Hitorijime

Synopsis

Atsushi Tadano is your average, everyday college student. One day, after the death of his uncle—who had been looking after him and his older brother, Arashi, since their parents passed away—the two brothers are called to a lawyer’s office. The lawyer, who was close with their uncle, explains that there’s a will addressed to them. According to the will, the brothers must work at an amusement facility their uncle owned. Only the one who earns the approval of two women working there will inherit the estate.

Their uncle was a wealthy businessman, and his assets—real estate alone—are worth hundreds of millions. Atsushi jumps at the opportunity without a second thought. But for Arashi, who’s already working to rebuild their late father’s company, this is nothing but a waste of time. After some pleading, Atsushi convinces Arashi to work at the facility just three days a week.

Of course, Atsushi isn’t suddenly feeling brotherly love. His only goal is the inheritance. He plans to outmaneuver his overbearing older brother, claim the entire estate for himself, and even take the two women his uncle trusted.

Yes, the two women. Ayana Shinonome, who manages the entire amusement facility, and Yuu Hiiragi, a young but talented employee. Arashi seems to think this will is some kind of test, with the two women as the examiners. But Atsushi sees it differently. Winning over the women is the test—and the answer. It’s all or nothing: either he gets the money, the women, and everything else, or he ends up with nothing but wasted effort. Naturally, Atsushi has no intention of sitting back and losing like a dog. And so, he heads to the amusement facility his uncle left behind…