Tracce di sangue, Vol. 16

The artwork really amplifies the emotional tension — I wonder what inspired those particular artistic choices and how they evolved.

It felt like a deliberate choice to focus on internal struggles, but I’m curious if others found it moved the story forward or felt like filler.

The family dynamics and societal pressures seem deeply rooted in cultural context — how much of that do you think is universal, and what’s uniquely Japanese?