To Cross the Divine: A Chance Encounter

Akiko and her father, Karura, have been forced to live as mortals as they hide from the one responsible for the mark on her head. Aging slower than humans leaves Akiko stuck in high school, doomed to repeat the cycle after every graduation. Unable to talk about the burden on her shoulders, she feels isolated, wondering if she will follow her mother's fate. Before bitterness can claim her heart, Kazuki enters their lives, a mysterious soul with memories of countless lives. When they aren't taking out oni and spirits plaguing Akiko, they form a friendship that inspires her to hope this nightmare might end one day. However, when the Judge of the Dead's son checks on Kazuki, Karura and Akiko realize their savior might be in need of saving himself? Perhaps the power Akiko has been unable to reach can save them all...