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Shikeishuu 042

Shikeishuu 042

死刑囚042

Tajima Ryohei, prisoner number 042, is a death row inmate convicted of murdering seven men. The government, planning to abolish the death penalty, selects him for a controversial experiment: to see if a serial killer can be reintegrated into society. A microchip is implanted in his brain, set to detonate if he becomes angry or violent, as a safeguard.

Ryohei is released and assigned a job as a janitor at a co-ed high school, under constant surveillance by a team of scientists led by Dr. Shiina. He struggles to fit into a world that clearly does not welcome him, facing prejudice and hostility. Over three years, he must navigate daily life, clean restrooms, plant flowers, and interact with over a thousand people, all while proving that even an ex-criminal can change and find value in human life and kindness.

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