Ballad x Opera Manhua

In the heart of bustling Tokyo, a young man named Haruto Touma's mundane existence was abruptly shattered by the sudden appearance of a mysterious black cat, Kuro, tumbling from the heavens to herald his untimely demise. As Haruto's life slipped away, an angelic figure named Shiro materialized before him, confessing to an error in the divine plan that led to this tragic turn of events. Shiro and Kuro revealed themselves as celestial beings on a quest to anoint a mortal as a shinigami—a reaper of souls—and despite the unforeseen circumstances of Haruto's death, they saw within him the potential for transformation. Haunted by a past consumed by loss and haunted by elusive memories following a devastating fire that claimed his family, Haruto found himself at a crossroads. Presented with an offer of redemption in exchange for aiding in the collection of sinful souls, he embarked on a journey that held the key to unlocking the secrets of his fragmented past. As Haruto embraced his new role as a shinigami and delved into the shadows of Tokyo's underbelly, he grappled with the duality of his existence. Each soul he escorted into the afterlife brought him closer to the elusive truths he sought, while also drawing him into a web of moral complexities and emotional turmoil. With every step he took towards his redemption, the lines between duty and desire blurred, leading him to confront the deepest recesses of his heart and the dark truths that lay buried within. Through sacrifice, forgiveness, and the unwavering resilience of love that defies even the boundaries between life and death, Haruto's journey as a shinigami unfolded as a poignant saga of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. As he navigated the tumultuous waters of his newfound destiny, he clung to the hope of finding solace and closure amidst the chaos that threatened to consume him, ultimately realizing that the path to redemption was paved with the acceptance of his past and the embrace of his true self.