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| Original Title | 夜光人間 |
|---|---|
| Author | 江戸川 乱歩 |
| Genre | Detective & Mystery |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Young Kobayashi Yoshio, the brilliant leader of the Boy Detectives Club and assistant to the legendary Akechi Kogorō, trains his eager recruits to face the world's mysteries. But during a seemingly innocent 'Test of Courage' in a shadowy forest, their rational world shatters. A terrifying entity, dubbed 'The Luminous Human,' emerges – a glowing, silver figure with blazing red eyes and a mouth that spews fire, performing feats that defy logic. As this spectral monster sweeps across Tokyo, sowing panic and stealing priceless artifacts with impossible vanishing acts and aerial escapes, the police are baffled. The Luminous Human seems invincible, leaving behind only fear and an escalating challenge to Akechi’s renowned intellect. Can Kobayashi and his young team unravel the dark secrets of this luminous phantom, or will Tokyo forever live under the shadow of a creature beyond human understanding? |
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