

Houkago Hokenshitsu
- After School Nightmare
- 放課後保健室
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Synopsis
Mashiro Ichijou, an attractive and popular high school student, has always lived his life as a boy. However, nobody notices that deep down, he resents the fact that his body is half female. He has decided to conceal his femininity from those around him, while in reality, he is insecure about who he is supposed to be. One day, an unfamiliar nurse asks Mashiro to follow her to the school's infirmary in the basement—an office that has never existed until now. Little does he realize that the moment he steps into the mysterious room, he will never be capable of returning to being the person he was before. As he struggles to find his true identity, Mashiro must face the disquiet in his own heart, all while protecting himself from the prying eyes of his classmates. Slowly but steadily, the unbecoming truth of the world is laid bare: all its lies and deceit engulfed in nightmares that only unfold in broad daylight. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Publication notes
Houkago Hokenshitsu was published in English as After School Nightmare by Go! Comi from September 2006 to February 2009.
Published
Dec 22, 2004 to 2008
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- MAL rank
- #1181
- Members (MAL)
- 19,932
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- 661
Main characters
Mashiro Ichijou22 fan favoritesExternal profileWhile he is the apple of every young girl's eye, Mashiro hides a tremendous secret. He is neither a man nor a woman. Mashiro claims to identify himself as a man, however he is constantly doubting himself. He frequently does things that he thinks "men" would commonly do. When Kureha professes her love for him after learning of his secret, Mashiro begins to date her. It is later shown that the key resided in Mashiro, and was forcibly ripped from his body by the Dark Knight. Instead of graduating himself, Mashiro gives the key to Midori. Dream Self: In the dream world Mashiro appears as himself in either a male or female school uniform, depending on his emotions. Mashiro has two blades to protect himself, one of steel and one shaped like a feather; the steel sword representing his male mind set and the feather his female body. The two swords are connected, symbolizing that he cannot get rid of the female aspects of himself, much like he can't get rid of the feather-shaped sword. (Source: Wikipedia) No voice actors have been added to this character. Help improve our database by searching for a voice actor, and adding this character to their roles .
Sou Mizuhashi19 fan favoritesExternal profileSou is very mysterious. What we know about him, as he states clearly, is that he's romantically interested in Mashiro. As time goes on his relationship with his sister is painted to be darker and darker... Could it be Sou is the black knight that torments Mashiro? Or perhaps not... No voice actors have been added to this character. Help improve our database by searching for a voice actor, and adding this character to their roles .
Kureha Fujishima13 fan favoritesExternal profileKureha is a classmate of Mashiro--both in regular class and in the nightmare class. In the nightmares she takes on the form of her worst moment in life--which also led to her extreme fear, distrust, and hate of men. However, since Mashiro is of both genders, she becomes enamored of him and he becomes quite protective of her. No voice actors have been added to this character. Help improve our database by searching for a voice actor, and adding this character to their roles .
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