xxxHOLiC Rou

Synopsis

Continues the story of xxxHOLiC Shunmuki

In the peculiar shop run by Yuuko, who grants your deepest desires for an appropriate price, Kimihiro Watanuki seeks to rid himself of his ability to see spirits. To pay for this wish, he works for Yuuko, performing tasks such as cleaning, running errands, and assisting her other clients. In xxxHOLiC Shunmuki, Watanuki and his friend and rival, Shizuka Doumeki, join their friend Kohane Tsuyuri and her grandmother for a meal, reflecting on how much they have grown since their first meeting. Later, Watanuki has a dream in which Doumeki's grandfather, Haruka, asks him to retrieve specific items from the family temple's storage room. Accompanied by Doumeki, Watanuki finds that this task resembles a treasure hunt, with each item leading them to the next, culminating in an unforeseen yet fated outcome.

In this installment

Ten years following the events of xxxHOLiC Shunmuki, a melancholic Kimihiro Watanuki has assumed control of the shop once managed by the mysterious Yuuko, honoring a promise he made to her. He resides there in relative contentment alongside his companions Maru, Moro, and Mokona, while familiar faces occasionally drop by: Shizuka Doumeki, a former rival who has become a steadfast friend, and the former psychic prodigy Kohane Tsuyuri. As Kohane studies folklore under Doumeki's guidance at university, the pair stumbles upon a case perfectly suited for the shop's master. Eventually, Doumeki's grandfather, Haruka, visits Watanuki with a request to investigate his grandson's dreams. Venturing into the dream world, Watanuki witnesses how their past adventures unfolded from Doumeki's perspective. This journey reveals truths from a decade ago and uncovers secrets regarding the bonds that define their friendship.

Background

Bundled with the limited editions of the 17th and 19th volumes of the xxxHOLiC manga.