Crimson Train

Synopsis

An omnibus work consisting of 4 episodes.

“Momota Mikoko Chapter”

Mikoko is a top-tier student tennis player known for her high speed and exceptional skill, delivering surprising techniques despite her small, cute appearance. Even among the high-level tennis club, she stood out, until a new young coach arrived and changed everything. He disapproved of her methods and confronted her on his first day. Since then, Mikoko has viewed him as an enemy. During a practice match he arranged, she humiliates her opponent in victory. Alone in the locker room afterward, a student from the opposing school enters…

“Kagami Maria Chapter”

On orders from her superior, Maria is tasked with investigating a major drug syndicate. The organization is tightly knit and difficult to penetrate. An informant under protection is assassinated before revealing much, leaving the investigation at a dead end. Why was he killed? It seems natural to conclude there’s a spy within the organization. Maria boards a train under orders, suspecting contact between a spy and syndicate members will occur, and begins her operation…

“Yuuri Tomoka Chapter”

Recently appearing on variety shows, she playfully performs a queen character opposite young comedians. Her natural personality on air is charming and quick-witted. Her brightness, smile, and earnest effort as an announcer have earned her rapidly rising popularity. In her second year at the station, she holds a regular program and is recognized as a promising talent. However, there are those who resent her success, and she finds herself falling into successive traps…

“Suzumine Ayaka Chapter”

That day, unusually, Suzumine rode the train home alone. She had stayed behind to speak with a teacher, but time had passed without her noticing, and outside had grown quite dark. The atmosphere was different from usual hours, with few students around. The crowded train she boarded wouldn’t stop until the transfer station ahead. And that closed environment…