Confession is a tight, twisty thriller that reads like an episode of The Twilight Zone or Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Author Fukumoto Nobuyuki establishes the premise in a few quick strokes: two hikers—one gravely injured—huddle on a mountainside pummeled by a fierce winter storm. As they debate their course of action, Ishikura—who is bleeding profusely—confesses to murdering a mutual acquaintance, telling Asai, “I killed Sayuri… with my own two hands.” Asai is surprised but so focused on finding shelter that he doesn’t consider what will happen if Ishikura survives their ordeal. After Asai stumbles across an empty cabin, however, he begins questioning his decision to drag Ishikura to safety. As the two wait for a rescue team to arrive, Asai’s paranoia grows: is Ishikura genuinely remorseful, or does he regret his...

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