤️🩹 And so very insightful on their views of Nezushi, sensing the special bond they shared, in fact, to their eyes, Nezumi and Shion fit together like a hand in a glove—...
“I’ll lay all of that bare before you.”
As for the reunion itself... To be honest, Nezushi reunion was not even in my wildest dreams on my 2025 bingo card. But, in the afterword, the author mentioned that she regretted not giving them the closure they deserved - that it felt incomplete. And I can see why. 💌 It was --- I don't think I could have imagined it another way. It was as if they had never left each other's side - time flowed like a gentle melody - slipping seamlessly into how they had always been. 🫠🫠
It was beautiful. It was emotional. 🥹 So fitting, so pure, so unguarded, so perfect, true to their past - the history they've shared - the dance of feelings - Shion's unshed tears - yearning to be closer, but that latent tension simmering. 💕💕 Every minute spent was a minute more I wished to share with them; their unspoken thoughts, the gentle and soft intimacy. 🤌🏻
The fan translators did a phenomenal job capturing Asano's appreciation of the world she's created and the characters we've welcomed into our hearts. 👍🏻👍🏻 I'm very grateful that they were able to provide the opportunity for fans to read a moment we never thought possible. The writing was smooth and very easy to follow, shedding light on the original text that showed their dedication to providing the best context possible.Each word was written with such care and evoked all the emotions of the time and their feelings. 🥺
“I’ve been waiting all this time. I’ve been waiting for you, and you alone.”
The side stories were bittersweet - two parallel views of two pivotal moments of the series- a delicate balance of levity and seriousness that even hinted with an an undercurrent of wanting more. To even offer a different glimpse into one of the most impactful scenes, where Shion is torn for speaking aloud what he wishes from Nezumi - 'I want you by my side, and I want to be at yours - or at the very least have him promise of with words left unspoken. 🩶🤍
“—the only thing that should hold us captive now is the very reality before us.
And yet… only the reality before me right now is what I should be captive to.”
Two years since the collapse and rebuild of the once-utopia No.6 worthy of people living as people. Two years after Shion parted with those fateful four words, Nezumi carried forever in his heart as an echo of a promise. 🫶🏻
Reunion will come, Shion.
As it has been two years in the timeline - fourteen years otherwise, since we bid them adieu, the start is very much an info-dumping of catching up to where we find the cast amidst this broken dystopian world. 🏙️ But, once we ease into it, the story aches with longing; memories drew one back into the past so easily..
“If he could go back to those days one more time…. Just one more time, if I could only reach my hand out to you; if one more time, I could…to you….
Shion's yearning was tangible with each expression, each action, each gesture - seeking to reclaim what was lost. 🥺 Matured with experience and insight, keen on keeping No.6 alive and well, carrying the weight of responsibility with keen intuition and determination to safeguard the happiness of all the people born upon this land and now burdened anew by a string of recently ghastly knife attacks plaguing the area. 😥
The suspense and mystery is kept alive with the hints of danger fleeting throughout; the spirit of slight unrest that seems to be stirring, the restlessness of hope and healing that permeates within keeps me invested in this intriguing start to what promises to be a multi-volume series. 🙏🏻 Seeing old familiar faces was also a welcome treat. It's been so long since my time with the manganime, but I have nothing but fondness and love for the characters.
The gentle nature of Karan, the vibrant close friendship between Inukashi and Shion; honestly, Inukashi was such a fresh breath of air. Their biting comments kept the levity alive, while also showing their nurturing and compassionate side to baby Shion, too. ❤️🩹 And so very insightful on their views of Nezushi, sensing the special bond they shared, in fact, to their eyes, Nezumi and Shion fit together like a hand in a glove—...
“I’ll lay all of that bare before you.”
