In a world where life revolves around the power of stones, a master mineral craftsman named Akeboshi discovers an underground settlement hiding a boy with a dark secret. Kai, whose left leg has been petrified solid, is on a desperate quest to find a man with three piercings who holds the key to his family's salvation. In Sasaki Nao's beautifully crafted Diamond in the Rough (2020), Akeboshi takes Kai under his wing as a student to polish his potential and navigate a world of shifting minerals. Their journey spans dangerous landscapes as they seek to reverse the stone curse. As they refine their skills, the master and student must confront the hidden history of the stones that define their existence. Now complete, this fantasy adventure is an unmissable read for fans of character-driven world-building and mystical master-student dynamics. It is a shining story about resilience and hidden beauty.

Status: Completed
Year: 2020-11-25
Original Language: 🇯🇵 Japanese
Author(s): Sasaki Nao
Artist(s): Sasaki Nao
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery
Content Rating: safe