When fellow “monster” Hikawa threatens Clair, Shuuichi freezes up, and Clair hits Hikawa’s eyes with pepper spray. Rather than fight, Shuuichi gathers Clair up and escapes out the window. We learn that Hikawa was her school’s ace runner, and became a “monster” by depositing the star coin in the vending machine and wishing to run … Continue reading "Gleipnir – 02 – Entering the Emptiness"
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