くおんの森

Uozumi Yushi, a 16-year-old book-loving boy, moves to Shiorigahama, a mysterious town where avid readers reside, and meets Mori, a girl who guards the “Kuon no Mori,” a place where all books gather and sleep. After forming a contract with Mori, Yushi becomes entangled with the “Shimi,” a strange creature that eats text, and faces odd events tied to the town’s literary secrets. As he navigates this blend of reality and fantasy, this enchanting tale explores books, destiny, and the quiet bonds formed in a world where stories hold hidden power. (Unreviewed summary by Grok 2)