Ken Groove

The notion that words can be wielded like weapons in the art of negotiation lies at the heart of the acclaimed manga Yu-go, which ran in Kodansha's Afternoon Magazine for over ten years. Beppu Yuugo is recognized as the world's finest negotiator, relying exclusively on the power of speech. Rather than turning to violence or intimidation, he draws upon extensive knowledge and calm logic, placing his faith in the fundamental humanity of others. This approach has brought him success in countless high-stakes negotiations. The story focuses on two of his most significant cases—one set in Russia and another in Pakistan—where Yuugo confronts his opponents amid the unforgiving conditions of the Pakistani desert and the frozen expanses of Siberia.

Kazuna comes from a family with a hereditary illness that causes an uncontrollable, vampire-like craving for blood. Unaware of this, he was sent as a child to be raised by the Eda couple. When the disease starts showing symptoms within himself, he encounters his older sister Chizuna, who has been afflicted by it since early childhood. Understanding the heavy burden this sickness places on its sufferers, Chizuna attempts to lighten her brother's load and help him manage his urges, but—

During her summer vacation at her grandparents' home, the cheerful and upbeat student Tamai Shiina encounters a strange creature. She forms a deep bond with it and names it Hoshimaru, which translates to "The Round Star." After returning to school following the break, Shiina discovers that other children have also developed connections with similar mysterious beings. However, she quickly comes to understand that not all of these creatures and their human partners are as kind as her own.