Uso no Kodomo

A child who was believed to be dead returns, appearing just as she did before her disappearance. However, she is not the real child, but an illusion created by a tanuki capable of shapeshifting. Despite knowing the truth, the parents continue to live with this painful yet comforting deception. The story explores themes of grief and yearning, written by the creator of "My Clueless First Friend." Three additional chapters are included.