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The battle is on: who can woo who? Shido has sealed the powers of many Spirits, but there's one he wasn’t able to subdue: the worst of them all, Kurumi Tokisaki. When she finally reappears at Raizen High School, she challenges Shido to a winner-take-all battle:...
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The battle is on: who can woo who? Shido has sealed the powers of many Spirits, but there's one he wasn’t able to subdue: the worst of them all, Kurumi Tokisaki. When she finally reappears at Raizen High School, she challenges Shido to a winner-take-all battle: the first one to get seduced loses their powers.
Our hero knows a girl as clever as Kurumi wouldn’t show up without a plan. What tricks does this elusive girl have up her sleeve this time?
Discover the thrilling events in Date A Live, Vol. 16 where every moment is filled with suspense and excitement.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781975372439
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 August 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Yen Press
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 200
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