MENGA — Their younger selves
Explore annotated author-supplied childhood art studies of Tuti, Diya, Nzitani, Kieleka and Konzo without plot spoilers.
Faces, clothing and character
Kieleka
Observation, anticipation and carefully chosen action. The character sheet shows everyday clothing, field equipment, expressions and strategic play.
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Konzo
Questions, movement and the discipline of understanding. Everyday, field and gesture studies show a young man developing his own way of acting.
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Diya
Distinct expressions, practical observation and a protective temperament. The illustrations connect quiet moments with choices made in difficult situations.
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Nzitani
Curiosity, initiative and care. Her sketches move between everyday life, exploration and childhood moments without losing her individuality.
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Tuti dia Ntemo
Mischief, questioning and fast thinking, alongside the discipline to act when necessary. The manga-reading scene is part of his everyday portrait.
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Konzo — terrain
A focused clothing study: light protection, flexibility, readiness and practical movement.
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Kieleka — quotidien
A closer portrait and three-view clothing study before heavier responsibilities dominate the story.
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Konzo — quotidien
A quiet, direct character portrait, with a light pack and layered clothes made for moving.
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Diya et Tuti
A simple shared moment that reveals personality through looks and small gestures rather than exposition.
View illustration ↗Visual references supplied by the author. Annotations describe the characters and visible artwork without revealing future story developments.