Mari’s life is starting to fall apart. She’s fallen out with her friends, teachers and family. So, with few clues as to where she has disappeared to, Isao and Yori turn their focus on the man currently living in the Komori apartment. Shuzo Oshimi is the best-selling author behind works such as Flowers of Evil and Happiness. His works mix in the struggles of youth along with modern fantasy themes. Oshimi is the winner of the 2002 Chiba Tetsuya Award for New Best New Manga Artist. Since then he has penned a dozen series including the New York Times Best-Selling Flowers of Evil and the cult hit Inside Mari.