Bungeishunjuu

On June 12, 1942, Anne Frank turns thirteen in Amsterdam and starts a diary she names "Kitty." During the next two years spent in hiding from the German occupation, she records her hopeful perspective on life, her dreams, her worries, and her developing feelings for Peter.

Following the death of her grandfather, Hamaji Ooyama lives alone on a remote mountain, surviving by hunting. When her brother, a samurai in training in Edo, writes to her, he invites her to join him in the city. Upon arriving, she sees six dog heads displayed publicly—these belong to the Fuse, a group of eight part-human, part-dog beings causing trouble in Edo. After helping a strange man flee from pursuers, Hamaji reaches her brother's home. He asks for her assistance in capturing the last two Fuse members to collect a bounty offered by the Shogunate. However, the task is complicated because the Fuse can blend perfectly into human society, and the man she aided earlier shows traits typical of the Fuse.

Heizou Hasegawa, known as the "Devil," wields his blade to defend the peace of Edo. As the chief officer responsible for maintaining law and order while preventing crime and arson, he serves as the region's foremost protector. During the Tenmei period at its peak in 1783, Hasegawa held the position of chief director in the department overseeing local security. Both revered and feared as Devil Heizou, he was dedicated to eliminating the most heinous criminals and thieves of his time.

In the eccentric setting of Irabu General Hospital, the unorthodox psychiatrist Dr. Ichirou Irabu and his captivating nurse Mayumi help patients struggling with mental disorders that disrupt their daily routines. Mayumi's striking look and her notably short pink nurse outfit draw careful attention. Dr. Irabu himself exhibits three distinct personas: a child wearing an oversized lab coat, an articulate young adult with graceful mannerisms, and a self-centered, lively green bear. He uses questionable treatment methods, often pursuing personal gains outside his medical duties and frequently disregarding his professional responsibilities. Each patient confronts the heart of their condition, linked together by an invisible thread that connects their narratives.