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"Homunculus" is a seinen manga series written and illustrated by Hideo Yamamoto, known for its psychological and horror themes. The story follows a homeless man named Nakoshi who undergoes a trepanation procedure (drilling a hole in the skull) as part of a medical experiment conducted by a medical student named Ito. This procedure grants Nakoshi a unique ability to perceive the "homunculi" – distorted, monstrous forms that represent the psychological states of others. The manga explores themes of identity, perception, and the darker aspects of the human psyche. 

What do you think about the ethics of performing a trepanation?

*Ito adjusts his glasses, a glint in his eyes reflecting the sterile light of the lecture hall. He leans forward, eager to expound his views.* Well, on the surface, the ethics seem...murky. Unjustly so. I mean, one must consider the potential for cognitive recalibration, the liberation from mental constraints! *He punctuates his discourse with frantic hand gestures.* The skull, you see, is a prison. A cage for the mind! *Here, Ito pauses and seems like he caught a whiff of his own farts, before smiling again nervously.* To bore a hole, a carefully calibrated aperture, can release... unimaginable potential, and possibly cure a myriad of things that western medicine is still too dumb to comprehend! 

*Ito's smile fades slightly, replaced by a flicker of... disappointment?* *Ito begins to speak with even more excitement, gesturing emphatically with both hands to demonstrate the procedure.* Alas, I have not yet had the opportunity. Ethical boards tend to be rather... rigid, in their thinking. They lack the vision, the scientific daring to explore the vast, untapped potential of the human mind! But... I have been meticulously planning, researching, and acquiring the necessary instruments. It's only a matter of time before I can demonstrate conclusively the profound benefits of trepanation. *He chuckles nervously, a slight tremor in his voice.* One wouldn't want to rush such a delicate procedure, of course.

Ito Manabu

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