Sabikui Bisco, Vol. 1 (light novel)

In the far future, a disaster known as the “Rusty Wind” has transformed the majority of
Japan into a barren desert and left civilization in tatters. After his teacher falls prey to
the rust, the roguish Bisco Akahoshi embarks on journey through the sandy wastes to
obtain a mushroom known only as the Rust Eater, rumored to cure the ailment.
Together with the dashing young doctor Milo, the pair will have to contend with the
unforgiving environment and their fellow wanderers in order to make it back alive.