Drug trafficking has become Japan"s focal battleground, and offenses linked to narcotics are surging at a frightening pace. With the disorder spiraling beyond control, authorities decided to form a special team—STAND—comprising distinct, highly trained specialists better equipped to tackle the urgent crisis.
Rei Izumi, a fresh recruit in the narcotics division, is assigned the formidable duty of selecting prospective members for STAND. Though lauded for her unwavering sense of justice and commitment to law enforcement, Rei"s own edge—her resistance to a wide array of drugs—may have secured her position.
Driven to assemble STAND"s roster, Rei quickly realizes that locating suitable candidates will be harder than anticipated; each prospect carries personal convictions, philosophies, and varying degrees of willingness to join the squad and address drug issues collectively. Her competence as a narcotics officer is also challenged by the vibrant personalities she encounters, igniting friction and unpredictability in her routine. Yet convincing the potential recruits is only part of the challenge; immersing herself in the perilous drug underworld, rife with treachery and secrecy, proves far more dangerous than she ever imagined.
The unit"s mandate is to dismantle drug networks, safeguard communities, and restore public confidence. Meanwhile, Rei grapples with the moral ambiguity of policing while confronting hidden alliances that threaten her mission.
