When a Cat Faces West

In a world where the fundamental balance of matter can unexpectedly shift, a phenomenon known as Flow alters reality itself. This force generates anomalies ranging from minor inconveniences to major disruptions, each capable of bringing either chaos or wonder. Specialized agencies and independent contractors are tasked with managing these distortions, working tirelessly to guide unstable matter back to its natural state. For thirty-five-year-old Chima Kondo, Flow is far more than an abstract concept—it is a deeply personal crisis. Trapped within the body of a twelve-year-old girl due to its effects, she is driven by an urgent need to understand the mechanics behind this phenomenon and learn how to safely disperse it. Reclaiming her true form depends entirely on mastering the very force that altered her life. Seeking answers, Chima partners with Hirota and Shacho, a pair of professional contractors operating under Hirota Flow Inc. As she works alongside them to resolve various incidents, she quickly realizes that the nature of Flow is far more complex than she initially believed. Her journey into this strange profession reveals hidden depths to the anomaly, opening the door to discoveries she never anticipated.