Mekakure

📖 SYNOPSIS

In Mekakure, Shun finds himself reluctantly spending time with four so-called "friends" he can't stand. Each encounter is steeped in tension, and their forced camaraderie only intensifies his discomfort. The oppressive summer heat mirrors the emotional weight he carries. As the days drag on, the sweltering atmosphere and false friendships begin to blur the line between frustration and despair. Shun’s isolation grows, and his inner turmoil begins to surface in quiet, unsettling ways. The story subtly reveals how oppressive social pressures and emotional suppression can wear someone down. Beneath its seemingly simple setup, Mekakure dives into themes of alienation, emotional claustrophobia, and the dissonance between appearance and reality.