Tokyopop, Los Angeles, CA, 2003, 2^nd pr thus.  ISBN 1591823153.  Trade size soft cover, 208+ pages.  Unread copy with light shelf/cover wear; pages lightly tanning.  Rated M, Ages 18+.  ‘The horror of The Program escalates in this … terrifying tale of friendship and betrayal.  Shuuya’s attempts at forming an alliance lead him to the mysterious Shogo Kawada, a transfer student with uncertain motives.  Shogo could be a powerful ally … if he can be trusted.  Meanwhile – having also decided not to play the game – what fate is in store for devoted couple Sakura and Kazuhiko?  And the deadly Kazuo must decide what to do about his gang.  Will he allow them to join him?  Or will Mitsuru and the rest just slow him down?’ (from rear wrap)