Kowairo ni Somaru

Hina, an ordinary high school student, finds his life unexpectedly altered after hearing the breathtaking voice of a priest reciting sutras. Completely captivated by the mesmerizing sound, he decides to visit the temple in hopes of experiencing that beautiful chanting once more. For Hina, the allure is purely auditory, driven by an innocent fascination with the priest’s remarkable vocal talent. However, upon arriving at the temple, his romanticized expectations are quickly shattered. The man behind the enchanting voice is not the dignified figure Hina imagined, but rather a profoundly lazy old man. Despite this disappointing revelation, Hina’s original desire remains simple: he only wishes to listen to the priest speak and chant. What begins as a harmless visit soon spirals into something far more overwhelming. Instead of merely enjoying the soothing recitation of sutras, Hina finds himself caught in an unforeseen and intense predicament. Far beyond simply listening to a voice, he discovers that the encounter leads to him being entirely consumed, transforming a quiet trip to the temple into an experience he never could have anticipated.