Akiyoshi Nakao

The cramped town of Keiko-cho is stained black with factory exhaust and oil. Late one night, a piercing whistle echoes from some ruins in a seemingly empty corner of the town, accompanied by the eerie echoes of harsh words spoken in German. The sounds come from a group of nine boys dressed in the starched collars and caps of high school uniforms. There in the darkness stands a secret base bui...

In 20XX, to prevent the rise of crimes, bench trials a new justice system where the defense and prosecutor go head-to-head in court is started. Within just 3 days, a verdict is decided.