Please Save My Earth Series by Saki Hiwatari

Series Description: Part science fiction, part fantasy, and completely engrossing, this provocative manga stars sensitive high school student Alice Sakaguchi, who has a recurring dream that she's part of a team of alien scientists on the moon! She doesn't really believe it, until new evidence arrives... moreSeries Description: Part science fiction, part fantasy, and completely engrossing, this provocative manga stars sensitive high school student Alice Sakaguchi, who has a recurring dream that she's part of a team of alien scientists on the moon! She doesn't really believe it, until new evidence arrives. Now even her eight-year-old neighbor is acting strange! Alice's dreams of being a lovely woman living on the moon are a respite from her job babysitting the holy terror Rin! When he goes one step too far, she slaps him, causing him to fall off a balcony and into a coma. When he awakens, he seems changed--and strangely connected to Alice. Meanwhile, at school, Alice meets a pair of boys with an oddly close relationship. Soon she learns they too have dreams--of living on the moon! less

Isse has come up with a plan to try to find the other members of the moon team. Surprisingly, his ad in a creepy cult magazine pays off, and he and Alice meet Daisuke and Sakura, who also appear in the moon dreams. From these two, the others learn the truth about a tragic past that threatens their present and future.

Are the woes of the present meant to be endured for the promise of a better future or to atone for past wrongs? In a captivating epic of love, fate and faith, seven young people must struggle with this spiritual puzzle as their alien past lives threaten the future.Alice has had her own "moon dream," in which she was the beautiful Mokuren. Sure in the knowledge that, if they have found Mokuren, perhaps they can find the other people in their "moon dreams," Jinpachi sets out to do just that... moreAre the woes of the present meant to be endured for the promise of a better future or to atone for past wrongs? In a captivating epic of love, fate and faith, seven young people must struggle with this spiritual puzzle as their alien past lives threaten the future.Alice has had her own "moon dream," in which she was the beautiful Mokuren. Sure in the knowledge that, if they have found Mokuren, perhaps they can find the other people in their "moon dreams," Jinpachi sets out to do just that. But it's Issei's odd idea of running a letter in a cult magazine that brings them success--they have foound Hiiragi and Shusuran! Their real names are Daisuke and Sakura, and it's from them the others learn the tragic truth. The dreams are not of their future lives, but of their past as alien observers on the moon. After their home star system was destroyed, they contracted an incurable disease and quickly died, one by one. That's why they're all about the same age.What they don't know is that the reborn Shion and Shukaido are also in the Tokyo area. But what does all this have to do with Rin and his quest for the Tokyo Tower? less

Isse has come up with a plan to try to find the other members of the moon team. Surprisingly, his ad in a creepy cult magazine pays off, and he and Alice meet Daisuke and Sakura, who also appear in the moon dreams. From these two, the others learn the truth about a tragic past that threatens their present and future.

Are the woes of the present meant to be endured for the promise of a better future or to atone for past wrongs? In a captivating epic of love, fate and faith, seven young people must struggle with this spiritual puzzle as their alien past lives threaten the future.The moon-dreamers seem to be falling apart. Between her brother's meddling and Jinpachi's reaction to her engagement with Rin, Alice may never go to another meeting... moreAre the woes of the present meant to be endured for the promise of a better future or to atone for past wrongs? In a captivating epic of love, fate and faith, seven young people must struggle with this spiritual puzzle as their alien past lives threaten the future.The moon-dreamers seem to be falling apart. Between her brother's meddling and Jinpachi's reaction to her engagement with Rin, Alice may never go to another meeting. Issei's not too enthusiastic about going, either--especially after his frustration at reliving Enju's pain inspired him to kiss Jinpachi! In his monopoly of information, Rin throws the others a bone, telling Haruhiko to meet them as Shion.Tamura's willing to wait for Haruhiko to come to him about his problems, but he's throwing all his free-time and connections at Haruhiko's strange situation and the mystery of Takashi's tormentor, "S." From Mikuro, an old friend's psychic brother, Tamura has learned Haruhiko's powers may not be human. But Tamura will soon leave Tokyo to accompany Takashi, who's transferring to a school in Kyoto for safety's sake. The combination of Tamura's leaving and Rin's new scheme has made Haruhiko suddenly desperate to see Tamura... less

