![]() It’s not all serious though, as it ends on a humorous note, and there are plenty of silly moments throughout the story, humanizing the characters and showing how they adjust to their lives. The story’s multiple art styles further the plot of a child with a disability struggling to become an adult and understand the choices their parent made for them. ![]() “Wolves don’t lie” moves rapidly between full-page detailed drawings of wolves and night scenes to emotional scenes between the main character and his mother to chibi characters and a few quick lines demonstrating humor and emotion. “My God” blends detailed landscapes with humorous depictions of humans and spirits in a sometimes funny sometimes regretful story of change and growth. ![]() “The Mermaid Refuge” delves into what it means to be sentient and human, with simple, child-like lines and faces that match the innocence of the story and the theme of children becoming adults and grappling with serious questions. “The Dragon Turret” is a historical drama with intense, detailed pen and ink work, showing the futility of war and the pointlessness of prejudice. ![]() ![]() Seven stories of magic, romance, and humor, set in different time periods, show the broad range of Ryoko Kui’s artistic and storytelling abilities. Whether you are breathlessly waiting for the next installment of Delicious in Dungeon or new to Ryoko Kui’s manga, this collection of short stories is perfect to introduce to new readers or satisfy fans. ![]()
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