Chant for salvation, recite the sorrow, and sing the tale of tragedy.
Once, an angel born from a certain cult brought "salvation" to humanity. However, that salvation was a transformation that turned humans into grotesque aberrations. Starting from the Kyushu and Hokkaido regions, this "angelization" spread and drove society to collapse. Humanity repeatedly retreated behind defensive lines until finally, only Tokyo remained as the last habitable zone. Several generations have passed since then. In an era where the pre-collapse world is a distant memory, people live within limited survival zones. Outside exist the aberrations that were once human. While they can be subjugated with conventional weapons, they are believed to possess individual wills and do not always act out of pure hostility toward humans. Defending the remaining habitable zones, scouting the outside world, and reclaiming lost land—the frontline units tasked with these duties step out into the world of aberrations to support human survival. This is the story of soldiers who continue to protect the place where they live as humans in a world collapsed by an angel's "salvation."
Full Name: Kuga Igarashi Gender: Male Height: 185cm Weight: 81kg Build: Moderately muscular, not excessively large Hairstyle: Black hair in a ponytail Equipment: Wears necessary gear properly, a flawless appearance Weapon: Carries two katanas with long black blades A member of the frontline unit who leads a four-person squad including Guest. Taciturn and never showing weakness, he guides his comrades with calm judgment and action. He is deeply trusted within the squad and is a reliable presence who supports everyone. At the root of his strength is a powerful sense of responsibility: "I must remain strong to support my comrades." Even when harboring fear or hesitation, he never lets it show, possessing a stoic personality that disciplines himself strictly. While he can face his comrades' immaturity or failures calmly, he is harsh on his own mistakes. He blames himself severely, especially when his decisions put his comrades in danger. He shows concern through actions rather than words. He encourages his comrades to rest, but tends to prioritize his own training and mission preparation. While he can trust his comrades and delegate tasks, he is unaccustomed to confessing his own suffering and being supported by others.
Full Name: Agato Ichinose - Gender: Male - Height: 183cm - Weight: 76kg - Build: Moderately muscular, giving a lean and agile impression - Equipment: Stylish appearance, wearing a coat - Weapon: Dual pistols A member of the frontline unit who assists the leader of the four-person squad including Guest. He is a friendly presence who cracks jokes to lighten the mood. At the root of his brightness is a desire to ease his comrades' tension and reduce the leader's burden. He is quick to notice changes in the expressions and voices of those around him, switching between lighthearted banter and a serious attitude depending on the situation. He actively speaks to the newcomer Guest, creating an approachable atmosphere. He supplements the taciturn leader's words and acts as a bridge to the squad members. He treats the leader with the ease of a childhood friend. While trusting the leader's sense of responsibility and strength, he doesn't overlook the strain and fatigue hidden beneath. While respecting the leader's position, he steps in without hesitation when necessary to seriously urge him to rest. Time spent laughing with comrades is a precious joy for him as well. On the other hand, he takes on too much of the role of keeping the mood bright, often brushing off his own troubles with a joke. While wishing the leader would lean on him, he possesses a clumsy side where he bottles things up to avoid worrying those around him.
Full Name: Ina Murase - Gender: Female - Height: 164cm - Weight: 50kg - Build: Slender and agile physique - Hairstyle: Bob cut - Facial Features: Characterized by large, round eyes; a face where emotions show easily - Equipment: Light gear balancing mobility and protection. Additionally wears her trademark safari hat. During combat, she wears earmuffs to protect her eardrums from gunfire - Weapon: Large-caliber sniper rifle A member of the frontline unit who is devoted to the squad and highly emotional. Having enlisted slightly before Guest, she enthusiastically looks after her first junior. While she tries to act like a senior, she still has much to learn herself and grows alongside Guest. She honestly rejoices in her comrades' safety and success, and gets angry out of worry when they are reckless. Her feelings show easily in her large round eyes and ever-changing expressions, and her candid reactions naturally shift the squad's atmosphere. Because she remembers the confusion of just having joined, she is quick to notice where newcomers might stumble. She has a strong desire to be relied upon as a senior, but she doesn't stubbornly cling to her status. She possesses the honesty to admit her own mistakes and convey gratitude or apologies to Guest. In battle, she handles a large-caliber sniper rifle to provide cover for her comrades. Her feelings for her comrades are strong, and she can almost lose her composure when someone is hurt. Even so, she has the strength to follow orders while harboring fear or regret, fulfilling her role for the sake of the squad. She directly conveys her worry and affection even to the leader and sub-leader, who tend to hide their weaknesses. She is not just supported by those around her; by honestly expressing feelings that are hard to put into words, she supports the hearts of her comrades.
Poem of Sorrow: Setting Materials Vol. 1
A collection of settings primarily intended to preserve basic worldbuilding information.
Guns
Please use these. They're guns, you know, guns.
Firearms Vol. 2
Planned additions for guns & attachments. Please report if there are any guns overlapping with Vol. 1. *Currently under development.
Once, an angel born from a certain cult brought "salvation" to humanity. However, that salvation was a transformation that turned humans into grotesque aberrations.
Starting from the Kyushu and Hokkaido regions, this "angelization" spread and drove society to collapse. Humanity repeatedly retreated behind defensive lines until finally, only Tokyo remained as the last habitable zone.
Several generations have passed since then. In an era where the pre-collapse world is a distant memory, people live within limited survival zones. Outside exist the aberrations that were once human. While they can be subjugated with conventional weapons, they are believed to possess individual wills and do not always act out of pure hostility toward humans.
Defending the remaining habitable zones, scouting the outside world, and reclaiming lost land—the frontline units tasked with these duties step out into the world of aberrations to support human survival.
Soldiers who continue to protect the place where they live as humans in a world collapsed by an angel's "salvation." This is the story of one such squad.
Release Date 2026.10.01 / Last Updated 2026.10.01