"First published in Japan in 1996 [as Genei musò„] by Hakusensha, Inc., Tokyo"--P. facing t.p. This book is printed "manga-style," in the authentic Japanese right-to-left format.
Summary:
"Tamaki Otoya is the last in a line of ancient summoners tasked to battle against evil forces that threaten mankind. Burdened by his duty as a summoner, Tamaki has always found strength from his childhood friend Asahi, with whom he has a deep, emotional bond. So when Asahi's friend is found out to be possessed by a demon, he awakens--as the one destined to exorcise demons out of tortured human souls."--P. [4] of cover.
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