BTOOOM GN #26
LIGHT ENDING
(W) JUNYA INOUE (A) JUNYA INOUE (CA) JUNYA INOUE
In this "happy ending" conclusion to the story, it's up to Ryouta to persuade Oda--who has taken Kaguya and Uesugi hostage--into believing there's no need to fight. Making his job harder, however, is Takanohashi, who fans the flames of their rivalry by declaring their duel a proxy war between the East and the West. Meanwhile, Perrier attempts to rescue the hostages, but approaching Uesugi only leads to disaster...The fate of the players and the destruction of the THEMIS Project hinges on Ryouta, but will his ideals be enough to make a happy ending reality? For readers ages 18 and up.
BTOOOM GN #26
DARK ENDING
(W) JUNYA INOUE (A) JUNYA INOUE (CA) JUNYA INOUE
In this "bad ending" conclusion to the story, Ryouta casts aside his long acquaintance with Oda, and with it his hesitation, as he goes alone to confront his former friend and rival, who has taken Kaguya and Uesugi hostage. Meanwhile, Himiko and Kira hatch a plan to save their captured allies. But the choice Ryouta makes will have dire consequences for everyone involved, and even he might not emerge from this final battle unscathed...Who will be left standing as the curtain falls on this explosive drama?! For readers ages 18 and up.