Ketil and his sons become fugitives, barely escaping the capital aboard Leif Ericson's ship, but Canute follows in pursuit with his best men. Upon Ketil’s return, he finds his beloved slave Arnheid has helped her former husband, a runaway who has killed many of Ketil’s bodyguards, escape. Beset by betrayal on all sides, there may be no way out for Ketil, but Thorfinn finally has his freedom. Yet, the son of Thors feels bound to Denmark by his unfinished business with Canute…

    But the fates of prince and slave will come together once again, as Canute plans to seize Ketil Farm from its kindhearted master. What sinister tricks does the have up his sleeve, and could they dash Thorfinn’s hopes for freedom? Meanwhile, Einar’s infatuation with Arnheid takes an unexpected turn when her former husband – an escaped slave – barges onto the farm, insisting she run away with him…

    The adventures of the plucky Sakura Kinomoto are as adorably thrilling as ever, as she tracks down the magical Clow Cards and plunges headlong into a world of sorcery beyond anything she could've imagined.

    As if being class president of a predominantly male high school wasn't hard enough, Misaki Ayuzawa has a major secret—she works at a maid café after school! How is she supposed to keep her image of being ultra smart, strong and overachieving intact once school heartthrob Takumi Usui discovers her double life?! Can Misaki trust Usui to keep her secret from the rest of the kids at school? And why the heck is he always showing up at the maid café? Maybe she should start taking him seriously when he says he likes her—especially when he throws in an unexpected kiss!

    A 2-in-1 edition of the romantic-comedy series where a student council president secretly works at a maid café!As if being student council president of a predominantly male high school isn’t hard enough, Misaki Ayuzawa has a major secret—she works at a maid café after school! How is she supposed to keep her image of being ultrasmart, strong and overachieving intact once school heartthrob Takumi Usui discovers her double life?!When Café Maid Latte plans a slew of themed events like “Maid Rangers Day” and “Little Sister Day,” Misaki surprisingly struggles with playing the “little sister”! Later, more shenanigans erupt at the café… Misaki is usually up to any challenge, but how will she handle things when a pretty idol called Aoi decides to make Usui hers?

    Just as he’s contemplating doing the unthinkable, Tasuku meets a mysterious woman who leads him to a group of people dealing with problems not so different from his own. In this realistic, heartfelt depiction of LGBT+ characters from different backgrounds finding their place in the world, a search for inner peace proves to be the most universal experience of all.

    But the promise of adventure is real, and together they escape from pirates and a devious magician! Their next task: to steal a book from the evil wizard-killing Duke Everlue, and outsmart his death trap. Eccentric new friends join along the way in this lushly-drawn modern classic, reissued from the beginning in a large size with a small price (for discerning guild masters).Contains Volumes 1-5 of Fairy Tail, the hit manga that inspired the long-running anime!

    His boss, the dimension witch Yuko, may hold the answers Kimihiro seeks. However, his missing past has a price. Kimihiro must uncover his memories to continue moving forward, but his future under Yuko’s tutelage grows uncertain. The secrets of Kimihiro’s existence are revealed, while the mysteries that surround Yuko’s continue to grow.

    This set features volumes 28~48 at a substantial savings over buying them individually, along with an exclusive mini-comic containing the pilot story of the series and a full-color, double-sided poster. It's been more than two years since Naruto left to train with Jiraiya. Much has happened while he has been away, and new threats to the ninja world have emerged. Can Naruto prove his worth and rescue his friend Sasuke?

    So when a 37-year-old Tokyo salaryman dies and wakes up in a world of dragons and magic, he’s a little disappointed to find he’s become a blind, boneless slime monster. Mikami’s middle age hasn’t gone as he planned: He never found a girlfriend, he got stuck in a dead-end job, and he was abruptly stabbed to death in the street at 37. So when he wakes up in a new world straight out of a fantasy RPG, he’s disappointed but not exactly surprised to find that he’s not a knight or a wizard but a blind slime demon. But there are chances for even a slime to become a hero…

    This time, Syaoran, Sakura, and Mokona find themselves separated from Fai and Kurogane, divided between two camps in a conflict that reaches to the heavens. Will Syaoran be forced to stand against his friends in this bloody battle between deities?

