Thomas Alva

Chika, a boy who cannot reveal his hobbies and interests to others, gradually becomes attracted to his friend's older sister, Hanako.

At a Hygiene Exhibition, a mysterious friendship blooms between Akihiko, a boy who dreams of becoming a military doctor, and Hisao, who has an iron prosthetic arm. But each time Akihiko meets with him, Hisao's body deteriorates, and the number of prosthetic limbs increases… A retro scifi drama overflowing with darkness and beauty that questions humanity and its agency! Award: Won the Four Seasons Prize in the Spring 2024 Afternoon Four Seasons Awards. Originally published in the good! Afternoon June 2024 Issue.

“They were attracted to that light, and then———.” Award: Won an Excellent Work in the 51st Shounen Series Newcomer Awards. Originally published in the Monthly Shounen Sirius May 2022 Issue.