The Hawk God and The Pitiful Sacrifice: Evening Moon
Due to an accident, Rui has an impaired leg and is chosen by the village as a sacrifice to appease the gods and call for rain, leaving his sister behind. In the afterlife, Rui pleads with the local god Murakumo to make it rain. Not only does Murakumo refuse, but he also forces himself upon Rui. *"If you don't like it, then hurry up and leave. Please..."* Although Rui is hurting, Murakumo's pained expression makes him wonder what lies beneath it. A sweet, heartbreaking love story of two radiant souls who save each other. (Source: MangaPlaza) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*
The god of the land, Murakumo, and his fated partner, Tsubame, a former human sacrifice, enjoy peaceful days filled with warmth and laughter, surrounded by their lively household—their twin children Saika and Shūrin, and Tamaki, a dragon child rescued by Tsubame. However, their idyllic life is disrupted when Tamaki is attacked by a monstrous python while away from home and succumbs to its venom. Desperate to save Tamaki, Tsubame pledges to do whatever it takes, but Murakumo, unwilling to risk harm to the one he loves most, hesitates. As their feelings clash, a rift begins to form between them... (Source: Kaiohsha, translated) Note: Includes an extra.