Umi ga Hashiru End Roll

A detective who's investigating an onsen town that has seen better days encounters a mysterious exotic dancer.

Lately, novice graphic designer Miya has been troubled about work. This is indubitably a time when he'd appreciate being comforted, but his lover, Hare, has gone off on a backpacking trip and has been out-of-contact for three whole months...

After turning 65 and bereaved of her husband, Umiko visits a cinema for the first time in decades. A shocking, life-changing event awaits her. When she meets Kai, an art student majoring in film, Umiko realises that she wants to make a film. She realises that she is on the side of "the people who want to make films"... Lured by the waves that stir her heart, the 65-year-old dives into the sea of film!

Characters: Alex, Himuro and Kagami

Juri and Hana have been best friends since college. They thought their bond would last forever, even into adulthood. But lately, something feels… off between them? From John Tarachine, author of Umi ga Hashiru End Roll, a brand new oneshot! Published in [Monthly Mystery Bonita's August 2025 Issue](https://www.akitashoten.co.jp/bonita/2025/8).

Following the death of her grandmother, Taku, who now lives in Tokyo, heads back home to Kobe for the funeral.

Pairing: Murasakibara x Himuro