    Fortunately, she's not alone... she's got a whole human body's worth of cells ready to help out! The mysterious white blood cell, the buff and brash killer T cell, the nerdy neuron, even the cute little platelets -- everyone's got to come together if they want to keep you healthy!

    With only a cryptic map and a native Ainu girl to help him, Saichi must also deal with every murderous cutthroat, bandit and rogue who knows about the treasure! Immortal Sugimoto, a survivor of the assault on 203 Meter Hill during the Russo-Japanese War, now scratches out a meager existence in the post-war gold rush in the wild frontier of Hokkaido. A chance encounter in the woods puts a map to a hidden fortune of Ainu gold in his hands, but Sugimoto is not the only interested party, and everyone who knows about the gold will kill to possess it!

    Because of her disappearance, Watanuki takes it upon himself to run Yuko’s wish-granting shop and vows to never leave it. Still inexperienced, he dedicates himself to helping everyone that stops by his shop—including the one that ate his right eye. Watanuki also must take special care not to get himself punished for assigning the wrong price for granting a wish. How long will he allow himself to perform Yuko’s work? Will she ever return?This omnibus edition includes volumes 16-17 of XXXHOLiC!

    In Recort, Syaoran finds himself stuck in a book full of Kurogane’s memories. Then, the group lands in Tokyo where acid rain falls from the sky, and Princess Sakura has fallen into a seemingly endless slumber. Will they be able to wake her up before it’s too late?

    Can the culprit be found before it’s too late? And will any of our heroes emerge victorious? Princess Sakura’s memories—and now their lives—depend on it! This omnibus edition includes volumes 10-12 of Tsubasa.

    During a last ditch effort to save Princess Sakura from her underwater slumber, the truth about Syaoran is revealed and this shocking revelation changes everything. Who is the real Syaoran? Can they get the friend they know and love back?

    理事長に留学生の世話を命じられた大学職員・稜一郎。なんと留学生・カルタカは、言葉も通じない未開の地に住むネイティブ!! 一族の戦士で超美貌の持ち主だが、スマホやテレビ、果ては水洗トイレを恐れる彼に稜一郎はうんざり…。だが、つたない言葉で「リョウイチロー」と呼ばれ懐かれるうちに、次第に心が傾いて!?University employee Ryouichirou is ordered by the Chairman to take in an exchange student.That exchange student, Qaltaqa, is a native from a developing country who can't understand Japanese!! Though he is a warrior of his tribe and a man of great beauty, seeing him afraid of the phone and the TV, and even the toilet, Ryouichirou gets fed up…But while being called "Ryouichirou" in such a clumsy manner, he has a change of heart!?

    As a first-year student of the renowned Hyakkaou Private Academy, Mary Saotome knows her future is set for a one-way cruise to the top...That is, until an encounter with an old-classmate-turned-house-pet throws the newbie princess into the world of gambling! Can a normal girl like Mary make friends and survive debtless through only wit and luck? Find out in this prequel to the mega-popular Kakegurui!

    He seeks help from a mysterious woman named Yuko, who claims she can help. Soon Watanuki finds himself employed in Yuko's shop where he sees things and meets customers that are stranger than anything he could have ever imagined! Watanuki is Yuko's unwilling assistant, but even he is compelled by the fascinating adventures he's having since he started working for the 'space-time witch.' Yuko operates a shop that grants people what they need, but there is always a price to be paid!xxxHOLiC vol.18 and vol.19.

    Now, every time he’s splashed with cold water, he changes into a girl. His father, Genma, changes into a panda! What’s a half-guy, half-girl to do? Find out what fueled the worldwide manga boom in beloved creator Rumiko Takahashi’s (InuYasha, Urusei Yatsura, RIN-NE) smash hit of martial arts mayhem, presented remastered and unflipped for the first time. Ranma, Ranma, On the Wall At a spooky old mansion, girl-type Ranma slips on a banana peel and accidentally uncovers a cursed mirror that makes a love-hungry copy of her who kisses everyone she can get her hands on—including boy-type Ranma! A magical compact can be used to capture the kooky copy, but things take an unexpected turn when Ranma and Akane get trapped inside the compact! Later, Akane wins an enchanted jellyfish bathing suit that finally enables her to swim. But in return for the suit, she must enter a swimming competition. She takes the lead in the race, but a dangerous surprise awaits her at the finish line!