As for the reunion itself... To be honest, Nezushi reunion was not even in my wildest dreams on my 2025 bingo card. But, in the afterword, the author mentioned that she regretted not giving them the closure they deserved - that it felt incomplete. And I can see why. 💌 It was --- I don't think I could have imagined it another way. It was as if they had never left each other's side - time flowed like a gentle melody - slipping seamlessly into how they had always been. 🫠🫠
It was beautiful. It was emotional. 🥹 So fitting, so pure, so unguarded, so perfect, true to their past - the history they've shared - the dance of feelings - Shion's unshed tears - yearning to be closer, but that latent tension simmering. 💕💕 Every minute spent was a minute more I wished to share with them; their unspoken thoughts, the gentle and soft intimacy. 🤌🏻
The fan translators did a phenomenal job capturing Asano's appreciation of the world she's created and the characters we've welcomed into our hearts. 👍🏻👍🏻 I'm very grateful that they were able to provide the opportunity for fans to read a moment we never thought possible. The writing was smooth and very easy to follow, shedding light on the original text that showed their dedication to providing the best context possible.Each word was written with such care and evoked all the emotions of the time and their feelings. 🥺
“I’ve been waiting all this time. I’ve been waiting for you, and you alone.”
The side stories were bittersweet - two parallel views of two pivotal moments of the series- a delicate balance of levity and seriousness that even hinted with an an undercurrent of wanting more. To even offer a different glimpse into one of the most impactful scenes, where Shion is torn for speaking aloud what he wishes from Nezumi - 'I want you by my side, and I want to be at yours - or at the very least have him promise of with words left unspoken. 🩶🤍
October 20, 2025
if you were to tell me this was a fanfic i would believe it because what do you mean in the year 2025 we got a nezushi reunion & confession with multiple kiss scenes? straight out of the no. 6 post canon hurt/comfort nezumi/shion tag but better because after 14 years it’s finally canon 🤌🏻
July 17, 2025
A essere onesta, l'attesa di questo libro non è partita dal suo annuncio bensì dal momento stesso in cui per la prima volta finii di leggere le ultime righe di No.6, e per fortuna Asano Atsuko ha saputo dimostrare quanto questa pausa sia stata necessaria. Si fosse trattato di unə altrə autorə, il ritorno a No.6 si sarebbe probabilmente limitato a un tripudio di scene fanservice tra Nezumi e Shion o la critica sociale sarebbe stata ridondante, senza osare di andare oltre gli spunti affrontati nella prima opera. Fortunatamente, Asano non è un'autrice come tant3.
In un'intervista la scrittrice afferma che la guerra in Palestina ha rappresentato una fonte di ispirazione per quest'opera e si vede. A distanza di due anni dalla caduta del muro, il conflitto tra la città santa e il West Block è ancora attivo, seppur in maniera meno palese. Se ne può rendere conto nel modo con cui nelle menti di entrambi i fronti ci sia ancora una netta distinzione tra "noi e loro", una retorica che sentiamo ripetere fino allo sfinimento ovunque di questi tempi. Perché sebbene la distruzione del muro e l'inizio della convivenza rapressentassero alla fine dei conti il finale migliore, questo non significa che le due comunità possano coesistere senza ulteriori problematiche, non dopo tutte le atrocità commesse da No.6. Ho apprezzato moltissimo come la minaccia rappresentata dalla città sia mutata e ora il pericolo a cui sottopone il West Block non sia l'annientamento totale bensì l'assimilazione sia dal punto di vista governativo che da quello culturale, a riprova delle tante forme che assume il colonialismo. Ancora una volta, Asano dimostra di saper rispettare una delle morali più iconiche della sua storia: "non distogliere lo sguardo dagli orrori, osserva e non dimenticare". E il suo sguardo non si può che descrivere come inesorabile e obiettivo, non si salva nessuno. Non c'è via di scampo nemmeno per Shion, la cui figura spesso si confonde con l'ideale di persona retta, una cosa che ho apprezzato infinitamente perché Shion è tante cose ma prima di tutto è umano, con tutti i pregi e i difetti che ne conseguono.
In conclusione, posso dire senza dubbi che questo volume ha superato le mie aspettative, Asano ha proprio cucinato con questo ritorno ai suoi personaggi e non vedo l'ora di assaggiare la seconda portata.
