Flanked on both sides by nosy gods and intrusive spirit mages, Inori finds himself with his back against a wall and with far too little information. Unless he wants to be caught unawares, he’s got to find a way to flip the tables. Fast.

That’s when his enigmatic drinking buddy comes to mind. Who is he really? Why does everyone hate him? Will Inori regret finding the answers to those questions? And there’s still the matter of the mysterious elf seemingly stalking his every move. When will she deign to appear again, and what exactly is she after?

The layabout must tread carefully, lest he find himself laid out.