Panel 1: Kimura Ran examines a magical jade prosthetic hand sent by Naoki after losing her left hand during a supernatural attack. Standing in her apartment at sunrise with her arm in a sling, Ran reads Naoki’s note offering help after the traumatic night.

Panel 1: Kimura Ran examines a magical jade prosthetic hand sent by Naoki after losing her left hand during a supernatural attack. Standing in her apartment at sunrise with her arm in a sling, Ran reads Naoki’s note offering help after the traumatic night.

Transcript

Panel 1
Naoki’s Note:
Ran,

While I cannot return what has been taken from you…

I figured I could lend a hand when you’re in need.

—Naoki

Caption:
END OF CHAPTER 3

Dead shall rise – Chapter 3 page 12
Posted on August 3, 2026 by Maho Noir

Chapter 3 closes with one final surprise for Kimura Ran. After everything she lost during the night’s outbreak, Naoki finds his own way to offer help-- equal parts heartfelt, practical, and just a little unsettling.