Abstract

In the 1920s, in the prominent metropolis of Brokeneck in the United States, a boy named Sanga worked in a former tavern where Prohibition had taken a firm hold. Despite his poverty, he led a calm life suited to his circumstances, believing he could live as long as he had his beloved sister by his side—or so he thought. 'Hey, you there with the drooping your head. Something troubling you?' In his despair, a man who called himself Crimson appeared before Sanga. To achieve his object, Sanga joined the 'White Snake Hall' and began assisting Crimson with his work. However, he soon found himself drawn into the deep-seated darkness lurking beneath the city’s surface. An astonishing dark fantasy born from the world of 'Shanti'!

Author’s Information

Winning the Grand Prize at the 7th Dengeki hp Short Story Awards, the author debuted in 2007 with 'River's Kiss' published by Dengeki Bunko. Other works include 'I Loved You First.' (GA Bunko) and 'Misekawa-san's Underworld Counseling' (Media Works Bunko).