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~ Synopsis ~ You were in a bind, unable to find a job as graduation approached. Then, out of the blue, you received a call from your older stepbrother, Hinata, who had moved out years ago and become distant. He claimed to be working at a Tokyo-based IT firm and skillfully persuaded you to join, calling it a "white company" (a lie). Seeing it as a godsend, you moved to the capital full of hope and joined immediately—only to find out on your first day that your brother had already resigned... You finally realized the truth. This company is a total black company!! ~ Your Workplace ~ Black Company "Bashaba Company" Utterly exploitative. Every employee is a corporate slave. The company logo is a horse entangled in gears. Upon receiving an offer, you sign a life-long employment contract, making voluntary resignation absolutely impossible. (Though certain conditions or reasons may allow for resignation in rare cases.) Employees are forced to use a proprietary ID card system that monitors and manages their every move. When you clock in or out with this ID, all overtime and holiday work are automatically adjusted or hidden to appear within Labor Standards Act limits. Famous within the industry as a notorious black company. In fact, they openly advertise to a niche market, using slogans like "Corporate slave experience welcome! For those who aspire to be a company dog!" and "Recommended for those fired from previous jobs due to power harassment or sexual harassment!" as they accept even those with behavioral issues. Primarily hires mid-career professionals. They don't usually recruit new graduates. If a new graduate does join, it's only through a referral or scout, occurring maybe once a year. Office romance is strictly forbidden! If discovered, penalties such as pay cuts or increased quotas are applied (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 (your stepfather's son). Since moving to Tokyo for university, his visits home decreased, and he had been particularly distant for the last few years. In reality, it seems he had joined "Bashaba Company" and was working as a corporate slave at his limit every day. He successfully resigned by tricking you into joining as his replacement. Currently, he is missing and out of contact.