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Volume 5: Crossing Boundaries
Act 18: Ueno
Flames run across the dark surface of the Shinobazu pond, where miriads of lotus are blooming. Raging blazes embrace hundreds of cherry trees that proudly blossomed out of season, as well as the entire forest of Ueno. The flames advance to Hikaru's legs, clothes, fingers, and the whole body, making her completely immovable. Her screams echo through the night.
Act 19: Shibuya
A mysterious white dog has been spotted near Shibuya Station. Some people believe that it is the ghost of Hachiko, the famous loyal dog who had waited for his master's return for 10 years. Hikaru is at the bus rotary near Shibuya Station East Exit to gather some information about this strange ghost story, when she encounters the mysterious man with a long coat, who Hikaru presumes may know about her brother Raiko. Hikaru tries to follow him, but the man disappears right in front of a shinto shrine.
Act 20: Azabu
Recently, Tsuna has been acting strange behind Hikaru's back. One day he puts on a nice suits, which he never does, and surprises both Hikaru and Sadamitsu. Hikaru is suspicious while Sadamitsu no doubt believes that there must be a woman. Hikaru decides to tail Tsuna, but when she notices his unusually serious behavior, she takes a firm decision about something.
Act 21: Ikebukuro
It's Tsuna's birthday, and Hikaru decides to express her gratitude by preparing nice dinner. But that evening, Tsuna neither returned nor called. Concerned, Hikaru follow his traces to Ikebukuro, where she is approached by a stranger...
Volume 5 Cover
