(Curious? I’m not gonna tell, haha, or it’ll be a total bummer *wink) There’s been some innocent yet sweet scenes between them as well as some funny one too so it wasn’t a surprise that I’ve learn to love both the main characters, especially Gin. I believe it was because of the spell that’s been keeping him alive.
This is only a one shot story so I understand why there’s been a lot of time jump as Hotaru starts to grow up while Gin still looks the same. Right after that meeting, they became good friends and been seeing each other every summer since it’s only during those season that Hotaru stays at her grandfather’s house. She then found out that he can’t be touched by a human or he’ll disappear forever. She got so relieved that she immediately ran towards him for a hug but ended up being hurt as he dodge her hug. While crying, a teenage boy who’s wearing a fox mask appeared. This story started when Hotaru, who was just 6 year old at that time got lost at the Yamagami Forest, where is known as inhabited by youkai (monsters). It’s the story of Gin and Hotaru, they’re both familiar as they were the ones I saw in the trailer.
Summer – Hotarubi no Mori e (Into the Forest of Fireflies’ Light) So I guess it’ll be wise if I’ll divide my review based on each stories. This book comprises of 4 different stories representing the four seasons, summer, spring, fall and winter. I was surprised and was a little disappointed. So imagine my surprise when I found out that this book is a collection of 4 one shot stories. I love the graphics and the story was kind of heartbreaking and that’s I didn’t really read the sypnosis when I added this one to my TBR coz at that time, I didn’t see any reason why I should be. I did tell you on some of my previous reviews that I love heartbreaking stories, and when I found out that Hotarubi no Morie E is one of them, I instantly added it in my TBR. I first knew about this manga when I accidentally watched a fan made music video of its film adaptation. Warning: There’s some huge spoiler ahead so read at your own risk. "Hotaru no mori e" and "Deepening the Scar" alone make it worthy. In any case, I recommend reading this manga. But I wouldn't say they are "bad", either. I think there is a gap between the two stories I mentioned first and these other two. The third story is just average, nothing really special about it, although there are instants -certain panels- were you can perceive a deeper and more serious feeling that what's usual in the typical shoujo manga. but even if I'm right, who is that ghost? And does that ghost have anything to do with the character's injuries? I think that if it were a little bit longer, the plot could have been better developed. there are things I didn´t understand, or that were kept unexplained: I think it is a ghost story, though I'm not sure. I would probably rate this one-shot with a 9. It is not the typical "we are siblings, but love prevails, so who cares" type of story. It is a love story between brother and sister, but unlike most brother-sister love stories, this one is realistic. The fourth story (Deepening the Scar) is also very good. If it were for this story alone, I would rate it with a 10. It was made an anime, with the same name, which is also very good, with nice But she cannot touch him, or he will disappear. They become friends they start meeting every summer holiday, and grow each year closer. Hotaru gets lost in the forest and a boy called Gin, who is really a spirit, helps her find her way home. The second story (Hotaru no mori e) must be one of the best one-shots I've read. The art is not my favorite style, but it is ok. It includes four one-shots, some better than others.
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