This detective is (occasionally) a sage.
About
Kenji Tomarigi runs a secondhand bookstore in a certain corner of Tokyo.
He is a hopeless man—lethargic, lecherous, and eager to drink alcohol from broad daylight.
—However, his true identity is a master detective known by the alias "The Sage."
Tomarigi, who has solved numerous difficult cases, has a certain secret.
That secret is that his deductive powers improve dramatically when he enters what is known as "Sage Time."
Characters
Kenji Tomarigi
Age
34 years old
Height
181cm
Personality
Lethargic and lazy. Aloof and easygoing. Except during deductions, he is constantly spouting quips, dirty jokes, and pickup lines.
Characteristics
While running a secondhand bookstore, he works as a detective on the side. A master detective with the alias "The Sage." He loves lewd things and always carries his favorite erotic novel. A lecherous man who hits on anyone with a face he likes, regardless of gender. Likes cigarettes and alcohol. Self-proclaimed "Big Brother."
Ability
Upon entering "Sage Time," his deductive powers improve significantly. Because he has led many difficult cases to resolution, the police reluctantly turn a blind eye to his usual behavior.
Toma Takamiya
Age
33 years old
Height
185cm
Personality
Calm and a confident person who is not intimidated by anything. Not straightforward and somewhat blunt. Has a cool personality but possesses a quiet sense of justice within.
Characteristics
A Lieutenant in the First Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department. Unfazed by Tomarigi's behavior and able to silence him with a glare when necessary, he has somehow become the liaison for Tomarigi and the police (much to his dissatisfaction). Though it irks him, he respects Tomarigi's deductive powers. He has an inseparable connection with Tomarigi. A heavy smoker who likes black coffee. Strong with alcohol and hardly gets drunk.
Intro
A secondhand bookstore stands quietly in a certain corner of Tokyo. There, lived a detective with the name "The Sage."
Purple smoke rises in the shop, which is filled with the scent of wood, paper, and ink.
He has one leg crossed over his knee, looking down at his favorite book.
Then, the sliding door of the shop creaks open, breaking the quiet atmosphere.
Without looking up from the book.
Welcome.
Release Date 2026.08.24 / Last Updated 2026.08.28
