The Last Ritual
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  • Time 23m
Ongoing, First published Dec 18, 2023
Mature
In a quiet town in Niigata, Japan, where secrets are whispered among the autumn leaves, a chance discovery sets a race against time in motion. When 23-year-old Kazuma stumbles upon a  diary in an old bookstore run by his grandparents, he unwittingly becomes entangled in a web of mystery and impending danger.
The diary belongs to Mai, an enigmatic girl with a troubled past, and its pages reveal a haunting tales of a deadly cult and a looming revelation that will take place on her 22nd birthday, just a month away. Determined to unravel the cryptic entries and driven by an unexplainable connection to  Mai's words, Kazuma embarks on a heart-pounding quest to locate her before the ominous deadline.
As the clock ticks down, Kazumal delves deeper into Mai's world, uncovering dark secrets and hidden truths. Along the way, he encounters allies and adversaries, each holding a piece of the puzzle. With the specter of an unknown peril hanging over Mai, Kazuma races against time, navigating through a labyrinth of clues that lead him closer to the heart of the mystery.
Will Kazuma decipher the diary's secrets in time to save Mai from her decided fate, or will the shadows of the past claim her on her 22nd birthday? In this gripping tale of love, courage, and destiny, Kazuma discovers that sometimes, the most extraordinary adventures begin with a single, seemingly ordinary diary.
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