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Black Bird is a supernatural shoujo series by Kanoko Sakurakoji that has run in Betsucomi since 2007. Currently it has 14 volumes in Japan. The most recent volume 13 came out last month in North America. I haven’t reported on this series in almost a year, so I thought it was time for an update.
Synopsis: Kyo rescues Hoki from Sho, who has set off unrest among the members of the Daitengu. Misao ends up stepping through a transport barrier onto the doorstep of Sho. While Kyo frantically searches for Misao, Sho is wasting away at Misao’s feet. As Misao cries for Sho’s fate and regrets, Sho begs her to stay beside him. She is the only person who has ever cared about him. He knows what happens to the Senka maiden, and does not wish that fate for Misao. Misao’s emotions overcome her and she gives in to better judgement. On the verge of dying, Misao gives Sho some of her blood. Sho is revived, and takes Misao back to Kyo. Filled with guilt, Misao apologizes to Kyo, but Sho and Kyo begin a confrontation with swords right away. The novel ends with Kyo dangerously impaired.
While I have continued to read this series, every volume leaves me more frustrated. I want to smack Misao and tell her to get the heck away from all those tengu. They’re just bad news!
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