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Original Title	夢鬼
Author	蘭 郁二郎
Genre	Detective & Mystery
Author Type	Male Author
Summary	In the grim, glittering world of the Far East Circus, the ugly and lonely boy Kurokichi nurses an obsessive, unrequited love for Yōko, the troupe's dazzling star. Spurred by a childhood promise and her tantalizing cruelty, he transforms into a fearless acrobat, defying death in breathtaking aerial stunts. But with this newfound daring comes a terrifying gift: prophetic visions that surface during his flights, blurring the line between fantasy and reality. When a devastating fall leaves him crippled and Yōko's affections turn to scorn, Kurokichi's dreams grow darker, foretelling a future he cannot bear. As his world crumbles, he becomes consumed by a desperate desire to control destiny itself. What horrors will unfold when obsession collides with prophecy?