    Within this megastructure the silent, stoic Kyrii is on a mission to find the Net Terminal Gene—a genetic mutation that once allowed humans to access the cybernetic NetSphere. Armed with a powerful Graviton Beam Emitter, Kyrii fends off waves of attacks from fellow humans, cyborgs and silicon-based lifeforms. Along the way, he encounters a highly-skilled scientist whose body has deteriorated from a lengthy imprisonment who promises to help Kyrii find the Net Terminal Gene, once she settles a score for herself...

    This set features volumes 22~48 at a substantial savings over buying them individually, along with an exclusive mini-comic containing the pilot story of the series and a full-color, double-sided poster.After finally rescuing their friend Rukia, Ichigo and friends return to their quiet lives in the world of the living. However, the peace is short-lived as new enemies arrive from the world of the Hollows. Aizen is back, and Ichigo may be the only one who can stop him for good!

    But while Tasha’s friends and allies try to deal with the witches before it’s too late, he and Halloween must face off against an old foe.

    After being unjustly imprisoned on the day of his wedding, Edmond devises a plan that leads to his escape, a hoard of treasure, and a new identity: the Count of Monte Cristo. A tale of courage, vengeance, romance, and betrayal!

    The only hope is a specialized force of genetically-engineered female “Pandoras” and their male partners known as “Limiters,” who represent the last line of defense against a horrific alien force.Kazuya Aoi is a Limiter who enrolls in a prestigious academy that trains genetically-engineered soldiers. Having made a promise to his Pandora sister who died in battle, Kazuya must overcome his sadness and become the best he can be. His first major obstacle is a frigid second-year student known as Satellizer el Bridget, who has remained undefeated in combat simulation. Does Kazuya have what it takes to beat her, while readying himself for an impending war?

    But the only one that knew her secret was Haruto… Did he betray her trust?

    While he’s been using gimmicks and psychic stones to become like his idol Tsukasa Domyoji of the legendary F4, Tenma comes by it naturally. And Tenma is also Oto’s fiancé? Haruto just can’t catch a break!

    Horrible nightmares are the only hints at the violent life she once led, but her past is about to catch up with her and awaken the merciless warrior within. Chiropterans — powerful shape-changing creatures who need and crave blood — threaten humanity once more, and a mysterious organization called the Red Shield needs Saya’s deadly sword skills and mysterious powers to aid in the fight against these beasts. As her submerged abilities begin to reawaken and as she seeks to regain her memories, Chiropteran warriors are guided by a mysterious leader to threaten Saya and her loved ones. Asuka Katsura’s manga series successfully expands upon the original Production I.G./Aniplex feature, delivering moments of jarring violence and thrilling action in a tale that spans several centuries.

    Now, in the first Usagi Yojimbo Gallery Edition, readers are invited to look over Sakai's shoulder at his original artwork, reproduced at full size and in living color. This edition includes a selection of art from the earliest stories of the rabbit ronin, including the very first Usagi story, the complete origin tale Samurai, and more from Usagi Yojimbo's Fantagraphics and Mirage years! With an unparalleled view of Sakai's breathtaking artwork, this volume is sure to be a treasure for artists and comics fans alike!Stan Sakai's original art, painstaking reproduced at original size and in full color! Includes extra, never-before-seen art and a new introduction by Sakai!

    After getting requested by her first customer, she nervously goes to the hotel... and finds out it's a super-extravagant first-class hotel suite! And then, a super hot guy appears. When she asks him what he wants, he says: "vibrator, electric massager, money shot, piss play, and masturbation viewing," then hands her a wad of bills... just who is this hot guy?!

    Never the type to believe in myths and legends, her world view dramatically changes when, one day, she's pulled out of her own time and into another! There, in Japan's ancient past, Kagome discovers more than a few of those dusty old legends are true, and that her destiny is linked to one legendary creature in particular--the dog-like half-demon called Inuyasha! That same trick of fate also ties them both to the Shikon Jewel, or "Jewel of Four Souls." But demons beware...the smallest shard of the Shikon Jewel can give the user unimaginable power.

    Or rather, the decision was made for her! As a commoner, it’s just a matter of time before she’s shown the door. And since she’ll no longer be a student at Eitoku, this means that her engagement to Tenma won’t be valid!

