ライフ2 ギバーテイカー [Life 2 Giver Taker]

From 2016 to 2018, Keiko Suenobu wrote and illustrated this intense six-issue Kodansha series, a psychological thriller that explores the dark dynamics of power and dependency between two high school girls. When the popular and seemingly perfect Yuna is secretly struggling with self-harm, she crosses paths with the isolated and observant Manami, sparking a twisted relationship of giver and taker. Suenobu, known for her unflinching look at youth trauma, crafts a taut, emotionally charged story that examines the fragile line between help and harm. This compact, impactful run stands as a raw and thought-provoking addition to Suenobu's body of work.