Eita Mizuno

Though he's gifted at playing the piano, Ayumu Narumi's musical passion is conflicted because it constantly reminds him that he's no match for his missing older brother, Kiyotaka. But when a world-renowned pianist (and member of the Blade Children), Eyes Rutherford, sets his sights on testing the younger Narumi, Ayumu must confront his self-doubt to save himself and solve another hideous murder. Could it be that Ayumu's fate was intertwined with that...

"Now in Japan, Kanon Hilbert immediately goes on the hunt for Blade Children! Eyes, Ryouko, Rio, and Asazuki are there to prevent Kanon from doing as he pleases, but their numbers take a hit when he targets two of them on the sly. And when Kanon requests Ayumu's cooperation, his methods make it clear that he won't take no for an answer!"--Page 4 of cover.

"Ayumu prepares to leave the hospital, still mulling over the murderous role fate has for him to play. But if Hizumi is destined to die at Ayumu's hand, why does he seem so eager to be friends? Far from bloodthirsty, the good-natured Hizumi has been living in Ayumu's apartment since the Kanon incident and intends to stay on as Ayumu's roommate! Hizumi claims to have accepted the cards fate has dealt him, but can he really be so complacent about his...

"The Blade children are on the alert as the first 'hunter' -- Kanon Hilbert, a fellow Blade child and Eyes Rutherford's childhood friend -- is sent to eradicate them"--Cover.

"Hizumi makes his final plea, begging Ayumu to accept the fate that has been forced upon them. By killing Hizumi and taking out Kiyotaka before his own natural demise, Ayumu can remove all the supernatural pieces on the board. After what he's been through, Ayumu certainly intends to meet his brother, but will he face Kiyotaka in the name of defiant hope--or broken surrender? That may depend on Kiyotaka, as he reveals his last cruel twist of the plot...

"Hiyono's gamble has bought Ayumu some time, but is ten minutes long enough to reason out an effective plan? Ayumu kicks his mind into overdrive, orchestrating a series of wave attacks designed to overcome Kanon's incredible fighting skills. But should any member of his already battered team miss their mark, it could mean death for them all. As the players move into position, Ayumu stands to face Kanon in what will be their final showdown."--Page...

"Kanon is startled by the sudden arrival of Madoka Narumi, but not so much as to shake his aggressive offense. Still, it's enough to give Rio the chance to rescue the captive Ayumu. Free at last, Ayumu must face the difficult decision that lies before him. Is his only option to kill Kanon? As the Blade Children fall back and lick their wounds, Ayumu must find a solution to end Kanon's reign of terror once and for all, even if it means becoming a murderer...

World-class detective Kiyotaka Narumi's last words prior to his sudden disappearance continue to haunt his younger brother, Ayumu. The cheeky 10th-grader becomes further embroiled in the mystery when he is mistaken for the prime suspect in a murder at his school. Led by Ayumu's sister-in-law, Kiyotaka's wife and fellow detective, Madoka, the investigation into the murder gives Ayumu a chance to clear his name. But in doing so, he not only uncovers...