Kairi can fall asleep if Riyo is nearby, this happens when they meet and this comes into play later on when she stays at his apartment. She finds his diary and is shocked to read that he confessed to a murder but something seems oddly familiar about their connection. This is a story that plays into the psychological thriller aspects and the end of the story is rather bittersweet to me. The art is fine, but the premise, motivations and outcome will either have you enjoying the maddening yet intriguing story or outright hating it and its protagonists. There is a live action drama available, but I have not seen it yet or can compare it to the manga.
The artwork is fine... but here are a few flaws in the story, such as Riyo only being able to sleep because of her brother being right next to her. This is justified by the plush doll that her brother gave her before he left. And Police Officer Tachibana's inner strife between wanting to help and wanting to uphold the law, yet he doesn't get enough development. It does lead to a moral question of rehabilitation and atoning for ones's sins. Definitely not for the easily offended. But, if you liked Watashitachi no Shiawase na Jikan, definitely pick this up. This is a lighter version of extreme relationships found in titles such as Happy Sugar Life or Cross and Crime. Some would consider this a tawdry title or paltry paperback, but it's well worth a read.
