Kaii to Otome to Kamikakushi

Prepare for a captivating journey into the uncanny as Sumireko, a young bookstore employee, finds her quiet life in a sleepy town upended by a series of unsettling supernatural phenomena. With a sharp wit and a budding curiosity for the occult, she soon discovers that the bizarre occurrences around her are far from random, hinting at a deeper, more sinister undercurrent beneath the surface of the mundane. As Sumireko delves deeper into the mysteries plaguing her town, she uncovers a world where classic literature intertwines with ancient curses and demonic encounters. Joined by an unlikely ally, she must navigate a perilous landscape of age regression, terrifying entities, and the lingering shadows of past misfortunes, all while confronting the very real dangers that threaten to consume her and everyone she holds dear.

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