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Common-Sense Monster, Vol. 2
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Common-Sense Monster, Vol. 2 follows the story of Itou, who is learning how to be "normal" from her classmate Takahashi. Despite being a monster in disguise, Takahashi is a social butterfly. However, the dynamics take a sinister turn when the very teacher Takahashi killed returns as...
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Common-Sense Monster, Vol. 2 follows the story of Itou, who is learning how to be "normal" from her classmate Takahashi. Despite being a monster in disguise, Takahashi is a social butterfly. However, the dynamics take a sinister turn when the very teacher Takahashi killed returns as a monster.
This resurrected Niehara-sensei has a grand plan to eradicate most of humanity and establish a bizarre new society. Faced with this threat, Itou becomes determined to protect everyone's sense of normality and takes a stand against this monstrous vision.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9798855418514
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 April 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Yen Press
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 208
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