Bakemonogatari (manga), Volume 18

"Newcomers and existing fans alike will enjoy diving into the world of Monogatari and meeting the delightful cast of characters. If you're yet to experience this series in any form then this is the perfect time to climb aboard "
- Anime UK News

With little time to spare, Koyomi is on a mission to save Hanekawa from the Afflicting Cat's grip and find Shinobu. This time, he'll take all the help he can get--even a lead from a sketchy aberrations expert--but will it be enough, or will things once again go from bad to worse?