"One must learn to face youth head-on." "To gain love, one must first acquire the ability to love." Shizusui Asama, using words she herself didn't believe a word of, helps the protagonists achieve their desires. Embarking on a path of shadow, escaping the banality of evil, and ascending to the pinnacle of supporting roles. This is a story of a solitary soul reflecting the entirety of Tokyo. Other titles: *Eiwa Academy: The Shadow of Strength*, *I Really Didn't Want to Be the Protagonist*, *Living in Tokyo, Earning a Billion Yen a Day as a Matchmaker*, *I Loaded a Romance Game, But I'm Not the Protagonist*.

Once the gears of fate begin to turn, love and hate intertwine into an impenetrable net. Turning to Ashoka's "The One I Loved Most Was the Murderer," the male and female protagonists embark on a perilous and fraught journey to uncover the truth behind the unexpected death of the male protagonist's wife.

COVID-19, disease, hardship, misfortune, workplace struggles, love and hate, life and death… They persevered through countless difficulties, and they embraced new life amidst despair. This book celebrates the steadfastness and devotion of love, showcases the resilience and brilliance of humanity, and takes you deep into the labyrinth of human nature to explore the true meaning of love and redemption.

In this battle between love and sin, can they uncover the truth? The book features both thrilling mystery and delicate, moving emotions; it depicts a love story that transcends life and death, and also reveals the ugliness and justice of the world.