In un'intervista la scrittrice afferma che la guerra in Palestina ha rappresentato una fonte di ispirazione per quest'opera e si vede. A distanza di due anni dalla caduta del muro, il conflitto tra la città santa e il West Block è ancora attivo, seppur in maniera meno palese. Se ne può rendere conto nel modo con cui nelle menti di entrambi i fronti ci sia ancora una netta distinzione tra "noi e loro", una retorica che sentiamo ripetere fino allo sfinimento ovunque di questi tempi. Perché sebbene la distruzione del muro e l'inizio della convivenza rapressentassero alla fine dei conti il finale migliore, questo non significa che le due comunità possano coesistere senza ulteriori problematiche, non dopo tutte le atrocità commesse da No.6. Ho apprezzato moltissimo come la minaccia rappresentata dalla città sia mutata e ora il pericolo a cui sottopone il West Block non sia l'annientamento totale bensì l'assimilazione sia dal punto di vista governativo che da quello culturale, a riprova delle tante forme che assume il colonialismo. Ancora una volta, Asano dimostra di saper rispettare una delle morali più iconiche della sua storia: "non distogliere lo sguardo dagli orrori, osserva e non dimenticare". E il suo sguardo non si può che descrivere come inesorabile e obiettivo, non si salva nessuno. Non c'è via di scampo nemmeno per Shion, la cui figura spesso si confonde con l'ideale di persona retta, una cosa che ho apprezzato infinitamente perché Shion è tante cose ma prima di tutto è umano, con tutti i pregi e i difetti che ne conseguono.
In conclusione, posso dire senza dubbi che questo volume ha superato le mie aspettative, Asano ha proprio cucinato con questo ritorno ai suoi personaggi e non vedo l'ora di assaggiare la seconda portata.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 3, 2025
IT'S BEEN 14 YEARS AND THIS STORY WAS SO IMPORTANT TO TEENAGE ME MAYBE I AM CRYING
July 8, 2025
(e-book) Shoutout to the amazing fans translating these novels. You’re truly heroes. This was so beautiful! I can’t believe Nezumi & Shion are reunited :’)))) so excited for the next volume in the Fall!
November 30, 2025
If I could give it more stars, I would. No. 6 is one of those books... that instead of taking you out of reality, reconnects you with it in a spiritual way. Nezumi and Shion are the most human characters I've ever read about. I still can't predict what they'll do or say, but I'm convinced there's a connection between them that i can't yet explain. I never thought they would return, this book marked my life and personality in an amazing way, for so long, and it still has the same complexity and essence as when I first read it.
The political aspects in No. 6 are surprisingly well handled. Many books that touch on similar topics tend to portray them as one of two extremes: either extremely easy or impossible. No. 6 not only uses perfect balance but is real, raw in its own way, and practical enough to be fully understood by anyone. It doesn't confuse readers with technical jargon, complicated ideologies, etc. Instead, it presents problems simply so that everyone has the opportunity to understand the issue and think about "What would I do in this situation?" Clever.
The characters have well-defined characteristics, real personalities, not contrived or artificial. Asano isn't afraid that her characters won't appeal to everyone; she portrays them as if they were someone real. With weaknesses and strengths. That's why Shion and Nezumi are so relatable to all of us; because they are a living example of the complexity of human beings.
Here are some of my favorite quotes from this volume:
**How many babies and tiny kids do you think I’ve buried up ’til now? The bodies of those who died on the side of the road, or under rubble, or at the bottom of a ditch or in the bushes, all of ‘em so light you could lift ‘em easily with a single hand—how many of ’em do you think I’ve buried? Countless times I’ve dug up the ground for ‘em, opened up holes, piled dirt on, given ‘em small rocks in place of headstones, and yet, did any of you ever pay your respects in front of even a single one of their endless graves? Did you leave them flowers? Did you pray? Did you beg for forgiveness?**
**How nice it would be to have a logical answer to everything, to live using only one’s head, for one’s heart to obey one’s mind. To let go of feelings that never stopped aching…**
**“Wow, so he gets a grave and prayers for his soul?” said Inukashi. “Fancy as hell. I can’t even believe what a luxury that is.”**
**He had realized something during these last two years: a truth so simple and clear, and yet he had needed a long time to arrive at it. My eyes had always been averted, see—though I had ordered you to look straight on, I couldn’t do so myself. How cowardly, and how very hypocritical of me…I have no excuse.
I’ll lay all of that bare before you.**
Such a MASTERPIECE. Very excited for the second part.
