This was a very strong start, right in the middle of the action. We're introduced to the main character, Kuro Fukase, who's an apathetic teenager who doesn't care if the world blows up. Pretty normal for a lot of teenagers, right? But the difference is that Kuro actually has the power to destroy the world. And this is what the story hinges on, will Kuro with his apathy and power destroy the world or end up saving it?
The first volume is a very twisty and dark one, though, I have a feeling it's only going to get darker from here. It raises a number of questions that most of us have had at one point in life, or, at least, those of us who have had a lonely sort of life. Every chapter brings out something new to consider and reflect on and I had to take breaks even while reading this small volume of just four chapters. So, this is definitely the type of read where you need to be in the mindset to actually stop and consider things that you might have forgotten amidst the busy nature of the world.
What's most surprising about this manga is that how different the mangaka's current work is from the other one I've read of theirs. If you, too, have read or watched Kaguya Sama, you'd probably recognise the mangaka and let me tell you, the lighthearted fun that Kaguya Sama has (at least in the beginning) is nowhere to be found in this manga. So honestly, I'm amazed at the author's range.
Bottom line: I recommend it if you're in the mood for something dark.