A Closer Look

Kiki's life is defined by his mother's obsession with social media, who exploits him at every turn. Ridiculed by his classmates and ignored by his teachers, he comes home only to be put in front of a camera again. In a world where he has no place to belong, his only solace is Taiyou, the boy living across the street. Kiki admires Taiyou's strength — if only he could tell Taiyou how he feels... But Kiki's unrequited love is about to awaken something monstrous...

(Source: Kaiohsha, translated)