    Could this be “love”? No way! And to make matters worse, Oto’s fiancé just happens to be the leader of Eitoku Academy’s rival school that’s been stealing students away from Eitoku…

    Makoto and the Hatter will have to fight their way back through a tangled maze of illusions set up by the devious Jabberwock. To make matters worse, the Hatter's life depends on Makoto successfully solving the labyrinth. Meanwhile, Alice, the White Rabbit, and the rest try to unravel the King of Hearts' secret in time to save their companions and all of Wonderland.

    Associated NamesBride of the Wolf KingOokami-heika no Hanayomeรักวุ่นวายของมเหสีจำเป็น狼陛下の花嫁狼陛下的花嫁

    What happens when all hell breaks loose after a failed experiment goes awry ? Masato is faced with unthinkable challenges and difficult decisions that could cost him his life. A story of humans strength when faced with extraordinary circumstances.

    She asks Prince Alaric for a meeting to tell him he’s more than the ruler of a principality, he’s the next legitimate ruler of the whole country! Alaric doubts his political enemies would have sent her with false news, but caution demands he keep an eye on her just in case. As they spend more time together, Tamsin falls under the prince’s spell, but what will happen when she learns why Alaric is keeping her so close?

    After getting requested by her first customer, she nervously goes to the hotel... and finds out it's a super-extravagant first-class hotel suite! And then, a super hot guy appears. When she asks him what he wants, he says: "vibrator, electric massager, money shot, piss play, and masturbation viewing," then hands her a wad of bills... just who is this hot guy?!

    After getting requested by her first customer, she nervously goes to the hotel... and finds out it's a super-extravagant first-class hotel suite! And then, a super hot guy appears. When she asks him what he wants, he says: "vibrator, electric massager, money shot, piss play, and masturbation viewing," then hands her a wad of bills... just who is this hot guy?! Vol.7, 43 pages.

    He was looking at a pink mushroom that had started growing in his yard when it started wriggling and out popped a dog, Mushroom Pup! Mushroom Pup, who loves takoyaki, melon bread, drawing, and Hotaru, is super popular and super adorable. This strange being is sure to heal your heart, too.

    At the beginning of the 19th century, a bride marches into her wedding with a gun in hand, ready to kill her groom. What has led to Alexandra Rawdon drawing arms against her future husband, Lord Richard Anthony Deverell? She agrees to an ultimatum: Anthony has six months to prove that he did not kill her father. If he can't, she can end things. To what lengths will Anthony go to prove to his wife that he's not her father's murderer?

    For the love of all things otaku--anime, video games, figures, you name it!--power-pedaling Sakamichi Onoda has long been conquering the steepest slopes and regularly making the ninety-kilometer round-trip to Akihabara on a granny bike!! But when his bike commute to his new high school lands him in a confrontation with the serious first-year road racer Imaizumi, Onoda has a major showdown on his hands! Can this meek geek really out-pedal the future ace of the school road-racing team?!

    Without the moons to fuel his strength, though, is he up to the task of dispatching this formidable opponent? More importantly, should he prevail, is he prepared to face the wrath of an empire robbed of one of its beloved knights of the Order of the Seven Lances...?An epic fantasy on the grandest of scales!

    The Third Years of Genetics Academy won’t let a slight by a mere Second Year go unpunished. It doesn’t matter to them that the world is in danger—taking Satellizer down is more important.But there’s one rival that Satellizer isn’t prepared for. Rana Linchen, a new, ambitious Pandora from Tibet, is convinced that Kazuya is her soul mate, and won’t rest until Kazuya leaves Satellizer and becomes her Limiter!

    Tetsu, while continuing his research into the mysterious PSY Qualia, encourages Aichi to give his team a goal by entering the Vanguard National Championships...

    

    But that is just the beginning of Rintaro’s story as he finds himself unexpectedly in Hell where he meets his guide, the painfully sexy devil Koyori. Can Rintaro take his situation seriously enough to repent for the sins of his former life, or is he fated to be eternally tempted, teased, and tortured by scantily-clad devils with iron spiked clubs?

    Farmers use them to perform menial labor, law enforcement use them to bolster security, and aristocrats use them as their closest companions. Just like any tool, however, golems can be used for good or evil.Enter Clay, an aspiring young molder who travels to the city to take part in a golem-building contest-the winner of which will become the guardian of the city's treasury! When dark forces learn of Clay's unique skills, he becomes a target worth more than the city's coffers.Luckily, Clay has three golem friends who will do anything in their power to protect him. Join fledgling golem-maker Clay and his eccentric companions as he embarks on a journey of grand adventure!

