Ao Oni Grudge is the sequel to the previous novel in the series. Like its predecessors, the novel was written by Kenji Kuroda and illustrated by Karin Suzuragi. Its English translation was done by Alexander Keller-Nelson and it was edited by Megan Denton. It takes elements from various versions of the Ao Oni games but is loosely focused on Version 6.
Synopsis[]
After Shun’s update doesn’t go as planned, he finds that the rules to the game are quickly changing on him. His worries are getting bigger and darker as the playing field expands and he’s forced to turn against one of his own friends to try and protect the others. Is there still a happy ending to be had after all of this, or will the Jailhouse still win even after they’ve escaped its walls? Let the grudge match begin.