Series by 一色まこと

Ichiro Hanada, a mischievous nine-year-old boy in a rural Japanese village, is notorious for his pranks and carefree attitude. After a near-fatal accident involving a truck, he survives with nine stitches in his head and gains the ability to see and communicate with ghosts. His first encounter is with Yuki, a spirit who asks him to fulfill her lingering wish, pulling him into a series of supernatural tasks. Alongside his family and friends, Ichiro navigates these ghostly requests, balancing his playful nature with the emotional weight of the spirits’ unresolved issues.

In a quiet forest on the edge of town, a discarded piano becomes the unlikely playground for Kai Ichinose, a boy growing up in challenging circumstances. Unable to read sheet music but gifted with an extraordinary ear, Kai's raw talent catches the attention of Sosuke Ajino, a former prodigy pianist, and Shūhei Amamiya, the son of a renowned musician. As Kai's journey unfolds, he navigates the world of classical music, forging bonds and facing trials that test his passion and potential.