It has Hikaru’s face. It has Hikaru’s voice. It even has Hikaru’s memories. But whatever came down from the mountains six months ago isn’t Yoshiki’s best friend. Whatever it is, it’s dangerous. Carrying on at school and hanging out as if nothing has changed—as if Hikaru isn’t gone—would be crazy...but when it looks so very like Hikaru...and acts so very like Hikaru...

“Hikaru’s” sudden disappearance from the mountain has not gone unnoticed...and his presence in town has begun to raise suspicions as well. Spirits from the other side grow restless, while the people sensitive to them begin taking steps to uncover the truth. As Yoshiki continues to struggle with the true identity of “Hikaru,” he is reminded once again that his friend no longer shares his understanding of life and death—and that if you play with fire, someone is sure to get burned eventually...

Yoshiki tried to pretend nothing was wrong, but the truth cannot be ignored. Hikaru is gone. “Hikaru” is here. This new version is dangerous...or perhaps not? One thing’s for sure—Yoshiki doesn’t seem to be in harm’s way. In fact, “Hikaru” seems to want nothing more than to befriend and protect him. Despite Rie’s warnings, Yoshiki chooses to extend the hand of friendship, hoping it will help “Hikaru” become more human. But in doing so, what might Yoshiki become...?

While “Hikaru” is not the Hikaru he once knew, Yoshiki must admit that this new entity has become a friend in his own right. But his true identity remains a mystery…even to the impostor himself! When their research into the town’s history brings them to the library, the boys discover an unsettling clue about the mysterious happenings in the region. Though, the question still stands of what “Hikaru” and the Nounuki-sama mentioned in Hikaru’s note might be—and whether they aren’t in fact one...

Yoshiki e Hikaru sono cresciuti insieme in un piccolo paese. Un giorno, Yoshiki si accorge che quello che credeva fosse Hikaru in realtà è qualcosa che ha preso il suo posto. Nonostante sappia che non è un essere umano, decide di stargli accanto a continuare la loro vita di sempre. Ma più Yoshiki cerca di capirlo, più la distanza tra loro si fa incolmabile. Finché un incidente lo mette di fronte all’insanabile differenza tra i valori umani e quelli della creatura.

“Hikaru’s” unexpectedly violent encounter with the mysterious hamster-toting Tanaka only worsens his already weakened condition. Without knowing Tanaka’s intentions, the boys must act quickly to uncover the mountain’s secrets. Investigating the Indou family’s “sin” will be difficult now that Hikaru’s dad has passed, but they may be able to get some answers out of his closest friend—if Yoshiki’s father is willing to talk...

Hikaru et Yoshiki sont deux amis d’enfance qui ont grandi ensemble dans un hameau reculé. Mais un jour, les doutes qu'éprouvait Yoshiki depuis quelque temps se confirment : depuis sa disparition en forêt, six mois plus tôt, Hikaru a été remplacé par… “autre chose”. Malgré cet effroyable constat, Yoshiki refuse d’être séparé de son ami. Il fait alors le choix de poursuivre son quotidien aux côtés de cet “être” à l’image parfaite de Hikaru. Mais au même moment, d’étranges incidents se produi...

Même si son apparence est parfaitement identique, Hikaru a été remplacé par “autre chose” et cette “chose” est très attachée à Yoshiki. Comment Yoshiki a-t-il compris que ce “Hikaru” n’était pas son ami ? Après des mois de silence, le garçon se décide enfin à raconter sa version des faits. Pendant ce temps, certaines personnes ont remarqué les événements anormaux qui se produisent au village et décident d’agir…

Yoshiki, Asako, and Tanaka join up to go save “Hikaru,” but the company stands in their way… Read the next chapter of The Summer Hikaru Died the same day as Japan!

Yoshiki e Hikaru sono cresciuti insieme in un piccolo paese. Dopo essersi accorto che quello che ha di fianco non è più il suo amico ma "qualcosa" che ne ha preso il posto, Yoshiki decide comunque di stargli accanto. Ora però non è più soltanto il mondo a mostrare segni di cambiamento, ma anche "Hikaru". Sperimentato sulla propria pelle il fatto che non possano continuare così, proseguono la ricerca per scoprire la sua vera natura. La storia di Kubitachi, la vera natura del grande Nounuki ...

Alors que Yoshiki s’était résolu à vivre aux côtés de ce “quelque chose” ayant remplacé son ami Hikaru, le mystérieux Tanaka, un homme qui semble connaître la nature de cet être surnaturel, apparaît devant lui. Décidant de mener l'enquête sur les portails reliant l'autre monde et le monde humain, ils se dirigent vers Ashidori et, plus précisément, leur camarade Maki qui subit d’étranges manifestations surnaturelles...

As it turns out, the elusive third hole is in an unexpected location intricately tied to Tanaka’s past. Read the next chapter of The Summer Hikaru Died the same day as Japan!