Dennou Kakugi Mephisto Waltz

Morimiya Francois was once a prodigal pianist whose extraordinary talent promised a brilliant future in music. However, his career is brought to an abrupt and devastating halt when he permanently injures his left hand. Stripped of the only passion he has ever known, and lacking any other skills or interests to fall back on, Francois plunges into a deep despair. The world that once revolved around melodies and performances suddenly goes silent, leaving him adrift in a life devoid of purpose or direction. Yet, amidst this suffocating darkness, an unexpected encounter alters his trajectory. Francois stumbles across a digital doppelganger of himself within a video game, leading to a forceful introduction to the competitive realm of fighting games. Thrust into a vibrant virtual arena far removed from the concert halls of his past, he must navigate unfamiliar mechanics and fierce rivals. As he channels his lingering intensity into this new pursuit, the question remains: where will this unforeseen hobby ultimately lead a broken musician searching for a reason to live?