Tamura has taken Takashi to the relative safety of Kyoto, leaving Haruhiko to fend for himself against Rin's not so tender mercies. As promised, Haruhiko bravely confesses the sins of his past life and explains everything in a letter to Tamura. When Rin threatens Tamura, Haruhiko teleports to Kyoto in an attempt to intercept the letter. Although Haruhiko's desperation strikes a sympathetic chord in Takashi, Tamura gets the revealing letter before it can be torn apart... moreTamura has taken Takashi to the relative safety of Kyoto, leaving Haruhiko to fend for himself against Rin's not so tender mercies. As promised, Haruhiko bravely confesses the sins of his past life and explains everything in a letter to Tamura. When Rin threatens Tamura, Haruhiko teleports to Kyoto in an attempt to intercept the letter. Although Haruhiko's desperation strikes a sympathetic chord in Takashi, Tamura gets the revealing letter before it can be torn apart.Having succeeded in convincing the others that Haruhiko is the reincarnation of Shion, Rini's eager to move forward with his plans. To destory the moon base and all traces of their potentiallyu Earth-devastating past, Rin needs the others' computer passwords. He's willing todo anything to get them, even arrange a date with "Shion" and his fiancée Alice. less

The others are remembering their passwords and growing suspicious of "Shion." Rin's cancellation of his engagement to Alice has caused her to think that she might be Mokuren, and Mikuro visits Haruhiko leaving him with a warning about the physical strain of teleporting.

Tamura arrives in Takeshi's place to receive Rin's plans for the Tokyo Tower renovation. To convince Tamura to take the situation seriously, he breaks a few of Tamura's bones. Haruhiko's bond with Tamura causes him to feel Tamura's pain, and suddenly he finds himself teleported to the scene in time to see Rin leaving. Later, Rin kidnaps Haruhiko, teleporting him to a rainy forest where a horrible truth is revealed.

After a psychic battle in Kyoto, all the combatants are wounded--with Rin sustaining the most severe injuries. The physical and mental trauma has unlocked a Pandora's box of memories, causing Rin to relive some of Shion's most painful moments. Between his tragic childhood and psychic powers, Shion grew into an isolated, detached youth. What will be revealed by his formative years and his eventual trip to observe the Earth from the moon?

While still unconscious from the battle, Rin remembers more details of his difficult past life as Shion. His assignment to the team is complicated by his animosity toward Gyokuran and his mixed feelings toward Mokuren.

While unconscious for a week, Rin has been reliving his tormented former life as Shion. How will he deal with waking up on Earth as Rin once again? How will he react toward the others whose previous lives he has just revisited as well?

Are the woes of the present meant to be endured for the promise of a better future or to atone for past wrongs? In a captivating epic of love, fate and faith, seven young people must struggle with this spiritual puzzle as their alien past lives threaten the future.After a psychic battle with fellow moon dreamer Haruhiko, young Rin's injuries gave him plenty of time to dream of his past life as Shion, the moon base's socially dissonant engineer... moreAre the woes of the present meant to be endured for the promise of a better future or to atone for past wrongs? In a captivating epic of love, fate and faith, seven young people must struggle with this spiritual puzzle as their alien past lives threaten the future.After a psychic battle with fellow moon dreamer Haruhiko, young Rin's injuries gave him plenty of time to dream of his past life as Shion, the moon base's socially dissonant engineer. Now that he's awake, Rin's personality has become muddled. Shion's obsessive drive to save the Earth sporadically overpowers Rin's need to hide his abilities and intentions. The resulting conflict causes emotional trauma for those around him. Worse, he has been found by Tamura and Mikuro, Haruhiko's allies, so Rin must stay alert instead of focusing on his recovery. How much stress can a little boy take? less

Still recovering from his psychic battle, Rin is discovered by Mr. Tamura. In addition, when Alice, who has become more attuned to her past life, begins to suspect the truth about Rin's former life, Rin cruelly pushes her away from him.

Rin runs from the hospital when his mother breaks down under the pressure and finds allies among strangers. While he recovers, the others are left in turmoil. When their school takes a trip to Kyoto, three of them search for Mr. Tamura and Haruhiko, hoping to find some answers.

Mr. Tamura reveals that Rin is Shion and that Shion spent nine years trapped alone on the moon. The stress from this discovery causes all of Mokuren's memories to awaken in Alice, and her dreams begin to reveal how the tragedy of Mokuren's childhood.

