Call of the Night Vol. 17 — Manga Raw / Buy Official

Kiku's hollow emptiness could never be filled by Mahiru's love alone, yet he chooses to be her companion as she seeks a human death. Kou struggles to stop his best friend, but feels powerless against the strange sense of fulfillment passing between the pair. As Kiku finally sheds the cage of her vampire existence, the smile she shows at the moment of extinction is proof of a peace found after decades of solitude. Meanwhile, Kou is forced to confront his own vampire nature, leading to a profound shift in his bond with Nazuna. Their battle and dialogue in Hokkaido transcend simple violence, forcing a confrontation with the true weight of existence. As their embrace freezes amidst the burning ruins, the scars left behind serve as a sharp, permanent reminder to Kou. With the dawn erasing their shadows, Kou is left to walk the long path forward, forever changed by their final, flickering light.