Summary
1. Hawaii during the Late Pacific War
In the mid-1940s, amidst the chaos of the Pacific War, young American Somnius Danbower boards a warship and loses his life in battle. His manuscript is discovered, leading the story into the past.
2. 1970s England
Successful music industry figure Lawrence Comstock realizes his songs are influenced by manuscripts from past warriors. He explores this connection, becoming entangled in the intersection of music and history.
3. Modern California
Tim Thomson, a corporate employee, builds his career at a biotechnology firm while searching for his identity and the meaning of life. His story gradually merges with those of previous eras.
4. Future New Rokka Prime
In a highly advanced future society, Queen Lilian's PolyCopic Union works to protect Earth's environment. Her leadership and ethics influence the subsequent narrative.
5. Distant Future Rareangle
After Earth's devastation, survivors attempt to build a new society in a post-apocalyptic world. Here, technologies and cultures inherited from past stories are re-evaluated.
6. Far Future EarthMaster
Ultimately, in a distant spacefaring society, humanity evolves into beings known as EarthMasters. Connected to their historical roots, they strive for survival and progress in the cosmos.
Each tale, set in different times and themes, connects through characters' actions, choices, and ethics, delving deep into the essence of humanity and societal changes across time. The interconnected stories influence one another, culminating in a grand, cohesive narrative.
