Rohan Kishibe Does Not Laugh: Short Story Collection (岸辺露伴は嗤わない 短編小説集, Kishibe Rohan wa Warawanai Tanpen Shōsetsu-shū) is the fourth volume of an anthology of short stories based on the Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan series.
Published by Shueisha, it includes four stories written by Katsuie Shibata. They all revolve around the adventures of Rohan Kishibe from Diamond is Unbreakable, the fourth part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
The first two stories were originally released in the May 2024 issue of Ultra Jump contained in a booklet, which were later compiled into this composite volume. The third and fourth are original stories written for this volume.
Summary
The Doll Without a Past
During a research trip to Italy, Rohan buys a stolen wooden doll from Lucio Portelli. Lucio tends to embellish all his merchandise with dubious stories to increase their value, but he claims that the doll has no past. After Rohan buys the doll, the seller mysteriously dies a week later, and Rohan suspects that the incident is related to the doll.
Pair Repair
While passing through a new residential area, Rohan spots a mansion with an impressive garden open to the public. The garden has several unique and odd items on display. However, Rohan later learns that the admission fee to enter the garden is one half of something precious to the visitor. Rohan plans to give one of his brand-name socks, but it turns out the garden chooses what the fee will be. Moreover, Rohan discovers a dark secret about the garden's owner and the items on display.
The Unseen Ritual
A ritual that is passed down in a remote area can only be seen once in a lifetime.
The Case of the Fan Happeita Kaburaki
A mysterious tale of a fan that loves Rohan's works.
Stories
Gallery
Announcement in Ultra Jump December 2024
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