Tales of simplicity have always pursued a universal theme, trying to evoke sentiments of genuineness and the empathy of the reader. Although for some people this may be boring, with a simple change to make selling lifespan real, the author comes up with this great work. This is beyond a masterpiece, there's a lot to take in and it really goes in to the basic meaning of life itself. How could you put a number just by knowing some info about a person's life? I guess that depends on how you see life, whether every moment should be cherished or only certain moments should. Maybe it's just me but the shop buying lifespan in itself really was a very disturbing existence. The manga wasn't detailed enough in terms of how they give an exact value for one's life. While I read this, I felt as if you could put almost any value to life. Overall, the development is very good, perfectly paced throughout the manga and every scene seems to have a deep meaning within. Perhaps it is a warning for us to look at ourselves first, instead of pitying or being annoyed by the protagonist’s nihilistic personality. The ambiguity of the value of life can sometimes lead to shocking results. So why is his "value of life" so low? Borrowing words from the manga, is it really something that depends on "how happy a life it is, how it makes others happy, how many dreams are achieved, how much it contributes to society."? Another question which is hard to answer. I think this is the most intriguing part of this work. Rather, it's about how each person would perceive this question depending on what point in their life they are in. It's not whether putting a value is right or not. This question is basically what the manga is about. But if a human life were given a monetary value, how much do you think it would be worth?" "You've all been told that it's something that can't be replaced, and that it's more valuable than anything. What does he have left to lose when he gets this chance to sell his lifetime and end it early? With a boring part-time job and no money. What he expected to be a rich, vibrant future from when he was 10 years old has turned into a complete disaster. Our protagonist has already lost all meaning in life. Usually you would expect the protagonist in a story to improve from how he/she was at the start, to realize and learn his/her mistakes. And by selling 30 years of his life, he gets 30,000 yen to spend for the 3 months remaining in his life. The protagonist has lost everything, including friends, money, hobby. Intricately planned, it shows how predicting one's life's value can change greatly. The realization of the hidden thoughts of those around you.Īlthough it is relatively short, this is a very unique manga,Įxploring the value of one's life in real money. The false hope that "something good" may happen at some point. The expectations from people for someone to achieve certain goals. This manga is probably one of the best presentations of the harsh world we live in. Currently ranked in the top 50s, at first I thought it was “overrated” like many others. Well I can tell you that you can find beautiful hidden gems like this. Have you ever randomly searched for a manga by scrolling down the top manga list. follows the remaining three months of Kusunoki's life as he confronts lingering regrets from the past and discovers what truly gives life value. She introduces herself as Miyagi, the one tasked with the job of observing him until the last three days of his life. After heading home with the money, he is greeted by an unexpected visitor: the same store clerk he sold his lifespan to. Deciding to sell the next 30 years of his life for ten thousand yen per year, Kusunoki is left with only three months to live. Kusunoki is crushed when he finds out the true monetary value of his lifespan-totaling a meager three hundred thousand yen. While not completely believing the man's words, Kusunoki nevertheless finds himself at the address out of desperation and curiosity. Noticing his poverty, an old shop owner directs him to a store that supposedly purchases lifespan, time, and health. EditSynopsis Helpless and struggling for cash, 20-year-old Kusunoki sells the last of his possessions to buy food.
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