Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu

Six months after his close friend Hikaru’s mysterious disappearance and unsettling return, Yoshiki grapples with a fractured reality. The Hikaru who reappears is undeniably changed, carrying no memory of the intervening time and exhibiting a disconcerting disconnect from his former self. As the truth of this new Hikaru's nature unfolds – a being struggling to contain a monstrous form – their relationship becomes a fragile anchor in Yoshiki’s grief.

The narrative explores themes of loss, identity, and the unsettling consequences of the unknown encroaching upon everyday life. Set against a backdrop of rural landscapes, the series delicately portrays the contrast between Hikaru's childlike curiosity and the looming threat he represents. Yoshiki's unwavering devotion to "Hikaru," regardless of his true nature, raises questions about acceptance and the lengths one will go to hold onto a lost connection in the face of profound change.