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When high school student Keita discovers an abandoned cell phone lying on the street one ordinary day, he has no idea that a simple act of curiosity will plunge him into a waking nightmare. Unable to resist the temptation, he browses through the device’s data folder, only to uncover a deeply disturbing photograph: the lifeless body of his own friend. This chilling discovery shatters his everyday reality, forcing him to confront a terrifying mystery hidden within the seemingly mundane object he picked up. This unsettling premise anchors "Classmate," one of several gripping tales featured in Exclamation Mark. The manga serves as the highly anticipated visual adaptation of a bestselling horror novel collection that has already captivated readers and sold over 190,000 copies. By translating these acclaimed stories into a sequential art format, the series brings its psychological dread and suspenseful atmosphere to a new audience. Through Keita’s harrowing experience and other interconnected narratives, the series explores the dark consequences of unchecked curiosity and the horrors lurking just beneath the surface of daily life. Fans of the original literary phenomenon can finally witness their favorite frightening episodes reimagined with striking artwork, delivering the long-awaited manga adaptation that honors the chilling legacy of the source material.