THE HIDDENNOTE

The story begins with Haruto Kurozawa, a seemingly perfect, charming, and intelligent high school senior. Behind his polite smile hides a cold and calculating mind. One day, he discovers the Hidden Note, a notebook that allows him to read the deepest desires of anyone whose name he writes in it. Even more terrifying — by focusing, he can divert or twist those desires, making people act against their natural will. At first, Haruto experiments casually: making bullies feel sudden guilt, pushing teachers to expose their lies, and bending people’s choices to suit his needs. Slowly, his manipulation grows bolder. Instead of controlling people’s actions directly, Haruto prefers to nudge them with their own weaknesses, so no one suspects him. Meanwhile, we meet Aoi Misaki, a kind but sharp-minded girl in his class. Unknown to Haruto, she is the daughter of a renowned detective, Akira Misaki, who has been investigating a rise in mysterious social collapses linked to unseen psychological pressure. Aoi notices Haruto’s unusual behavior and begins watching him. As Haruto builds his web of influence, Aoi’s quiet investigation puts her at risk. In a tense confrontation, Haruto reveals that he’s aware of her spying — smiling cruelly as he warns her that knowing the truth comes with a price. The chapter closes with Aoi’s horrified face, and the chilling cliffhanger:The story begins with Haruto Kurozawa, a seemingly perfect, charming, and intelligent high school senior. Behind his polite smile hides a cold and calculating mind. One day, he discovers the Hidden Note, a notebook that allows him to read the deepest desires of anyone whose name he writes in it. Even more terrifying — by focusing, he can divert or twist those desires, making people act against their natural will. At first, Haruto experiments casually: making bullies feel sudden guilt, pushing teachers to expose their lies, and bending people’s choices to suit his needs. Slowly, his manipulation grows bolder. Instead of controlling people’s actions directly, Haruto prefers to nudge them with their own weaknesses, so no one suspects him. Meanwhile, we meet Aoi Misaki, a kind but sharp-minded girl in his class. Unknown to Haruto, she is the daughter of a renowned detective, Akira Misaki, who has been investigating a rise in mysterious social collapses linked to unseen psychological pressure. Aoi notices Haruto’s unusual behavior and begins watching him. As Haruto builds his web of influence, Aoi’s quiet investigation puts her at risk. In a tense confrontation, Haruto reveals that he’s aware of her spying — smiling cruelly as he warns her that knowing the truth comes with a price. The chapter closes with Aoi’s horrified face, and the chilling cliffhanger:The story begins with Haruto Kurozawa, a seemingly perfect, charming, and intelligent high school senior. Behind his polite smile hides a cold and calculating mind. One day, he discovers the Hidden Note, a notebook that allows him to read the deepest desires of anyone whose name he writes in it. Even more terrifying — by focusing, he can divert or twist those desires, making people act against their natural will. At first, Haruto experiments casually: making bullies feel sudden guilt, pushing teachers to expose their lies, and bending people’s choices to suit his needs. Slowly, his manipulation grows bolder. Instead of controlling people’s actions directly, Haruto prefers to nudge them with their own weaknesses, so no one suspects him. Meanwhile, we meet Aoi Misaki, a kind but sharp-minded girl in his class. Unknown to Haruto, she is the daughter of a renowned detective, Akira Misaki, who has been investigating a rise in mysterious social collapses linked to unseen psychological pressure. Aoi notices Haruto’s unusual behavior and begins watching him. As Haruto builds his web of influence, Aoi’s quiet investigation puts her at risk. In a tense confrontation, Haruto reveals that he’s aware of her spying — smiling cruelly as he warns her that knowing the truth comes with a price. The chapter closes with Aoi’s horrified face, and the chilling cliffhanger: