Marina Koi Bouken

Based on the first volume of Hitomi Fujimoto’s light novel series *Mangaka Marina*, *Marina Koi Bouken* is a manga adaptation illustrated by Amu Taniguchi. The story follows Marina, a professional manga artist whose ordinary life is abruptly shattered by a frantic phone call from her friend living in Paris. During their conversation, her friend excitedly reveals that she has discovered a hidden treasure map tucked inside the pages of an old book. However, the call takes a terrifying turn when someone knocks on her friend's door. As she steps away to answer it, Marina listens in horror to the sounds of a violent struggle and gunshots before the line goes dead. Desperate for answers, Marina immediately visits her friend's mother, only to learn that the Parisian police have just confirmed her friend's murder. When the grieving mother prepares to travel to France, Marina volunteers to make the journey in her place. Driven by grief and unwavering resolve, the young manga artist sets off for Paris, determined to uncover the truth behind the brutal killing and investigate the dangerous secret hidden within the mysterious treasure map.