Smiley (HATTORI Mitei) Manhua

Yuushi Kamome stood at the threshold of the Heart Laughing Society, his heart pounding in his chest. The flickering candlelight cast eerie shadows on the walls, and a chill ran down his spine. Ayaka's smile seemed too perfect, too ethereal to be real. As he delved deeper into the society's inner circle, Yuushi uncovered a sinister truth that sent shivers down his spine. "Smiley" was not the benevolent leader he appeared to be; his intentions were dark and twisted, cloaked in deception. The followers, once lost souls seeking solace, were now mere puppets in a game of manipulation and control. Doubt gnawed at Yuushi's resolve, but the memory of his daughter's laughter fueled his courage. With each revelation, he inched closer to the heart of the conspiracy, determined to uncover the truth and free himself from the web of deceit that ensnared him. As the final showdown loomed, Yuushi stood face to face with "Smiley," the embodiment of his darkest fears. In a heart-stopping moment of realization, he understood that the key to his redemption lay not in defeating his enemy, but in confronting the shadows within himself. With a newfound strength born of his grief and longing, Yuushi shattered the illusion of the Heart Laughing Society, revealing the ugly truth beneath the facade. As the walls crumbled around him, he emerged from the darkness into the light, his spirit unbroken and his heart finally at peace. And in that moment, he knew that he had found the true meaning of salvation - not in false promises or hollow smiles, but in the courage to face his inner demons and emerge stronger on the other side.