    Fuji in view. Nadeshiko rides her bike to see Mt. Fuji, too. As the two eat cup noodles together, what scenery will they behold? This series will make readers fall in love with camping!

    The only hope is a specialized force of genetically-engineered female "Pandoras" and their male partners known as "Limiters," who represent the last line of defense against a horrific alien force.Kazuya Aoi is a Limiter who enrolls in a prestigious academy that trains genetically-engineered soldiers. Having made a promise to his Pandora sister who died in battle, Kazuya must overcome his sadness and become the best he can be. His first major obstacle is a frigid second-year student known as Satellizer el Bridget, who has remained undefeated in combat simulation. Does Kazuya have what it takes to beat her, while readying himself for an impending war?

    One girl, Chino Kotoha, was kind to him, until she was targeted by delinquents due to their apparent relationship. Suffering their attack seemed to have permanently changed her for the worse.Years later, when Eiji sees her again, he is overcome with guilt and regret. To his surprise, a mysterious scantily-clad woman suddenly appears, claiming she can send him back in time to make everything right! He takes her up on the offer, but things are not as simple as they may have seemed back then. It turns out that Kotoha had her own painful secrets in those days, and Eiji may not be the only one traveling in time to change the past!

    The late, kind-hearted Vivian Prescott, the former owner of Rosecliff, had said to her, “My grandson, Beau, is your Prince Charming.” Unfortunately, her miserable past may derail any such happy ending. The house is filled with excitement at receiving the majestic explorer, Beau Prescott, and Maggie is mesmerized by his masculine beauty—,but sees rejection and scorn in his piercing emerald green eyes.

    Eager to make a fresh start, Banri enrolls in an elite Tokyo law school and soon befriends fellow freshman Yanagisawa Mitsuo -- but it appears his new pal has some baggage of his own. Her name is Kaga Kouko, another new student, who slaps Mitsuo across the face with a bouquet of roses. Just who is this intimidating beauty and what is her connection to Mitsuo? And what does this all mean for Banri's dreams of a blissfull college life?

    He got off the wrong foot with the class after claiming that his favorite Hobby was "summoning Demons".Samon becomes interested in her after he learns of her being a "good person" including her image as an Angel. So he invites her to the roof to talk about something. Thinking he is about to confess his love she gets excited at first, until he tells her that he hates her because she is such a busy-body and a goody-two-shoes. That would be the end of it, if not for a small detail: Samon can actually summon Demons and decides to get her to show her true colors by saddling her with Demons to tempt her into acting slothful or gluttonous for example. Watching greedy people getting corrupted by demons is a favorite past-time of his after all. As the Demon world is pissed at Samon because he summons Demons so often, Assassins are sent after him and his perceived associates.He defends Teshigawara from one such attack, because he wants to witness her downfall and a violent death is too boring.

    Newly widowed due to a car accident, Susan and her daughter, Lindy, have moved in with family. While the search for a new job has been rough, a good impression on handsome James Kelleher has gotten her in the door. Does James like her a little more than a boss should? And could that stranger in the park who makes quick friends with Lindy be right when he says she needs to be more careful?

    Yup, yet again, Sora Nagihara relentlessly lets fly a myriad of "secret techniques" every which way!! Are all the girls in Shouta's life, including Sora, falling for him...?! And what about the latest addition--the pretty class nerd? Will Shouta find a way to save this diligent damsel in distress?!Sure, Sora's brash and cute, but who knew she could be this charming...?! Volume 4 of this fresh fantasy-comedy lets it all hang out!

    Just as capture seems imminent, Aht rejoins the fight! Despite her injuries, Aht is determined to prove to Köinzell that her devotion can be an asset and not a hindrance in battle, even if it costs her life. Meanwhile, the deeply paranoid Barestar sends an army against the city to kill the hero-killer--at the price of citizens' lives! The knights of the Order of the Seven Lances face a difficult choice: follow the will of the hero Barestar and allow the soldiers to pillage the city, or fight to protect the people alongside Köinzell, the very man they were sent to eliminate!An epic fantasy on the grandest of scales!

