Tetsuo Tosu is a typical father whose biggest worries are his job and his rebellious daughter, Reika. That is, until he finds a bruise on her face. His worst fears come true when he finds out she has a secret boyfriend…and he’s part of a crime ring that’s using her to steal her grandparent’s wealth. If that wasn’t bad enough, the thug catches Tetsuo snooping around and threatens to kill Reika as soon as she gets home. Fueled by fatherly instincts, Tetsuo murders the man…only for his wife to walk in and witness what he’s done. Now with a corpse to hide and a crime ring hot on his tail, Tetsuo must resort to his love of detective novels and his wits to stay one step ahead of a grim fate…
Tetsuo turns up alive, but Kubo has issued a deadly ultimatum—solve his riddles, or hundreds will die. As Tetsuo races against time to thwart Kubo’s acts of terror, the police suspect the mystery fan has fabricated the chaos himself. Reika, at least, knows her father has been lying and relentlessly pursues the truth. Can Tetsuo outsmart his nemesis while keeping his daughter in the dark? The clock is ticking, and lives are on the line.