The political aspects in No. 6 are surprisingly well handled. Many books that touch on similar topics tend to portray them as one of two extremes: either extremely easy or impossible. No. 6 not only uses perfect balance but is real, raw in its own way, and practical enough to be fully understood by anyone. It doesn't confuse readers with technical jargon, complicated ideologies, etc. Instead, it presents problems simply so that everyone has the opportunity to understand the issue and think about "What would I do in this situation?" Clever.
The characters have well-defined characteristics, real personalities, not contrived or artificial. Asano isn't afraid that her characters won't appeal to everyone; she portrays them as if they were someone real. With weaknesses and strengths. That's why Shion and Nezumi are so relatable to all of us; because they are a living example of the complexity of human beings.
Here are some of my favorite quotes from this volume:
**How many babies and tiny kids do you think I’ve buried up ’til now? The bodies of those who died on the side of the road, or under rubble, or at the bottom of a ditch or in the bushes, all of ‘em so light you could lift ‘em easily with a single hand—how many of ’em do you think I’ve buried? Countless times I’ve dug up the ground for ‘em, opened up holes, piled dirt on, given ‘em small rocks in place of headstones, and yet, did any of you ever pay your respects in front of even a single one of their endless graves? Did you leave them flowers? Did you pray? Did you beg for forgiveness?**
**How nice it would be to have a logical answer to everything, to live using only one’s head, for one’s heart to obey one’s mind. To let go of feelings that never stopped aching…**
**“Wow, so he gets a grave and prayers for his soul?” said Inukashi. “Fancy as hell. I can’t even believe what a luxury that is.”**
**He had realized something during these last two years: a truth so simple and clear, and yet he had needed a long time to arrive at it. My eyes had always been averted, see—though I had ordered you to look straight on, I couldn’t do so myself. How cowardly, and how very hypocritical of me…I have no excuse.
I’ll lay all of that bare before you.**
Such a MASTERPIECE. Very excited for the second part.
September 20, 2025
Mis bebés han vuelto. Finalmente, 14 años después.
Hay muchas cosas de las que quiero hablar xd De Shion como el tipo de líder que una democracia necesita –que sabe cuál es su rol y hasta donde se extiende su tiempo para servir a una comunidad–, la importancia de desmentir rumores y noticias falsas (mencionado en un afterstory), Inukashi como tutor/e legal (y con pronombres neutros, como corresponde), ah.
Más que el reencuentro de Shion y Nezumi, que fue muy rápido para mi gusto pero con el apuro de quien no ha visto a su ser amado en dos años, me gusta que en un momento como este Atsuko Asano se tome el tiempo de plantear (nuevamente) una historia compleja. Que incluso en el borde de la extinción, los humanos siguen siendo humanos: siguen codiciando el poder, el dinero, la impunidad; pero así también, sigue existiendo la empatía, la comunidad y la capacidad de amar incluso con nuestros grisoscuros más brutales.
El segundo volumen salió justo en mi cumpleaños, muy cerca del cumpleaños de Shion, y ya estoy esperando el tremendo y humilde trabajo de las fans traductoras para seguir leyendo. No seriamos nada sin ellas.
❀
"Puede que hayan pasado dos años en la historia, pero en la vida real, han sido catorce. A ti, con quien me he reencontrado, permíteme, en primer lugar, expresarte mi gratitud. Gracias por esperar tanto tiempo y, en segundo lugar, mis disculpas por hacerte esperar tanto. me tomó catorce años reunir a Shion y Nezumi." — Epílogo.
Hay muchas cosas de las que quiero hablar xd De Shion como el tipo de líder que una democracia necesita –que sabe cuál es su rol y hasta donde se extiende su tiempo para servir a una comunidad–, la importancia de desmentir rumores y noticias falsas (mencionado en un afterstory), Inukashi como tutor/e legal (y con pronombres neutros, como corresponde), ah.
Más que el reencuentro de Shion y Nezumi, que fue muy rápido para mi gusto pero con el apuro de quien no ha visto a su ser amado en dos años, me gusta que en un momento como este Atsuko Asano se tome el tiempo de plantear (nuevamente) una historia compleja. Que incluso en el borde de la extinción, los humanos siguen siendo humanos: siguen codiciando el poder, el dinero, la impunidad; pero así también, sigue existiendo la empatía, la comunidad y la capacidad de amar incluso con nuestros grisoscuros más brutales.