    

    But when she meets her new boss, she freezes. Standing right there in front of her is Mike Hunter, the man she has hated for three years, three months and ten days! And to make it even worse, her other worst enemy, his cousin Mark Hunter, works at the same company. Mark, not recognizing Jo, attempts to pursue her romantically. And Mike, though he knows quite well just how much she hates him, is still aggressive in his desire for her. Jo is caught between both men, drowning in a whirlpool of their desires. Just what happened in their shared past? And where is this love triangle going?

    He’s handsome, sure, but who would ever be attracted to such an arrogant man? Ever since the scandalous death of her mother, a famous singer, Ann has kept her connection to celebrity a secret in order to live a stable life. She wouldn’t go near this haughty playboy even if he begged. But once her secret is out, thanks to Matthew’s sister, the way he looks at Ann changes, and the pair’s rules all start to fall apart!

    Cowboy Bebop is one of the masterpieces of animation of recent times.That Cowboy Bebop (first broadcast in 1998, and produced by Sunrise (a subsidiary of Bandai) and TV Tokyo), is a fan favourite goes without saying. It is a masterpiece of storytelling, invention, design and production on every level. It is unique. It regularly features in top ten lists of anime favourites, and sometimes tops the lists. Easy to see why: it's got everything, and then some.Includes chapters on the Japanese animation industry; on the personnel and the production of Cowboy Bebop; on the style, world and music of the series; and its many cultural links.At the centre of this book is an episode guide to Cowboy Bebop, running through every show in great detail.There is a chapter on the movie of Cowboy Bebop, released in 2001.The appendices include accounts of shows and manga linked to Cowboy Bebop (such as Macross Plus, Samurai Champloo and samurai manga).Includes: filmographies; resources; video and DVD availability; quotes from fans on Cowboy Bebop.Fully illustrated, including many images of the series and the movie, the actors and personnel, and related anime shows. Bibliography and notes.ISBN 9781861714961. 436 pages. www.crmoon.com

    With graduation on the horizon, Yoh faces a difficult choice: should he go to university all the way in Tokyo or stay near Haruna? Haruna wants to support Yoh’s decision no matter what, but can their relationship weather long distance?Don’t miss the series finale, plus previously unpublished stories from volumes 14 and 15 of the High School Debut series!

    Ever since she was a little girl, she’s believed that she’s destined to fall in love with a prince—and the sleeping man before her, with his glossy dark skin and sexy lips, is the spitting image of the prince she’d always envisioned. Succumbing to impulse, Maggie suddenly kisses him—just as he opens his eyes and declares that he is the prince of a tiny nation! This self-proclaimed prince proceeds to string suspicious Maggie along with his sexy charms, pulling the not-so-innocent desires hidden in her dreams out into reality!

    look to relieve some stress by beating some shadows in Tartarus. But a visit to the Velvet Room beforehand takes an unexpected turn, and they find themselves stuck in a high school that they've never seen before. To return home, they'll have to make their way through the treacherous, shadow-filled corridors of a most curious maze. Luckily, they'll have some help from two mysterious students and a few other Persona users...

    Living with a foster family just outside an American military base in Okinawa, Japan, she soon discovers that she is anything but normal. She learns she is an apparently immortal warrior, who has ties dating to ancient Egyptian times if not earlier. For centuries she has been locked in a battle against a race of vampiric creatures known as Chiropterans, monsters that seem intent on destroying all life on Earth. In an epic tale that crisscrosses the globe from the streets of Japan to Vietnam, Russia, France, England, and ultimately North Carolina and New York City, Saya battles to save the world while searching for the secret of her lost memories

    At first an unwilling servant, Saito gradually develops feelings for his headstrong mistress Louise, and she, too, has begun to reciprocate. But life keeps getting in the way of a possibly budding relationship.Now, Louise and her friends are embroiled in a full-scale war and must defend the land of Tristain at all costs. Can Saito prove himself in battle to Louise and win her heart once and for all?

    When Kaiba discovers that Yugi's grandfather owns the incredibly rare "Blue-Eyes White Dragon" card, he will stop at nothing to get it...even if he has to duel with Yugi's dark alter ego Yu-Gi-Oh! Then, out of the sands of Egypt, the mystic Shadi has come to test Yugi's powers, which will give Yugi his greatest challenge yet. If he loses, his best friends will die!