Flowers for Algernon

In a world where science and humanity collide, a young man named Shiratori Sakuto finds himself at the center of a groundbreaking experiment. With an IQ of 68, Sakuto has always felt like an outcast, but a chance encounter with a brilliant scientist named Mochizuki Haruka changes everything. Haruka has been studying the effects of a revolutionary new treatment that can enhance human intelligence, and she sees potential in Sakuto. As he undergoes the treatment, Sakuto's IQ begins to soar, and he finds himself transformed into a genius. But as he navigates his newfound intelligence, he realizes that there may be a dark side to his new abilities. With his emotions in turmoil and his relationships tested, Sakuto must confront the harsh realities of a world that values intelligence above all else. Will he be able to find happiness and fulfillment in this new life, or will he discover that being a genius comes at a tragic cost?

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