Mokuren's perspective on the moon base tragedy is vastly different from Shion's. Though she seems to be an ethereal goddess, she has her own insecurities and frustrations. She's troubled by her lack of female friends and aggravated by men who are only interested in the rarity and celebrity of her Kiche, the mystical mark of their god, Sarjalim... moreMokuren's perspective on the moon base tragedy is vastly different from Shion's. Though she seems to be an ethereal goddess, she has her own insecurities and frustrations. She's troubled by her lack of female friends and aggravated by men who are only interested in the rarity and celebrity of her Kiche, the mystical mark of their god, Sarjalim. When she learns of the opportunity to join the research team on the KK moon base, she eagerly applies for the position, over the protest of the Lim Lians. Her wish to join good-looking men on the team is fulfilled when she meets handsome Gyokuran and Shion--but will either one quench her desires? less

Mokuren yearns for friendship, but she keeps overhearing the members of the KK research team bad-mouthing her. Handsome Gyokuran treats her with kindness, yet Mokuren is instead drawn to bad-tempered Shion, since he's the only one who can see her as a fellow mortal. When the team learns that their star system has been destroyed, Gyokuran turns to Mokuren for a miracle, not understanding that she is just as emotionally devastated and powerless as everyone else... moreMokuren yearns for friendship, but she keeps overhearing the members of the KK research team bad-mouthing her. Handsome Gyokuran treats her with kindness, yet Mokuren is instead drawn to bad-tempered Shion, since he's the only one who can see her as a fellow mortal. When the team learns that their star system has been destroyed, Gyokuran turns to Mokuren for a miracle, not understanding that she is just as emotionally devastated and powerless as everyone else.Meanwhile, in the present world, Jinpachi and issei learn how to see Alice's dreams, but she's reluctant to visit the painful events of her past... less

Though just a boy of 8, villainous Rin is wreaking havoc among the group of teenagers who remember a past life on the moon. In his quest to destroy the moon base, Rin will stop at nothing to learn the computer passwords of his former compatriots on the KK research team. To force Daisuke, the moon mission's leader, to reveal his password, Rin takes his younger brother hostage. The others desperately try to dodge Rin and are especially mindful of keeping Alice safe... moreThough just a boy of 8, villainous Rin is wreaking havoc among the group of teenagers who remember a past life on the moon. In his quest to destroy the moon base, Rin will stop at nothing to learn the computer passwords of his former compatriots on the KK research team. To force Daisuke, the moon mission's leader, to reveal his password, Rin takes his younger brother hostage. The others desperately try to dodge Rin and are especially mindful of keeping Alice safe. But how long can they keep one step ahead of him? less

Mokuren awakens from a fever-induced coma a week after her attack, tormented by the realization that Shion lied to her when he said he loved her. After all, if he reallydid, her Kiche, the mystical mark on her forehead, would have disappeared. Even so, and even though he's now treating her like a sacred being instead of a fellow human, she can't stop loving him. On Earth, Haruhiko tries to convince Alice that Rin needs and loves her... moreMokuren awakens from a fever-induced coma a week after her attack, tormented by the realization that Shion lied to her when he said he loved her. After all, if he reallydid, her Kiche, the mystical mark on her forehead, would have disappeared. Even so, and even though he's now treating her like a sacred being instead of a fellow human, she can't stop loving him. On Earth, Haruhiko tries to convince Alice that Rin needs and loves her. But Alice finds herself in deep trouble, and her disturbing dreams continue, showing her the end of Mokuren's life on the KK moon base… less

Rin is finally face to face with Alice again, and he is determined to get the computer password she used in her past life on the KK moon base. But even in the face of his vicious threats, Alice steadfastly refuses--unless he'll tell her why he needs it. It turns out that Rin's motives, tied into his past identity as Shion, are more complicated than his former moon compatriots could imagine...

Eight-year-old Rin is still tormented by his past life. As Shion, an engineer stationed on Earth's moon, he spent nine years alone after his home planet was annihilated and a deadly virus took the lives of his fellow scientists. Now, in the conclusion to the Please Save My Earth series, his plot to destroy the moon base--and all traces of his past life--reaches its dénouement... moreEight-year-old Rin is still tormented by his past life. As Shion, an engineer stationed on Earth's moon, he spent nine years alone after his home planet was annihilated and a deadly virus took the lives of his fellow scientists. Now, in the conclusion to the Please Save My Earth series, his plot to destroy the moon base--and all traces of his past life--reaches its dénouement. Alice begs Rin not to let his past life as Shion rule his future--and even threatens to jump off Tokyo Tower if he chooses to pursue his plot of eventually controlling the world... less