El segundo volumen salió justo en mi cumpleaños, muy cerca del cumpleaños de Shion, y ya estoy esperando el tremendo y humilde trabajo de las fans traductoras para seguir leyendo. No seriamos nada sin ellas.
❀
"Puede que hayan pasado dos años en la historia, pero en la vida real, han sido catorce. A ti, con quien me he reencontrado, permíteme, en primer lugar, expresarte mi gratitud. Gracias por esperar tanto tiempo y, en segundo lugar, mis disculpas por hacerte esperar tanto. me tomó catorce años reunir a Shion y Nezumi." — Epílogo.
December 10, 2025
"If I reach my hand out, I can touch you like this. I can hear your voice, and feel your body. You’re neither an illusion nor a memory—it’s really you, standing right here. And that’s…what I’ve been waiting for, this entire time"
writing this review at 12.00 am since i cannot fall asleep for the life of me.
nine years since i was first introduced to No.6, nine whole years since i was first made aware of nezumi's lingering promise—that mf finally came home. to be honest i never familiarized myself with the light novels other than No.6 beyond (which i read a couple years back), but this was such a delightful re-introduction to No.6. the world building and descriptions following the fall of No.6 and it's rehabilitation was written with such atmospheric care, it was very easy to be immersed whilst reading.
the reunion itself doesn't seem out of place, the characters are just as fresh as i remember. as an avid fan of No.6 i trust asano sensei to continue writing the development of these two, and for them to have a solid conclusion in terms of their resolve for No.6 as well as their relationship with each other.
— serious review over
I LOVE YOU SHION I MISSED YOU SO MUCH LOML I'VE WAITED YEARS AND YEARS FOR YOUR RETURN PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF IM IN LOVE WITH YOU
writing this review at 12.00 am since i cannot fall asleep for the life of me.
nine years since i was first introduced to No.6, nine whole years since i was first made aware of nezumi's lingering promise—that mf finally came home. to be honest i never familiarized myself with the light novels other than No.6 beyond (which i read a couple years back), but this was such a delightful re-introduction to No.6. the world building and descriptions following the fall of No.6 and it's rehabilitation was written with such atmospheric care, it was very easy to be immersed whilst reading.
the reunion itself doesn't seem out of place, the characters are just as fresh as i remember. as an avid fan of No.6 i trust asano sensei to continue writing the development of these two, and for them to have a solid conclusion in terms of their resolve for No.6 as well as their relationship with each other.
— serious review over
I LOVE YOU SHION I MISSED YOU SO MUCH LOML I'VE WAITED YEARS AND YEARS FOR YOUR RETURN PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF IM IN LOVE WITH YOU
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 6, 2025
YO Y LAS 3 RATAS QUE TENIAN FE EN EL REGRESO DE NEZUMI?!!!
14 Años se tardo la reunión (5 desde que leí las novelas por primera vez) y siempre creí en la promesa de Nezumi.
MIS BEBEEES, ENCIMA SHION YA NO LO VA A DEJAR IR DE NUEVO, AHORA SE IRA CON EL AUNQUE SE LO PROHIBA NEZUMI, el amoooor.
14 Años se tardo la reunión (5 desde que leí las novelas por primera vez) y siempre creí en la promesa de Nezumi.
MIS BEBEEES, ENCIMA SHION YA NO LO VA A DEJAR IR DE NUEVO, AHORA SE IRA CON EL AUNQUE SE LO PROHIBA NEZUMI, el amoooor.
August 17, 2025
I waited 10 YEARS for this rat to show up.
and after 14 years he is back! bless their gay asses I had to recheck multiple times if I was actually reading a fanfiction.
oh yeah there's also whole political plot going on.
and after 14 years he is back! bless their gay asses I had to recheck multiple times if I was actually reading a fanfiction.
oh yeah there's also whole political plot going on.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 2, 2025
reunion has come. ♡
July 14, 2025
3.75☆
reunion at last!!
reunion at last!!
July 22, 2025
Reunion has come.
September 4, 2025
I've waited so many years for the reunion, and it's finally here. It was worth living in this world after all!
P.S. Currently reading the sequel.
P.S. Currently reading the sequel.
October 22, 2025
We’re so back.
January 13, 2026
I need volume 2🥹
January 22, 2026
siempre te amaré no.6
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