Predictable, yet sufficient. It's also a little infuriating, and while it follows the basics of popular horror cliche's, it still comes across rather naive. The real issue comes with the fact that the characters are unlikable, which makes progression through the narrative arduous, even with a short chapter count.
Art:
Absolutely fantastic. The real strength of this narrative. It's turned me on to Masasumi Kakizaki, and now I can't wait to read some more works he's assisted with. I did find it difficult to discern what was what with a few panels, as the balance of blacks wasn't very understandable. However, this is so unbelievably minor as, within a second of looking, I quickly understood the perspective of the image. Never did it pull me out of the incredibly average narrative.
Character:
As mentioned before, nobody is likable. Everyone in this story is scum. If there's no one to root for, there's nothing to look forward too. In a way, I did root for the protagonist, but it's hard to root for someone doing something so sinister. At least, that's the case for me. Beyond this, there's also the rest of the supporting cast that fails to pique my interest. It's all a bunch of schlock, but the art is fantastic, so I kept reading.
Enjoyment:
I'm glad I read this as it introduced me to the art of Masasumi Kakizaki. Beyond that, it was nothing special. The narrative is uninteresting, the characters a chore, and the finale a real cop-out. If it weren't for the excellent artwork, I don't think I would have enjoyed it as much.
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