Spiral, Vol. 8 The Bonds of Reasoning

The battle rages on the grounds of Tsukiomi High, as Rio, Asazuki, and Ryouko defend against Kanone! After the first barrage, Kanone leaves Rio and company seriously wounded but still alive. The enemies take shelter in their own respective corners of the school to regroup and strategize, with Kanone still holding Ayumu hostage. With the police unable to step in due to orders from above, a Watcher reveals that Kiyotaka has masterminded the entire battle and hostage situation. Kanone reaches out to his best friend, Eyes, for help, but the cold shoulder he's given sends him to the edge. Intent on going out guns blazing, Kanone tries to manipulate the wounded Ayumu into murdering him, an act which Kiyotaka believes will help his brother "grow." Lucky for Ayumu, Madoka has no intention of giving him up so easily.

Eita Mizuno is a Japanese manga artist whose first series, Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning, continues to be a fan favorite and has received both the anime treatment and a spin-off manga series. Mizuno is also the artist for the arc of the mega-popular horror mystery series UMINEKO When They Cry Episode 7: Requiem of the Golden Witch.

Author Kyo Shirodaira has enjoyed a long and illustrious career in manga with popular series like Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning and The Record of a Fallen Vampire.