For those who don’t know, this manga is adapted from a psychological horror BL visual novel called Ooe, developed by ADELTA. Since the original game features multiple endings and branching romance routes, the manga is uniquely structured: each volume/arc follows a completely different character's route. Volume 1 focuses on Ariake, which is fixed as the mandatory first route in the game (you literally cannot choose anyone else at the start). Volume 2, which is already announced, will pivot to Shimbashi’s route, meaning the story will completely reset from the beginning. A fair warning to new readers: the core mystery is a massive puzzle. You only piece everything together by completing all 10 available routes in the game. Do not expect definitive answers right away in a single volume! If the manga eventually adapts all 10 routes, you’ll get the full picture; if not, your best bet to uncover the whole truth is to just play the game
For those who don’t know, this manga is adapted from a psychological horror BL visual novel called Ooe, developed by ADELTA. Since the original game features multiple endings and branching romance routes, the manga is uniquely structured: each volume/arc follows a completely different character's route.
Volume 1 focuses on Ariake, which is fixed as the mandatory first route in the game (you literally cannot choose anyone else at the start). Volume 2, which is already announced, will pivot to Shimbashi’s route, meaning the story will completely reset from the beginning.
A fair warning to new readers: the core mystery is a massive puzzle. You only piece everything together by completing all 10 available routes in the game. Do not expect definitive answers right away in a single volume! If the manga eventually adapts all 10 routes, you’ll get the full picture; if not, your best bet to uncover the whole truth is to just play the game