Shy #1

In "Because I'm Shy," 14-year-old Teru Momijiyama—secretly the superhero Shy—faces her deepest fears when a high-stakes rescue on a malfunctioning roller coaster ends in injury, shattering her already fragile confidence and leaving her powerless. Written by an unnamed author and illustrated by an unnamed artist, the story captures the quiet, intimate struggle of a teen hero grappling with the weight of expectation and the fear of failure.

In "The Mission of Heroes," Shy must navigate a growing sense of responsibility as she receives a cryptic warning about a looming threat to civilization—just as she forms an unexpected connection with a new transfer student, the very girl she couldn’t save on the roller coaster years before. Written by the creator of Shy and illustrated by the series’ interior artist, the story blends quiet moments of connection with the weight of a hero’s burden.

In "Curse" from Shy #1, a sudden visit from the supernatural Stigma forces Iko to confront the deepest roots of her self-loathing, unleashing a terrifying transformation she can't control. Written by an unnamed creator and illustrated by an unnamed artist, the story explores the fragile line between identity and inner demons in a quiet, haunting tale of teenage vulnerability.

In "Dinner-Table Meeting," Shy is called to a high-stakes gathering of global heroes to confront the growing danger posed by the Amalarieks—only to surprise everyone by bringing Iko along. The quiet tension of the room shifts as the two teens navigate the wary eyes of seasoned heroes, setting the stage for something unexpected.