Blue Exorcist, Vol. 20

Kato, Kazue. Blue Exorcist, Vol. 20. 2016. 186p. ISBN 9781421593333. Available in the graphic novels section of the library. 

The arrival of the holiday season in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 19 brings a festive atmosphere to True Cross Academy, where Rin and his fellow exorcists celebrate a joint birthday and Christmas party. Adding to the cheerful mood, they receive an invitation to Kyoto for the New Year's wedding of Shima's older brother. However, beneath the surface of these joyous occasions lies a growing sense of unease, particularly between the Okumura twins. Yukio and Rin find themselves increasingly troubled by questions surrounding the true circumstances of their birth and the identity of their mother.

Meanwhile, outside of the academy's celebrations, Lightning persists in his investigation into the shadowy Illuminati organization, putting pressure on various suspects. As the holiday season progresses and personal doubts intensify, the external threat of the Illuminati continues to loom. It becomes increasingly clear that the underlying tensions and unresolved mysteries surrounding the twins' past and the ongoing investigation are reaching a critical point, suggesting that significant revelations and confrontations are inevitable.

The story continues in Blue Exorcist, Vol. 21.