Issue 2
Chapter One: The Red Rain
A doctor finds a boy dying in the street coming home from work. Strangely enough, he recognizes the boy and impulsively takes him home to care for him, despite protests from his daughter. Things get off to a rocky start after the he wakes up and reacts with hostility, terrified of this unknown environment. After talking him down, they invite him to stay, unaware of the troubles that may follow.
Issue 5
Chapter 2: Glass
The Shimizus name their guest: Kai! Kai starts his first day of school, and meets Yoshiko’s cousin which ends with catastrophic results. The school day itself bears it’s own challenges as Kai learns of the bullying problems at Caulwyn High, down to it’s principal. After the doctor once again comes to his rescue, he finds some relief at home…until a simple word triggers a shocking twist!
Issue 9
Chapter Three: Snow Day
After a troubling and emotional first day of school, Kai learns new ways to deal with his problems, while simultaneously learn more about himself and his unique skills. An abrupt snow day allows for some bonding with his new family and maybe a chance to open up about his struggles.
Issue 16
Bonus Content: Kai Journals & Teaser
With a two month skip between chapters 3&4 the Kai Journals give some insight on things that happened in between. Also being released is a teaser Illustration for the upcoming second half of Volume one! Check it out!
Issue 20
Chapter 4: The Stranger Part 1
Kai’s nightmares escalate to explosive new levels and Kuro makes the risky decision to take him to the hospital in hopes of finding a solution. Will Kai be able to keep his powers under control or will he slip up and out himself?
Issue 25
Chapter 4: The Stranger Part 2
With Kai in the hospital, Kuro feels the crushing weight of balancing Kai’s care with protecting his secrets. Kai’s lack of control over his abilities, proves a challenge to hide as his nightmares grow more intense and Kuro is quickly running out of options. An anxious and impatient Kai takes matters into his own hands, which could have disastrous consequences…
Issue 35
Chapter 5: The Voice From Below (Pages 137-138)
With the strange doppelgänger appearing before Kai, Kai and Yosh try and learn more about him and the best way to deal with him. Is this new stranger friendly? Or will this encounter result in conflict?