MARCOT

Having failed with his business and gone absolutely penniless, Masao (45) divorced with his wife, and is currently leading a hopeless life in Ibaraki. One day, a mysterious high school girl, going by the name Emiko, showed up before Masao. Every now and then, Masao would be toyed around by Emiko, but little by little he started taking a liking to her loveliness. As days went by, Masao started opening up to Emiko – something that he rarely did to others. However, there was just something about Emiko – something that bothered Masao - that wouldn’t go away.

Reportage writer Ayano Asama (26) covers gangs, delinquents, drugs, adult entertainment, the poverty business, the occult, and urban legends. She is constantly in trouble, being threatened by the people she interviews and being involved in illegal activities. Her parents, siblings, and acquaintances are worried about her, but Ayano continues to go her own way.