Tajima Ryohei, aka Shikeisyu 042 is sentenced to death for murdering 7 men. However the government is planning on abolishing the death sentence for good.... more>> In order to accomplish this, Ryohei must prove that ex-criminals like him can live in society. During the 3 years he lives outside the prison, he will meet more than 1,000 people, clean restrooms, plant flowers and define the value of human life and kindness. <<less

The story is about a Detective named Akiba who crosses paths with a High School Idol named Mizuho. He was assigned to protect her. But... more>> he's also a young detective and a bit unorthodox. For the first two volumes Mizuho ends up getting involved in Akiba's other cases but eventually it progresses into a friendship (and eventually a relationship??). <<less