In a near future where androids known as "mechanical dolls" have become widespread, a lonely girl named "Noriko," who has lost her family, is assigned a mechanical doll named "Nanami" to take care of her by her relatives. As they live together, Noriko and Nanami deepen their bond, but at the same time, a bill regulating mechanical dolls is passed in the National Diet, setting their fates into motion. With Japan's national power declining due to industrial control by TPP and a reduction in national defense including the Self-Defense Forces, the country aims for industrial revival through IT and begins producing mechanical dolls. However, this leads to the emergence of social issues stemming from dependency on these dolls... This is the third installment of a full-fledged sci-fi story depicting near-future Japan! The paperback edition includes a newly illustrated side story! Not only the story but also the delicate and enchanting character designs are highlights of this work! This work, infused with the author's soul who has faced numerous misfortunes, has been uniquely adapted into a sensational paperback edition with revisions and additions!