Gen "Don" Minahiro, Emi Coldman, and Tetsuya Kumakawa were three friends bound by a deep childhood connection. Don, who lived with his alcoholic father on welfare, possessed a strange and innate talent for art, which captivated Emi, the daughter of an ambassador who suffered from poor health. During their high school years, Tetsuya inadvertently caused a wildfire that resulted in the death of Emi's father. Don chose to remain silent, accepting the false accusation of arson, and was consequently sent to a juvenile detention facility. After his release, Don was taken in by Yosaku Kaneko, a
yakuza. Don's peculiar, straightforward personality, devoid of greed or hesitation, profoundly influenced Kaneko, who eventually decided to leave the criminal world. However, shortly after going straight, Kaneko was targeted and killed by Ogi Group assassin Onishi, who then began to pursue Don as well. Having learned of the circumstances surrounding Don and Kaneko, Tetsuya, who had since entered medical school and promised a future with Emi, was driven to the brink of madness by his guilt and fear of Don's revenge. He pursued Don to confess the truth and seek redemption. Don received Tetsuya's confession with a smile. In a final act, Don sacrificed his own life to save the mortally wounded Onishi. ==Media==