Nanoka is determined to defeat the beast inside of Soma without harming him. But is that what Soma wants? Meanwhile, Mao pursues a serial assailant with the face of a rat and a deadly bite. Then, rumors spread about a body trapped in a whirlpool. Could it be Masago, Kamon’s lost love?

Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi
Release November 10, 2026
ISBN-13 978-1-9747-6862-2
Trim Size 5 × 7 1/2
Imprint Shonen Sunday
Length 192 pages
Series Mao
Category Manga
Age Rating   Teen Plus
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