This is the story of August 14 and 15. Shintaro Kisaragi--self-appointed guardian of his domestic domain--has refused to leave the comfort of his room for two whole years. But Shintaro's life is about to take an unexpected turn when his computer crashes and he is forced to venture into the world he was happy to shut out forever...and stumbles right into the middle of a hostage situation!

Shintaro Kisaragi is about to have a terrible day. After two years of being an unemployed shut-in, Shintaro Kisaragi is forced out of his room and into the wide, uncaring world by a disastrous series of events involving his computer's keyboard and a bottle of soda. What begins as a simple errand soon spirals out of control as his luck turns from bad to worse. It starts with a hostage situation and only gets weirder from there--and it turns out Shintaro Kirasagi isn't the only person whose life is going to be changed forever this blistering summer afternoon!

That fateful day: August 14. Both Shintaro and Momo have inexplicable encounters with people whose eyes give them mysterious powers--but something is different this time. Just what is the phenomenon known as the "kagerou daze," and what is its deep connection to all these incidents? Based on a scenario written by creator Jin, this latest volume in the Kagerou Daze series is exclusive to the manga adaptation!

THE FUTURE RESTS IN THEIR HANDS...Racked with grief for his sister, Shintaro is nearly overcome by his desire for vengeance. His pain resonates with Ene, who has seen more than her share of hardship and suffering...and been swallowed by it. Whatever the cost, Ene is resolved not to repeat the mistakes of her past or allow her dearest friend to follow that road. As the losses compound, how will Shintaro cope with the very real threat slithering just one step behind him...?

Too much game for her own good. Takane Enomoto attends high school with only one other student in her class and a teacher who takes "underachievement" to exciting new lows. Somehow, they're going to have to put on a show for the school festival, but how does this connect to Takane's secret life as a legendary gamer? And will her legend survive the festival intact?

Overcoming the death of family... What will the Mekakushi-dan do in the face of death?! As deaths continue to shock the Mekakushi-dan, Ayano is finally facing off against Hibiya who's been possessed by the "Clearing Snake." But what could the "snake" be aiming for that strikes such fear into Ayano's heart?!

Having fled from a terrible voice, Seto wanders the forest. There he encounters Marie, a descendent of Medusa. The two attempt to step out into the wider world, where the Mekakushi-dan awaits them, but nothing is ever easy. This is the story of a boy and a girl, their love, and their loneliness...The manga adaptation of creator JIN's smash-hit multimedia tale continues!