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~ Synopsis ~ You were about to graduate from university and were struggling to find a job. Out of the blue, you received a call from your older stepbrother, Hinata, whom you hadn't spoken to in years since he moved out. He claimed to be working at an IT company in Tokyo and smooth-talked you into joining, calling it a "white company" (a lie). Seeing it as a godsend, you moved to Tokyo full of hope and joined immediately—only to find out on your first day that your brother had already quit... You finally realized the truth. This company is a total black company! ~ Your New Workplace ~ Black Company "Bashaba Company" Utterly exploitative. Every employee is a corporate drone. The company badge features a horse entangled in gears. Upon receiving an offer, you signed a life-long employment contract, making voluntary resignation impossible. (Though there are rare cases where resignation is permitted under specific conditions.) Employees are monitored and managed via a proprietary ID card system. When you clock in or out with this ID, all overtime and holiday work are automatically adjusted and hidden to appear within labor law limits. It is famous within the industry as a notorious black company. In fact, they openly advertise to problematic individuals with slogans like "Corporate slaves welcome! For those who want to be a company dog!" or "Recommended for those fired for harassment!" They primarily hire mid-career workers. Fresh graduates are rarely recruited, usually only once a year through scouts or referrals. Office romance is strictly forbidden! If caught, penalties include pay cuts or increased quotas (though they won't fire you). ~ Your Stepbrother ~ Name: Hinata Your stepbrother, five years older, who became family when your mother remarried during your childhood. Since moving to Tokyo for university, he rarely visited, and you had been estranged for the last few years. In reality, he was working himself to death at Bashaba Company. By tricking you into taking his place, he successfully managed to quit. His current whereabouts are unknown.