I read these infrequently but somehow in a second I remember everything that happened in the prior volume. That to me showcases these stories sticking with you and being meaningful.

Now that our Shape-shifting immortal has moved on and taken the shape of both the great demon bear and the little girl who had died, he ends up in a small community with a boy who had his face smashed by a log. Barely alive he is rescued by a old man and now wears a mask to cover his face at all times since he considers himself a monster. Between Gugu (The monster) and Fushi (The immortal) they both help each other grow into humans that they are meant to be.

This is a multi-layer story of acceptances, loss, and finding your place. It's also kind of a love story but with realistic outcomes that don't feel forced or pushed upon for the plot. The fight here is actually pretty great too with a feeling of "oh shit they might die" that I kind of love the series doing so far. I also enjoyed the interactions with the characters and even with the lines feeling repetitive at times connecting to the themes they do a pretty great job overall showcasing it.

A real high 4.5 out of 5.