Yoshiki arrives late to see Asako collapse and confronts Hikaru, exclaiming, "What are you doing!" When Hikaru explains, "I almost got found out, so I just..." Yoshiki is shocked, saying, "You... were trying to kill her... This is a human life. This is..." However, Hikaru, seemingly unable to understand why Yoshiki is in shock, says, "Is there such a big difference between being dead and being alive? Is being alive more important? I don't have a life."

The interaction between Yoshiki and Hikaru, which doesn't align, has left viewers shocked, commenting, "Sensibilities are different," "Scary, scary," "Our fundamental values don't match," and "The common sense is different."

"The Summer Hikaru Died" is based on a popular manga by Mokumokuren, which has surpassed 3.5 million copies in circulation. It's a coming-of-age horror story revolving around high school boy Yoshiki and "something" that took the form of his best friend, "Hikaru."

Episode 6 "Asako"
【Synopsis】
As the chorus contest approaches, Yoshiki, along with Maki, Asako, and Yuki, decides to stay overnight at Hikaru's house as a break from practice. Hikaru's delight at the fireworks is heartwarming, and they all enjoy a fun time. However, Asako, secretly waiting for a chance to be alone with Hikaru, finally confronts him, asking, "Who exactly are you?"

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