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The story begins when the serious and uptight class representative, Hinata Minegishi, is saved from a traffic accident by the new transfer student, Shion Nagatsuki. Shion survives the crash without a scratch, revealing her secret: she is a half-human, half-zombie. However, the impact of the accident breaks a special apparatus in Shion’s chest that keeps her heart beating. If her heart stops for even a moment, she will fully transform into a mindless zombie.
In a panic, Hinata discovers the key to preventing Shion’s zombification is to get her heart racing. The only effective method to achieve this is for Hinata to kiss her. The series follows this unlikely pair as Hinata, who is initially strict and by-the-book, devotes herself to keeping Shion’s heart pounding through various embarrassing means, while Shion’s half-zombie nature leads to frequent grotesque but lighthearted mishaps. Shion’s body is fragile in the sun and prone to falling apart, with limbs detaching in sprays of pixelated gore, and she has a craving for raw meat. Despite the bloody and macabre elements, the tone of the manga remains surprisingly positive and upbeat, emphasizing the growing romantic relationship between the two girls amid the chaos.
The main characters include Hinata Minegishi, the responsible class rep whose life becomes anything but ordinary, and Shion Nagatsuki, the sweet-natured but decaying half-zombie transfer student. Their classmates, Ena and Nene, also appear as supporting characters who become entangled in the bizarre situation. The setting is a typical Japanese high school in the Manga Time Kirara tradition, which contrasts the idyllic school life with the grotesque reality of Shion’s condition.
Notable narrative arcs include the initial accident that forces Hinata into her role as Shion’s caretaker, followed by a series of comedic and romantic episodes where Hinata tries increasingly inventive ways to make Shion’s heart flutter. As the story progresses, Hinata’s feelings shift from a sense of duty to genuine affection, while Shion’s own jealousy and insecurities begin to manifest physically due to her zombie nature. The manga concludes with the serialization ending in May 2025, having explored the balance between horror, comedy, and the development of their romantic bond.
In a panic, Hinata discovers the key to preventing Shion’s zombification is to get her heart racing. The only effective method to achieve this is for Hinata to kiss her. The series follows this unlikely pair as Hinata, who is initially strict and by-the-book, devotes herself to keeping Shion’s heart pounding through various embarrassing means, while Shion’s half-zombie nature leads to frequent grotesque but lighthearted mishaps. Shion’s body is fragile in the sun and prone to falling apart, with limbs detaching in sprays of pixelated gore, and she has a craving for raw meat. Despite the bloody and macabre elements, the tone of the manga remains surprisingly positive and upbeat, emphasizing the growing romantic relationship between the two girls amid the chaos.
The main characters include Hinata Minegishi, the responsible class rep whose life becomes anything but ordinary, and Shion Nagatsuki, the sweet-natured but decaying half-zombie transfer student. Their classmates, Ena and Nene, also appear as supporting characters who become entangled in the bizarre situation. The setting is a typical Japanese high school in the Manga Time Kirara tradition, which contrasts the idyllic school life with the grotesque reality of Shion’s condition.
Notable narrative arcs include the initial accident that forces Hinata into her role as Shion’s caretaker, followed by a series of comedic and romantic episodes where Hinata tries increasingly inventive ways to make Shion’s heart flutter. As the story progresses, Hinata’s feelings shift from a sense of duty to genuine affection, while Shion’s own jealousy and insecurities begin to manifest physically due to her zombie nature. The manga concludes with the serialization ending in May 2025, having explored the balance between horror, comedy, and the development of their romantic bond.
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- Story & ArtSui Hokuto