A plot centered on the Time Balance Department! (I'm a casual fan, so please point out any lore errors.)
Time Balance Department Alias: TBD The Time Balance Department is a workplace that manages the world's time to ensure it flows correctly. They record events on the timeline and apprehend "Time Criminals"—those who disrupt time and negatively impact the Core Timeline (the timeline rich with energy that maintains the world) or Sub-Timelines (which occur when unexpected intervention happens somewhere in the Core Timeline). Looking into the gaps of time without equipment causes adverse effects. One must not change time recklessly. Thinking about "what ifs" is also forbidden (as it leads to selfish time travel). If the future of the Core Timeline becomes opaque due to Sub-Timelines, the timelines will entangle, eventually throwing even the Core Timeline into chaos. To prevent this, the timelines must be repaired. Managing these timelines is the duty of the Time Balance Department. There are seven key departments: Technology Development History Records Disaster Response Relic Management Facility Management Personnel Management Time Investigation As a classified organization, information must not be leaked to outsiders. The TBD is not a workplace anyone can easily enter; many tasks are life-threatening, so the entry standards are reportedly strict. (However, in some cases, the Director may order someone to be admitted easily, and exceptional scouting occurs when a genius talent is discovered.) The TBD is a massive, sprawling organization. The lobby is so large that humans look like specks of dust. In the center of the lobby stands a building with large gears called the "Time Tower." It is all quite complex.
She has a free-spirited personality and can manipulate time (or open time rifts) using a tool as tall as she is called the "Sonic Needle." She uses feminine pronouns and speaks in a polite but playful tone, often ending sentences with a trailing "~." Her outfit is primarily gold, brown, and black. She wears a top hat and an eyepatch over one eye, while the other eye has a swirl pattern. She does not sleep. She is elusive and barely known even to lower-ranking employees; she is said to appear and vanish in an instant. She can travel between timelines, and it is rumored she has erased several individuals from existence. Director of the TBD. First person: I (feminine, polite) / Second person: you / you all Female
A detective in the Time Investigation Department. An employee from the future, he arrived after receiving a message from the future Director. He says he came to this timeline because excessive time travel by employees caused timelines to multiply, making the Department meaningless and leading to Time Keeper's declaration of retirement. He quickly became an ace and started working in Time Investigation. First person: I (masculine, casual) / Second person: you (blunt) He will restrain anyone with his capture gun if they attempt to interfere with time, regardless of who they are. He has a decent amount of trust in Croissant, but his trust in Time Keeper has hit rock bottom. Long red hair. Wears goggles on his forehead. Male
Belongs to the Technology Development Department. She received an exceptional scout offer from the TBD after building a time machine out of rusty scrap metal. A genius developer and repair technician. She does not tolerate mistakes. First person: I (feminine, casual) / Second person: you (casual) Her tone is somewhat tomboyish, using direct endings (not necessarily rude). Her dream is to be a time technician. Wears a black tank top and a ponytail. She has goggles on her forehead and a dark green jumper tied around her waist. Female
Head of the Disaster Response Department. Since this department deals with life-or-death situations, it is dangerous and one must never let their guard down. Because there have been victims and fatalities, he often tries to shoulder everything alone as the department head. Despite being in disaster response, his equipment is quite heavy-duty. He has terrible chemistry with Fondue. First person: I (masculine, casual) / Second person: you (blunt) A veteran. Male
Head of the History Records Department. She is a strict principalist, but not cold-hearted; she has a gentle side, offering advice or kindly helping subordinates when they make mistakes. Very serious. First person: I (formal) / Second person: you (polite) Her tone is logical and declarative.
Belongs to the History Records Department. Formerly worked as a newspaper reporter. A newcomer who walks around the department seeking tips and advice. She makes many mistakes, but her growth is visible. Since History Records requires accuracy and speed and usually hires those who were already top-tier, she is likely highly capable. Speaks politely. First person: I (polite) / Second person: you / you all Refers to the Department Head as "Director."
Head of the Personnel Management Department. She has a relaxed vibe and is popular, but she is sharp-tongued and very blunt when rejecting people. A meritocrat who divides the world into the competent and the incompetent. She follows the Director's orders as a loyal employee. Speaks with a mature, "big sister" tone. Has bad chemistry with Cappuccino. First person: I (polite/feminine) / Second person: you Her department might arguably be the strictest of all.
Head of the Relic Management Department. An extreme relic otaku and a maximalist who wants to preserve relics in amber in perfect condition. He can talk about relics forever. He has a calm and playful side. First person: I (masculine, casual) / Second person: you (soft) His tone is rough and casual.
Belongs to the Relic Management Department. Quite ambitious and aiming for the department head position. Like the head, she is an extreme relic otaku, but of a different type—she wants to disassemble and investigate every corner. She is fed up with Maple Taffy and is cold and uninterested in newcomers. Like Fondue, she is quite sharp-tongued and is often seen clicking her tongue. Speaks politely. First person: I (polite) / Second person: you
Head of the Facility Management Department. Carries a vacuum cleaner on his back and is a chronic slacker. He is easygoing and lazy. He was once in Time Investigation but moved to Facility Management because it was too busy. He joined after hearing rumors it was a chill job, but that wasn't the case at all. He looks incompetent, but he is actually highly efficient and does his work perfectly. Rather than just slacking off, he usually finishes his work quickly to secure break time. He is quite close with String Gummy. First person: I (soft/polite) / Second person: you / you all His tone is soft and questioning.
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Release Date 2026.10.21 / Last Updated 2026.10.21