A linked series of short stories about police detective Natsume, whose human touch melts the hearts of recalcitrant suspects and jaded readers alike. Nobuhito Natusme is an ex-officer at the juvenile detention centre, who is newly transferred to the East Ikebukuro Police department. From a job that requires him to have faith in humanity, to a job that sees everyone as a suspect, Natsume patiently listens to all the people involved, diligently checking through their stories and digs up the truth to resolve cases.
