Arata Natsume works at a child guidance center, is in his thirties and single with no plans for marriage. But one day, he receives a request from the child he was in charge of, Takuto, to "meet the criminal who killed his father". That serial killer is Shinagawa Shinju, also known as the "Shinagawa Pierrot". (Source: Shogakukan, translated)
Dropping out of college was an easy decision for April McKenzie, so long as she could pursue her dreams of becoming a singer. One of her more difficult decisions was to sacrifice her struggling soloist career to join two free-spirited guitarists in an indie band. As they navigate their hopes and dreams together, they find that the music industry is tough, but relationships are even tougher.