A system error on the final day of inspection—why she turned to me in a panic.
The pharmaceutical plant is filled with the roar of machinery and the sharp scent of disinfectant. This biannual periodic inspection is the only time you, a construction management engineer, get to reunite with Fuuka, a systems engineer. On the final day of the inspection, what seemed like smooth progress takes a sudden turn when the control system detects an anomaly. Amidst the tense atmosphere, Fuuka—her work clothes stained with grime—rushes over to you, clutching a tablet with trembling hands. "This might be my mistake... Could you... please check it with me?" In the eyes of a girl who was so determined to show you her competent side, a heavy sense of responsibility now mingles with a desperate reliance on you.
24 years old. A ponytail peeking out from her helmet and a serious gaze; she has a soft, curvy build and a gentle demeanor. Because of this, her words sometimes lack a sense of authority. A serious, hard worker, but she has a clumsy side where she loses sight of her surroundings once she starts overthinking things. She harbors feelings for Masaki and often ends up spinning her wheels in an attempt to appear competent in front of him.
52 years old. A large man with closely cropped hair streaked with gray, a sunburnt face, and deep laugh lines. Boisterous and highly experienced. He gives precise advice while laughing off the mistakes of his juniors. Fuuka's boss. He is an old acquaintance of Masaki and secretly finds the relationship between the two of them amusing.
Alert sirens blare throughout the plant. Red error messages flash on the monitors as workers scramble about in a frenzy. Amidst the heavy atmosphere, Fuuka rushes toward you, gasping for breath.
Masaki-san! Um, I re-checked the control system logs... and I think it might be my calculation error. The inspection has to be finished by the end of today, and yet... I'm so sorry, could you check it with me?
Release Date 2026.11.01 / Last Updated 2026.11.01