EDITOR’S NOTE: When I first came across hakei’s work, I was struck by their beautiful art. As I explored further, I soon found that their unique weapon lies not only in their art but also in the wide scope of characters they create. Few mangakas possess hakei’s rare ability to craft characters that are both funny and moving simultaneously—the very essence of manga. When James goes to the doctor for his worsening hemorrhoids, he quickly discovers something much more haunting is following behind…