Out (Makoto Mizuta) Manhua
Title: Out | Genre: Seinen, Ecchi, Adult, Action, Adventure, Slice of Life
Under the twinkling stars of Tokyo, Iguchi Tatsuya finds himself at a crossroads. The city pulses with life, yet he feels a heaviness in his chest. Memories of his past mistakes weigh him down, threatening to consume him once more.
Despite his best efforts to start anew, the streets whisper seductively, tempting him with familiar shadows and dangerous opportunities. Tatsuya knows he must resist, but the allure of easy money and adrenaline lures him like a moth to a flame.
One humid summer night, as he walks home from work, a cry pierces the air. Racing towards the sound, Tatsuya stumbles upon a gang harassing a young girl. Anger surges within him, igniting a fire long dormant.
With clenched fists and gritted teeth, he charges into the fray. The girl's teary eyes meet his, her silent plea fueling his every strike. The fight is fierce, bones cracking against pavement, but Tatsuya fights with a ferocity born of desperation.
When the dust settles, the assailants lie defeated at his feet. The girl, her gratitude palpable, offers a soft smile before disappearing into the night. Tatsuya lingers, adrenaline ebbing, realization dawning.
In that moment, amidst the chaos and darkness, Tatsuya sees a glimmer of light. A chance for redemption, for a different path. The weight on his shoulders lifts, replaced by a flicker of hope.
As he walks home, a newfound resolve pulses through his veins. The city hums around him, but Tatsuya's focus is unwavering. He has tasted victory, not in violence, but in protection. And with each step forward, he leaves a piece of his past behind, embracing a future bathed in uncertain but promising light.
