When a young woman is found brutally murdered in the woods, stabbed multiple times and set on fire, Yuji Akahoshi, a lazy and disillusioned reporter, sees an opportunity for a big break. Known more for his sarcastic tweets about local ramen shops than serious journalism, Akahoshi’s involvement in the case begins when a friend, who knows the victim, gives him a tip.

Determined to make something of it, Akahoshi digs into the lives of the victim’s colleagues, family, and friends. Everyone speaks highly of the young woman, praising her beauty and kindness. However, suspicion quickly falls on Miki Shirono, a withdrawn and bitter colleague with a troubled past and a reputation tainted by rumors.

Though most believe Miki is the prime suspect, the question remains: if she is guilty, why would she commit such a crime? And if she’s innocent, why has she mysteriously disappeared since the murder?

As Akahoshi compiles testimonies and online theories, he must sift through conflicting accounts and dig deeper into the shadows of Miki’s life. As the case unfolds, he is forced to question whose version of events he can trust, and whether the truth is even possible to uncover.