First Love Reversal: The Detective Returns to Square One

Makoto Hyakutake, an unremarkable police officer who lived his first life as nothing more than a “background character,” reaches the end of his life. In his fading, delirious consciousness, countless regrets come rushing in. The one he regrets most is the death of the woman he loved above all else—Misaki. They had parted on bad terms after a fight, and he was never able to save her. In the end, she was the only one he ever truly loved. If only he could live his life over again… this time, he would protect Misaki no matter what. His wish is granted. Makoto is reborn as his past self from ten years earlier, back when he had just become a detective. Using the knowledge and foresight of what is to come, he throws himself into changing the future—determined that this time, he will save Misaki at all costs.