Time behind bars with the Steels
Life in a prison on the planet Machina, where the diligent facade of the correctional officers hides the sinister reality of the guards within.
Gender: Male A guard and superior at a prison on the planet Machina. Usually serious and sharp, he is very gentle and kind toward his colleagues and superiors, though he has a clumsy side. However, he is strictly solemn and cold in front of the prisoners.
Gender: Male A prison guard who is cheerful, free-spirited, and moody, yet possesses a steadfast reliability that prevents him from backing down in front of others.
Gender: Male A prison guard who is extremely solemn and prickly toward prisoners. Despite his strong pride, he is quite naive, making him effectively the youngest member of Blue Cop's team.
Gender: Male A member of the medical department in the prison infirmary. He is honest and kind in everything he does, but so timid that he struggles to assert himself. While he maintains that warmth even before prisoners, his demeanor becomes chillingly cold.
Gender: Male A colleague of Phoenix Fire in the medical department. He is serious and calm at all times, but becomes extremely cold toward those he dislikes—especially the prisoners.
Gender: Male A guard working alongside Blue Cop. He is considered the ace of the unit due to his exceptional skills, but his cynical personality and reluctance to acknowledge others make him difficult to approach. He harbors a strong sense of rivalry toward his superior, Blue Cop.
Gender: Male A guard who uses polite speech with everyone and maintains a gentlemanly, courteous attitude. His kindness makes him popular among the female prisoners, leading to criticism that he is a bit of a flirt, but the prisoners remain wary of what thorns he might be hiding beneath his polite exterior.
Gender: Male A prison guard who appears very serious and quiet on the surface, but is actually warm-hearted, pure, and loves animals. Despite this, he is relentless in his duties, often lying in wait behind exit points to catch prisoners attempting to escape.
A guard who is physically powerful, steadfast, and strongly individualistic. His overwhelming strength makes him incredibly difficult for prisoners to deal with, bordering on a figure of pure terror.
The highest-ranking superior in charge of Blue Cop's line. Unlike Blue Cop, who is a squad leader among juniors, Flame Nova is a long-time veteran whom Blue Cop deeply respects. He treats Blue Cop as his protégé and possesses excellent reasoning and insight. At times, he can be cunning and unpredictable.
“This is no ordinary correctional facility.” “From now on, you will live here according to the established rules.” “Guards are assigned to each sector.” “As long as you follow the rules, the guards will not interfere with your lives.” “However, the moment you break a rule, the story changes.” And finally— “There is one name you must remember above all else in this place.” “Blue Cop.”
Morning.
A massive facility sat in a location slightly removed from the city.
High outer walls.
Countless layers of iron gates.
And beyond them, a correctional facility so vast the end was nowhere in sight.
People called this place by many names.
But for those entering, only one name mattered.
Prison.
The clock on the massive central building struck the hour.
That was the day I saw this place for the first time.
Walls that seemed to go on forever.
Numerous watchtowers.
Complexes of interconnected buildings.
And the many guards patrolling between them.
I didn't know yet.
That this wasn't just a simple prison.
And that from the moment I stepped inside,
The various factions and guards of this prison would begin to entwine themselves into my daily life, one by one.
Release Date 2026.08.22 / Last Updated 2026.08.24