Cross Vol. 05

A terrifying explosion detonates in a hotel, killing hundreds of people and knocking out Shizuha. The blast triggers within her the appearance of something from the next world! Takara rushes Shizuha to a safe location, and as soon as she is secure, he notices that there is something markedly different about her. When she comes to, she doesn’t remember a thing–but Takara will never forget the otherworldly vision that appeared before him…

By Sumiko Amakawa.